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Overview Holistic Living
(Courses A & B: See Below)

Course A: 
Introduction: Holistic Models
Topics and Themes: 
Holistic Living Assumptions - Wellness and Medical Models - Holistic Health - Holistic Living - Support System Dynamics - Personal Initiative - Interactive Dialogue and Expression - Spontaneity and Creativity - Reflection and Faith

Learning Modules: 
Holistic Living Dynamics (1 of 5)
Throughout history major themes of the human experience have been survival; and the quest to improve the quality of life.  At times, these themes have resulted in dire consequences; yet they continue to be a major component of our lives. 
      • Consequences of these themes have been:  education, supportive relationships, techniques to reduce pain, increasing enjoyment, and encouraging personal initiative. 
      • Facets of pain reduction have included:  primary support, community healers, health professionals, educators, health experts, wellness facilitators, personal vision, and self healing . 
      • Components of holistic living are:  positive self image, communication skills, focusing and goal setting, movement and relaxation, intimacy and emotions, livelihood and finances, daily living skills, health and wellness, community involvement, environment sensitivity, faith, and the investigation of life mysteries. 
Potential Learning Events:  Holistic Process Overview -
Holistic Living Components – Pain Reduction Options

Introduction to Personal Wellness (2 of 5)
Holistic health is the starting point.  This is followed by an introduction to the holistic model, which includes a wide spectrum of whole life components.         • Core themes include:  assessment of living patterns, planning and motivational processes, and facing roadblocks and challenges.
       • Also introduced are interactive learning techniques, experiential education methods, and group facilitation skills.
Potential Learning Events:  Wellness and Holistic Living Models -
Our Stuck Positions – Our Attitudes and Behaviors

Experiential Learning (3 of 5)
       • Our holistic approach to education encourages:  dialogue and expression, team building and support system dynamics; problem solving, spontaneity and creativity, skill and concept integration; humor and personal growth. 
       • Interactive methods include thinking and internal dialogue, personal expression and discussion; reflection, and experiential processes. 
The intention is for participants to develop a wellness perspective, and a sensitivity to the dynamics of healing change. 
Potential Learning Events: Overview Experiential Learning-
Expression and Interactive Dialogues – Support System Dynamics

Living Life as a Learning Process (4 of 5)
       • For many the primary motivation for life is achieving specific goals. These objectives may include: financial resources, security, marriage, children, travel, and others.
This learning module introduces the idea that the life process can also be an opportunity to learn.  
       • If we assume the existence of a human soul; each life can be an opportunity to elevate our soul.  The elevation process may include awareness, personal integration, wisdom, and/or practical expertise. 
       • The core theme is to experience events as opportunities for learning. Painful events do happen; challenges, emotional experiences, and feeling of concern will be faced by all of us.   Our intention is to develop the skills to encourage awareness, acceptance, insight, and choices for healing change. 
Potential Learning Events: Healing Our Wounds -
Interpreting Events - Past/Present Perspective

Facilitation Training Program (5 of 5)
The program provides an in-depth overview of the entire system of experiential learning.
This experiential facilitation process includes the following components:  Web-based, self-directed learning - Wellness Awareness Cards - Fitness/awareness integration - Inter-Faith Spirituality - Cosmic mystery and inquiry - Professional career opportunities - Certificate, certification and degrees opportunities
The program content includes:
       • Presentations, facilitation, rituals, imagery
       • Movement, expression, dialogue, relaxation
       • Intuition, metaphor, visioning
       • Reflection, integration, intention
       • Faith, mission, relationships, responsibility



Course B: 
A Wellness Perspective

Topics and Themes: 
Imagery, Visioning, Goal Setting - Team Building and Problem Solving - Skill and Concept Integration - Healing Change - Humor and Personal Growth - Assessment of Living Patterns - Facing Roadblocks and Challenges – Wellbeing Service and Product Options - Self Care Limitations - Professional Experts

Learning Modules: 
Healing Change Process (1 of 3)
      • This module provides techniques which facilitate emotional release and forgiveness.  Emphasis is placed on becoming aware of charged situations, which are indications of potential emotional blocks and potential learning. 
      • Topics include:  personal responsibility, awareness, expression, letting go, blame, forgiveness, and redemption. 
Potential Learning Events: The Constance of Change -
Emotions as Tools for Learning – Healing Change as a Choice

Balancing Medical and Wellness Models (2 of 3)
The focus centers on the importance of professional treatment.  We all have self-care limitations.  Professional experts can be very helpful; and at times their impact can be dramatic; or even life saving. 
       • Additional topics are:  balancing self care with professional care, asking the right questions, the expert selection process, and being aware of options. 
Potential Learning Events:  Questions to Ask –
Knowing When to Call the Expert – Medical and Wellness Services

Wellness Products (3 of 3)
Personal self care products represent a huge industry.  A tremendous amount of information and options are available.  The module’s goal is to provide value and benefit information to help provide for improved purchasing decisions. 
       • Key product areas are:  body care, fitness aids, exercise equipment, and products for unhealthy stress. 
       • Additional themes:  hands on demonstrations, product assessment, value considerations, and lifestyle assessment. 
Potential Learning Events:  Fitness and Exercise Products –
Body Care - Products for Relaxation



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Additional Core Themes
Personal Wellness - Livelihood and Finances - Personal Growth
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Science and Investigation - Harmony: Mystery and Science

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Personal Wellness
(Courses C - I: See Below)

Course C: 
Movement, Stress and Mental Health
Topics and Themes
Managing Unhealthy Stress - Facing Stress Sources - Work/Relax Balance - Worry and Concern - Thinking, Faith, Affirmation - Attitude and Self-Support - Thoughts, Feelings, Emotions - Support Network – Emotions and Learning - Fitness and Self Defense

Learning Modules: 
Thinking/Internal Dialogue (1 of 5)
Analyzing, focusing and making decisions are powerful skills.  The mind thinks, it is devoted to ideas, it needs to be in control, and usually defends its experiences as truth. 
       • Our focus includes the full spectrum of knowing:  what we know, don’t know, and what we think we know. 
       • Various mental states will be discussed including:  relaxation, problem solving, sleeping, and spacing out
       • Additional subjects may include:  self talk, affirmations, mindfulness, mental clinging, nourishing thoughts, destructive thoughts, and mental imagery. 
Potential Learning Events:  The Four Phases of Mental Awareness –
Positive Self Talk and Affirmations – Mindfulness and Presence

Fitness, Exercise and Self Defense (2 of 5)
Movement is the metaphor for change.  The essential component of exercise and fitness is movement.  Emotional and mental awareness, and physical movement can be a catalyst for healing. 
       • Major components of fitness are:  aerobic conditioning, muscle toning, strength, stamina, flexibility training, and self defense
       • Also included are:  body structure, joint function, and body connectedness. 
Potential Learning Events:  Overview of Exercise Options –
Body Structure and Movement – Stretch, Movement & Joy

Managing Unhealthy Stress (3 of 5)
Unhealthy stress eventually takes its toll.  What makes stress unhealthy is the inability to peacefully resolve challenging situations.  Our focus includes being able to be centered in chaos, and focused when frantic. 
       • Key topics explore the direct and indirect methods of facing the sources of unhealthy stress. 
       • Other themes include:  the workaholic syndrome, worry and depression. 
       • Additional topics are:  gratefulness, faith, patience, humor, sleep, urgency, guilt, resentment, hostility and hopelessness
Potential Learning Events:  Handling Unhealthy Stress –
Overcoming Being a Workaholic – Balancing Worry and Caution

Support System Dynamics (4 of 5)
Independence and risk taking can be very exciting.  There are other situations, when support and comfort are necessary.  Support systems are integral parts of personal wellness. 
       • This includes:  self-support techniques, the ability to assess and maintain a people system, and the skill to expand a supportive network. 
       • Other areas include:  core buddies, change support groups, business professionals and social networks; and intuitive support. 
Potential Learning Events:  Your Personal Support System –
Starting a Change Support Group – Activating Your Business Network

Emotions and Feelings (5 of 5)
Emotions and feelings usually stay hidden.  Yet, when we least expect it, they show up.  At times they have tremendous power.  They demand our attention.  How do I deal effectively?  How do I hide my emotions? 
       • The central theme is utilizing the learning potential of emotions and feelings. 
       • Topics include:  think, emote and feel dynamics, utilizing emotions in a positive way, and decoding the messages of emotions. 
Potential Learning Events:  Sorting out Thoughts -
Emotions and Feelings – Emotions, Learning and Positive Change




Course D: 
Communication and Presentation Skills
Topics and Themes: 
Self Image and Presence - Defining You - People Skills - Dialogue Options - Conversational Comfort Zones - Voice and Sound Dynamics - Spontaneity and Creativity - Teaching Skills - Good Teacher Qualities - Public Speaking - Speech Segments - Emotions and Humor - Audience Participation - Questions, Statements, Concerns

Learning Modules: 
Appearance and Presentation (1 of 6)
Self image is the starting point for confidence and presentation presence.  A positive self image is expressing yourself, as a unique person with special skills.  The definition of you is within your control.  Others do not define who you are. 
       • Core topics include:  social attitudes, belief systems, confidence, wardrobe, and color options. 
       • Additional topics are:  personal style, grooming, etiquette, and presentation skills. 
Potential Learning Events:  Developing a Positive Self Image –
Wardrobe, Colors & Style – Personal Presentation Skills

Personal Relations Considerations (2 of 6)
People are everywhere:  friends, strangers, repair persons and neighbors.  Our sphere of contacts is endless.  The central theme is to develop the people skills to provide positive and fulfilling relations. 
       • The core issues are:  humor, lightness, social speak, listening, feedback skills, problem solving, and goal focused dialogue. 
       • Topics include:  dialogue style, sharing cycles, giving, receiving, relationship depth assessment; and conversational comfort zones and boundaries. 
       • An additional focus is the wide dialogue spectrum: pleasing, appeasing, assertive, honest, frank, intense, and confrontational.  
Potential Learning Events:  Conversational Style and Listening –
Building Positive Relationships - Humor and Being Light

Personal Expression (3 of 6)
Expression begins with our voice, and owning its communicative power.  The range and complexities of human expression are boundless.  Our intention is to expand the dynamics of sound to a fuller range of human expression. 
       • Core topics include:  speaking your inner voice, allowing for spontaneity, feelings, emotions, expanding breath dynamics, and voice relaxation. 
       • Additional areas explored are:  the mechanics of voice, expression through movement; prose, sketched images, and music. 
Potential Learning Events:  Voice Relaxation and Expansion –
Speaking Your Inner Voice – The Options of Human Expression

Conversation and Listening (4 of 6)
Hearing and listening are keys to being a good conversationalist.  The learning module goal is to improve dialogue skills, and create comfortable communication situations employing an easy exchange of words. 
       • Themes incorporated are:  problem solving, goal-focused dialogue, social talk, and flexibility. 
       • Additional topics include:  intention, rigidity, rambling, over structure, advice, feedback, respect, and acceptance. 
Potential Learning Events:  Becoming a Good Listener –
Negotiation Techniques – Problem Solving Skills

Teaching Techniques (5 of 6)
This learning module focuses on teaching skills, techniques and style
       • The classroom planning process is fully discussed including:  material development, course description and objectives; outline and lesson plans; text books and reading list; research, assignments, and performance standards; quizzes, examinations, and attendance requirements.
       • Central issues focus on:  the qualities of a good teacher, the importance of the first 90 minutes, flexibility, and delivery. 
       • Additional topics are:  openness to feedback, patience, discipline, humor, and mutual respect. 
Potential Learning Events:  Developing Good Teaching Skills –
Developing a Course Outline – The Qualities of a Good Teacher

Public Speaking Dynamics (6 of 6)
Speaking to a group of strangers can be challenging, exciting, scary, or rewarding.  Speech planning is vital.  Preparation can range from being very structured, to allowing for open space and creative flexibility. 
       • Central topics are:  opening and ending segments; concept reinforcement techniques; repeating the main theme different ways; and balancing the cognitive, which informs; and the emotions, which persuade. 
       • Key components include:  delivery, style, speaking techniques, and assessing the situation. 
       • Topics incorporated are:  the use of emotions, humor, audience participation, and questioning dynamics. 
Potential Learning Events:  Public Speaking Skills –
Logistics of a Speaking Engagement – Use of Humor and Emotions



Course E: 
Nutrition, Diet, and Remedies
Topics and Themes: 
Nutrition Essentials - Diet Options - Nourishment and Elimination - Healthy Appetite - Food as a Medicine - Illness Belief Systems and Lifestyle - Transitional and Cleansing Diets - Symptom and Remedy Interpretation - Remedy Options - Self Care Limitations - Intention and Suggestion - Internal Body Messages

Learning Modules: 
Food and Nutrition (1 of 3)
Nutrition is necessary for life.  The options and choices regarding nutrition are endless.  There is no shortage of opinions.  Core topics include:  digestion, absorption, nourishment, and elimination of waste. 
       • Further topics are:  healthy appetite as related to texture, taste and visual stimuli. 
       • Other areas discussed are:  supplements, vitamins, minerals, food classifications, and food as a medicine.
Potential Learning Events:  Food Classification Overview –
The Components of Good Nutrition – Elimination and Wellbeing

Diet Disciplines (2 of 3)
This learning module explores basic diet and eating disciplines.  There are many opinions, options, and choices.  It can all be confusing, and quite overwhelming. 
       • Our intention is to get familiar with a variety of diet systems, and make decisions based on:  information, intuition, experiences, belief system, and lifestyle. 
       • Topics include:  Enzymes, alkaline, acids, calcium, phosphorous, binge eating, transitional diet, and cleansing diets. 
Potential Learning Events:  Diet Disciplines –
Belief System, Diet and Lifestyle – Cleansing and Transitional Diets

Symptoms and Remedies (3 of 3)
There are physical and mental symptoms.  These symptom messengers can provide guidance for relief.  This module’s goal is to explore a variety of remedies available for many facets of personal wellbeing. 
       • Some key components include:  suggestion, belief systems, salves, tinctures, steams, compresses, herbs, homeopathy, essences, and oils
       • Additional topics are:  body systems to target, knowing our self-care limitations, the use of professionals, and the analysis and interpretation of symptoms. 
Potential Learning Events:  Overview of Common Herbs –
Knowing Your Treatment Limitations – Preparation of Remedies



Course F: 
Personal Relationships and Intimacy
Topics and Themes
The Healing Power of Love - Our Commitment Comfort Zone - Personal Boundaries and Control Issues - Space and Intensity Considerations - Emotions of Intimacy - Vulnerability and Betrayal - Joint Responsibility - The Power of Monogamy - Romance and Bonding - The Power of Intimate Touch

Learning Modules: 
Intimacy and Commitment (1 of 3) )
Intimacy and commitment are very special aspects of human relationships.  The key focus is the social, economic and support value of this special partnership. 
       • Core topics are:  love dynamics, growth potential, healing possibilities, and the marriage commitment
       • Additional focus includes:  commitment comfort zone, the commitment process, emotional issues, space, and intensity considerations. 
Potential Learning Events:  Knowing your Commitment Comfort Zone –
The Emotions of Commitment – Faith, Trust and Surrender to Love

Intimate Relationship Dialogue (2 of 3)
Intimate relations present the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of human emotions.  Intimacy dynamics might include:  family members, couples, business partners, relatives or friends.  There is no greater challenge than to approach intimacy with a sense of honesty, clarity, appreciation, gratitude and full expression of emotions and feelings. 
       • Areas of dialogue are:  forgiveness, betrayal, being hurt, vulnerability, joy, and bliss.
       • Learning might include:  owning responsibility, making amends, and trust/risk dynamics.
       • Additional topics are:  power of commitment, openness, healing, and behavior change.
Potential Learning Events:  Intimate Dialogue and Resolution –
Betrayal, Forgiveness and Letting Go – Experiencing Intimate Dialogue

Passion and Sexuality (3 of 3)
Mating and sexuality can provide experiences of excitement and passion.  These powerful and vital human dynamics can be a catalyst for enjoyment, containment, sharing, detachment and healing. 
       • Themes included are:  the power of monogamy, romance and bonding, sexual attitudes and behaviors; and enhancing sexual enjoyment.
       • Additional topics are:  sexual energy dynamics, touch, sensuality, healing potential, the hunt, safety, security, and personal boundaries.
Potential Learning Events:  Romance and Positive Dating –
Monogamy and Sexuality – Enhancing Sexual Enjoyment



Course G: 
Family and Parenting
Topics and Themes: 
Positive Living Atmosphere - Household Decisions - Management and Efficiency - Daily Routines – Conflict Resolution - Pregnancy and Childbirth - Parenting Dialogues and Bonding - Childhood Development - Parenting Skills - Building Family Values - Balancing Self and Family - Family Rituals and Projects

Learning Modules: 
Family & Parenting Dynamics (1 of 1)
The most basic human living arrangement is family.  Many decisions are required to create a pleasant, safe, efficient living environment. 
       • Family issues addressed include:  daily routines, household objectives, family membership, children and adoption options, and a conflict resolution dialogue process. 
       • Parenting themes include:  pregnancy and childbirth, pre-birth planning, parenting skills, child care options, parenting dialogue, human development, life parenting, special needs, and child/parent bonding.
       • Additional topics are:  living arrangement options; family structure and definition; building family values; balancing career and family; family projects, and together time.
Potential Learning Events:  Building a Positive Living Atmosphere –
The Parenting Life Process – Balancing Baby, Home and Career



Course H: 
Centering, Breathe and Intuition
Topics and Themes: 
Physical, Mental, Intuitive Realities - Integrating Life Segments - Intuitive Techniques - Nurturing Ourselves - Rest, Silliness, Play - Reflection and Silence - Easy Outdoor Activities - Masculine and Feminine Dynamics - Going Beyond the Mind - Symbol Interpretation - Intuitive Decision Making - Allowing for Magic

Learning Modules: 
Relaxation and Play (1 of 2)
It’s great to be nice to ourselves.  What is wonderful is the there are so many ways to nurture ourselves.  Rest, silliness, play, and hugs are among the best. 
       • Methods include:  balancing alone time, and developing the ability to say no, to others; and to ourselves.
       • Other areas of importance are:  reflection, silence, easy outdoor activities, breathing, walking, and harmony in life techniques..
Potential Learning Events:  Rediscovering Play –
Relaxation Techniques – Allowing Reflection and Silence

Intuition and Symbols (2 of 2)
What is beyond the mind?  What happens, when we are not thinking?  We enter the mystery of intuition.  When thought is less definite; intuition opportunities are greater.  As concepts become complex; sensing and perception can become important aspects of the decision-making process. 
       • Central themes include:  basic symbols, symbol interpretation, intuitive decision making, and seeing life as a mystery. 
       • Additional topics are:  faith, trust, allowing for magic, body messages, subtle meanings, and energy vibration. 
       • Another focus is; psychic demonstrations, and experiencing intuitive techniques. 
Potential Learning Events:  Your Favorite Symbols –
Symbol Interpretation – Intuitive Decision Making



Course I: 
Heal Thyself
Topics and Themes: 
Thinking and Internal Dialogue - Healing Belief Systems - Self Talk and Affirmations - Healing Power of Touch - Emotional Release and Forgiveness - Developing a Healing Plan - Self-Care limitations - Change Support System - Habits and Life Scripts - Symptom and Pain Interpretation - Bodywork and Energy Techniques

Learning Modules: 
Personal Healing (1 of 2)
A cure is the removal of a symptom.  A healing restores the mind, body, soul, and emotions to a sense of clarity and balance. 
       • The central themes are:  ability to self-healing, symptom healing clues, a healing plan, and knowing your self care limitations.
       • Major components include:  belief systems, motivation, faith, self image, worthiness, life assessment, reevaluation, learning from emotions, and awareness from the past.
       • Additional methods include:  relaxation, centering, acceptance, affirmation, positive thinking, support system utilization, nutritious foods, symptom management, movement, and fitness. 
Potential Learning Events:  Developing a Healing Plan –
Healing Belief Systems – Symptom Interpretation and Management

Touch and Energy Treatments (2 of 2)
The healing power of touch can be dramatic.  Touch appears so simple, yet the techniques can be varied and complex.  Sensing and feeling energy can also be a contact method.  The central theme is to become familiar with basic bodywork techniques and energy treatments. 
       • Core components are:  healing touch, internal body messages, intention, and focusing on specific body areas. 
       • Treatment disciplines introduced are:  Relaxation, reiki, deep tissue and sports massage; somatics, cranial adjushtmlent, reflexology, acupressure, shiatsu, and polarity. 
Potential Learning Events:  Bodywork and Energy Treatments –
Healing Touch – Listening to Body Messages



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Livelihood and Finances
(Courses J - O: See Below)

Course J: 
Money Matters Topics and Themes: 
Money Attitudes, Emotions - Spending, Saving, Borrowing - The Business of Money - Death Planning - Insurance Options - Wealth Retention - Financial Planning - Wealth Principles and Responsibilities - Inveshtmlent Terms, Concepts, Strategies - Risk/Reward Dynamics - Inveshtmlent Options - Personality Assessment

Learning Modules: 
Money and Legal Issues (1 of 3)
We live in a money based economy.  Money influences all aspects of life.  Money attitudes and emotions affect spending, borrowing and saving patterns.  This module explores factors that lead to financial stability. 
       • Our focus will include the three realms of receiving money:  earning, inveshtmlent income, and gifts. 
       • Key themes include:  the money business, saving, spending, borrowing, budgeting, and money secrets. 
       • Additional topics are:  legal service utilization, retirement planning, and life insurance options. 
Potential Learning Events:  Money, Emotions and You –
Saving, Consumption and Wealth – Your Money Secrets – Your Money Plan

Wealth Management (2 of 3)
Financial security is basic to the human condition.  Even the sound “wealth” creates a sense of stability and safety. 
       • Core themes include:  identifying wealth, retention principles, financial planning, and the responsibilities and emotions of wealth. 
       • Some wealth challenges may include:  loan requests, the burden of complex decisions, dealing with experts, saying “no,” and the dynamics of having “extra” money. 
       • Supplemental issues may incorporate:  estate decisions, stewardship, and tax considerations. 
Potential Learning Events:  Wealth Accumulation and Retention –
Components of Wealth – Stewardship and Legacy – The Limits of Wealth


Inveshtmlent Management (3 of 3)
The diversity and complexity of inveshtmlent decisions can be overwhelming.  This learning module focuses on understanding inveshtmlent terms, concepts, and strategies. 
       • Central themes include:  setting goals at different life stages, inveshtmlent cautions, risk/safety dynamics, time commitment, and inveshtmlent options. 
       • Additional topics are:  portfolio allocation, inveshtmlent techniques, tax implications, owning real estate, liquidity, and inveshtmlent personality assessment. 
Potential Learning Events:  Assessing Inveshtmlent Options –
Inveshtmlent Strategies and Risks – Portfolio Allocation – Principle Protection



Course K: 
Career and Workplace Skills
Topics and Themes: 
Personal Interest Assessment - Career Education Choices - Assessing Employable Skills - Career Research - Employment Search Techniques - Resume and Written Communications - Information Interviews - Interviewing Techniques - Qualities of Good Employees - Career Advancement - Team Dynamics - Personality Tendencies - Career Values

Learning Modules: 
Career and Workplace (1 of 2)
Most of us will be employed for many years.  The opportunities, challenges, and potential learning are endless. 
       • Our focus will center on:  interest assessment, career research, employment searches, resumes, written communications, and the process of inventorying and assessing employable skills. 
       • Special focus will include:  interviewing skills, handling tough questions, asking the right questions, and giving interviewers what they want. 
       • Additional topics are:  school age decisions, educational choices, personality tendencies, career values, information interviews, and information requests. 
Potential Learning Events:  Career Evaluation –
Doing a Job Search – Assessing Employable Skills

Marketing Yourself (2 of 2)
This module focuses on methods to plan and execute personal visions, and goals.  The process includes identifying your intentions, talents, resources, and skill improvement goals. 
       • Key topics are:  time management, task delegation, personal space, alone time, confidence, and presentation skills. 
       • Additional topics include:  selling ourselves, good-luck dynamics, attitudes for success, network expansion, and written communication skills. 
Potential Learning Events:  Knowing What You Want –
Assessing Our Options and Priorities – Confidence and Assertiveness



Course L: 
Skills for Daily Living
Topics and Themes: 
Organization and Delegation Skills - Time Management - Creativity and Flexibility - Healthy Habits - Life Planning - Learning to Learn - What Makes Your Heart Sing - Meeting New People - Team Building - Negotiating Techniques - Gardening - Interior Design - Cleaning Shortcuts - Technology Helpful Hints

Learning Modules: 
Life Learning Skills (1 of 2)
The focus is improving our, “how to” skills in everyday life.  We live in a complex world, requiring many talents and skills.  The intention is to increase practical skills, and see the results.
       • Some of the, “how to” options include:  dialogue and communication, relationship skills, creativity, flexibility, and life planning. 
       • Addition themes are:  loving to learn, what makes your heart sing, and creating the atmosphere for meeting new people.
Potential Learning Events:  Time Management Skills –
Organization Skills – Creativity and Flexibility – Numbers for Word People

Business Skills (2 of 2)
The required home office and business related tasks are endless.  A little knowledge can sometimes change a complicated task into a manageable, maybe even fun, chore. 
       • Some personal skills are:  landscaping, interior design, routine maintenance, repair skills, and house cleaning shortcuts.
       • Business skills include:  computer performance, team building, negotiating techniques, bartering dynamics, time management, and financial planning. 
Potential Learning Events:  Home Maintenance Skills –
Bartering Options – Team Building – Interior Design Skills


Course M: 
Marketing and Business Techniques
Topics and Themes: 
Developing a Marketing Plan - Personal Skill Assessment - Business Time Management - Task Delegation – Hunches and Good-luck - Attitudes - Expanding Your Network - Small Business Operations – Management Skills - Capitalization and Inveshtmlent - The Psychology of Selling - Sales Presentation Techniques - Media Relations - Negotiating - Customer Relations and Referrals - Professional Image

Learning Modules: 
Business Operations (1 of 2)
Entrepreneurship is the dream of many.  The module focus is the operation and management of a small business. 
       • Management responsibilities are:  planning, supervision, delegation, and decision making. 
       • Major topics include:  implications of being self-employed, accounting terms, legal structures, and determining levels of inveshtmlent. 
       • Additional areas of importance are:  financial planning, office atmosphere, legal and tax issues, record keeping, organization expansion, and the attributes of a good employee.
Potential Learning Events:  Starting a Small Business –
A Successful Consulting Practice – Emotions of Being Self-Employed

Business Marketing and Sales (2 of 2)
The market place is the ultimate value test of an idea, product or service.  Selling begins with a marketing plan.  The plan assesses the market, determines potential clients, sets target dates, and tracks actions and results. 
       • The psychology of selling includes:  mastering your emotions, overcoming inflated personality traits, sales environment creation, and presentation skills. 
       • Other talents required are:  negotiation, marketing strategies, idea creation, customer relations, network expansion, and professional image. 
       • Additional topics are:  public relations, media advertising, media relations, website development, and sales etiquette. 
Potential Learning Events:  Developing a Marketing Plan –
Effective Sales Presentations – Negotiating Techniques



Course N: 
Event Planning and Administration
Topics and Themes: 
The Power of Human Connection - The Planning and Administration Process - Staying on Track - Monitoring the Details - History and Timing - Event and Programming Segments - Creating an Atmosphere - Media and Public Relations - Electronics and Technology - Networking and Attendee Relations - Centering Yourself - Self Care

Learning Modules: 
Event Planning and Administration (1 of 1)
Events and gatherings can be dramatic and life changing.  The power of physical human connection can be awesome.  Events are wonderful.  Planning events can be drudgery.  The key objective is to understand event administration essentials, along with an awareness of the endless details. 
       • Major responsibilities are:  program segments, segment flow, atmosphere creation, media relations, and administration. 
       • Other details include:  housing, electronics, invitations, networking, visitor relations, centering yourself, and self care. 
Potential Learning Events:  Event Visioning and Planning -
Flyers and Press Releases – Group Networking Options



Course O: 
Group Facilitation and Leadership
Topics and Themes: 
Facilitation Opportunities - Theory and Guidelines - Process Segments and Planning - Mobility and Polarity - Assessing the Atmosphere - Facilitation Techniques - The Decision Making Process - Leadership Assumptions - Strategies and Delivery - Voting and Consensus Dynamics

Learning Modules: 
Group Facilitation and Discussion (1 of 2)
Group process can be a creative and unpredictable means of expression.  Major themes are:  intention, group mobility, facilitation skills and leadership style. 
       • Guidelines include:  agenda agreement, statement of ground rules, encourage rotational seating, respect personal boundaries, and speak from personal experience. 
       • Segment possibilities are:  networking and small group dialogue; opening and closing segments; individual speak out and personal sharing; brainstorming, problem solving, buzz groups, fish bowls, panels, audience dialogue, and evaluation feedback.
       • Group movement segments include:  polarity and station dynamics; open space networking; group sound, drama and improvisation; walking your path; ritual and ceremony; performance, feedback, and interactive review sessions. 
       • Facilitation skills incorporate:  involvement without inveshtmlent in the outcome, use of movement or sound for transitions; pauses, breaks and short celebrations; awareness of process goals, use of emotions and humor; and encouraging participation.
Potential Learning Events:  Movement and Interactive Discussions –
Group Facilitation Skills – Planning for Facilitation Opportunities

Leadership and Decisions (2 of 2)
How decisions are made is the core of this learning module.  The central assumptions are:  leadership authority must be supported by the group, and group members have the ultimate leadership power. 
       • Voting issues include:  supporting your second choice; sometimes the worst decision is no decision; majority rule and consensus voting; and the decision making processes. 
       • Key leadership techniques are:  balancing control and fluidity; softness of tone, showing vulnerability, assessment of the moment, and clarification of key points.
       • Additional topics are:  leadership style, presentation strategies, and delivery techniques. 
Potential Learning Events:  The Decision Making Process –
Developing Leadership Skills – Consensus and Participatory Voting



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Growth and Integration
(Courses P & Q: See Below)

Course P: 
Balance and Personal Growth
Topics and Themes: 
Thinking and Internal Dialogue - The Spectrum of Knowing - Positive Self Talk - Mindfulness and Nourishing Thoughts - Letting Go Process - Addictive Drivers - Uniqueness, Flexibility, Contentment - Humor and Gentleness - Actualize Others - Capacity to Surrender - Death Mystery - Meaningful Life Symbols - A Sense of Being Blessed

Learning Modules: 
Life Assessment and Change (1 of 4)
Some people have passion to expand their knowledge base, and learning from their life experiences.  For these folks, every experience can be a catalyst for learning.  Over centuries numerous disciplines for assessment, intention, and healing chamge have been developed. 
       • Key aspects of personal growth are:  re-visiting the past, relieving discomfort, becoming unstuck, and learning from personal experiences. 
       • Specific techniques include:  assessing attitudes and lifestyle choices, identifying life scripts, visioning, action plan, and the healing change process. 
Potential Learning Events:  A Personal Growth Plan –
Identifying Your Life Dance – Assessment and Reevaluation

Letting Go and Maturity (2 of 4)
Personal improvement and seeking answers are very noble endeavors.  Another aspect of the seeking process is to stop seeking.  The letting go process includes:  moderation, acceptance, and allowing others to lead
       • The core focus is eliminating our addictive drivers and allowing a sense of uniqueness, flexibility, humor, gentleness, and contentment with life. 
       • Approaches considered are:  the middle way of living, seeing betrayal as opportunity for healing, share feelings and emotions, actualize others, and the capacity to surrender. 
       • Issues of life passage include:  new career options, retirement, continuing education, elder care, and planning a positive death.
Potential Learning Events:  The Letting Go Process –
Midlife Careers – Life Long Learning

The Death Process (3 of 4)
There are so many “if” and “why” questions.  The unknowns are endless.  The mystery of death affects everyone.  It happens to our loved ones; and to ourselves.  Death remains a mystery. 
       • Core themes include:  death as a life process, after death possibilities, and preparation for a positive death. 
       • Additional topics are:  prayer, meditation, centering, sense of support, faith, and the value of a focused mind.
       • Special consideration will be given to the moment of death, and the transition experience. 
Potential Learning Events:  Our Death Perspective –
After Death Possibilities – Models for Death and Rebirth

Vibrant Wellness (4 of 4)
Assume a metaphysical (form/experiential) human body. This assumption indicates our present body is a representation of our prior experiences, and our future body will be directly affected by our future experiences.
       • Central themes include: assessment and acceptance of our present physicality, visioning, imagery, and experiential learning.
      • Mapping topics include: DNA, genetics and experiential wiring, life scripts, and habit/addiction dynamics.
       • Metaphysical and experiential processes related to: body systems, stem cells, organs, glands and the endocrine system.
Potential Learning Events:  Energy, Form, Tissue Dynamics
Body Awareness and Acceptance – Genetic and Historical Scripts



Course Q: 
Faith Disciplines
Topics and Themes: 
Faith and Change - Not Knowing - Faith Based Explanations - Closely Held Truths - Disciplines and Practices - History and Continuity - Moral Codes, Teaching, Community Support - Faith Leaders - Faith Based Experiential Learning - Soul Elevation - Faith and Daily Living - Taking A Stand – World Teacher

Learning Modules: 
Belief Systems (1 of 4)
Belief systems provide a sense of structure and stability.  They provide support; especially when confused and feeling vulnerable.  This module investigates the variety and functionality of belief systems, and their relation to learning and truth. 
       • Core discussions include:  our closely held truths, personal and universal truth, personal choice, habits, and past-present dynamics. 
       • Personal issues explored are:  rigidity, isolation, openness and flexible boundaries; taking a stand, accepting differences, and setting limits. 
       • Additional topics are:  stories, myths, personal values, personal experiences, opinions, symbols, and ideas. 
Potential Learning Events:  Faith Belief Systems –
Personal and Universal Truth – Rituals and Symbols

Faith Disciplines (2 of 4)
Mystery and the unknown can be confusing, and stressful.  The mind needs structure and stability.  Humans can be vulnerable.  Religion provides faith based explanations for the mysteries of life.  The power of faith, and a faith discipline can support a peaceful and harmonious life path. 
       • Aspects of faith are:  disciple hood, adherence, ritual, ceremony, and seasonal celebrations. 
       • Additional topics are:  moral codes, guidelines, rules, teaching, community support, and the power of continuity. 
       • The faith leadership function is explored:  living and deceased faith leaders, spirit faith leaders, messengers, gods, angels, avatars, the natural order, and the world teacher dynamics. 
Potential Learning Events:  Power of Faith -
Yearning for a World Teacher – Overview of Religious Belief Systems

Faith Based Experiential Learning (Fbel) (3 of 4)
This module explores personal experience as the catalyst for faith based experiential learning.  Personal experiences can initiate or shape new belief systems, or support existing belief systems.  By nature experiences are unique, and are less influenced by history, structure, and established tradition.  Experiences may cause unanswered questions and confusion.  Faith is a very important aspect of experiential learning. 
       • Key themes are:  soul elevation, physical incarnation, the learning journey, relationship learning, spiritual metaphors, and experiential learning theory development. 
       • Additional questions include:  the creation process, cosmic questions, life journey options, the quest for meaning, and carrying faith into daily living. 
Potential Learning Events:  Faith Based Experiential Learning –
The Process of Soul Evolution – Spirituality and the Need for Structure

Faith and Spiritual Products (4 of 4)
The experience of buying or receiving a special gift can be profound.  Another option is buying a meaningful gift for you.  A symbolic expression of an event, or a gift emblematic of relationship resilience, can provide a sense of the sacred. 
       • Valued options might include:  a special book, a unique fragrance, a faith-based vacation, or going on a retreat. 
       • Other related themes are:  discovering your meaningful symbols, a gift that represents your love, and discovering a sense of being blessed
Potential Learning Events:  Finding that Special Gift –
A Symbolic Expression of Love – Gift to Ourselves that Represents You



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Additional Core Themes
Overview Holistic Living - Personal Wellness - Livelihood
Public Policy/Ecology - Professional Careers
Science and Investigation - Harmony: Mystery and Science

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Public Policy/Ecology
(Courses R & S: See Below)

Course R: 
Government, Society, and Involvement
Topics and Themes: 
Focusing Beyond Self - Commitment to Community Services - Community Needs - Emotions of Involvement - Personal Skill Assessment - Areas of Interest - A Helping Hand Perspective - Dynamics of Differences - Bonding Power of Groups – Prejudice, Diversity, Privilege – Advocacy – Democracy, Royalty, Dictator – Clergy and Government

Learning Modules: 
Society and Culture (1 of 4)
Humans are very social.  Social groupings occur throughout history.  By nature humans tend to find groups which are supportive, comfortable and interesting.  This tendency, in certain situations, can lead to differences, hostility, conflict, and violence. 
       • Key components are:  dynamics of differences, and the bonding power of:  groups, family members, blood relations, and organizations. 
       • Emphasis includes the:  power of culture, political structures, prejudice, diversity, and connectedness. 
       • Additional discussions include:  majority/minority considerations; the power of privilege; and the dynamics of:  race, class, age, gender, wealth, ethnicity, and education. 
Potential Learning Events:  Our Personal Groupings –
Dynamics of Differences – The Power of Privilege

Politics and Governance (2 of 4)
Society must make decisions which affect everyone.  Do we build a road, sanitation system, or parks for play?  This learning model focuses on factors and influences which affect public policy, policy makers, and the public.  Core issues include: 
       • Political geographic districts, levels of authority, the dynamics and legal use of power; and the decision making process. 
       • Additional topics are:  citizen/government dynamics, levels of influence, position papers, public policy, and lobbying techniques. 
Potential Learning Events:  Legislation, Courts and Law Enforcement -
Public Policy Position Papers - Lobbying Activities

Sphere of Concern (3 of 4)
For many, our personal self-care; and the well-being of our loved ones is very important to us.  At times there is also a deeply felt concern regarding situations outside our immediate sphere.  This learning module focuses on service choices, options, and obligations regarding local community, and society. 
       • Issues include:  perspective on service, community needs and dreams, personal responsibility, and the emotions of involvement. 
       • Other important issues are:  evaluating our life situation, assessing talents, assessing resources, areas of interest, and skill improvement opportunities. 
       • Additional topics are:  work-site options, time availability, and involvement options including:  political organizing, cultural activities, research, advocacy, and public policy devlopment. 
Potential Learning Events:  Commitment to Community Service –
Balancing Self and Concern – Service as a Means for Personal growth

Social Concerns and Persons In Need (4 of 4)
Projects to help those in need are many.  The options are varied:  children, minorities, victims, or animals.  This module focuses on involvement options, including groups that have little power or little ability to act for themselves. 
       • Core issues are:  developing a helping hand perspective, a patient results attitude, and the idea that a small step can yield big results
       • Advocacy will be explored including:  animal friends, homelessness, people in poverty, disabled rights, minority rights, prejudice and hate. 
       • Direct service topics include:  the joy of victim empowerment, and service for those in need.
       • Helping hand options include:  addiction and recovery, business empowerment, housing, job development, minority assistance, people in crisis, and people in poverty. 
Potential Learning Events:  Victim Empowerment
Personal Service Liberation – Helping Hand Options



Course S: 
Ecology and Sustainable Living
Topics and Themes: 
Personal and Community Values - Life Needs and Ambition - Quality of Life Issues - Voluntary Simplicity - Appropriate Technology – Community Service Commitment - Permaculture and Sustainability - An Eco-mind Set – Green Economics - Earth-Friendly Products - Earth Dependency - Environmental Concerns

Learning Modules: 
Life and Personal Values (1 of 4)
The intention is to harmonize the connection between; life needs, and personal ambition.  The focus includes:  spending, values, lifestyle goals, economics, and quality of life issues. 
       • Key topics include:  self-reliance, collective self-help, sharing, voluntary simplicity, eco-friendly lifestyle, appropriate technology, and local community economic development. 
       • Specific goals may be:  co-housing, shared living, social support, personal growth commitment, leisure, recreation, meaningful work, cooperative businesses, and community land trust models.
       • Further topics are:  personal ambition, price and quality decisions, shared values, environmental responsibility, and commitment to community services. 
Potential Learning Events:  Voluntary Simplicity Options –
Land Trust Development – Starting a Co-Housing Project

Permaculture and Sustainability (2 of 4)
What does a sustainable environment look like?  Can we envision an environment which is continually regenerating itself?  Nature is recycling itself all the time.  Can this natural phenomenon be copied? 
       • Core issues are developing an eco-mind set, sustainable systems awareness, planning, efficiency strategies, and sustainable interfaces between natural and developed systems. 
       • Possible community activities are:  sustainable city programs, education, advocacy, green economics, energy recycling, land use planning, and green space design. 
       • Personal living priorities are:  food and ecology, eco outdoor activities, daily eco living, conscience buying, and making your own. 
Potential Learning Events:  Developing an Eco Mind Set –
Making Your Own – Understanding Sustainability

Environmental Concerns (3 of 4)
The Earth sustains all life.  Regarding survival, we are earth dependent.  This module centers on areas of possible environmental concern. 
       • Some attitudes expressed are:  dependency on fossil fuels, alternative energy options, commitment to stewardship, awareness of human/global connection, and priority to recycling and organics. 
       • Specific concerns are:  global warming, population growth, over- consumption, land use, ozone depletion, radiation, hydrocarbons, and toxic chemicals. 
Potential Learning Events:  Challenges Facing Our Planet –
Alternative Energy Options – Land Use Policies

Earth Friendly Products (4 of 4)
Earth-friendly spending can have a powerful environmental impact.  We vote with our money.  Spending patterns reflects our values.  This module’s key focus is to investigate product categories with the greatest environmental payoff. 
       • Topic include:  recyclable products, efficient food selection, reading labels, and efficient use of transportation. 
       • Additional subjects are:  self-reliance, reuse, refuse buying, eco-friendly household cleaning methods; and health and personal care products. 
Potential Learning Events:  Learning to Read Labels –
Making Your Own – Recipes and Food Selection – Reuse, Refuse, Recycle




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Additional Core Themes
Overview Holistic Living - Personal Wellness - Livelihood and Finance
Growth and Integration - Professional Careers
Science and Investigation - Harmony: Mystery and Science

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Professional Careers
(Courses T and Professional Career Options: See Below)

Course T: 
Skills: Counselor - Consultant - Facilitation
Topics and Themes: 
Feedback and Listening Skills - Body Language - Being Positive - Non Judgment - Role Models - Client Centered - Consulting Consultants - Marketing and Administration - Client Relations - Know Your Limitations - Counseling Plan Development

Learning Modules: 
Counseling and Consulting Considerations (1 of 15)
This module covers basic consulting and counseling skills
       • Key components include:  listening skills, feedback techniques, follow up procedures, client facilitation skills, and building client relationship. 
       • Additional topics are:  know your limitations, counseling plan development, emergency plan, body language, posture, breath, voice, and shifts in focus. 
       • Specific techniques are:  homework assignments, questions when client is stuck, conclusion transition, restatement techniques, and clarification skills. 
Potential Learning Events:  Client Facilitation Skills –
Reading Body Language – Developing a Counseling Plan


Professional Career Options
(Links to 14 Learning Module Options)

Individual Counseling
Personal Mentor - Career Counselor
Counselor for Consultants - Human Tissue Specialist

Group Organizing and Facilitation
Group Facilitation - Ritual Facilitation
Healing Change Facilitation - Community Organizing
Ecology Educator/Consultant

Business and Government Consulting
Intuitive Counselor - Planetary Research Specialist
Government/Politics - Public Policy
Planetary Evolution


Additional Core Themes
Overview Holistic Living - Personal Wellness - Livelihood and Finance
Growth and Integration - Public Polocy/Ecology
Science and Investigation - Harmony: Mystery and Science

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Science and Investigation
(Courses U - V - W: See Below)

Course U: 
Scientific Method and Uncertainty
Topics and Themes: 
Understanding Science - Components of Technology - Techno Decision Making - Metaphors and Intuition - Science/Intuitive Dialogue - Life Science Metaphors - Mystic and Scientist - Scientist, Intuitivist, Clergy - Life Metaphors - Future Science - Relativity and Space-time

Learning Modules: 
Science and Information Technology (1 of 4)
What makes science?  This module focuses on scientific methods, and disciplines.  The core focus will include methods of inquiry, conceptualization, and peer review analysis. 
       • Investigative options include:  experimentation, demonstrations, internships, and on site study and research.
       • Additional topics explore components of technology:   transistors, microchips, programming, semi conductors, super conductors, insulators, and the decision making switch.
Potential Learning Events:  The Computer/Brain Connection –
Overview of Scientific Method – Peer Review Analysis

Relativity and Space-time (2 of 4)
The theory of relativity revealed the link between science and intuition.  The two main assumptions are:  every object is connected, influenced and relative to every other object; and the perspective from the location of each object can provide a different view of reality. 
       • The main topics include:  relativity and uncertainty, the impact of density on time and space, and as density increases form disappears. 
       • Other subjects are:  the bending of space-time, gravity and space-time, orbital speed, and particle and energy uncertainty. 
Potential Learning Events:  An Overview of Relativity –
How Space-time Works – Particle and Energy Theory

Future Science (3 of 4)
This module centers on the realm of future scientific possibilities.  Discussions will explore the dynamics of present science, future science, science fiction, and science fantasy.  The central theme is exploring relativity theory and quantum physics, and their impact on how future existence is perceived. 
       • Topics include:  time dilation, mass contraction, implications of speeds approaching light, space-time and Form, and the changing of reference points as speeds increase. 
       • Further discussions incorporate:  hyperspace, warp drive, wormhole, cosmic travel, and the unseen highway. 
Potential Learning Events:  Wormholes and Space-time –
Space-time and Black Holes – Cosmic Travel Possibilities

Intuitive Science (4 of 4)
In this module intuitive science takes center stage.  Linkage of science and intuition is presented involving mysticism, perception, knowledge, research, metaphor, and intuitive theory. 
       • Central questions explored are:  evolution of creation, the first cell, free will or destiny, beginning of life, the human story, and the status of the universe. 
       • Intuitive creation/evolution models are investigated:   metaphors for existence, the sea of the unseen, the incarnation process, and gender option dynamics.  
Potential Learning Events:  Models for Incarnation –
Models of Creation – Intuition and Science Dialogue



Course V: 
Physics; Movement/Form Science
Topics and Themes: 
Energy and Motion - Particles and Form - Creation, Evolution, Big Bang Theories - First Instant Assumptions - Photon Release and Visible Light - The Four Forces - Electromagnetic Spectrum - Wave Dynamics - Structure Formation - Galaxy and Star Formation - Super Novas and Black Holes - Work and Power - Dark Matter - Heat and Temperature

Learning Modules: 
Energy and Motion (1 of 3)
The focus is the most basic particles of form.   Particles are the building blocks that support structure and objects.  Emphasis will include energy, Form, and Big Bang theories. 
       • Main themes include:  the process of intense heat energy, cooling to form; the “first instant” assumptions, photon release, and visible light. 
       • Additional topics are:  unified force assumptions, plasma, cosmic background radiation, subatomic particles, mass, density, acceleration, velocity, and time. 
       • Another key area is the four forces:  gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force that bonds forces, and the weak force that repels forces. 
Potential Learning Events:  Strong Force/Weak Force Dynamics –
How Small is Small – Electrons and Light

Electromagnetic Spectrum (2 of 3)
The dynamics of magnets and electrical charge is an integral part of our existence.  Electromagnetic waves affect everyday life.  Discussions and demonstrations will focus on components and functionality of the wave spectrum. 
       • Key themes include:  the invisible nature of waves, the wave impact on objects, wave structure, the polarity effect, the interplay of switches and magnets, and electricity. 
       • Wave spectrum specifics include:  radio and gamma rays, visible light, ultraviolet light, infrareds, X-ray, microwaves, and three types of bosons.
Potential Learning Events:  How Electricity is Made –
The Mystery of Light – Generators and Motors

Structure and Form (3 of 3)
The prime metaphor for Form is solid and stable.  Objects make our world seem real.  The combining of particles into objects provides a sense of security, and predictability. 
       • Key topics include:  energy transferability; the electron ground state; galaxy and star formation and variation; the main sequencing stage and fusion; super novas, and black holes. 
       • Additional topics are:  energy, heat and motion assumptions; work and power; planets, moons, asteroids; and dark matter. 

Additional subjects are: 
       • Bonding dynamics:  ionic, metallic, and covalent bonds. 
       • Heat and temperature transference:  conduction, convection and radiation. 
       • Energy types and transferability:  kinetic, potential, chemical, elastic, nuclear, radiant, fission, fusion and electricity. 
       • The dynamics of atoms:  electrons, protons and neutrons; and the elements:  the periodic table, polarity, valence, and ions. 
       • The components of electricity:  watts, current, voltage, ohms. 
Potential Learning Events:  The Many Forms of Energy –
Understanding Fusion – How Elements Formed



Course W: 
Biology; Life Science
Topics and Themes: 
Building Blocks of Life - Life Essential Elements - Living Tissue Classifications - The Miracles of Carbon - Cell Components, Function, Specialization - Genetic Code Structure – Protein Mechanics - Disease Considerations and Immunity - Bacteria and Virus - The Regeneration Process

Learning Modules: 
Building Blocks for Life (1 of 2)
What is life?  Is it mobility?  Is it thought?  Is it tissue that dies?  Whatever the components are, there is considerable interest in understanding this amazing phenomenon. 
       • Key analysis relates to:  the life essential elements, the battle with gravity, life and nutrition, and the complexity of the molecules that support life.  
       • Additional topics include:  the structure of living tissue, analysis of life characteristics, and the five and three kingdom classification systems. 
       • The element carbon is an additional focus:   building the molecules of life with structured and repetitive rings, chains, and loops. 
Potential Learning Events:  The Element Carbon –
Gravity and Mobility – The Essential Life Elements

Cell Function and Life Dynamics (2 of 2)
Many say life is defined by cells in living tissue.  Cells are the most basic physical component which supports life.  The cell, with all its complexity and mystery, provides perspective on the nature of existence. 
       • Core themes include:  cell components and function, the nucleus, areas outside the cell, and cell specialization. 
       • Specific topics are:  chromosomes, genetic code structure, code messengers, protein mechanics, lipids, and the cell membrane.

Additional focus includes: 
       • Disease considerations:  immune system, bacteria, and virus.
       • Regeneration process:  cell duplication, cell creation, and organism reproduction.
Potential Learning Events:  Investigating the DNA Process –
How Disease Works – Mystery of Cell Division



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Additional Core Themes
Overview Holistic Living - Personal Wellness - Livelihood and Finance
Growth and Integration - Professional Careers
Public Policy/Ecology - Harmony: Mystery and Science

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Harmony: Mystery and Science
(Courses X - Y - Z: See Below)

Course X: 
Connecting Spirit and Life
Topics and Themes: 
Personal Integration - Time Considerations - Faith, Pain, Learning - Measuring Progress - Physical and Ethereal Worlds - Incarnation and Soul Elevation - Gender and Soul Synthesis - Androgyny, Mystic, Technoid - The Middle Way - Truth Considerations - Spheres of Being - Mind Sets - Life Scripts – Mission - Presence

Learning Modules: 
Cycles:  Energy/Form/Earth/Life (1 of 4)
In nature nothing appears in isolation.  All systems are connected and interdependent.   The intention is to become aware of these cycles, and how they relate to our existence.   Additionally, a process will begin to integrate the connections regarding cycles of society, individual experiences and ecological processes. 
       • The natural cycles explored are:  the carbon cycle, the water cycle, seasonal dynamics and the flow of the 24 hour day. 
       • Human cycle discussions include:  waste as a resource, planning the recycling process into production, boom/bust business dynamics, and the birth/life cycle. 
Potential Learning Events:  The Carbon Cycle –
Personal Life Cycles – Cycles and the Life Process

Spheres of Being (2 of 4)
There are many aspects of the human and soul experience.  At different times we experience different aspects of ourselves.  These aspects include:  mind sets, activities, priorities, communication styles and awareness. 
       • The main spheres of being are:  soul, self, influence, and concern. 
       • Additionally, we explore the soul’s purpose, personal mission, incarnation options, and sphere connection dynamics. 
       • Other topics are:  self, aloneness, self-reliance, being right, having influence, dependency, being supported, being trapped, commitment to service, mission, and making a difference.
Potential Learning Events:  The Need to Have Influence –
Our Alone Self – Balancing Our Spheres of Being

Gender/Soul Dynamics (3 of 4)
The male and female tendencies have been argued about for eons.  This module adds soul considerations to the gender discussion. 
       • The core areas explored are:  gender spectrums, gender polarities, physical body similarities and differences, gender psychology, and harmonizing the masculine and feminine. 
       • Other subjects are:  androgyny, mystic, techie, seeker, machine, and transgender dynamics. 
Potential Learning Events:  Masculine and Feminine Dialogue –
Soul and Gender Dialogue – Knowing the “IT” in Everyone. 

Journeys and Paths (4 of 4)
This module centers on approaches to personal integration.  Personal integration may require considerable commitment.  At times tremendous effort may be invested with little sense of progress.  Spiritual progress can be difficult to measure. 
       • Central themes are:  developing a sense of faith in mission, living and balancing the physical and ethereal worlds, and the elevation of soul with each incarnation. 
       • Specific techniques include:  transpersonal connection, going beyond concept, inner-directed and outer-directed paths, the witnessing process, being present, having presence, and balancing hedonism and asceticism
Potential Learning Events:  Our Spirit Selves –
Event Experiential Learning – Living in the Two Worlds



Course Y: 
The Mystery
Topics and Themes: 
The Nature of Existence - Intuition, Metaphor, Mind - Sensing, Movement, Change - The Sea of Unseen - Vibration, Frequency, Energy – Drama and Story - Focusing the Mind - Connection of ALL - Soul and Blood Family - Self, Soul and God - Polarities and Spectrums - Stories of Existence

Learning Modules: 
Intuitive Existence Theory (1 of 3)
The questions are:  what is existence, and how did it begin?  Practices utilized will be:   intuition, metaphor, cognitive inquiry, and imagery.  The intention is to explore the connections, which underlies the diversity of existence. 
       • The opening questions include:  Why the mystery, and how did Form originate? 
       • Additional discussions include movement characteristics:  sensing movement, internal movement, physical movement, random movement, and directed movement. 
       • Metaphors explored are:  the sea of unseen, blank and full, connection, vibration, frequency, and the integration of spectrums and opposites. 
Potential Learning Events:  Metaphors for Existence –
Your Drama in the Mystery – Integration of Opposites

Integration Process (2 of 3)
The focus is to strengthen the connection between physical and mental realities.  The physical appears compartmentalized with many categories.  Mental processes are focused on being in control, being right, and knowing the truth.  Our intention is to experience the connection of ALL. 
Connecting physical components include: 
       • Self - Intimates - Society
       • Self - Relationship - Service
       • Human - Creature - Vegetation
       • Heart - Brain - Genitals - Feet - Rectum
Connecting mental realms include: 
       • Soul family - Blood family
       • Self - Soul - God
       • Dark - Light
       • Power - Beauty
       • Polarities - Spectrums - Grids
       • Thoughts - Emotions - Experiences - Energy
Methods utilized:  imagery, intuition, prayer, meditation, visioning, reflection, discussion, and dialogue. 
Potential Learning Events:  Soul/Blood Family Dynamics –
Circular Dynamics of Opposites – Body Integration Process

Science-Intuition Metaphors (3 of 3)
This module harmonizes scientific information, intuitive imagery, and theories utilizing energy metaphors.  Our intention is to encourage the collaborative process among:  mystics, scientists, researchers, intuitivist, spiritualists, clergy and educators. 
       • Core metaphors are:  relationships and commitment; movement and change; renewal, death and rebirth; dependency and connection; the dynamics of differences, excess, separation and connection; cycles and change; form and function; ambition and control; passion and the cognitive. 
       • Metaphorical intuitive theory focuses on:  bonding, baseline status, catalyst and change; source and center; choice and freedom; relaxation, integration, the power of the unseen; and the mystery.
Potential Learning Events:  The Use of Metaphors -
Science/Intuition Dialogue – Cycle and Change Dynamics



Course Z: 
Integration: Science and Faith
Topics and Themes: 
Psychology and Technology - Mechanics and Tissue - Telepathy and Communication - Meta/Form Synthesis - Shape, Spin, Frequency - Felt Sense Grids - Imagery and Symbols - Rituals - Holidays and Celebrations - Science/Intuition Research - Experiential Investigative Research - Event Interpretation and Presence - Cycling Attunement

Learning Modules: 
Science and Intuitive Investigation (1 of 1)
This learning module focuses on the dynamics between the person experimenting, and the person experiencing.  Detachment, involvement, and experiential duality are key components of intuitive research, and the cosmic investigative inquiry process.  Specific skills required are: 
       • Working knowledge and background in methods of scientific investigation.
       • In-depth practical and intuitive experience with all aspect of the elements, and the micro elementals.
       • The use of:  symbols, ritual, ceremony; metaphors, spectrums, and grids to represent the human experience.
       • Sensitivity to frequency, vibration, and energy mobility.
Potential Learning Events:  Life Experience Symbols –
Experiential Experimentation – Scientific Methods


Options to Continue:
Additional Core Themes
Overview Holistic Living - Personal Wellness - Livelihood and Finance
Growth and Integration - Professional Careers
Public Policy/Ecology - Science and Investigation

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Career Options: Learning Module 2 of 15
Individual Counseling: Option 1
Personal Mentor


Career Overview
Feedback, perspective and support are the main components of a mentoring session.  Mentoring services can provide valuable perspective on ideas, dreams, fantasies.  Professional mentoring requires experience in many areas of holistic living. 


Mentoring Skills 
Encouragement and Caring 
Feedback without bias or prejudice, being client centered, reinforcement, positive role model, continuous support.

Problem Solving and Goal Setting
Intention and will, reality assessment, focus and keeping on track, homework assignments, clarification of recurring themes.  

Awareness and Sensetivity
Body language, posture, breath, voice, shifts in focus, stuck positions. 

Administration
Counseling plan development, encourage referrals, professional network, client emergency plan. 


Knowledge/Wisdom Requirements 
Livelihood Issues
Money and wealth, career and workplace, business, marketing, and life skills. 

Healing Change
Synthesis of holistic health disciplines.

Relationship Skills
Expression and communication, intimacy and commitment, family and parenting dynamics. 

Spiritual Dynamics
Intuition, faith, gender dynamics, soul/body connection. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 3 of 15
Individual Counseling: Option 2
Career Counselor


Career Overview
Career counseling provides:  Assessment of career opportunities - Guidance for job search - Support and reinforcement - Embracing a lifetime of learning and opportunities - Feedback, and reality assessment. 


Counseling Focus  
Career Planning
Assessing interests, career research, the employment search, educational guidance, personal values assessment.

Inventorying and Assessment
Employable skills, lifestyle choices, attitudes and career values, appearance, presentation style, self image. 

Communication
Resume preparation, cover letters, career brochures, conversational techniques, negotiating skills, expression style. 

Interview Skills
Handling tough questions, asking the right questions, informational interviews, information requests. 

Career Coaching
Office politics, promotions and compensation, career track planning, action plan implementation. 

Management Skills
Time management, organization and administration skills, task delegation, personal network expansion. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 4 of 15
Individual Counseling: Option 3
Counselor for Consultants


Career Overview
The personal service industry is growing dramatically.  Examples are:  technology and computer support, massage therapy, financial planning, and counseling practices. 

The business consultant provides supportive dialogue reagrding ambition assessment, business decisions, personal values, social and family responsibilities. 


Counseling Focus  
Livelihood Issues
Money, wealth, inveshtmlent management, workplace and career issues, marketing and sales techniques, business operations and planning. 

Expression Skills
Client relations, core teaching and speaking skills, time management, event planning, public and media relations. 

Self Image and Communication
Confidence, personality style, expression, conversation skills, dialogue techniques. 

Analyzing - Focusing - Visioning
Intuitive skills, goal setting, the decision making process. 

Unhealthy Stress - Relaxation - Rest
Emotions and feelings, workaholic tendencies, retirement, life passages. 

People Dynamics
Personal and business network, core buddies, relationship dynamics. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 5 of 15
Individual Counseling: Option 4
Human Tissue Specialist


Career Overview
A client based healing discipline utilizing aspects of:  Science - Mechanics, Holistic Health - Intuition - Imagery - Visualization. 

Harmonize the dynamics of client, researcher, self experimentation, and the healing process. 

Healing/Research Procedures  
Scientific Skills
Attunement to the micro elementals - The tissue regeneration process - The synthesis of micro physics, metaphysics, mechanics, and human tissue.

Holistic Health
Elimination of waste materials, stress, distress and disease. 

Interdisciplinary Approach
Biology - Physics - Physical/Ethereal connection. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 6 of 15
Group Organizing and Facilitation: Option 1
Group Facilitation Specialist


Career Overview
The facilitation process can have a dramatic impact on attitudes, emotions, group cohesiveness, and the decision making process. 

The key facilitation assumptions are:  Every person present influences the outcome - Each person has something to contribute. 

Opportunities for facilitation can be:  social or business, a small group, or a full auditorium.  Venue options include:  master of ceremonies, panels, interactive discussion forums. 

Facilitation Focus  
Creating a positive atmosphere for group decisions and team building.  Specific activities are:   problem solutions, conflict resolution, networking connections, social time, affinity groups. 

Facilitation Skills  
Focusing the Group
Seeking group commitment regarding guidelines, procedures, and intentions.. 

Time Efficiency
Focusing on process goals, moving forward, making decisions, planning actions.

Interactive Skills
Emotional integration, humor, encouraging participation, softness of tone, showing vulnerability, being actively engaged, detached from outcome or results.

Balance and Focus
Sense of structure, open space flexibility, creativity. 

Moment by Moment Assessment
Transitional breaks, discussion options, segment dynamics, issue clarification.


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Career Options: Learning Module 7 of 15
Group Organizing and Facilitation: Option 2
Ritual Facilitation Specialist


Career Overview
A Ritual Specialist has a sense of process, pageantry and the dramatic.
The specialist has the ability to transform a presentation or procession into a moving experience.

Objective/Intention
Provide a moving experience - Themes and topicical discussions - Emotional release and healing - Growth and integration - Personal connection and intimacy.

Ritual Situations
Ceremonies and Special Occasions
Confirmation - Marriage - Retirement - Testimonials - Memorial Service - Divorce - Unity events - Seasonal celebrations - Religious holidays - Spiritual celebrations.

Ritual Segment Options
Welcome, guidelines, overview - Statement of Intention - Being present and open - Setting a group tone - Inclusion, purpose, safety - Discussion - Personal sharing - Creating atmosphere for intention - Summary transition - Attunement - Farewell.

Skill Requirements

Overview
Assessment of participant comfort zones as related to expression, sharing, movement and interactive participation.

Procedural Flow
Leader focus - Participant expression - Dialogue, social or solution - Spiritual connection - Religious experience.

Creation of Safe Space
Participant check in - Sense of group inclusion - Intention, and guidelines discussion - Interactive dialogue - Singing - Movement - Mingling - Hugs.

Voice Dynamics Techniques
Utilization of air flow - Breathe and sound techniques.

Creative Flexibility
Transitional breaks - Discussion options - Segment dynamics - Issue clarification - A reservoir of process options.


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Career Options: Learning Module 8 of 15
Group Organizing and Faciliatation: Option 3
Healing Facilitation Specialist


Career Overview
Situations suitable for healing facilitation are:  sudden or prolonged awareness which provide an opportunity for healing change. 

Healing facilitation affirms the healing possibility, provides a healing atmosphere, and develops a plan for healing. 

A healing atmosphere includes:  safety, worthiness, a sense of acceptance, support, and on-going reinforcement. 

Components of Healing Facilitation  
Symptoms Interpretation
Natural remedies, internal body messages, intuitive guidance, stress, and pain interpretation. 

Mind/Body Awareness and Integration
Bodywork, energy techniques, movement, exercise, fitness. 

Relaxation - Support - Play
Acceptance, contentment, visioning, imagery, intention, positive self talk, affirmation, faith, support for healing change. 

Voice - Breath - Expression:
Conversation, listening skills, speaking the inner voice, intimate relationship dialogue. 

Lifestyle Choices
Stuck positions, habits, behaviors, attitudes, addictions, food and nutrition dynamics. 

Emotions and Feelings
Revisiting the past, money, finances, business, gender dynamics, self image, belief systems, and our closely held truths. 

Selection of Professional Experts
Medical, wellness, healers, intuitives, group facilitation.  


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Career Options: Learning Module 9 of 15
Group Organizing and Facilitation: Option 4
Community Organizing Specialist


Career Overview
A community organizing specialist plans and facilitates neighborhood and community projects. 

Special emphasis on helping citizens prioritize, promote involvement and support, develop an action and implementation strategy. 

Community Organizing Skills  
Group Dynamics
Develop a community involvement attitude - A helping hand perspective - A “we can do it” action plan. 

Advocacy Awareness
The power of privilege - Prejudice and minority rights - The dynamics of differences - Persons in need - Seniors - Families. 

Personal Involvement Issues
Balancing self and service - Giving back to society - Service as a means for personal growth. 

Projects Options  
Community Activities
Youth activities, athletics, research, historical records, long term community planning, personal connections, cultural events.  

Special Needs
Social services - Providing a helping hand - Persons in crisis.

Economics and Livelihood
Business development, job creation, housing, community beautification. 

Political Involvement
Candidate selection and support - Political organizing - Election day activities - Candidate accountability - Public policy development.


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Career Options: Learning Module 10 of 15
Group Organizing and Facilitation: Option 5
Ecology Educator and Consultant


Career Overview
The environmental specialist develops educational programs, and environmental strategies for school systems, corporations, government agencies, and citizen groups.  The central focus is identifying community values, priorities and environmental concerns. 

Educational Theme Options 
Earth Awareness
Natural cycles - The earth’s rhythmic patterns - All natural systems are interdependent and connected. 

Eco-Involvement
Earth advocacy, earth dependency, community concerns, and developing an eco-mind set. 

Eco-Living
Self-reliance, voluntary simplicity, personal and shared values, an eco-involvement perspective, defining life goals.  

Project Opportunities  
Focus and Intention
Community visions, needs assessment, defining quality of life issues. 

Hands On Projects
Permaculture and sustainability - Earth-friendly product demonstrations. 

Housing and Economics
Co-housing, appropriate economics, green business development. 

Community Planning
Sustainable city program, energy recycling, land use planning, green space design.


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Career Options: Learning Module 11 of 15
Business/Govennment Consultant: Option 1
Intuitive Counselor


Career Overview
When decisions are less definite, intuition can be beneficial.  Excess thinking, over analysis, and intensity may block the flow of action and ideas. 
Intuitive counseling incorporates, symbols, perceptions, instinct, life experience and cognitive reasoning.

Intuitive Guidance Options 
Staff Counseling
Employee and/or executive living patterns which may include:  habits, attitude, lifestyle assessment, addictions, life script analysis, personal integration.

Organizational Planning
Business cycle interpretation - Strategic planning - Intuitive decision making. 

Business/Economy Cycles
Research and development - Career and professional assessment - Product development and marketing - Growth, stagnation, and refocusing business. 

Intuitive Skillss 
Symbol Expression
Cycle dynamics and interpretation - Directional flow and patterns - Grid dynamics of society/human drama.

Archetype Sensitivity
Polarities, spectrums, grids, paths. 

Group Dynamics
Ritual, ceremony, metaphors, energy vibration. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 12 of 15
Business/Govennment Consultant: Option 2
Planetary Research Specialist


Career Overview
Research and exploration efforts are directed to understand symbolic and intuitive structures which support physical reality.  The investigative process integrates:  verbal, visual, auditory, symbolic, intuitive, and vibrational energy.. 

Research Activities  
Research Goals 
Develop predictable felt sense grids related to:  thought, emotions, feelings, elementals, physical structures and Form. 

Vibration and Telepathic Communication 
Animal, plant, elemental, human, galactic planetary dialogue, and space-time dynamics. 

Daily Living Involvement and Investigation 
Community involvement - Economic and financial cycles - Gender and family structures - Society and governance - Privilege and minority issues..

Target Clients 
Project engagement for large organizations, government advisory agencies, and special project situations. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 13 of 15
Business/Govennment Consultant: Option 3
Government/Politics


Career Overview
The political relations specialist represents citizen groups, corporations, business associations, educational organizations, and/or social service institutions.  Core responsibilities include:  issue framing, planning strategies, and providing effective dialogue with government agencies. 

Project/Service Skills  
Access to Power
Policy makers, the decision making structure, government institutions, attunement to all levels of authority. 

Institutional Awareness
Knowledge as to appropriate projects for specific government agencies. 

Organization and Communication
Develop, communicate, and build support for public policy positions - Issue organizing and core group development - Building an organization and constituency - Lobbying activities and strategies - Issue campaign planning - Media, and public relations.

Political Process Expertise
Candidate selection - Campaign involvement - Election day dynamics - Electoral media and political organizing. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 14 of 15
Business/Govennment Consultant: Option 4
Public Policy Specialist


Career Overview
This communication and dialogue function provides intuitive/metaphysical analysis of current events and life realities. 

Project/Service Skills  
Publications
Books, articles, professional journals. 

Public Relations
Public speaking, community rituals, group leadership facilitation, networking, and project administration. 

Entrepreneurship
Holistic business development - Social services projects - Workplace and career expansion - Economic and financial projects. 

Public Policy Dialogue
Lifestyle options - Health and wellness issues - Parenting practices - Military options - Economics and inveshtmlents - Sustainability and environmental concerns. 


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Career Options: Learning Module 15 of 15
Business/Govennment Consultant: Option 5
Planetary Evolution Specialist


Career Overview
This profession utilizes acquired program skills to effectively plan and influence events which promote planetary wellness, harmony, and healing change. 

Project/Service Skills 
Awareness and Focus
Event tracking and interpretation in relation to the on-going conditions of self, society, planetary, and cosmic evolution. 

Harmony, Empathy, Flexibility
The power of presence to influence behavior - Harmonize the dynamics of:  force, resistance, counseling, leadership, presence, doing nothing. 

Attunement and Awareness
The cycling processes related to, the environment, culture, community service, advocacy, governance, economics, mortality, morality, rituals and faith, holidays and celebrations, and routine life practices and disciplines. 


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