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Course for people who
- experience isolation and feel trapped in roles, rules and obligations
- have experienced abuse and violence within the family or in relationship
- are not experiencing intimacy in relationship
- create symptoms as a substitute for clear boundaries, ie. allergies, back and neck pain, chronic fatigue, depression
- are overwhelmed by the complexity of life decisions
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Description
Most people carry old fears and survival patterns into the present moment. Without the ability to clearly define boundaries, you may be restricted to a pattern of safety and control in life and have difficulty accessing personal creativity, energy or aliveness. This restriction is played out in prescribed roles within families, relationships and in jobs. To move beyond this victim pattern, it is necessary to discover, speak and stand behind thoughts, feelings and choices. This course offers both tools and practice in boundary work.
As you establish and speak your boundaries, you define your ‘Self’. This course is about discerning living—saying "no", saying "yes"—making choices based upon current information with freedom and clarity.
Format
This three-day course will combine concepts and experiential learning about boundaries, their definition and their expression. Additionally, participants will familiarize themselves with the world of consequences and learn the skills necessary to establish useful consequences when an expressed boundary is not respected.
For those who internalize boundary conflicts into an illness pattern, opportunities will be offered to decipher the story expressed in the symptom. By the end of the course, participants will have the information necessary to recognize the differences between boundaries and walls and be able to express themselves and their boundaries effectively.
Continuing Education Credits:
Approved for Continuing Education Credit hours by the Canadian Counselling Association (www.ccacc.ca) .
Approved for Continuing Education Credit hours by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia (www.cmtbc.bc.ca) for credit in the Professional Development (PD/1) category for Cycle 6 of the CMT CE/PD program.
Faculty:
Cathy McNally, Wendy Huntington
Dates:
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| Apr.17-Apr.20, 2009 Fri-Mon; | Register | Tuition: ($495.00) $540.00 | For 2009 by Dec 15, 2008 $480.00 | | Sep.24-Sep.27, 2009 Thu-Sun; | Register | Tuition: ($495.00) $540.00 | For 2009 by Dec 15, 2008 $480.00 |
Register for 2009 courses by December 15th, 2008 and pay 2008 Tuition fees.
(early) regular fee: the price in brackets is the "Early Bird" rate for those who register and pay in full at least two weeks before the course begins. The price without brackets is the full price. Prices in Canadian dollars. Meals and accommodation not included. Full room and board is available for an extra charge. See Resort Prices for details.
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Testimonials:
"I have never taken a course such as Effective Boundaries before. Initially, I had some concerns about how I would handle an experiential course. But everyone was so supportive, right from the start to the very end. Also, as a writer I really appreciated the peace and quiet and 'time away'."
October 2008
"Understanding both my boundaries as well as that of others can certainly be a useful tool in my life."
April 2008
"I will be significantly clearer about my boundaries intellectually and to a degree in my body/feelings/energy."
April 2008
"As is so often the case with Haven courses, it was the experiential exercises and the connections with other participants that were so enjoyable. This time, Cathy's sharing of examples from her life and relationship is most memorable for me as examples of how the information might apply to real life."
March 2007
"I love myself when I am able to clearly define myself ... and be generous of spirit (vulnerable) in articulating my boundaries to others. Such vulnerability opens the possibility to be known, and to also be curious about the other's feelings/thoughts about my boundary. I hope that the quality of relationship will deepen as a result of being able to more effectively name my boundaries in the moment ... realizing these are flexible over time."
March 2007
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Course Evaluation:
A student/participant who attends a minimum of 90% of the total course sessions shall receive a "Pass" grade. A student/participant who is absent for more than 10% of the session will receive an "Incomplete" grade and credit will not be granted.
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