Personal Growth & Development Workshops
The following workshops are offered throughout the
year for personal, spiritual and professional development:
2011
» Nov 5-8 Care of the Soul
Retreat
» Nov 26-27 & 28-29 Holotropic Breathwork™
2012
» Jan 21-22 Transforming the
"Dark Emotions": Grief, fear, anger and despair
» Feb 12 Open Day
» Feb 25-26 Healing the family soul
» Mar 3 Vegan cooking introduction
» Mar 10-11 Holotropic Breathwork™
» Mar 31-Apr 1 Body, Mind, Spirit
» Apr 21-22 Why Weight?
» May 12 Vegan cooking introduction
» May 26-27 Dealing with Stress
» June - Nov : Expanding Your Personal Potential (A 22 day course
starting Jun 2012)
» Jun 16-17 Creating Conscious relationships
» Jul 7-8 Claiming our roots
» Jul 21-22 Holotropic Breathwork™
» Aug 4-5 Being Artful with emotional Conflict
» Aug 27- 31 Sandplay & Symbolwork
» Sep 8-9 The creative journey™
» Oct 6-9 Care of the Soul Retreat
» Nov 3-4 Becoming who your really are
» Nov 24-25 & 26-27 Holotropic Breathwork™
» Dec 1-2 Self-care as Self-supervision, Restoration and
Rejuvenation for 2013
A workshop series run by Lynette Fox for
psychologists, social workers, counsellors, guidance officers, child care
professionals and parents
- for those who work and live with people.
» Jan 21-22 Transforming the
"Dark Emotions": Grief, fear, anger and despair
» Aug 4-5 Being Artful with emotional Conflict
» Dec 1-2 Self-care as Self-supervision, Restoration and
Rejuvenation for 2013
We design programs to suit your needs.
Specialist programs can be developed and conducted for particular groups or organisations on request.
Contact the centre to discuss how we can help.
» General Information for all workshops
Care of the Soul Retreat
A special workshop for Port graduates with Judith
Dawson and Albert Scherrer PhD
“Taking an
interest in one’s soul requires a certain amount of
space for reflection and appreciation.” Care of the Soul – A Guide for
Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life, Thomas Moore.
This four day retreat for graduates of The Portiuncula or other TERC centres (minimum Level 1) will provide the space and
opportunity to connect to the deeper parts of yourself.
During this time you will have the opportunity to participate in a Holotropic Breathwork session
which will provide a space for your inner healer to guide you on your life’s journey. There will also be
time for reflection and meditation which can be so difficult to structure into
our busy modern lives.
This retreat is an opportunity to experience and live the presence of your
soul, which can lead to an understanding of the following:
· That there is much more to us than our five
senses
· That we are eternal beings with no ending
and no beginning
· That we are connected to all life
· That it is not only our
deeds that contribute to the world, but also our thoughts and our energy.
Taking this time out to be still and reflect can be like resetting the compass
of our lives.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if
living in. (B&B $30 per nite)Prepared
food to share.
Dates: Nov 5-8, 2011
Times: Sat 9am - Tues 4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $420
Holotropic Breathwork™ as a tool for self discovery
with Judith Dawson and Albert Scherrer
PhD
This technique was developed by Dr. Stan Grof who is
one of the most important pioneers in the scientific understanding of
consciousness – and this particularly in his work with Holotropic
Breathwork. It was he who pioneered this powerful
innovative approach to therapy and personal growth.
The process encourages participants to explore the depths of the psyche and
transpersonal dimensions of consciousness. It has the potential for
facilitating psychological insights and transformation that can be remarkably
rapid and deep.
Bring: Two towels, tissues, one fitted + one flat sheet (single bed
size) for breathwork, art pad, crayons, notebook,
loose clothing, Bed linen and doona if living in, byo your own food(lunch & dinner) (B&B $30 per nite)
Fees: (Inc GST)
· 4 days: - $420 for 2011, $440 for 2012
· 2 days: - $210 for 2011, $220 for 2012
Dates: 2011
· Nov 26-27 and 28-29
Dates: 2012
· Mar 10-11
· Jul 21-22
· Nov 24-25 and 26-27
Times: Sat 9 - 8pm, Sun 8:30 - 5pm, Mon and Tues 8:30 - 4:30pm
Transforming the "Dark Emotions": Grief, fear, anger and despair
with Lynette Fox
Many of us experience situations in which we come face-to-face with the “dark emotions” in young
people and adults. This can be very
challenging in our workplace, family or community life. Often we are left
feeling inadequate because of our inability to understand and deal with these
emotions skillfully.
The effect of this can be quite devastating.
How do we honour the basic emotions that are an
inevitable part of every life - grief, fear, anger and despair? In this
workshop participants will:
· Explore these powerful, and for large portions
of the community, frightening emotions and their potential for developing
strength, resilience, hope and joy for living
· Experience what it means to ‘be with’ these dark emotions authentically and mindfully
· Investigate techniques which
facilitate the transformation of the “dark emotions”
· Develop a capacity to
authentically and mindfully feel these emotions in your own life. As
practitioners we cannot demonstrate trust in these emotions without
experiencing their transformative potential ourselves.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, journal or
notebook, large art pad, pastels or crayons.
Dates: Jan 21-22, 2012
Times: Sat 8:30am-4pm - Sun 9-4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: $350 (Includes: GST, morning/afternoon teas, a light lunch)
Earlybird payment by: 21st Dec $300
(B&B available $30 per night: BYO Bed linen and doona
,towel)
Includes: GST, morning/afternoon teas, a light lunch)
Open Day - Free
Have you ever
wondered what we are up to at the Port? Recent
changes in our focus will be explained in detail. We have some exciting new
courses – to
complement our tried and true programs.
For those of you who want to know more about how to “Explore Your Personal
Potential’, why not come along and find out more about our programs?
And if you have never been to our centre, please come this time. If you know
our centre, you are welcome to revisit and to bring friends and colleagues. We
encourage you to be here for the full time – cuppa
provided. Please book if you are coming.
Date: Feb 12, 2012
Time:Sunday
10am - 1pm
Fees: Free
Healing the family soul
with Judith Dawson and Albert Scherrer
PhD
Do you feel held back and burdened by unresolved family issues? Do you notice
unhealthy and destructive family patterns appearing in your life? Sometimes
they have been taken on from former generations.
Healing these patterns will not only allow you to live a happier life but will
also pave the way for your family and the next generation to become free of
these influences.
Judith and Albert will use the Family Constellation process which will enable
you to explore and resolve aspects of your family’s past and to find more clarity
and contentment in your life now.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if
living in. (B&B $30 per nite) Your
own food.
Dates: Feb 25-26, 2012
Times: Sat 9am-5pm - Sun 9-4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $220
Vegan cooking introduction
with Pat Quinn
This day will include practical demonstrations of preparing vegan food. Participants
will taste each dish and be given a copy of each recipe.
Vegan food can improve quality of life, reduce the risk of heart disease and
type 2 diabetes, may prevent heart attack and stroke, reduces cholesterol,
lowers high blood pressure, may lessen the possibility of prostate, colon, and
breast cancer. An added benefit of a vegan diet is loss of excessive weight.
This will be a small group workshop given the size of our kitchen. BOOK EARLY!
Different recipes will be used at each gathering.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if
living in. (B&B $30 per nite)
No need to bring lunch, Vegan food will be provided.
Date: Mar 3 and May 12, 2012
Times: Sat 9 - 5
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $110 per day
Body, Mind, Spirit
with Pat Quinn
Are you looking for something more? Do you need “time-out” to retreat from the busy-ness
of life?
This is an opportunity to listen to your body, your mind and your spirit.
This is a weekend for self-nurture where we will use a range of reflective
experiences to help you to connect with yourself. Give yourself this
opportunity to discover more of the “real you” — coming home to yourself.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, notebook, biro. Bed
linen, doona if living in. (B&B $30 per nite) Your own food.
Dates: Mar 31- Apr 1, 2012
Times: Sat 9-5 & Sun 9-4
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $220
Why Weight?
with Pat Quinn
So many of us feel distressed about our relationship with food. This workshop
will help you to clarify your issues with food and, at the same time, find self
compassion and self acceptance.
Today we are bombarded in the media with cooking shows and food programs. What
does this say about our culture? How do we negotiate our way through this
territory? What personal impact does this have on us?
In this workshop, we will use various approaches to explore these questions and
find the way best suited to each individual’s lifestyle.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if
living in. (B&B $30 per nite) Your
own food.
Date: Apr 21-22, 2012
Times: Sat 9 - 5, Sun 9 - 4
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $220
Dealing with stress - in a hectic world
with Pat Quinn and
Melissa L'Estrange
Do you find it difficult to switch off, to let go of the pressure you are
feeling and to allow your body to relax? In this workshop, we will use a range
of techniques, including meditation, as a means of finding a deeper sense of
calm and wellbeing. We will also teach you some simple physical exercises to
release tension from your body.
What you learn in this workshop you will be able to use in your everyday life.
These methods will help you to deal with anxieties and tensions as they arise.
Bring: Notebook, biro. Bed linen and doona if living in. (B&B $30 per nite)
Your own food.
Date: May 26-27, 2012
Times: Sat 9-5 & Sun 9-4
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $220
Creating Conscious relationships - a seminar for singles & couples
with Ana Barner
Relationships are an invitation for personal expansion and growth. They offer
one of the most exciting and rewarding opportunities to grow beyond our
automatic reaction patterns and become full human beings. Voice Dialogue
responds to this challenge with a unique relationship model and a creative
consciousness tool, which can be used to increase their communication.
Each person learns about their own personality
patterns and discovers how the other carries their opposites. This
understanding helps them to unravel the negative reaction patterns that have
developed. Instead of polarizing against each other they can now become each other’s teacher.
This seminar is open to anyone with a genuine interest in understanding and
mastering all kinds of relationships. This includes relationships between
partners, with siblings, parents, children, colleagues etc. Participants do not
need to have any prior experience with Voice Dialogue. The group is designed to
give individuals and couples more insight into the dynamics of relationship and
to develop new ways of relating.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen
and doona if living in. Food
to share.
Dates: June 16-17, 2012
Times: Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-5
Fees: (Inc GST) $300, $550 per couple, Early Bird $275 or $500 per
couple if paid by Friday, June 3
Please contact Ana for concessions and payment plans, for enrollments and
bookings
Ana will be available
for individual and couples sessions on Friday, June 15 and Monday June 18.
Cost: $130 for individual sessions (90 minutes) and $170 for couples sessions
(2 hours).
For info and booking, contact Ana Barner:
phone: 02 6684 1330, mobile: 0410 740 420,
email: anabarner@voicedialogue.net,
website: http://www.voicedialogue.net
Accommodation o'nite if needed: contact
Portiuncula Centre $30 B & B.
Being Artful with Emotional Conflict
with Lynette Fox
The hands-on approach of this workshop enables participants to explore
strategies they can use with their clients.
This approach makes use of drawing (colours and
shapes), symbols, and images to assist others to find their own answers when
faced with emotional challenges in their lives.
Participants will:
· investigate the power of symbols
and images to transform emotional conflict
· explore the creative or non-creative aspect of
oneself; its potential to promote emotional well-being
· experience growth in
self-awareness, empathy and interpersonal communication through the arts.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, journal or
notebook, large art pad, pastels or crayons.
Dates: Aug 4-5, 2012
Times: Sat 8:30am-4pm - Sun 9-4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: $350 (Includes: GST, morning/afternoon teas, a light lunch)
Earlybird payment by: 2nd July $300
(B&B available $30 per night: BYO Bed linen and doona
,towel)
Includes: GST, morning/afternoon teas, a light lunch)
Sandplay and Symbol Work
with Lynette Fox and Judith Dawson
Unlock the world of the unconscious through sandplay and working with symbols. Find deep healing and
gain a greater understanding of what is running your life.
Sandplay is becoming universally accepted as a
powerful technique for accessing unconscious factors that affect behaviour.
This course is suitable for counsellors, social workers, psychologists,
guidance officers & others who work with adults, teenagers & children.
This week includes theoretical and experiential work with sandplay
and learning how to facilitate others.
Bring: Loose comfortable clothing, notebook, biro, art pad, crayons,
camera, bed linen & doona if sleeping here
Dates: Mon Aug 27 - Fri 31, 2012
Times: 9 - 5:30 daily finishing Fri 4pm.
Registration: Monday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST)
· $1300 (residential includes - breakfast, lunch
& dormitory style accommodation)
· $1180 (non-residential -
includes lunch)
Limited places. please book soon.
Deposit of $50 to register. Full
payment by 8th August, 2012. If cancelled after this date, an
administration fee of $50 will apply.
If cancelled after 16 August, there will be no refund of fees.
Claiming our roots
with Judith Dawson and Albert Scherrer
PhD
Many people are looking for spiritual growth and happiness but are held back or
stuck in life because they are not at peace with their roots. Without a solid
foundation how can we grow and be healthy both physically and spiritually? We
limit our growth until we master this fundamental task of claiming and
acknowledging our roots.
Using the process of Family Constellations Judith and Albert will help
participants to bring healing to the disruptions and disorders in their family
system so that love, strength and new growth can enable them to live a freer,
healthier, and fuller life.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if
living in. (B&B $30 per nite) Your
own food.
Dates: Jul 7-8, 2012
Times: Sat 9am-5pm - Sun 9-4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $220
The creative journey
with Melissa L'Estrange and Pat Quinn
"Be an everyday creative person, creative in everything you do" Eric Maisel. When you create you are in the flow of life. Living
creatively inspires us, adds meaning to life and expands us as a human being.
This workshop is an opportunity to explore your own source of creative
expression and discover how you can incorporate more of this into your everyday
life.
Through music, movement, artistic endeavours and
writing, come and have fun and exercise your mind, body and creativity.
Trusting the visions that inspire us from our hearts is the authentic way of
life.
You may attend for one day (Saturday) or for two days to have a deeper
experience.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if
living in. (B&B $30 per nite) Your
own food.
Dates: Sep 8 & 9, 2012
Times: Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 9am–4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $110 for 1 day, $220 for 2 days
Becoming who you really are
with Judith Dawson and Albert Scherrer
PhD
What is stopping you from discovering and reaching your potential?
On life’s journey we often find obstacles and challenges blocking our way eg. illness, relationship
breakdown, low self esteem, depression etc. Finding our way through these
blockages can help us to discover who we really are. We can free up our
potential for growth and change.
We will use the Systemic Constellation process which is a powerful method for
discovering and resolving these blockages. This will allow you to live a more
authentic and joyful life.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if living
in. (B&B $30 per nite) Your
own food.
Dates: Nov 3-4, 2012
Times: Sat 9am-5pm - Sun 9-4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $220
Care of the Soul Retreat
A special workshop for Port graduates with Judith
Dawson and Albert Scherrer PhD
“Taking an
interest in one’s soul requires a certain amount of
space for reflection and appreciation.” Care of the Soul – A Guide
for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life, Thomas Moore.
This four day retreat for graduates of The Portiuncula or other TERC centres (minimum Level 1) will provide the space and
opportunity to connect to the deeper parts of yourself.
During this time you will have the opportunity to participate in a Holotropic Breathwork session
which will provide a space for your inner healer to guide you on your life’s journey. There will also be
time for reflection and meditation which can
be so difficult to structure into our busy modern lives.
This retreat is an opportunity to experience and live the presence of your
soul, which can lead to an understanding of the following:
· That there is much more to us than our five
senses
· That we are eternal beings with no ending
and no beginning
· That we are connected to all life
· That it is not only our
deeds that contribute to the world, but also our thoughts and our energy.
Taking this time out to be still and reflect can be like resetting the compass
of our lives.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, notebook. Bed linen and doona if living in. (B&B $30 per nite)
Prepared food to share.
Dates: Oct 6-9, 2012
Times: Sat 9am - Tues 4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: (Inc GST) $440
Self-care as Self-supervision, Restoration and Rejuvenation for 2013
with Lynette Fox
We cannot eliminate stress from our lives, but health, happiness, creativity
and productivity suffer if we don’t find ways to balance our stress load. Balance can be achieved by
turning off the stress response and turning on
the relaxation response. If we are calmer, we are better at responding.
“The single
most important tool we have in life is the person we are and our most powerful
technique is our ability to model aliveness and realness….If you are aware of the factors that sap your vitality as a
person you are in a better position to prevent the condition known as
professional burnout. Learn to look within yourself to determine what choices
you are making (and not making) to keep yourself vital. Although you cannot
control stressful events, you do have a great deal of control over how you
interpret and react to these events. There is a price to pay for always being
available and for assuming that you are able to control the lives and destinies
of others.”
(Corey, 2005).
Participants will:
· Become attuned to the subtle signs of burnout
which can result in emotional and physical exhaustion.
· Investigate the factors that sap
your vitality
· Use self-care and self-assessment tools to determine
if you are living the life you want.
· Through the creative arts
integrate professional experiences and release more energy for living.
Bring: Loose comfy clothing, biro, journal or
notebook, large art pad, pastels or crayons.
Dates: Dec 1-2, 2012
Times: Sat 8:30am-4pm - Sun 9-4pm
Registration: Saturday 8:30am
Fees: $350 (Includes: GST, morning/afternoon teas, a light lunch)
Earlybird payment by: 1st Nov $300
(B&B available $30 per night: BYO Bed linen and doona
,towel)
Expanding Your Personal Potential Program
Are you looking for
Profound Change in your life? Would you like to be guided through this Change
so you can feel safe and secure?
This course is the one we recommend for people who are committed to Deep
Personal Growth and Development.
The focus of this 22 day course is to use a range of innovative techniques
which will bring about lasting effects and lead to:
· Self empowerment
· A happier and more fulfilled life
· Creating a vision for your own life
· Improved self image and increased self
confidence
· More rewarding
relationships
Dates: Commencing June 2012 and concluding November
2012. (for details refer Extended Courses.)
Time: Each workshop starts at 8pm on the first date and ends about 4pm
on the last date
Click on the Extended Courses tab for more information and dates.
General Information for all Workshops
Fees: All fees include GST.
Workshop Times: Please come early to complete enrolment before
commencement of workshop - we like to begin on time.
Food at Workshops: We ask that you bring your own food. We have good
kitchen facilities. Those booked for B&B do not need to bring breakfast.
Accommodation: Dormitory style accommodation is available - $30 /
night bed and breakfast. Bring sheets, pillow slip, doona
& towel.
Enrolment and Deposit: Enrolment may be made at any time up to 2 weeks
before a workshop date. Book early to be sure of a place.
You can presume that your enrolment is accepted unless you are
notified to the contrary. There will be a $50 deposit with each enrolment.
(non refundable if cancellation within a week of
commencement of the workshop)
Directions to "The Portiuncula": As you come into Toowoomba
from