Life balance

Examine key areas of your life and discover where you are in and out of balance. We will look holistically at how to create and maintain a healthy balance, as a key to better fulfilment in our lives.

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Key course information

Dates
20/01/12 - 27/01/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £70
Senior fee: £45
Concession: £21

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PG694

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

We will explore the 9 key important aspects of our lives. Looking at how and where we are out of balance, overly focused on some areas at the expense of others. We will work on re-dressing a healthier balance and setting achievable goals for changing and maintaining a more fulfilling life balance.

What topics will we cover?

9 key areas of our lives based on the Chinese Feng Shui 'bagua': wealth/abundance; recognition/fame; relationships/projects,children; spirituality/mentors, helpful people; career/study, personal development; ancestors/family, health.
How are we in/out of balance within each area and how each area compares to the others.
Our habits and patterns, their origins and how we can alter these to achieve better life balance.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Describe the 9 key aspects/areas of life based on the Chinese Feng Shui 'bagua'.
Identify patterns and habits that create imbalance within your life.
Identify one thing that you would like to achieve within each key area of your life.
Set at least 1 goal in each key area to move you towards a healthier life balance.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Open to all.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

There will be an initial handout, talk and group discussion. Work will be done in large and small groups, in pairs and alone and exercises will include writing, drawing and visualisation. There is no homework although you may be invited to start practising your aims and goals beyond the class. There are no other costs but please bring a notebook and pen.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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