The Native American medicine wheel: for insight and personal growth

Learn about the ancient structure of the Native American medicine wheel, an intuitive and creative method initiating personal, family and team development, and how to integrate it into your professional and everyday life.

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Key course information

Dates
04/02/12 - 05/02/12

Day(s)
Sat-Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £75
Senior fee: £75
Concession: £26

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PG681

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Experience and understand how you can use the 4,000 year old structure of the Native American Medicine Wheel to:
help you recognise your inner strengths and the wisdom that comes from your own life journey;
adapt to changes that are happening with creativity and resourcefulness
make wise choices and actions with a positive sense of vision for your life ahead.

People from all backgrounds and all stages of personal growth are welcome.

What topics will we cover?

We will use the medicine wheel to help you to:
recognise your vision and values,
get motivated to make positive change happen,
overcome obstacles and creatively work with challenges,
identify and build on your strengths and support networks,
see “weaknesses” and “mistakes” as great opportunities to learn and grow!
Develop the confidence to share the wisdom gained from your own life experience.

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

Explain what the medicine wheel is and how it can be applied
Use the medicine wheel to guide your life choices with intuition, integrity and creativity
Apply the wisdom of the medicine wheel to help you through changes and challenges in your life.

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

Introductory: no previous knowledge required.

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

The course will be taught with a combination of group work, pair work and space for personal reflection. Please come with a willingness to engage in practical exercises, shared group learning, and self-exploration - you will not be lectured at!

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

None. There are areas of knowledge you might like to research after the course. Your tutor will be able to advise you.

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. In addition to tutor and peer feedback, you will also be reflecting on and identifying how you can integrate this new way of working within your existing your own skills and knowledge framework. The tutor will give constructive feedback to individuals and the group as a whole, 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?

You will be provided with a list of contacts for taking this way of working to the next level, for your personal and professional development.

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.

Contact us

Psychology, counselling & personal development

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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