2006 Workshop titles currenty available:
Family in Transition © Glenn Olien (2 ½-3 hours)
32 factors play into every decision. No
wonder it is all so overwhelming. Clarity and a personal action plan come out of the time spent in this workshop. (workbook
is $12US)
Mommy Matters (2 ½ hours)
Ongoing everyday family issues: practical
matters, food, daily routines and ‘doing the chores.’ Emphasis is placed on establishing sustainable family patterns
not a script for a quick fix.
Seven Predictable Patterns for Parents (two 2 ½
hour sessions)
Old
Way: Every day Mothers make zillions of decisions. Sometimes Dads feel left out. Kids are either “good” or “bad.”
Something feels unsatisfying.
New
Way: Seven Predictable Patterns, like a map, offers a way to see where you are
now and where you would like to go. (see chart listing decrease in confusion, increase in benefits)
Discipline
(from the outside) becomes self-discipline (from the inside).
Seven Predictable Patterns for Teachers (two 2 ½ hours sessions)
is a system of identifying and organizing
ideas, new learning and personal decision making into seven categories, each represented by a simple geometric shape or Pattern. When educators use these Patterns,
a curriculum theme for any age group can be developed in a holistic way.
Making Connections Making Dance (3 hours)
If
you would like to include dance in your curriculum, this workshop will show you how to build with what you have. 1 hour dance
class, 1 hour research, 1 hour small group work.
No TV Today (2½-3 hours)
Using
the Seven Predictable Patterns, participants work through why and how they can
make a family or group decision to turn the TV off and what to do instead!
Keys to the Library (1
hour)
De-mystify how to use he Dewy Decimal
System and find easily what you are researching or interested in. Suitable for children aged 8- high school, home schoolers, parents, teachers, too.
Once Upon a Time (2 ½
hours)
From studies of mythology with Mrs. Aubrey
Cole Odhner, Divine Providence with Rev. Jonathan Rose, and Growth of the Mind with Rev. Prescott Rogers, this fascinating
workshop asks the question: “What do fairytales tell us about child development?” You’ll be amazed!
7 Healthy Habits (2 ½
hours)
Health habits for the whole family based
on the Seven Days of Creation.
A Healthy Balance
(2 ½ hours)
Especially for Mothers who, as the family
hub, need to renew their own heart, spirit, mind, body.
Home Organization Workshop: H.O.W.2 (2
½ hours)
Practical skills for organizing and managing the home. Offered annually for 12 years! A favorite!