Classes and Workshops
The following public courses are open to the general public. Please inquire at the Process Work Institute, (503) 223-8188 or www.processwork.org, for more information, unless otherwise stated. The Process Work Institute offers a variety of classes for the general public in addition to a Master of Arts degree in Process Work and a Master of Arts degree in Conflict Facilitation and Organizational Change.
The Second Annual IAPOP Conference: Community and Global Health. February 24-27th, 2010, Portland State University. More program and registration information at www.iapop.com.
I will be presenting on the first day of the conference:
February 25
The Dreaming Path of Conception, Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Dawn Menken, PhD, Dipl PW
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions #3
This workshop will introduce a process-oriented approach to conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Bringing in the dreaming dimensions of these profound life experiences enriches parents and can be useful for practitioners.
We will touch on the following themes:
- Fertility challenges and the dreaming process of conception
- Exploring pregnancy and the growing fetus through dreams and body experiences
- Fears of childbirth and parenting
- The altered states and fatigue that emerge in childbirth and beyond
- Influence of community and relationship
Coaching for Parents and Families
Wednesday, March 17
5:30-7:30pm
Get some hands-on help and practical tips to support your parenting skills, and help make family life with children more fun. Come and discuss issues related to parenting, such as power struggles, developmental issues, fostering the inner life of your children, dealing with bullying, and more. Students and practitioners are also invited to discuss situations in their cases. We will use role play, class discussion, and other tools to work with individual and family experiences.
Palooza the Polar Bear Problem Solver
Saturday, March 20
10am-12noon
Cost: $30 before March 5, $40 thereafter
Hi! I'm Palooza the Polar Bear Problem Solver. I teach kids about heart and smarts. That's because you have to have heart and feeling to solve problems and you also have to be smart to find solutions.
Come meet Palooza the Polar Bear Problem Solver and all of Palooza's puppet friends as they talk about the kinds of problems and challenges that children face. Learn about "heart and smarts" the special super powers, necessary for working on problems. This class is meant for children ages 5- 9; parents are welcome to attend as well as students and those working with children. Each child or participant will receive a colorful workbook to take home at an additional cost of $8. Family price/discount for two or more children. Please inquire with PWI: (503) 223-8188.
The Art of Group Facilitation
Dawn Menken, PhD
July 9, 2010, 2 pm-5:30 pm, July 10-12th, 9 am-12:30pm and 2-5:30pm.
Registration fee: $430
Process-oriented facilitation methods put the values of deep democracy into action. This experiential training presents a mix of theory, practice in large and small groups, and exercises. You will learn how to:
- Work with the challenging dynamics of rank and power
- Learn to appreciate and reveal all sides in public discourse
- Stay centered and connected with your own eldership
- Sharpen your work with complex communication signals
- Engage stakeholders and facilitate public conversation
- Run dynamic meetings, or enliven classroom conversations
This training is ideal for anyone wanting to effectively facilitate large groups, public forums, and conflict situations.
The above class is part of the Summer Institute at the Process Work Institute. Go to www.processwork.org for more information.
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