New Horizons: Phase III

New Horizons Phase III is designed as the integrative, conceptual complement to Living Alive Phases I and II. It is an exploration of the many concepts by which each person is defined and consequently defines him or herself. Through understanding these ideas, participants can broaden the options available to them in creating their own world. The program is intended both for people wanting to further their own personal growth as well as health professionals, teachers and other "people helpers" wanting to broaden and deepen their theoretical framework and skills.

In this program, you will be exposed to a wide variety of ideas, systems and thought structures - ways of viewing the world. You will question prejudices, fixed ideas and ideologies. By investigating the nature of your own assumption system, you will have an opportunity to free yourself from the idea that there is one particular truth. By articulating your own system of belief, you will be able to make conscious decisions about what aspects of it to keep, discard or change.

Highlights of the program include:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
  The philosophy of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is very different from Western thought. It offers a different perspective for the application of healing practices to one's self and to others.
• The Body and its Energy
  An in-depth presentation of the theory and practice of various body-oriented therapies introduces participants to concepts and experiences of energy blockage and release. The implications for illness and health will be addressed.
• Methods for Change
  A variety of techniques will be presented and practiced, such as gestalt, group dynamics, psychodrama, bioenergetics, bodywork and communication skills. This will be useful both to those who work with people as helpers and in participants' own growth process.
• Lively Discussions
  Readings, presentations and experiences will provide material for discussions in which participants can use one another as "sounding boards" to help clarify and share their ideas and assumptions about life.

Format: The program consists of daily lectures and discussion sessions, skill practice, smaller group time plus some reading and films. Learning is both conceptual and experiential. Although a reading list is provided, each person will decide how much or how little to read. Although it is highly recommended to take this program following the Living Alive Phases, it can be taken at any time, bearing in mind individual needs, requirements and capabilities.

In order to accommodate participants who cannot take the full 25-day program at one time, the program comprises Part A and Part B, which can be taken together, or separately. Part A must be taken before Part B.

Faculty: Wayne Dodge, Jane Olynyk

2010 Dates:

Tuition: $3,285.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Early Bird Tuition: $2,785 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

In 2010, we are offering a special 'Second Time Around' discount. If you have done New Horizons before, and want to do the full 25-day program again, you will receive a reduction of $800 on the tuition fees.

We recommend that you take the full 25-day program. However, if that is not possible, we offer the New Horizon Phase program in two twelve-day parts (Part A and Part B), which can be taken at different times. Part A must be taken before Part B.

Part A or B Tuition: $1,965.00 (Accommodation and meals extra.)

Part A or B Early Bird Tuition: $1,665 if you register and pay in full at least two weeks in advance.

The Haven offers a range of comfortable rooms and suites. All accommodation is designed to be shared by two or more people, though private rates are available. We make every effort to meet the needs of all our guests, but cannot guarantee specific rooms. Rates include three buffet-style meals per day.

There are three types of room: Basic, Forest view, and Ocean view.
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A specially discounted price for accommodation is available to participants taking the complete 25-day program.

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