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An evening of mindful stargazing practices, focussing on contemplating our place within the cosmos and our connections to it – scientifically, energetically and spiritually.

Polarization, or the “polarized mind,” is a fixation on one view, causing widespread destructiveness. It needs presence and love to address. We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Polarisation - between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Prof. Kirk Schneider “I view polarization or that which I call the “polarized mind” as the fixation on a single point of view to the utter exclusion of competing points of view, and I see it as a core dimension of human destructiveness both individually and collectively. Arguably, polarization or the polarized mind is responsible for more devaluation and abuse than any other general psychological dimension, and it crosses cultures, parties, disciplines and so-called diagnosed and undiagnosed populations. In fact it is the undiagnosed populations—polarized cultural, political, and religious leaders and their followers–who have arguably caused the most human destructiveness by far, over those whom we conventionally termed the diagnosed The polarized mind may be partly dispositional but appears to be largely fear-driven and requires abiding presence and love to address it. We are in a race against time to avail people to these “nutrients.” Prof. Kirk Schneider. Prof. Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. is a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr Schneider was a 2022 Candidate for President of the American Psychological Association (APA), a co-founder and current president of the Existential-Humanistic Institute (an award-winning psychotherapy training center), and a two-term Member of the Council of Representatives of the APA. He is also past president (2015-2016) of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32) of the APA, recent past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology (2005-2012), a founder and frequent presenter/facilitator of the bridge-building dialogue approach the Experiential Democracy Dialogue and a trained moderator for the conflict mediation group Braver Angels. Dr Schneider is also an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University and an Honorary Member of the Society for Existential Analysis of the UK and the East European Association for Existential Therapy. He received the Rollo May Award for “outstanding and independent contributions” to the field of humanistic psychology from the Society for Humanistic Psychology, APA and is a Fellow of seven Divisions of the APA (5, 9, 32, 42, 12, 29, and 24). His work on existential-integrative psychotherapy has been featured in a special issue of the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (March 2016), as well as The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy and the APA’s forthcoming Handbook of Psychotherapy. Dr Schneider has published over 200 articles, interviews and chapters and has authored or edited 14 books including The Paradoxical Self, Horror and the Holy, Rediscovery of Awe, Awakening to Awe, The Spirituality of Awe, The Polarized Mind, The Handbook of Humanistic Psychology, Existential-Humanistic therapy, Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy, The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy, The Depolarizing of America: A Guidebook for Social Healing and his latest volume (February, 2023) Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World. Dr. Schneider’s work has been featured in Scientific American, the New York Times, USA Today, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Forbes Health, Psychology Today, BBC World News and many other health and psychology outlets. Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 12 April from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by:

Music industry advice sessions are back! Sound Gallery studios are proud to host once again music industry advice seminars led by Integrity Records Record label owner one of the U.K.’s longest running truly independent record labels and known for finding & nurturing cool new talent.  Find out how to pitch your music to music industry professionals, how to build and sustain a career as a professional musician, how to set up your own record label, how to protect your creation including copyright and music publishing, how to get airplay and more from Integrity Records CEO and founder Nick Tarbitt.  Nick has many years experience as a media & entertainment lawyer, advising musicians, management companies and record labels on contractual issues, but with a particular interest in assisting new artists, musicians and performers with their early steps in the industry, including their first band agreements, management contracts, recording deals, licensing and publishing agreements. Integrity Records releases, spanning various genres from punk to drum & bass via indie-folk and quirky pop, have been heard on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, alongside XFM/Radio X, Q Radio, Amazing Radio and numerous regional stations in the UK and abroad. Many of their artists have played live sessions from the BBC Maida Vale studios for Steve Lamacq, Jo Whiley, Zane Lowe and more. Suitable for: unsigned and emerging artists, singer-songwriter, bands and musicians. Bookings: call the studio: 01392-495301 or email: marketing@sound-gallery.net Venue: Sound Gallery Studios, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy street, Exeter, EX4 3LS Costs:  £120 / 2 hr session for 1:1 sessions - £150 / 2 hr session for small groups 4-8 people

Ukulele lessons in Stroud: I have 20 years experience teaching guitar in person and online from my home in Brimscombe, Stroud (Gloucestershire)! I love music, and love to find ways to help you grow as a musician too! Whether you want to improve your soloing, play your favourite songs, be able to play in jams, or write songs...

Guitar lessons in Stroud: I have 20 years experience teaching guitar in person and online from my home in Brimscombe, Stroud (Gloucestershire)! I love music, and love to find ways to help you grow as a musician too! Whether you want to improve your soloing, play your favourite songs, be able to play in jams, or write songs...

Banjo lessons in Stroud: I have 20 years experience teaching guitar in person and online from my home in Brimscombe, Stroud (Gloucestershire)! I love music, and love to find ways to help you grow as a musician too! Whether you want to improve your soloing, play your favourite songs, be able to play in jams, or write songs...

Want to know to have a fit, healthy, vibrant and well-behaved dog using natural remedies? Then take this course made by leading expert Sharon Bolt. Sharon Bolt is a prolific dog behaviour expert. She was the featured trainer in the BBC Documentary 'Britain's Most Embarrassing Pets' and has had a regular slot on BBC Radio since 2008. She has been featured in over 40 different local and national newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations; so you know you are learning from someone who knows what she's talking about. CPD accredited this course, so you will get a career boost upon completing this course. Our Dog Training: Natural Remedies for Your Dogs Course is packed with 27 modules and taking 2 hours, 22 minutes to study. You will be awarded a certificate of completion, the proof of your expertise in this field. If you are an aspiring creative professional or looking for professional skills to excel in this field, a certificate from this course will help you appear as a strong candidate. You can also validate your certification from our website. It doesn't matter if you are willing to study full-time or part-time. This course is designed for any student, and you can even complete it at your own pace. The materials are accessible from anywhere, using any device, at any time. Besides that, our experienced tutors will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email.

 Diploma in Dog Training Career is an insightful teaching program that will quickly take you from being just an animal-lover to a potential dog trainer. You will be amazed to learn that the course lectures have been prepared and presented by Sharon Bolt, who is a prolific dog behaviour expert. She was the featured trainer in the BBC Documentary 'Britain's Most Embarrassing Pets' and has had a regular slot on BBC Radio since 2008. Surely, her vast experience will help you better in understanding the right way to train your dog. CPD accredited this course, so you will get a career boost upon completing this course. Our Diploma in Dog Training Career is packed with 43 modules and 6 hours, 28 minutes to study. You will be awarded a certificate of completion, the proof of your expertise in this field. If you are an aspiring creative professional or looking for professional skills to excel in this field, a certificate from this course will help you appear as a strong candidate. You can also validate your certification from our website. It doesn't matter if you are willing to study full-time or part-time. This course is designed for any student, and you can even complete it at your own pace. The materials are accessible from anywhere, using any device, at any time. Besides that, our experienced tutors will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email.

Do you want to learn how to train a dog properly? Are you interested in running a dog training business? Then this course is for you. Learn how to stand out from your dog training competitors and become the go-to dog training business to thousands of customers. Turn your business into a brand with this expertly made course by Sharon Bolt. Sharon is an expert in this field and was the featured trainer in BBC Documentary 'Britain's Most Embarrassing Pets'. She has had a regular slot on BBC Radio since 2008 and has been featured in over 40 local and national newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations; so you are learning from the expert. CPD accredited this course, so you will get a career boost upon completing this course. Our Success in Dog Training Business Course is packed with 38 modules and taking 5 hours, 18 minutes to study. You will be awarded a certificate of completion, the proof of your expertise in this field. If you are an aspiring creative professional or looking for professional skills to excel in this field, a certificate from this course will help you appear as a strong candidate. You can also validate your certification from our website. It doesn't matter if you are willing to study full-time or part-time. This course is designed for any student, and you can even complete it at your own pace. The materials are accessible from anywhere, using any device, at any time. Besides that, our experienced tutors will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email.

Pakistani food is a confluence of the flavours of South Asia. Influenced by its borders, it is a unique cuisine that is distinct. With layers of spice and flavour.