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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:
This training covers two essential aspects: Understanding the highway Code and road safety measures to handle accidents, incidents, and breakdowns. Driver Health and Wellbeing: Understand the impact of physical and mental health on driving performance. Identify early warning signs of fatigue, stress, and other health issues. Learn effective strategies for managing work-life balance and reducing stress. Promote a healthy lifestyle to enhance overall well-being and driving safety. Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations: Master the Rules of the Road Ensure compliance with complex driving and rest regulations. Understand the impact of hours worked on driver safety and well-being. Learn how to effectively manage driving and rest periods, breaks, and exemptions to avoid penalties and protect your business. Join us to enhance your knowledge of the Highway Code and road safety preparedness. Register today to ensure your drivers are well-versed in the rules of the road and equipped to handle unexpected challenges on their journeys. Please review our Terms and Conditions for more information.
This training covers two essential aspects: Understanding the highway Code and road safety measures to handle accidents, incidents, and breakdowns. Driver Health and Wellbeing: Understand the impact of physical and mental health on driving performance. Identify early warning signs of fatigue, stress, and other health issues. Learn effective strategies for managing work-life balance and reducing stress. Promote a healthy lifestyle to enhance overall well-being and driving safety. Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations: Master the Rules of the Road Ensure compliance with complex driving and rest regulations. Understand the impact of hours worked on driver safety and well-being. Learn how to effectively manage driving and rest periods, breaks, and exemptions to avoid penalties and protect your business. Join us to enhance your knowledge of the Highway Code and road safety preparedness. Register today to ensure your drivers are well-versed in the rules of the road and equipped to handle unexpected challenges on their journeys. Please review our Terms and Conditions for more information.
One-on-one Breathwork Coaching and Guided Breathwork journeys, online and in person
CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 1½ hr session Learn to deal with bleeding, from minor bleeds to catastrophic bleeds Become a life-saving hero if ever someone is seriously injured Course Contents: How to treat minor bleeding How to treat major bleeding Types of bleeding How to treat catastrophic bleeding Tourniquets Why to use a tourniquet How to use a tourniquet How to make an improvised tourniquet How to use a Tourni-Key Wound packing How to use Celox Z-Gauze How to improvise packing a wound How to treat gunshot wounds Practical elements: There is an option of learning how to deal with catastrophic bleeding in person, so you get to practice these skills (and play about with fake blood 😀). For that, see our Catastrophic Bleeding course module. Benefits of this Short Course: We all have regular injuries which cause us to bleed If not properly cared for, even a small cut can turn septic and kill or maim Serious car accidents, machinery accidents at work, weapon wounds, terrorist attacks and more can also lead to catastrophic bleeding Did you know that a person could bleed out in just five minutes..? You're got to act quick, decisive and correctly Please don't do what you see in the movies - you will kill the person even quicker...
I am a Reiki Teacher in Manchester and one of the few traditionally trained Reiki Masters in the UK who have been trained by international best-selling Reiki author Penelope Quest. My teaching methods use traditional Reiki techniques perfected over many years and you can be assured of my support during and after your course. I teach all three levels of Reiki courses, level 1 reiki. level 2 reiki and reiki master level 3
I am a Reiki Teacher in Manchester and one of the few traditionally trained Reiki Masters in the UK who have been trained by international best-selling Reiki author Penelope Quest. My teaching methods use traditional Reiki techniques perfected over many years and you can be assured of my support during and after your course. I teach all three levels of Reiki courses, level 1 reiki. level 2 reiki and reiki master level 3
This 8-week course is aimed specifically at promoting your overall health and wellbeing. Amanda will teach you some simple yet surprisingly effective techniques drawn from the Zen tradition to help you manage your everyday life. These techniques will help you deal with stress, pain, improve your concentration and focussing skills and boost your general health and wellbeing. Frequently asked questions Who is this course for? This 8-week course is suitable for anyone who is looking for an introduction to meditation and mindfulness. It is useful for those looking for ways to help cope with stress-related problems, depression, illness and pain. It is equally useful for anyone wishing to boost their health, wellbeing and general enjoyment of life. How much time do I need to commit during the 8-week course? Where is it? There is one class each week and it lasts for 1.5 hours. You need to commit to listening to just one 30-minute meditation every day. You can take the course in person at a small studio in Lincolnshire, convenient for Louth, Horncastle and Spilsby. Alternatively, I can deliver 1-to-1 and pair classes in your own home. Corporate clients - your venue. Online via Zoom. What do I need to wear and bring to class? Wear comfortable clothing. Nothing too tight that restricts you from relaxing. Please bring: Something to rest your head on like a small pillow A blanket You will be provided with: A welcome pack with course book 8 audio recordings of the meditations we do in class A cup of tea/coffee etc if you are in person with me as the kettle’s always on! How much does it cost? All prices are per person: Group classes (max 12) In-person: £180 Online: £160 Pair In-person: £200 Online: £180 One to one In-person: £250 Online: £230 What are your meditation qualifications? I am a graduate of the Zen Mediation and Mindfulness course for Health and Wellbeing (100 hrs) taught by Zenways. This course is accredited by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). Learn more: Zenways IMTA How is this course different to MBSR/MBCT-based courses? This Zenways course is purely meditation and mindfulness based, with no admixtures of psychotherapy. The orientation is teacher-student rather than therapist-client. Although these practices are being used in the NHS and other healthcare settings, we take a much wider view of wellbeing, believing that it’s more than simply alleviating psychological distress or stress reduction.