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First Novel First Draft: Session 5: Settings and objects: Looking at the role setting and objects will play in your story, looking beyond the obvious to evoke a sense of place.

First Novel First draft: Session 4: Plot; beginning, middle, end. Writing to examine how plot happens when characters make decisions and looking at the the beginning, middle and end of your story.

The first session in the course First Novel, First Draft. Meet your main character, develop them by writing a scene, consider their character traits and examine their behaviour.

First Novel First Draft session three: Session 3: More characters: Writing antagonists, best friends, families, mentors, and minor characters with an essential part to play in your story.

From concept to plot: Creating a story from a spark or moment of inspiration, how your main character drives the plot and making notes on how your story will develop, starting your outline (if you want one) and developing your writing process.

This Adobe Illustrator CC Advanced is designed for the intermediate Illustrator user. Through the course, you will learn more advanced aspects of how to create artwork for illustrations, logos, stationery, page layouts, posters and more! Take your Adobe Illustrator skills to the next level as you explore the potential of gradient meshes, symbols, graphic styles, and effects to enhance your artwork. Improve your workflow and technical command as you tackle projects that include photo-realistic illustration, pattern making, information graphics, and product mockup. Explore advanced techniques used by professionals to create infographics, trace artwork, apply dynamic effects, work with 3D, perspective grids and other great Adobe Illustrator features. Learn which tools are best suited to a UI design workflow and how to customize Illustrator in a way that fits your style and flow. What Will I Learn? Advanced Color and Swatches Shape Building Importing Graphics Understanding Masking Requirements Adobe Illustrator Introduction or equivalent knowledge Chapter 1 Introduction 00:04:00 OpenType SVG and Variable Fonts 00:06:00 Converting Type to Outlines 00:03:00 Using Type Styles 00:08:00 Placing Type from Files 00:04:00 Using Find and Replace 00:05:00 Working with Area Type Options 00:05:00 Threading Type 00:03:00 Wrapping Text Around Objects 00:04:00 Chapter 2 Creating Swatch Groups 00:03:00 Using the Color Guide Panel 00:03:00 Recoloring Artwork 00:07:00 Creating Patterns 00:08:00 Using Blends 00:08:00 Working with the Gradient Tool 00:09:00 Applying a Gradient Mesh 00:08:00 Using the Freeform Gradient Tool 00:07:00 Using Live Paint 00:06:00 Chapter 3 Using Advanced Pen Features 00:09:00 Transforming Shapes 00:08:00 Working with Effects and the Appearance Panel 00:09:00 Adding 3D Effects 00:09:00 Mapping Artwork onto 3D Objects 00:08:00 Using Envelope Distort 00:06:00 Using Graphic Styles 00:06:00 Working with Symbols 00:05:00 Using the Symbol Tools 00:09:00 Using the Puppet Warp Tool 00:05:00 Chapter 4 Placing Raster Images 00:04:00 Tracing Over Raster Images 00:06:00 Using Image Trace 00:10:00 Chapter 5 Understanding Clipping Masks 00:04:00 Using Opacity Masks 00:05:00 Chapter 6 Creating a Perspective Grid 00:06:00 Drawing Shapes on the Grid 00:05:00 Adding Illustrations to the Grid 00:05:00 Chapter 7 Working with Actions 00:10:00 Working with Artboards 00:07:00 Mastering the Align Panel 00:06:00 Customizing Illustrator Toolbars 00:05:00 Using Global Edits 00:04:00 Saving and Sharing Sets 00:07:00 Layer Tips and Tricks 00:05:00 Conclusion Course Recap 00:01:00

Description Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma The Shiatsu Practitioner using a firm rhythmic manner exerts pressure on the body at particular points that are designed to stimulate the meridians with the help of fingers or thumbs. Shiatsu integrates creative ways to use the whole body that includes stretching and leverage. Professional training in every area of Shiatsu practice is offered by the Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma Course. Tension of the body, in Shiatsu practice, is viewed as the stagnation of bodily flows along blood vessels, lymphatic ducts, nerves and meridians. Poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, alcohol and drugs are all factors that contribute to the stagnation in a significant way. These physical pressures or blocked emotions block the normal homeostatic mechanism of the body leading to restrictions in the proper functioning of the body. Such distortions or blockages can either lead to a surplus of energy called 'Jitsu' (excess) or a less active condition 'Kyo' (empty). A holistic perspective of health that also includes the effect of diet on the human body and how it can affect health goals constructively is provided by the Shiatsu Practitioner Diploma. Considered reflections of the internal functioning of the body, the 'tsubos' or pressure points are also used for diagnosis as well as treatment purposes. The focus of treatment is not only to relieve pain or discomfort but also to react quickly to the tensions and toxicities that arise in the body before they can develop into diseases. What you will learn 1. What is Shiatsu 2. Our Energetic Constitution 3. Practical Details 4. Kyo and Jitsu 5. The Energetics of Food 6. Exercises Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course presents advanced methodologies that implement demand response and energy conservation programs in light of the integration of new technologies, regulatory changes and the accelerated penetration of renewable energy resources. This VILT course provides examples and case studies from North American and European jurisdictions covering the operational flexibilities on the demand side including requirements for new building codes to achieve zero net energy. The course describes a public agency's goals and objectives for conserving and otherwise reducing energy consumption and managing its demand for energy. This course presents the demand response implemented for economics and system security such as system balancing and relieving transmission congestion, or for system adequacy. The course also presents the principal attributes of conservation programs and the associated success criteria. In a system with increased penetration of renewable resources, demand response provides flexibility to system operators, helping them to maintain the reliability and the security of supply. Demand response is presented as a competitive alternative to additional power sources, enhancing competition and liquidity in electricity markets. The unique characteristics are discussed from a local, consumer centric and also from a system perspective bringing to life the ever changing paradigm for delivery energy to customers. Interoperability aspects and standards are discussed, as well as the consumer centric paradigm of Transactive Energy with IOT enabled flexibilities at system level, distribution networks and microgrids. The VILT course introduces the blockchain as a new line of defense against cyber threats and its increasing application in P2P transactions and renewable certificates. Our trainer's industry experience spans three decades with one of the largest Canadian utilities where she led or contributed to large operational studies and energy policies and decades of work with IEEE, NSERC and CIGRE. Our key expert also approaches to the cross sectional, interdisciplinary state of the art methodologies brings real life experience of recent industry developments. Training Objectives Innovative Digital Technologies How systems Facilitate Operational Flexibility on the Demand Side The Ecosystem of Demand Side Management Programs Advanced Machine Learning techniques with examples from CAISO Regulatory Policy Context and how to reduce regulatory barriers Industry Examples from NERC and ENTSO Relevant Industry standards: IEEE and IEC Manage Congestion with Distributed Operational Flexibilities: Grid to Distribution Controls; examples from NERC (NA) and ENTSO (Europe) Grid solutions with IEC 61850 communication protocols Decentralized grid controls The New Grid with accelerated V2G and Microgrids How DSM is and will be applied in Your System: Examples and discussions Target Audience Regulators and government agencies advising on public energy conservation programs All professionals interested in expanding their expertise, or advancing their career, or take on management and leadership roles in the rapidly evolving energy sector Energy professionals implementing demand side management, particularly in power systems with increased renewable penetration, to allow the much needed operational flexibility paramount to maintaining the reliability and stability of the power system and in the same time offering all classes of customers flexible and economical choices Any utility professional interested in understanding the new developments in the power industry Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 5 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (20 hours in total). Trainer Your first expert course leader is a Utility Executive with extensive global experience in power system operation and planning, energy markets, enterprise risk and regulatory oversight. She consults on energy markets integrating renewable resources from planning to operation. She led complex projects in operations and conducted long term planning studies to support planning and operational reliability standards. Specializing in Smart Grids, Operational flexibilities, Renewable generation, Reliability, Financial Engineering, Energy Markets and Power System Integration, she was recently engaged by the Inter-American Development Bank/MHI in Guyana. She was the Operations Expert in the regulatory assessment in Oman. She is a registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Canada. She is also a contributing member to the IEEE Standards Association, WG Blockchain P2418.5. With over 25 years with Ontario Power Generation (Revenue $1.2 Billion CAD, I/S 16 GW), she served as Canadian representative in CIGRE, committee member in NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), and Senior Member IEEE and Elsevier since the 90ties. Our key expert chaired international conferences, lectured on several continents, published a book on Reliability and Security of Nuclear Power Plants, contributed to IEEE and PMAPS and published in the Ontario Journal for Public Policy, Canada. She delivered seminars organized by the Power Engineering Society, IEEE plus seminars to power companies worldwide, including Oman, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Portugal, South Africa, Japan, Romania, and Guyana. Your second expert course leader is the co-founder and Director of Research at Xesto Inc. Xesto is a spatial computing AI startup based in Toronto, Canada and it has been voted as Toronto's Best Tech Startup 2019 and was named one of the top 10 'Canadian AI Startups to Watch' as well as one of 6th International finalists for the VW Siemens Startup Challenge, resulting in a partnership. His latest app Xesto-Fit demonstrates how advanced AI and machine learning is applied to the e-commerce industry, as a result of which Xesto has been recently featured in TechCrunch. He specializes in both applied and theoretical machine learning and has extensive experience in both industrial and academic research. He is specialized in Artificial Intelligence with multiple industrial applications. At Xesto, he leads projects that focus on applying cutting edge research at the intersection of spatial analysis, differential geometry, optimization of deep neural networks, and statistics to build scalable rigorous and real time performing systems that will change the way humans interact with technology. In addition, he is a Ph.D candidate in the Mathematics department at UofT, focusing on applied mathematics. His academic research interests are in applying advanced mathematical methods to the computational and statistical sciences. He earned a Bachelor's and MSc in Mathematics, both at the University of Toronto. Having presented at research seminars as well as instructing engineers on various levels, he has the ability to distill advanced theoretical concept to diverse audiences on all levels. In addition to research, our key expert is also an avid traveler and plays the violin. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

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I want to discuss the existential-phenomenological challenges of viewing the human condition and explore alternatives for openness. 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. Opening- between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Dr. Yaqui Martinez “From my early days studying psychology, I never felt comfortable with psychopathological nosologies. They seemed exaggerated to me and demonstrated the intense human desire to classify all possible expressions of our existence. Likewise, I have not been comfortable with the tendency to promote dualistic perspectives that compartmentalize our reality into separate aspects where one is not only different from the other but even in opposition, such as the sane/insane dichotomy. During this dialogue, I want to talk with Ernesto about the difficulties involved, from an existential-phenomenological perspective, in viewing the human condition from this position. Perhaps we can ask ourselves together what advantages they offer and what alternatives for openness we can propose.” Dr. Yaqui Martinez. Dr. Yaqui A. Martínez-Robles is a psychologist with Masters, PhD and PsyD in Psychotherapy. He has training in Gestalt Therapy; Music Therapy; Transpersonal Psychology and Holotropic Breathwork (with the Grof Transpersonal Training Association); Narrative and postmodern therapies and Social Constructionism; and in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and MAPS-Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). He is the author of four books, and co-author of another two, focused on the existential perspective. He has participated with chapters in several books and with articles in several journals. Yaqui is the founder of the Circle of Studies in Existential Therapy, in Mexico City and in Medellin, Colombia,. He teaches existential-phenomenological psychology and therapy in Mexico and different countries of South America. He is the current president of the Latin American Association of Existential Psychotherapy (ALPE). He works in private practice as an existential-phenomenological therapist and coach, in modalities one-on-one, couples and groups. 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 19 June 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: