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Life is hectic. Finding time out feels almost impossible. We want to pray, we want to reflect, but when we do find a snatched moment to ourselves, we remain distracted. I've designed this space to help you reconnect with your breath, to gently stretch your body, and to listen... to the voice of your inner wisdom, and to the voice of your Beloved.  We will meditate with scripture, we will journal, we will use creative means to listen to the Spirit. We will sit with Love. I hope you will come away feeling centred, refreshed and assured of your belovedness.  Two hours, on Zoom. "Come away with me to a quiet place" The sessions will be shaped around the following themes this year: October: Teresa of Avila November: Letting Go December: Advent / Expectant Hope January: The Gifts of Winter Darkness February: Love March: Lent April: No Session May: Resurrection / Spring June: TBC July: The Gifts of Summer August: No Session You are invited to participate from the comfort of your own home. Ideally you'll be able to find a little space where you won't be interrupted. You might wish to ask those you share space with to help you protect this time by respecting your privacy. All who sign up will be sent a link to the recording of the retreat which will remain live until the following session. If you would like to participate via recording, simply register for the event. It would be great if you could let me know that you won't be with us in real time. Past Participants are Saying: "A really well led session allowing time for reflection and prayer." - Ellie Virtual Mini-Retreats are hosted by Lissy Clarke, Spiritual Director, Yoga Teacher and the voice behind the meditations at Contemplative at Home.  NB: Virtual Mini-Retreats are FREE for members who support the show at £15/ month and above (thank you!! ✨) - but you must still register to secure a place on a particular date, as places are limited. Memberships can be started or stopped at any time. More information here.

Description: You don't have to start a fad diet and starve yourself this summer to look good in your summer swimsuit. Start eating healthy and hit the beach with that perfect body. It is generally believed that summers are better for exercise routine as the basic metabolic rate is believed to go higher and foods are burned faster. However, it is very necessary to watch out to what you eat and how much exercise you do. Enrol in our diploma in summer dieting and learn not only how to control your calories this summer but also establish a healthy eating style. Who is the course for? Anyone who wants to loose weight and get in shape this summer Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: Nutritionist Weight adviser Healthy diet adviser Module: 01 Healthy Eating Pyramid 00:15:00 Healthy Diet Foods For This Summer 00:30:00 Health Diet Plans For The Summer 00:30:00 Great Diets For The Summer 00:15:00 Eat Right And Lose Those Extra Pounds This Summer 00:30:00 Eat Healthy This Summer And Hit The Beach With That Perfect Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer For A Great Beach Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer And Improve Your Fitness 00:30:00 Cool Salads For Your Summer Diet 00:30:00 A Simple Summer Detox Diet Plan 00:30:00 Your Summer Holiday Diet Tips 00:30:00 Your Diet Guide for the Summer 00:30:00 Module: 02 Weight Loss Tips for the Summer 00:30:00 Weight Loss Plans for the Summer 00:30:00 Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Diet 00:30:00 The Principles Of A Summer Diet 00:15:00 The Best Summer Foods For Weight Loss 00:15:00 Summer Weight Loss Diets For The Health Conscious 00:30:00 Summer Foods for Weight Loss 00:30:00 Summer Diet Tips for Women 00:30:00 Steps to a Healthy Summer Diet 00:30:00 Some Great Tips For A Summer Diet 00:15:00 Some Cool Diets For Summer 00:15:00 Raw Food Diets for Summer 00:15:00 Low Cal Recipes For A Summer Diet 00:30:00 Additional Supporting Material Additional Supporting Material : Healthy Eating A Practical Guide 00:00:00 Additional Supporting Material : Healthy Eating A Practical Guide 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Diploma in Summer Dieting 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Diploma in Summer Dieting 00:20:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Summer Dieting Diploma Course Overview Summers are here after a lazy winter and, it's time to head out to the beach. Everyone's grabbing their swimsuits, but how many will fit into them is a different story. If you do, then you are in good shape. But, if you can't get your swimsuit on, you will need to have a great diet plan at hand for this summer. You don't have to purchase any diet plan, only make one for yourself and follow it sincerely. Enrol in our diploma in summer dieting and learn how to make a diet plan that not only helps you to control your calories this summer but also helps you establish a healthy eating style. Make this summer memorable and exceptionally healthy at the same time. This course is designed to guide you step-by-step through the process of a identifying a healthy diet plan and then mapping a plan to achieve it. You will create your weight loss recipes or follow the best of the best for your particular weight loss plan. You will have so much joy and happiness once you complete your summer diet plan that you will want to make it a lifestyle habit. Learning Outcomes By completing the Summer Dieting Diploma Course, you will gain the following knowledge and skills: Understand the principles of a summer diet and how it differs from other seasons Identify the best summer foods for weight loss and overall health Implement strategies to maintain a healthy diet during summer events and vacations Learn how to create a personalized diet plan to achieve your fitness goals Develop a deeper understanding of portion control and mindful eating techniques Course Highlights Summer Dieting Diploma Course is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Summer Dieting Diploma Course into 25 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 10 hours, 55 minutes and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Summer Dieting Diploma Course Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Summer Dieting Diploma Course is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Summer Dieting Diploma Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Summer Dieting Diploma Course Healthy Eating Pyramid FREE 00:15:00 Healthy Diet Foods For This Summer FREE 00:30:00 Health Diet Plans For The Summer 00:30:00 Great Diets For The Summer 00:15:00 Eat Right And Lose Those Extra Pounds This Summer 00:30:00 Eat Healthy This Summer And Hit The Beach With That Perfect Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer For A Great Beach Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer And Improve Your Fitness 00:30:00 Cool Salads For Your Summer Diet 00:30:00 A Simple Summer Detox Diet Plan 00:30:00 Your Summer Holiday Diet Tips 00:30:00 Your Diet Guide for the Summer 00:30:00 Weight Loss Tips for the Summer 00:30:00 Weight Loss Plans for the Summer 00:30:00 Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Diet 00:30:00 The Principles Of A Summer Diet 00:15:00 The Best Summer Foods For Weight Loss 00:15:00 Summer Weight Loss Diets For The Health Conscious 00:30:00 Summer Foods for Weight Loss 00:30:00 Summer Diet Tips for Women 00:30:00 Steps to a Healthy Summer Diet 00:30:00 Some Great Tips For A Summer Diet 00:15:00 Some Cool Diets For Summer 00:15:00 Raw Food Diets for Summer 00:15:00 Low Cal Recipes For A Summer Diet 00:30:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Summer Dieting Diploma Course 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Summer Dieting Diploma Course 00:20:00

Become free from Anxiety and say goodbye to managing your anxiety and start living a happy and content life. This masterclass will show you can change how your mind works to eliminate the negative and debilitating emotional impact of anxiety, once and for all!

Sketchbooks are for more than just sketching! In this series of workshops, we’ll explore ways of using a sketchbook to experiment, research, and develop your own creative ideas, leading you towards developing your own unique body of work. Incorporating drawing, painting, collage, writing, and crafting, this workshop will get you trying new things in a small, welcoming group all summer long. During the live Zoom sessions, we'll try out specific ways of using your sketchbook to develop creative ideas. You'll also have a chance to share what you've been working on, and be inspired by the work of others (sharing is encouraged but always completely optional). In between live sessions, we’ll fill our sketchbooks up with writing and images prompted by a series of creative assignments which will have us out exploring the natural and built environment (although many of them can also be completed from the comfort of home). Each participant will be encouraged to deepen their explorations in whatever direction interests them most - be it a series of written reflections, sketches, collages, photographs, mixed-media pieces, or a unique, personal combination of all these. This small-group course includes six live sessions (via Zoom) with Julie, and ‘homework assignments’ for participants to complete in between live sessions. There will be an optional Facebook group for participants to stay connected and share their creations with each other between sessions. You are welcome to join in from any place in the world. The group will be kept small to ensure plenty of opportunities for interaction, sharing, and feedback.

LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Laura Williams is literary agent at the Greene and Heaton Literary Agency. She is seeking literary fiction, commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and high concept Young Adult. Laura is actively building a fiction list and a small non-fiction list. She is currently looking for literary fiction, edgy commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and high-concept contemporary young adult, as well as narrative non-fiction of all types. Her taste is quite dark, and she loves gothic, ghost stories, horror and anything sinister. She also loves books that make her cry, from big love stories to intense family dramas. She is open to historical or horror YA, but not magical or fantasy.  Meditative or moving novels about modern life, appeal to Laura, sad stories with love and the importance of caring for each other shining through. She also loves stories about female friendships or conversely groups of women who don't get on, such as the hugely fun BAD SUMMER PEOPLE by Emma Rosenblum. She is always on the lookout for a big tragic love story to make her cry happy or sad tears. At the more commercial end of fiction, think funny novels with warmth and romantic comedies with a bit of depth – think Marian Keyes. Most of all Laura is looking for novels she hasn’t read before – something unusual structurally or thematically, something that shines a light on a subject the author is passionate about, something that’ll break her heart or raise her blood in an entirely new way. Laura is always looking to promote diverse voices from across the globe, and is particularly keen on LGBTQI+ stories. Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, a 1-2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Laura is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 25 November 2024

Description:  It is important for everyone to aim a healthy and well-balanced diet to ensure that they are getting the right nutrition. Nutrition is important for your body since it will help your body maintain its functions. This course will not only offer you lessons on diet and nutrition, but it will also teach you the different types of diet that would be helpful to everyone. Who is the course for? Trainers, professionals and other busy people who are into health, diet, and nutrition. Busy health aficionados who want to keep track of their diet and their bodies healthy. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path: The Diet Bundle Course will be very beneficial and helpful, especially to health and sport-related careers like: Athlete Fitness Instructor Education and Research Staff Food and Nutrition Management Representative Personal Trainer Public Health Nutrition Related Health Professional Sports Administrator Sports Businessmen Sports Specialists Wellness Coach. Module 1: Diet and Nutrition Low Carb (No Carb) Diets 01:00:00 Women's Health Look Good Naked Diet 00:30:00 Prevention System's Flat Belly Diet 00:30:00 Weight Watchers International's Pro Points 01:00:00 Mike Geary's Truth about Abs Diet 00:30:00 HCG Diet 00:30:00 Diet Supplements and Weight Loss 00:30:00 Diets that Provide Food Supplements 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Module 2: Summer Diet Healthy Eating Pyramid 00:15:00 Healthy Diet Foods For This Summer 00:30:00 Health Diet Plans For The Summer 00:30:00 Great Diets For The Summer 00:15:00 Eat Right And Lose Those Extra Pounds This Summer 00:30:00 Eat Healthy This Summer And Hit The Beach With That Perfect Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer For A Great Beach Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer And Improve Your Fitness 00:30:00 Cool Salads For Your Summer Diet 00:30:00 A Simple Summer Detox Diet Plan 00:30:00 Your Summer Holiday Diet Tips 00:30:00 Your Diet Guide for the Summer 00:30:00 Weight Loss Tips for the Summer 00:30:00 Weight Loss Plans for the Summer 00:30:00 Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Diet 00:30:00 The Principles Of A Summer Diet 00:15:00 The Best Summer Foods For Weight Loss 00:15:00 Summer Weight Loss Diets For The Health Conscious 00:30:00 Summer Foods for Weight Loss 00:30:00 Summer Diet Tips for Women 00:30:00 Steps to a Healthy Summer Diet 00:30:00 Some Great Tips For A Summer Diet 00:15:00 Some Cool Diets For Summer 00:15:00 Raw Food Diets for Summer 00:15:00 Low Cal Recipes For A Summer Diet 00:30:00 Module 3: Dash Diet Introduction 00:30:00 What Is This Thing The DASH Diet? 01:00:00 The History Of The DASH Diet 01:00:00 Is The DASH Diet All It's Cracked Up To Be? 01:00:00 Incorporating The DASH Diet Into Your Lifestyle 01:00:00 What To Eat And What To Avoid 01:00:00 A Day In The Life Of A DASH Diet 01:00:00 How Do I Shop For Groceries On The DASH Diet? 01:00:00 Dang! How Do I Eat At Restaurants On The DASH Diet? 01:00:00 Start Today 00:30:00 Module 4: Spiritual Dieting Methods Feel the Spirituality 00:15:00 Using Several Concepts In A Row 00:30:00 Our Psychological Immune Scheme 00:30:00 The Things Which Can Boost You Up 00:30:00 Concrete Tips 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Additional Supporting MaterialAdditional Supporting Material : Diet Additional Supporting Material : Diet 00:00:00 Additional Supporting Material - Healthy Eating A Practical Guide 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Diet Bundle Course 00:30:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Diet Bundle Course 00:30:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

The Bundle course on how to have a fit body with healthy dieting There is no shortage of novelty diet programmes promising to help you lose weight fast. But the question is, do they really work?  Most do lead to fast - sometimes dramatic - weight loss, but only for the pounds to creep back on again at the end of the diet. But this course will solve that problem and give you the instruction on how to diet properly. Many diets, especially crash diets, are geared to dramatically reducing the number of calories you consume. Crash diets make you feel very unwell and unable to function properly. Eating a well-balanced diet can help you get the calories and nutrients you need to fuel your daily activities, including regular exercise.As you settle into an active lifestyle, you'll probably discover which foods give you the most energy and which have negative effects. The key is learning to listen to your body and balancing what feels right with what's good for you. So if you are interested in having a healthy body without putting yourself under too much stress, then get this course which will provide you an easy to follow, structured diet. Course Highlights Diet & Nutrition: 4 Course Bundle is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Diet & Nutrition: 4 Course Bundle into 50 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 1 day, 3 hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Diet & Nutrition: 4 Course Bundle Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Diet & Nutrition: 4 Course Bundle is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Diet & Nutrition: 4 Course Bundle is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Module 1: Diet and Nutrition Low Carb (No Carb) Diets FREE 01:00:00 Women's Health Look Good Naked Diet FREE 00:30:00 Prevention System's Flat Belly Diet 00:30:00 Weight Watchers International's Pro Points 01:00:00 Mike Geary's Truth about Abs Diet 00:30:00 HCG Diet 00:30:00 Diet Supplements and Weight Loss 00:30:00 Diets that Provide Food Supplements 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Module 2: Summer Diet Healthy Eating Pyramid FREE 00:15:00 Healthy Diet Foods For This Summer FREE 00:30:00 Health Diet Plans For The Summer 00:30:00 Great Diets For The Summer 00:15:00 Eat Right And Lose Those Extra Pounds This Summer 00:30:00 Eat Healthy This Summer And Hit The Beach With That Perfect Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer For A Great Beach Body 00:15:00 Diet This Summer And Improve Your Fitness 00:30:00 Cool Salads For Your Summer Diet 00:30:00 A Simple Summer Detox Diet Plan 00:30:00 Your Summer Holiday Diet Tips 00:30:00 Your Diet Guide for the Summer 00:30:00 Weight Loss Tips for the Summer 00:30:00 Weight Loss Plans for the Summer 00:30:00 Tips on Maintaining a Healthy Diet 00:30:00 The Principles Of A Summer Diet 00:15:00 The Best Summer Foods For Weight Loss 00:15:00 Summer Weight Loss Diets For The Health Conscious 00:30:00 Summer Foods for Weight Loss 00:30:00 Summer Diet Tips for Women 00:30:00 Steps to a Healthy Summer Diet 00:30:00 Some Great Tips For A Summer Diet 00:15:00 Some Cool Diets For Summer 00:15:00 Raw Food Diets for Summer 00:15:00 Low Cal Recipes For A Summer Diet 00:30:00 Module 3: Dash Diet Introduction 00:30:00 What Is This Thing The DASH Diet? 01:00:00 The History Of The DASH Diet 01:00:00 Is The DASH Diet All It's Cracked Up To Be? 01:00:00 Incorporating The DASH Diet Into Your Lifestyle 01:00:00 What To Eat And What To Avoid 01:00:00 A Day In The Life Of A DASH Diet 01:00:00 How Do I Shop For Groceries On The DASH Diet? 01:00:00 Dang! How Do I Eat At Restaurants On The DASH Diet? 01:00:00 Start Today 00:30:00 Module 4: Spiritual Dieting Methods Feel the Spirituality 00:15:00 Using Several Concepts In A Row 00:30:00 Our Psychological Immune Scheme 00:30:00 The Things Which Can Boost You Up 00:30:00 Concrete Tips 00:30:00 Wrapping Up 00:15:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Diet & Nutrition: 4 Course Bundle 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Diet & Nutrition: 4 Course Bundle 00:20:00

Seven Week online Qigong Course to Nourish your Heart Starts Tuesday 14th May Dates: Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: May 14th, 21st, 28th, and June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th (all classes recorded so you can catch up in your own time) Price: £70 (concessions available) In Chinese Medicine Summer is the season of the FIRE element and is governed by the organ of the Heart. It is the most YANG, active, expansive, uplifting and dynamic part of the cycle, associated with the emotion of Joy.  It is a Joy that is balanced and grounded with stillness allowing our SHEN or mental energy to rest. Not the anxious, over-excited or even manic joy that can unsettle us, leaving us searching for the next high, instead it is a balanced and nourishing heart-centred joy that radiates through our whole being. Helping us to connect with our true self, our own innate inner beauty and that of the world around us. Connect to your true self through this transformative heart-centred energy practice.  Designed to nourish your heart, this course combines ancient Qigong practices with modern techniques to cultivate emotional well-being, resilience, and inner harmony. Leaving you feeling calm, relaxed and connected to your true self. What is included:  Seven live 75min zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn heart-centered Qigong movements, exercises and meditations Guided heart meditations Experience the Healing sounds of the heart Learn how to clear the meridian pathways associated with the heart. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to calm anxiety, regulate blood pressure and relax the heart. What will you get out of the course: Cultivate self-love, compassion, and emotional balance Enhance heart health and vitality Reduced inner physical tension, less pain and discomfort Reduce stress, anxiety and worry Connect with a supportive community of like-hearted individuals

About this Training Course Geomechanical evaluations are about the assessment of deformations and failure in the subsurface due to oil & gas production, geothermal operations, CO2 storage and other operations. All geomechanical evaluations include four types of modelling assumptions, which will be systematically addressed in this training, namely: 1. Geometrical modelling assumption: Impact of structural styles on initial stress and stress redistribution due to operations 2. Formation (or constitutive) behaviour: Linear elastic and non-linear behaviour, associated models and their parameters, and methods how to constrain these using 3. Initial stress: Relation with structural setting and methods to quantify the in-situ stress condition 4. Loading conditions: Changes in pore pressure and temperature on wellbore and field scale This 5 full-day course starts with the determination of the stresses in the earth, the impact of different structural styles, salt bodies, faulting and folding on the orientation of the three main principal stress components. Different (field) data sources will be discussed to constrain their magnitude, while exercises will be made to gain hands-on experience. Subsequently, the concepts of stress and strain will be discussed, linear elasticity, total and effective stress and poro-elasticity in 1D, 2D and 3D, as well as thermal expansion. Participants will be able to construct and interpret a Mohr-circles. Also, different failure mechanisms and associated models (plastic, viscous) will be discussed. All these concepts apply on a material point level. Next, geomechanics on the wellbore scale is addressed, starting with the stress distribution around the wellbore (Kirsch equations). The impact of mudweight on shear and tensile failure (fracturing) will be calculated, and participants will be able to determine the mudweight window stable drilling operations, while considering well deviation and the use of oil-based and water-based muds (pore pressure penetration). Fracturing conditions and fracture propagation will be addressed. Field-scale geomechanics is addressed on the fourth day, focussing on building a 3D geomechanical model that is fit-for-purpose (focussing on the risks that need evaluation). Here, geological interpretation (layering), initial stress and formation property estimation (from petrophysical logs and lab experiments) as well as determining the loading conditions come together. The course is concluded with interpretation of the field-wide geomechanical response to reservoir depletion with special attention to reservoir compaction & subsidence, well failure and fault reactivation & induced seismicity. Special attention is paid to uncertainties and formulating advice that impacts decision-making during development and production stages of a project. This course can also be offered through Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) format. Training Objectives Upon completing of this course, the participants will be able to: Identify potential project risks that may need a geomechanical evaluation Construct a pressure-depth plot based on available field data (density logs, (X)LOT, FIT, RFT) Employ log-based correlation function to estimate mechanical properties Produce a simplified, but appropriate geometrical (layered, upscaled) model that honours contrasts in initial stress, formation properties and loading conditions, including Construct and interpret a Mohr-circle for shear and tensile failure Calculate the mud weight that leads to shear and tensile failure (fracturing conditions) Identify potential lab experiments to measure required formation properties Describe the workflow and data to develop a field-wide fit-for-purpose geomechanical model Discuss the qualitative impact of pressure and temperature change on the risk related to compaction, well failure, top-seal integrity and fault reactivation Target Audience This course is intended for Drilling Engineers, Well Engineers, Production Technologists, Completion Engineers, Well Superintendents, Directional Drillers, Wellsite Supervisors and others, who wish to further their understanding of rock mechanics and its application to drilling and completion. There is no specific formal pre-requisite for this course. However, the participants are requested to have been exposed to drilling, completions and production operations in their positions and to have a recommended minimum of 3 years of field experience. Course Level Intermediate Trainer Your expert course leader has over 30 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, covering all geomechanical issues in the petroleum industry for Shell. Some of his projects included doing research and providing operational advice in wellbore stability, sand failure prediction, and oil-shale retortion among others. He guided multi-disciplinary teams in compaction & subsidence, top-seal integrity, fault reactivation, induced-seismicity and containment. He was also involved in projects related to Carbon Capture Storage (CCS). He is the founding father of various innovations and assessment tools, and developed new insights into the root causes seismicity induced by Oil & Gas production. Furthermore, he was the regional coordinator for technology deployment in Africa, and Smart Fields (DOFF, iField) design advisor for Shell globally. He was responsible for the Geomechanical competence framework, and associated virtual and classroom training programme in Shell for the last 10 years. He served as one of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on geomechanics, provided Technical Assurance to many risk assessments, and is a co-author of Shell's global minimun standard on top-seal integry and containment. He has a MSc and PhD in Civil Engineering and computational mechanics from Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. Training experience: Developed and delivered the following (between 2010 and 2020): The competence framework for the global geomechanical discipline in Shell Online Geomechanical training programs for petroleum engineers (post-doc level) The global minimum standard for top-seal integrity assessment in Shell Over 50 learning nuggets with Subject Matter Experts Various Shell virtual Geomechanical training courses covering all subjects Developed Advanced Geomechanical training program for experienced staff in Shell Coaching of KPC staff on Geomechanics and containment issues on an internship at Shell in The Netherlands, Q4 2014 Lectured at the Utrecht University summer school (The Netherlands, 2020) on induced seismicity among renowned earthquake experts (Prof. Mark Zoback, Prof. Jean-Philippe Avouac, Prof. Jean-Pierre Ampuero and Prof. Torsten Dahm) (https://www.nwo.nl/onderzoeksprogrammas/deepnl/bijeenkomsten/6-10-juli-2020-deepnl-webinar-series-induced-seismicity) Lectured at the Danish Technical University summer school (Copenhagen, 2021) summer school on Carbon Capture and Storage (https://www.oilgas.dtu.dk/english/Events/DHRTC-Summer-School) Virtual Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Project Risks & How to Manage Them training course (October and November 2021) 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 post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations