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The Centering Space
Mom, you’re invited...
                                                   Mom,


                                                   My relationship with you has shaped my life in
                                                   so many ways, some that I barely
                                                   comprehend! I am inviting you to spend this
                                                   very special day with me, so we can celebrate
                                                   what it means to be ‘Mother’ and ‘Daughter,’
                                                   and find new ways to understand each other.


                                                   Mother’s day is coming up shortly and I can
                                                   think of no better way to make it meaningful
                                                   than to spend some quality time together!
                                                   This workshop will help us to continue
                                                   building the relationship that we want to have
                                                   and I believe that it will have ripples of impact
                                                   in other parts of our lives!
                                                                                           Sincerely,
                                                                                      Your Daughter

Mother & Daughter’
                              s Day

   Saturday April 24th, 10
                          am to 5pm
   @ The Centering Spac
                                      e
   with Eileen Daly of Alig
                           nm      ent Coaching
   Before Mother's Day co
                             mes around again, take
  deepen your relationsh                               some time to
                           ip with each other so th
  memorable. In a non-th                             at this year will be
                            reatening atmosphere
  dialogues and activities                           we will have
                            that will help us to learn
  significant relationship.                             about this very

  Please call 647.347.37
                        40 to reserve your spot
  mothers/daughters. $2                         . Open to 12
                        00 per pair.
Eileen Daly      M.S.W., R.S.W.

has been active in the helping
profession for over 25 years and
in private practice as a
Psychotherapist for the last 15
years. Eileen works with women
to empower them to create
                                      Suggested Reading Material
everything they have ever desired
in life. Exploring the past assists
                                      The Succulent Wild Woman
in clearing old wounds in order to    by Sark
bring full choice and action to the
present. Eileen supports women                                                  Women in
                                      Codependent No More
to embrace all of their feelings      by Melody Beattie                         Transition
including anger. Anger is a signal
to take care of ourselves.            The Dance of Anger
Women’s group supports us in          by Harriet G. Lerner                   Feel       Think      Act
learning to be effective within our                                      Act       Feel      Think
relationships and our lives.                                                 Think       Act       Feel




                                        Call Eileen for an                Life never stands still.
                                      Introductory Session                   We are always in
                                                                         transition. A Supportive
                                                  Eileen Daly
                                      Eileen.alignmentcoaching@live.ca   Program for the Journey
                                                 647.347.3740
                                          www.alignmentcoaching.ca
                                                                               through Life.
Women’s Group is a few hours that are carved out of your
week for you to tune in to yourself and be supported in a
safe atmosphere to explore all aspects of yourself.




• Hear that you are not alone              • Differentiate between what you have
• Break through the programmed               power to do and what you don’t        The Women in Transition
  messages that have been prescribed       • Understand the importance of giving   Program Consists of:
  to us                                      and receiving healthy feedback for    A. Individual One-to-one
• Heal the shame we have about               personal growth                          sessions
  emotional expression                     • Learn what healthy mothering is       B. Women’s Group
• Explore what it means to be a            • Let go of caretaking behaviours and
                                                                                   C. Women’s Intensive Workshops
  woman                                      act on your own behalf
• Name accurately the ways that            • Release yourself from victim          D. Connection with Like Minded
                                                                                      Women
  people in your life (including family)     mentality
  have impacted you                        • Understand why you do the things
• Discover and break the patterns that       you do
  keep you from living a fulfilled life.    • Laugh!
• Find your voice!                         • Develop your intuitive self              The Women in Transition
                                                                                       Program is a 20 week
• Practice new skills in a safe            • Learn to trust you!
                                                                                    commitment that includes one
  atmosphere                               • Gather support to take risks
                                                                                         individual session
• Understand that all emotions have a      • Be what you want others to be
  purpose                                  • Stop the Drama!                        Thursday evening 6:30-9:30pm
                                                                                     Tuesday morning 9:30-12:30
                          Change Begins with YOU!
                                                                                            call for prices
      make your appointment today: 647.347.3740 ~ alignmentcoaching.ca
!
   Feeling Wheel




                                   Getting the Most out of Group
                                                  Our Mission Statement
                                   The Women in Transition Program @ The Centering Space is
                                   dedicated to providing an environment for women to engage in their
                                   personal growth work. Our mission is to create a space in which
                                   women can explore what it means to be a woman; heal their hurts and
                                   begin to trust again. We believe that sisterhood with other women
                                   creates the very foundation for all other relationships. We model healthy
                                   balanced living, teaching and learning through the basic principle of
                                   embracing 100% responsibility for the life we create.



Alignment Coaching & Counselling
        59 Cambridge Ave
    Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2L2                    Women in Transition 647 347-3740
              Email:
eileen.alignmentcoaching@live.ca                  www.wisewomanprogram.ca
Begin to Notice some of the reactions you may be having around

            Table of Contents                               other members of group. Who do you feel most comfortable
                                                            with? not comfortable? Who reminds you of someone you
                                                            know? Ask your self, if I notice a quality in someone that is
Advice 	      	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   3      annoying how is it in me? Now jot these things down. These are
Agreements	 	         	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   3; 7   some of the things that you can talk about in a one-to-one
Attendance	 	         	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   3      session.
Boundaries	 	         	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   8      __________________________________________________________
Breathing	 	          	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   5      __________________________________________________________
Check In	     	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   7      __________________________________________________________
Closure                                                     __________________________________________________________
Comforting/Physical Support	       	   	   	   Pg.   2      __________________________________________________________
Confidentiality	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   1      __________________________________________________________
Connecting with Others	 	          	   	   	   Pg.   2      __________________________________________________________
Direction by Facilitator	  	       	   	   	   Pg.   1      __________________________________________________________
Feelings	     	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   5; 6   __________________________________________________________
Guests	       	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   3      __________________________________________________________
Incompletions	        	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   1      __________________________________________________________
Journaling	 	         	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   4
                                                            __________________________________________________________
Language: Empowering	 	            	   	   	   Pg.   4
                                                            __________________________________________________________
“No”
 
       
       
    
       
   
   
   Pg.   3
                                                            __________________________________________________________
Processing	 	         	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   4
                                                            __________________________________________________________
Rules of Group	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   7
                                                            __________________________________________________________
Safety		      	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   6
                                                            __________________________________________________________
Sexual Behavior	 	         	       	   	   	   Pg.   2
                                                            __________________________________________________________
Support	      	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   8
                                                            __________________________________________________________
Telephone: Lists; Truth partner	   	   	   	   Pg.   8; 9
Time Boundaries	 	         	       	   	   	   Pg.   2      __________________________________________________________
Trigger	      	       	    	       	   	   	   Pg.   6      __________________________________________________________
                                                            __________________________________________________________
                                                            __________________________________________________________


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Make a list of the things that are not working in
                                                                                                  your life...
If they’re not available, call someone else. Remember, they may be in
their own “stuff” or maybe just too busy right now; - it’s not personal.
3.Do  not feel that you have to make equal time for the person you called
- this call is about you, not them. If they need support they can make
their own call. When you are complete, thank them and say goodbye.
Find yourself a Telephone “Truth partner”

You are responsible for how deep your process goes. This depends on
the strength of your desire to change and willingness to step into
discomfort (new behaviors). One way to deepen your process is to find a
daily check in telephone partner and practice telling your deepest truth in
that moment. Here are some guidelines:


1. Agree to check in daily. Have a “clearing” session: each person talks
  while the other listens without interruption. The listener then asks “is
  there any more” until there isn’t. Then reverse positions. This process
  helps clear your thoughts and helps practice “listening” skills.


2. Ask your truth partner to witness your intentions for the day and to
  help you be accountable around your self commitments.


3. Uphold the same sort of agreements we have in group. Call your
  partner back to talking about themselves rather than others; to avoid
  detailed stories; redirect to taking action for self. Commit to not
  gossiping or talking about those not present.


4. Share your challenges and celebrations with your truth partner. Help
  your partner to focus what is good in their lives rather than what is not
  working. Avoid giving solutions but rather ask your partner if they
  need anything from you or what kind of support they need. Remember
  we are all creative, resourceful and whole!

                                                                                                                                  1
12
Following these guidelines has proven, in our                               Avoid giving Advice
    experience, to improve the quality of the group                             We are not in group to problem solve for others. We are here to
    experience for everyone involved.                                           develop our own capabilities to take care of ourselves. Encourage
                                                                                others to find and use their own wisdom.
                                                                                Use Your Telephone List
    Keep it Confidential
                                                                                Make a point of getting to know the members of your group by using
    To create safety for everyone, what we say here needs to stay here          your phone list to call and check in during the week. Do this with as
    and not be discussed with anyone outside of the group except for            many people as you can because one day you will need that list and
    your counsellor. Feel free to share your own experience, which may          having a strong connection with the members will make it a lot easier
    sometimes involve sharing about another group member. Be careful            to pick up the receiver and make that “I need support” call.
    to say only the minimum necessary to set the context, sharing your
    own experience and not to give any identifying particulars about
    another.
                                                                                Practice Asking for the Support You Want
                                                                                When we make a phone call to another group member for support
    Be Willing to Test the Direction of the Facilitator                         we have a choice - we can ask for support to stay in our current
                                                                                state or for support to shift our state to a higher level. For example,
    Remember that doing the same thing over and over and expecting              if I call someone tell them all the things that angered me about
    different results is one of the definitions of insanity. In joining this     another person’s behaviour, I’ll likely get support for my position.
    group you have given yourself an opportunity to do “it” differently.
    When a facilitator offers you a direction, take on the attitude of a        On the other hand if I share the pain I feel at being disconnected and
    scientist and carry out the experiment (direction).                         the longings I have to reconnect, chances are pretty good my phone-
                                                                                mate will help me to move to the place where I am willing to make
                                                                                the necessary steps to reach out and reconnect.
    Bring Unfinished Business Back to Group
    After you leave a group session, you may realize that you had some          Honour Boundaries Around Telephone Support
    feelings or a response to someone in group that you didn’t say (for
    lots of reasons, including that you were feeling vulnerable at the time     You can do a lot in 10 minutes and we recommend that you limit
    and nervous about saying what it was). You may feel some regret             your support calls to this boundary. If you are focussed or the person
    about this and wish that you had “spoken up” at the time. Not to            you call is focussed you can most likely accomplish your goal in that
    worry: there is always next week.                                           time. Here are some guidelines for making the most out of that call.
    At the beginning of each session we will ask if there is any unfinished     1.Be clear that this is not a social call, you have a particular need so
    business or withholds (something not said) from last week. And to           say what the call is. For example-- I’m angry about something and
    help avoid carrying anything for a whole week, we’ll also ask at the        this is keeping me from making a connection I want to make. I want
    end of group if there are any withholds from earlier in the evening.        to shift my state.
    If you do feel you have unfinished business, it is best that you bring it   2.Ask
                                                                                    the person if they have time and are willing to assist you at this
    back to group and not share it with another group member outside of         moment. Don’t be attached to this particular person being the one.
    group. Keeping the process in group strengthens our group process
    and deepens everyone’s experience.

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If you were able to create a change, what would
     Weekly Intents                                                  you see yourself & others?
     Write out your goal for each week and how you will
     meet that goal




10                                                                                                          3
Honour Time Boundaries                                                       Attend All Weekly Sessions
The group will start and finish on time. If someone is in the middle of       Please check your calendar in the first week of group and confirm
a process and wants to continue, they can ask if anyone can stay             that you can be at each session. The only exceptions to your end
with them after closure. Anyone who needs or wants to leave a t              date will be for commitments that are unchangeable and made prior
closure is free to do so.                                                    to commencing group. The experience of group is a ‘building’
                                                                             process and it is best for all, that all sessions be attended. You and
                                                                             everyone else are an integral part of the group experience. You
Call other Group Members Between Sessions                                    might be surprised to know that we will encourage you to come to
                                                                             group even when you are sick or have a headache. Sometimes,
And speaking of contact between groups --- make full use of this             emotional release work can release physical manifestations of
group by getting to know each other outside of the circle. Call, get         emotional blockage. At the very least, comfort can soothe the
together for coffee, go for walks, whatever you like. Call when you’re       ‘alone’ feeling we often have when sick. If you are unable to attend
feeling terrific so that when you’re not feeling so great, you will           group for any reason, be sure to contact me before group and call
already have a strong connection you can use to help shift your              also after group in order to feel connected(myself or with others.)
state. If friendships are difficult for you, use group to practice
building a friendship. You’ll have a unique experience of being able         Stay in the Room until Group is Complete
to be totally honest with someone and build an authentic
relationship.                                                                One of the fundamental agreements in group is to stay with the
                                                                             process to closure. This applies to every group session as well as
                                                                             the term. Should you decide to end prematurely without discussion,
                                                                             you may forfeit any of the monies you have paid. If, at any time, you
Physical Touching and Offering Comfort                                       feel the urge to leave, please let the facilitator know so that we might
Ask another member before touching them. And check with yourself             support you through them.
before you reach out---are you giving your attention to someone else
to avoid your own feelings?                                                  Guests
While it may seem kind to reach out and give someone a Kleenex (for          When we find a process that serves us, we naturally want to share it
example) if they are crying, sometimes it is best to let them continue       with others. Opening your process to friends and relatives can
with their process or let them ask for what they need. Sometimes the         increase your willingness to show up in your life and to widen your
offering of a Kleenex may be interpreted as a subtle “please stop            circle of healthy relating and support. The only requirement we have
crying” message when that person really needs a cry.                         around ‘Guesting’ is that the person is able to commit to two
                                                                             sessions in a row. This enables a full experience of the group
                                                                             process as ‘group’ is different from week to week.
Sexual Behaviour                                                             “No” is a Complete Sentence
If you are attracted to someone you meet at group, talk to your              What do we mean by this? We teach people to make ‘requests,’
facilitator or bring it up in group before acting on your attraction. This   without attachment to the outcome. This is honoring to both parties.
guideline is for yours and others safety and personal growth. Many           Hence, both a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ is an acceptable answer. As adults, we
people who come into this process have been wounded sexually and             do not need to defend or explain how we wish to take care of
it is imperative that we move slowly and consciously in this area. This      ourselves.
guideline is so important that if you refuse to adhere to this, you may
be asked to leave the group.



4                                                                                                                                                  9
Why Mad/Sad/Glad/Scared?                                                   Attend All Weekly Sessions
 While it is true that there are many words to describe our feelings, we   Please check your calendar in the first week of group and confirm that
prefer to get down to the crux of things by using The Four Core            you can be at each session. The only exceptions to your end date will
Feelings. If you look at the Feeling Wheel on the back of the booklet,     be for commitments that are unchangeable and made prior to
all the descriptive words narrow to the four core feelings, with Glad      commencing group. The experience of group is a ‘building’ process
offering the most words! In group and in any relating to another, the      and it is best for all, that all sessions be attended. You and everyone
quicker we can name our feeling the easier it is to express and move       else are an integral part of the group experience. You might be
to solution or support!                                                    surprised to know that we will encourage you to come to group even
                                                                           when you are sick or have a headache. Sometimes, emotional release
                                                                           work can release physical manifestations of emotional blockage. At the
Safety                                                                     very least, comfort can soothe the ‘alone’ feeling we often have when
Safety is not created by doing things as you have always done them.        sick. If you are unable to attend group for any reason, be sure to
Most of us have created safety in our worlds by avoiding, shutting         contact me before group and call also after group in order to feel
down, attacking, judging others or even overly helping others and not      connected(myself or with others.)
focusing on ourselves. In reality, to be fully living our lives we must
risk challenging the way we have always done things. We cannot             Stay in the Room until Group is Complete
control another’s reactions, thoughts or behaviors. We can control our     One of the fundamental agreements in group is to stay with the process
own responses. In group we will learn that true safety can only come       to closure. This applies to every group session as well as the term.
about by our ability to take care of ourselves in any given situation.     Should you decide to end prematurely without discussion, you may
we may not necessarily know what to do differently right away. Use         forfeit any of the monies you have paid. If, at any time, you feel the
group as a practice ground. Be willing to take direction from the          urge to leave, please let the facilitator know so that we might support
facilitators. Step out of your comfort zone. If how we have done           you through them.
things up to this point truly worked, then surely we would not be
wanting our lives to be different. You could be waiting for eternity to    Guests
have the world be ‘safe.’ Exercising what is in our control is the best    When we find a process that serves us, we naturally want to share it
way to create safety in our world.                                         with others. Opening your process to friends and relatives can increase
                                                                           your willingness to show up in your life and to widen your circle of
                                                                           healthy relating and support. The only requirement we have around
What is a Trigger?                                                         ‘Guesting’ is that the person is able to commit to two sessions in a row.
A trigger is when you have a strong body reaction. You could               This enables a full experience of the group process as ‘group’ is
experience shaking, heat, intensity as if you want to scream, or want to   different from week to week.
run from the room. You could experience your throat closing or the
urge to start crying. It means that something in the moment is
                                                                           “No” is a Complete Sentence
reminding you of something unresolved in your life. Another may            What do we mean by this? We teach people to make ‘requests,’
remind you of someone you know in looks, voice, mannerisms or even         without attachment to the outcome. This is honoring to both parties.
how they express themselves. This is worth exploring as it offers a        Hence, both a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ is an acceptable answer. As adults, we do
wonderful learning opportunity. You will be supported to be in the         not need to defend or explain how we wish to take care of ourselves.
feeling of the trigger and explore what it means for you. Don’t worry if
you are unsure of what your trigger is about - we will guide you through   Avoid giving Advice
the process. All you need in order to start is to say - “I’m triggered.”   We are not in group to problem solve for others. We are here to
                                                                           develop our own capabilities to take care of ourselves. Encourage
                                                                           others to find and use their own wisdom.                               5
8
Language Corrections                                                         Feelings
One of the tools you will learn in group is how powerful the use of          Feelings have a very simple role - they provide messages to us in
language is in creating an environment where you either flourish or           order to take care of ourselves. There is no such thing as ‘bad or
diminish. How you speak about yourself and about others influences            negative’ feelings. Feelings just are. It is how we judge them that
much that is important in the way you view and live your life. In group,     creates all the discomfort! Our feelings provide important information
when you use dis-empowering language about yourself or blaming               to us about our needs. Many of us have learned to disassociate from
language about another, you will be offered some different ways to           our feelings or certain feelings. The best way to access our emotions
communicate your thoughts that will help both you and the other feel         is through our breath.
respected and acknowledged. This practice in group will directly
translate outside of group with all people you may encounter in life.
Sometimes, we will refer to “owning your feelings.” In giving feedback       Breath Work
strive to talk about yourself and your experience - using “I”                You will be reminded in group many times to “Breath!” When we are
statements rather than talking about the other person’s process.             in an emotional response, particularly fear, we often hold our breath
Strive to identify with the other person with compassion (for them and       or breathe very shallow. In order for the feeling to pass through, one
you) rather than judging your experience in comparison with theirs. If,      needs to deepen your breath into your belly. It allows for the natural
in your sharing, you get triggered or are unable to follow this guideline,   course of our emotional responses. Most of our pain in life (and we
ask for direction from the facilitator in processing your feelings, Don’t    have been conditioned to do this) is in our attempt to avoid our
be concerned though, if you think you might “say it wrong.” Practice         feelings. In group, you will be supported to have full emotional
is an integral part of growing.                                              responses through your breath. It is your birthright to feel fully alive
                                                                             and vibrant!!
Journaling
Journaling is a tool for remembering and noticing patterns. Use your
journal to bring forward pieces that you might like to work on and to
                                                                               What you get out of Group is directly related
explore parts of yourself you want to ignore. Practice writing out your
triggers or ‘incompletes’ from week to week. This is you getting
                                                                               to how much you put in! This is true in all
familiar with your own ways of being. Bring your journal to group and
write out at the end of each session or intensive what you learned and
                                                                                             things in life!
what you will be working on. Use your journal to ‘dump’ all your
thoughts and feelings, so that you can get on with the days’ business!       More than ‘One’ Process at a time
                                                                             Group is not about being polite, taking our turns, not interrupting and
Individual Session                                                           then secretly rebelling against the rules. That is too much like real
An individual session is part of your group fee and is meant to be used      life! Group is about being with our own process at any given
during your term. These sessions are meant to help you expand your           moment. Think about what can be possible by doing this! A true
group experience. They are best used early on as you are becoming            unfolding of ourselves is what! This means that more than one
familiar with how group works. Outside of group, it is often highly          person can process at a time. This is why there are two facilitators
unusual for people to talk about personal matters, let alone in front of     and often more experienced members of group. Someone can be
others. An individual session helps you to find a way to bring more of        crying and be supported, while another is relieving anger or problem-
yourself into group. Change does not happen from a place of comfort          solving. This is amazing practice in staying focused on ourselves
but rather from taking risks.                                                rather than being diverted by another’s mood, needs, diversions. It
                                                                             honours “we are all responsible for ourselves and are all quite
                                                                             capable of taking care of ourselves.”

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  • 12. Mom, you’re invited... Mom, My relationship with you has shaped my life in so many ways, some that I barely comprehend! I am inviting you to spend this very special day with me, so we can celebrate what it means to be ‘Mother’ and ‘Daughter,’ and find new ways to understand each other. Mother’s day is coming up shortly and I can think of no better way to make it meaningful than to spend some quality time together! This workshop will help us to continue building the relationship that we want to have and I believe that it will have ripples of impact in other parts of our lives! Sincerely, Your Daughter Mother & Daughter’ s Day Saturday April 24th, 10 am to 5pm @ The Centering Spac e with Eileen Daly of Alig nm ent Coaching Before Mother's Day co mes around again, take deepen your relationsh some time to ip with each other so th memorable. In a non-th at this year will be reatening atmosphere dialogues and activities we will have that will help us to learn significant relationship. about this very Please call 647.347.37 40 to reserve your spot mothers/daughters. $2 . Open to 12 00 per pair.
  • 13. Eileen Daly M.S.W., R.S.W. has been active in the helping profession for over 25 years and in private practice as a Psychotherapist for the last 15 years. Eileen works with women to empower them to create Suggested Reading Material everything they have ever desired in life. Exploring the past assists The Succulent Wild Woman in clearing old wounds in order to by Sark bring full choice and action to the present. Eileen supports women Women in Codependent No More to embrace all of their feelings by Melody Beattie Transition including anger. Anger is a signal to take care of ourselves. The Dance of Anger Women’s group supports us in by Harriet G. Lerner Feel Think Act learning to be effective within our Act Feel Think relationships and our lives. Think Act Feel Call Eileen for an Life never stands still. Introductory Session We are always in transition. A Supportive Eileen Daly Eileen.alignmentcoaching@live.ca Program for the Journey 647.347.3740 www.alignmentcoaching.ca through Life.
  • 14. Women’s Group is a few hours that are carved out of your week for you to tune in to yourself and be supported in a safe atmosphere to explore all aspects of yourself. • Hear that you are not alone • Differentiate between what you have • Break through the programmed power to do and what you don’t The Women in Transition messages that have been prescribed • Understand the importance of giving Program Consists of: to us and receiving healthy feedback for A. Individual One-to-one • Heal the shame we have about personal growth sessions emotional expression • Learn what healthy mothering is B. Women’s Group • Explore what it means to be a • Let go of caretaking behaviours and C. Women’s Intensive Workshops woman act on your own behalf • Name accurately the ways that • Release yourself from victim D. Connection with Like Minded Women people in your life (including family) mentality have impacted you • Understand why you do the things • Discover and break the patterns that you do keep you from living a fulfilled life. • Laugh! • Find your voice! • Develop your intuitive self The Women in Transition Program is a 20 week • Practice new skills in a safe • Learn to trust you! commitment that includes one atmosphere • Gather support to take risks individual session • Understand that all emotions have a • Be what you want others to be purpose • Stop the Drama! Thursday evening 6:30-9:30pm Tuesday morning 9:30-12:30 Change Begins with YOU! call for prices make your appointment today: 647.347.3740 ~ alignmentcoaching.ca
  • 15. ! Feeling Wheel Getting the Most out of Group Our Mission Statement The Women in Transition Program @ The Centering Space is dedicated to providing an environment for women to engage in their personal growth work. Our mission is to create a space in which women can explore what it means to be a woman; heal their hurts and begin to trust again. We believe that sisterhood with other women creates the very foundation for all other relationships. We model healthy balanced living, teaching and learning through the basic principle of embracing 100% responsibility for the life we create. Alignment Coaching & Counselling 59 Cambridge Ave Toronto, Ontario, M4K 2L2 Women in Transition 647 347-3740 Email: eileen.alignmentcoaching@live.ca www.wisewomanprogram.ca
  • 16. Begin to Notice some of the reactions you may be having around Table of Contents other members of group. Who do you feel most comfortable with? not comfortable? Who reminds you of someone you know? Ask your self, if I notice a quality in someone that is Advice Pg. 3 annoying how is it in me? Now jot these things down. These are Agreements Pg. 3; 7 some of the things that you can talk about in a one-to-one Attendance Pg. 3 session. Boundaries Pg. 8 __________________________________________________________ Breathing Pg. 5 __________________________________________________________ Check In Pg. 7 __________________________________________________________ Closure __________________________________________________________ Comforting/Physical Support Pg. 2 __________________________________________________________ Confidentiality Pg. 1 __________________________________________________________ Connecting with Others Pg. 2 __________________________________________________________ Direction by Facilitator Pg. 1 __________________________________________________________ Feelings Pg. 5; 6 __________________________________________________________ Guests Pg. 3 __________________________________________________________ Incompletions Pg. 1 __________________________________________________________ Journaling Pg. 4 __________________________________________________________ Language: Empowering Pg. 4 __________________________________________________________ “No” Pg. 3 __________________________________________________________ Processing Pg. 4 __________________________________________________________ Rules of Group Pg. 7 __________________________________________________________ Safety Pg. 6 __________________________________________________________ Sexual Behavior Pg. 2 __________________________________________________________ Support Pg. 8 __________________________________________________________ Telephone: Lists; Truth partner Pg. 8; 9 Time Boundaries Pg. 2 __________________________________________________________ Trigger Pg. 6 __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 13
  • 17. Make a list of the things that are not working in your life... If they’re not available, call someone else. Remember, they may be in their own “stuff” or maybe just too busy right now; - it’s not personal. 3.Do not feel that you have to make equal time for the person you called - this call is about you, not them. If they need support they can make their own call. When you are complete, thank them and say goodbye. Find yourself a Telephone “Truth partner” You are responsible for how deep your process goes. This depends on the strength of your desire to change and willingness to step into discomfort (new behaviors). One way to deepen your process is to find a daily check in telephone partner and practice telling your deepest truth in that moment. Here are some guidelines: 1. Agree to check in daily. Have a “clearing” session: each person talks while the other listens without interruption. The listener then asks “is there any more” until there isn’t. Then reverse positions. This process helps clear your thoughts and helps practice “listening” skills. 2. Ask your truth partner to witness your intentions for the day and to help you be accountable around your self commitments. 3. Uphold the same sort of agreements we have in group. Call your partner back to talking about themselves rather than others; to avoid detailed stories; redirect to taking action for self. Commit to not gossiping or talking about those not present. 4. Share your challenges and celebrations with your truth partner. Help your partner to focus what is good in their lives rather than what is not working. Avoid giving solutions but rather ask your partner if they need anything from you or what kind of support they need. Remember we are all creative, resourceful and whole! 1 12
  • 18. Following these guidelines has proven, in our Avoid giving Advice experience, to improve the quality of the group We are not in group to problem solve for others. We are here to experience for everyone involved. develop our own capabilities to take care of ourselves. Encourage others to find and use their own wisdom. Use Your Telephone List Keep it Confidential Make a point of getting to know the members of your group by using To create safety for everyone, what we say here needs to stay here your phone list to call and check in during the week. Do this with as and not be discussed with anyone outside of the group except for many people as you can because one day you will need that list and your counsellor. Feel free to share your own experience, which may having a strong connection with the members will make it a lot easier sometimes involve sharing about another group member. Be careful to pick up the receiver and make that “I need support” call. to say only the minimum necessary to set the context, sharing your own experience and not to give any identifying particulars about another. Practice Asking for the Support You Want When we make a phone call to another group member for support Be Willing to Test the Direction of the Facilitator we have a choice - we can ask for support to stay in our current state or for support to shift our state to a higher level. For example, Remember that doing the same thing over and over and expecting if I call someone tell them all the things that angered me about different results is one of the definitions of insanity. In joining this another person’s behaviour, I’ll likely get support for my position. group you have given yourself an opportunity to do “it” differently. When a facilitator offers you a direction, take on the attitude of a On the other hand if I share the pain I feel at being disconnected and scientist and carry out the experiment (direction). the longings I have to reconnect, chances are pretty good my phone- mate will help me to move to the place where I am willing to make the necessary steps to reach out and reconnect. Bring Unfinished Business Back to Group After you leave a group session, you may realize that you had some Honour Boundaries Around Telephone Support feelings or a response to someone in group that you didn’t say (for lots of reasons, including that you were feeling vulnerable at the time You can do a lot in 10 minutes and we recommend that you limit and nervous about saying what it was). You may feel some regret your support calls to this boundary. If you are focussed or the person about this and wish that you had “spoken up” at the time. Not to you call is focussed you can most likely accomplish your goal in that worry: there is always next week. time. Here are some guidelines for making the most out of that call. At the beginning of each session we will ask if there is any unfinished 1.Be clear that this is not a social call, you have a particular need so business or withholds (something not said) from last week. And to say what the call is. For example-- I’m angry about something and help avoid carrying anything for a whole week, we’ll also ask at the this is keeping me from making a connection I want to make. I want end of group if there are any withholds from earlier in the evening. to shift my state. If you do feel you have unfinished business, it is best that you bring it 2.Ask the person if they have time and are willing to assist you at this back to group and not share it with another group member outside of moment. Don’t be attached to this particular person being the one. group. Keeping the process in group strengthens our group process and deepens everyone’s experience. 2 11
  • 19. If you were able to create a change, what would Weekly Intents you see yourself & others? Write out your goal for each week and how you will meet that goal 10 3
  • 20. Honour Time Boundaries Attend All Weekly Sessions The group will start and finish on time. If someone is in the middle of Please check your calendar in the first week of group and confirm a process and wants to continue, they can ask if anyone can stay that you can be at each session. The only exceptions to your end with them after closure. Anyone who needs or wants to leave a t date will be for commitments that are unchangeable and made prior closure is free to do so. to commencing group. The experience of group is a ‘building’ process and it is best for all, that all sessions be attended. You and everyone else are an integral part of the group experience. You Call other Group Members Between Sessions might be surprised to know that we will encourage you to come to group even when you are sick or have a headache. Sometimes, And speaking of contact between groups --- make full use of this emotional release work can release physical manifestations of group by getting to know each other outside of the circle. Call, get emotional blockage. At the very least, comfort can soothe the together for coffee, go for walks, whatever you like. Call when you’re ‘alone’ feeling we often have when sick. If you are unable to attend feeling terrific so that when you’re not feeling so great, you will group for any reason, be sure to contact me before group and call already have a strong connection you can use to help shift your also after group in order to feel connected(myself or with others.) state. If friendships are difficult for you, use group to practice building a friendship. You’ll have a unique experience of being able Stay in the Room until Group is Complete to be totally honest with someone and build an authentic relationship. One of the fundamental agreements in group is to stay with the process to closure. This applies to every group session as well as the term. Should you decide to end prematurely without discussion, you may forfeit any of the monies you have paid. If, at any time, you Physical Touching and Offering Comfort feel the urge to leave, please let the facilitator know so that we might Ask another member before touching them. And check with yourself support you through them. before you reach out---are you giving your attention to someone else to avoid your own feelings? Guests While it may seem kind to reach out and give someone a Kleenex (for When we find a process that serves us, we naturally want to share it example) if they are crying, sometimes it is best to let them continue with others. Opening your process to friends and relatives can with their process or let them ask for what they need. Sometimes the increase your willingness to show up in your life and to widen your offering of a Kleenex may be interpreted as a subtle “please stop circle of healthy relating and support. The only requirement we have crying” message when that person really needs a cry. around ‘Guesting’ is that the person is able to commit to two sessions in a row. This enables a full experience of the group process as ‘group’ is different from week to week. Sexual Behaviour “No” is a Complete Sentence If you are attracted to someone you meet at group, talk to your What do we mean by this? We teach people to make ‘requests,’ facilitator or bring it up in group before acting on your attraction. This without attachment to the outcome. This is honoring to both parties. guideline is for yours and others safety and personal growth. Many Hence, both a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ is an acceptable answer. As adults, we people who come into this process have been wounded sexually and do not need to defend or explain how we wish to take care of it is imperative that we move slowly and consciously in this area. This ourselves. guideline is so important that if you refuse to adhere to this, you may be asked to leave the group. 4 9
  • 21. Why Mad/Sad/Glad/Scared? Attend All Weekly Sessions While it is true that there are many words to describe our feelings, we Please check your calendar in the first week of group and confirm that prefer to get down to the crux of things by using The Four Core you can be at each session. The only exceptions to your end date will Feelings. If you look at the Feeling Wheel on the back of the booklet, be for commitments that are unchangeable and made prior to all the descriptive words narrow to the four core feelings, with Glad commencing group. The experience of group is a ‘building’ process offering the most words! In group and in any relating to another, the and it is best for all, that all sessions be attended. You and everyone quicker we can name our feeling the easier it is to express and move else are an integral part of the group experience. You might be to solution or support! surprised to know that we will encourage you to come to group even when you are sick or have a headache. Sometimes, emotional release work can release physical manifestations of emotional blockage. At the Safety very least, comfort can soothe the ‘alone’ feeling we often have when Safety is not created by doing things as you have always done them. sick. If you are unable to attend group for any reason, be sure to Most of us have created safety in our worlds by avoiding, shutting contact me before group and call also after group in order to feel down, attacking, judging others or even overly helping others and not connected(myself or with others.) focusing on ourselves. In reality, to be fully living our lives we must risk challenging the way we have always done things. We cannot Stay in the Room until Group is Complete control another’s reactions, thoughts or behaviors. We can control our One of the fundamental agreements in group is to stay with the process own responses. In group we will learn that true safety can only come to closure. This applies to every group session as well as the term. about by our ability to take care of ourselves in any given situation. Should you decide to end prematurely without discussion, you may we may not necessarily know what to do differently right away. Use forfeit any of the monies you have paid. If, at any time, you feel the group as a practice ground. Be willing to take direction from the urge to leave, please let the facilitator know so that we might support facilitators. Step out of your comfort zone. If how we have done you through them. things up to this point truly worked, then surely we would not be wanting our lives to be different. You could be waiting for eternity to Guests have the world be ‘safe.’ Exercising what is in our control is the best When we find a process that serves us, we naturally want to share it way to create safety in our world. with others. Opening your process to friends and relatives can increase your willingness to show up in your life and to widen your circle of healthy relating and support. The only requirement we have around What is a Trigger? ‘Guesting’ is that the person is able to commit to two sessions in a row. A trigger is when you have a strong body reaction. You could This enables a full experience of the group process as ‘group’ is experience shaking, heat, intensity as if you want to scream, or want to different from week to week. run from the room. You could experience your throat closing or the urge to start crying. It means that something in the moment is “No” is a Complete Sentence reminding you of something unresolved in your life. Another may What do we mean by this? We teach people to make ‘requests,’ remind you of someone you know in looks, voice, mannerisms or even without attachment to the outcome. This is honoring to both parties. how they express themselves. This is worth exploring as it offers a Hence, both a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ is an acceptable answer. As adults, we do wonderful learning opportunity. You will be supported to be in the not need to defend or explain how we wish to take care of ourselves. feeling of the trigger and explore what it means for you. Don’t worry if you are unsure of what your trigger is about - we will guide you through Avoid giving Advice the process. All you need in order to start is to say - “I’m triggered.” We are not in group to problem solve for others. We are here to develop our own capabilities to take care of ourselves. Encourage others to find and use their own wisdom. 5 8
  • 22. Language Corrections Feelings One of the tools you will learn in group is how powerful the use of Feelings have a very simple role - they provide messages to us in language is in creating an environment where you either flourish or order to take care of ourselves. There is no such thing as ‘bad or diminish. How you speak about yourself and about others influences negative’ feelings. Feelings just are. It is how we judge them that much that is important in the way you view and live your life. In group, creates all the discomfort! Our feelings provide important information when you use dis-empowering language about yourself or blaming to us about our needs. Many of us have learned to disassociate from language about another, you will be offered some different ways to our feelings or certain feelings. The best way to access our emotions communicate your thoughts that will help both you and the other feel is through our breath. respected and acknowledged. This practice in group will directly translate outside of group with all people you may encounter in life. Sometimes, we will refer to “owning your feelings.” In giving feedback Breath Work strive to talk about yourself and your experience - using “I” You will be reminded in group many times to “Breath!” When we are statements rather than talking about the other person’s process. in an emotional response, particularly fear, we often hold our breath Strive to identify with the other person with compassion (for them and or breathe very shallow. In order for the feeling to pass through, one you) rather than judging your experience in comparison with theirs. If, needs to deepen your breath into your belly. It allows for the natural in your sharing, you get triggered or are unable to follow this guideline, course of our emotional responses. Most of our pain in life (and we ask for direction from the facilitator in processing your feelings, Don’t have been conditioned to do this) is in our attempt to avoid our be concerned though, if you think you might “say it wrong.” Practice feelings. In group, you will be supported to have full emotional is an integral part of growing. responses through your breath. It is your birthright to feel fully alive and vibrant!! Journaling Journaling is a tool for remembering and noticing patterns. Use your journal to bring forward pieces that you might like to work on and to What you get out of Group is directly related explore parts of yourself you want to ignore. Practice writing out your triggers or ‘incompletes’ from week to week. This is you getting to how much you put in! This is true in all familiar with your own ways of being. Bring your journal to group and write out at the end of each session or intensive what you learned and things in life! what you will be working on. Use your journal to ‘dump’ all your thoughts and feelings, so that you can get on with the days’ business! More than ‘One’ Process at a time Group is not about being polite, taking our turns, not interrupting and Individual Session then secretly rebelling against the rules. That is too much like real An individual session is part of your group fee and is meant to be used life! Group is about being with our own process at any given during your term. These sessions are meant to help you expand your moment. Think about what can be possible by doing this! A true group experience. They are best used early on as you are becoming unfolding of ourselves is what! This means that more than one familiar with how group works. Outside of group, it is often highly person can process at a time. This is why there are two facilitators unusual for people to talk about personal matters, let alone in front of and often more experienced members of group. Someone can be others. An individual session helps you to find a way to bring more of crying and be supported, while another is relieving anger or problem- yourself into group. Change does not happen from a place of comfort solving. This is amazing practice in staying focused on ourselves but rather from taking risks. rather than being diverted by another’s mood, needs, diversions. It honours “we are all responsible for ourselves and are all quite capable of taking care of ourselves.” 6 7
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  • 27. Who You Are MATTERS! TM A Career and Life Clarification Game When it comes to becoming empowered in your career and life choices, who you are matters! This session is designed to help you get to know yourself better, to explore work and life ideas, and discover new ones. By playing a highly interactive discovery game with other like- minded people, you'll identify your unique abilities and learn from other people, recognize who and what influences you, and gain insight into the things that are most important to you. By the end of the session you will: • Identify at least 5 new self-awarenesses • Feel more excited and confident as you continue the process of making career and life choices • Believe more than before that who you are matters! • Leave with your substantive Career Sketch and Career Statement ~~~ Uncover possibilities. Please join us for an Upcoming Welcome opportunities. Who You Are MATTERS! TM event Get yourself! Wednesday, May 27 – 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 23 - 6:30 pm ~~~ Luc Sculpture CareerCycles 663 Greenwood Avenue 416.465.9222 Recession-Friendly Price - $20. service@careercycles.com RSVP 416.465.9222 or service@careercycles.com www.careercycles.com ~~~ What people are saying about Who You Are MATTERS! TM "A good way to focus your mind on all the variables that contribute to organizing one's career and life.” ~~~Ralph Holt "The session definitely helped me focus on a "Career Statement" that is more succinct/specific than anything I had before. More than anything else got me thinking and really set the ball rolling on my career rejuvenation." ~~~Sudip Duttagupta “It was fun and very informative! I’m so glad I attended this session” ~~~Anju Sohal Our mission is to be at the leading edge of the evolution of “career” –- helping people fully express who they are and how they want to be in the world. Our vision is to enrich the career well-being of humanity. Our promise is to help you make career and life choices aligned with what really matters.
  • 28. Enriching Lives & Careers Trip to Nicaragua February 27-March 7, 2010 by Compañeros & CareerCycles Cross-cultural, active experience designed to evoke clarity and energetic purpose about your life and career choices. Encounters with political, economic, and social agencies and inspiring individuals who influence positive community change. Volunteer on a community service project (4 mornings) alongside local skilled tradespeople employed with your program fees. Excursions: Pacific beach time, volcano hike, coffee farm tour, lagoon cruise, plus cycling, tree-top zipline, Spanish, and dancing options. People-to-people homestays in the capital city, Managua. Latin American markets, cafés, and new cuisine! Conversations and reflections about your experiences, and how they matter to your life and career back home. Consider your personal Enrichment Statement, and tools to Live Your Enrichment Statement. Led by Gonzalo Duarte, president of Compañeros, & Mark Franklin, president of CareerCycles, who have led over 600 Canadians on 40+ trips, retreats, and service learning journeys. Call Mark or Kristin 416 465 9222 service@careercycles.com www.careercycles.com FOR INFO & TO REGISTER www.companeros.ca
  • 29. Student Life Programs & Projects …starting a career, graduate school, volunteering opportunities All the places CareerCycles goes! twitter.com/CareerCycles facebook.com/CareerCycles Sign up for our SPARK e-newsletter @ www.careercycles.com to access the latest Career & Life Enrichment information, tips, insights, trends from the business world. Listen to CAREER BUZZ Enriching Lives & Careers Who You Are MATTERS ™ RADIO TRIP TO NICARAGUA Career Exploration GAME Friday mornings @ 11-12 February 27-March 7, 2010 Wed. March 16 @ 6:30-9:30 pm online at www.ciut.fm Cross-cultural, active Join us for a career & life Mark Franklin hosts Canada's experience designed to exploration game- an engaging, fun unique radio show that evoke clarity & energetic experience with worthwhile results! explores real career stories purpose about your life & with none of the secret twists career choices. WHERE: The Riverflow Centre – and turns left out. We talk to 873 Broadview Avenue, #201 career experts and invite you COST: U of T Price – only $10, to participate & ask Regular Price $25 - say ’SYE’ & save $15 Bring a friend. questions. RSVP: 416.465.9222 or service@careercycles.com …plus access our holistic narrative Career Counselling and Coaching for your family and friends Call 416.465.9222 to explore a Getting Started Session Leave us your email address and get connected to the CareerCycles twice monthly SPARK eNewsletter: First name Email address
  • 30. Career Growth, Self-Reliance & Resiliency Engineers - Why You Need A CAREER CHECK-UP Everyone has a career… are you passionate about your work, engaged and inspired? • One’s career naturally goes through cycles of stability and change – which needs periodic attention. • Many careers can be improved without changing one’s job. • A regular checkup prevents problems that might otherwise occur. • Maybe it is time for a change - can you afford to make an uneducated decision in these economic times? Results • A Career Check Up will likely lead to better career experiences and outcomes. • You will feel more confident and knowledgeable about managing your career. • You will develop your own Career Statement that will empower and guide you in your life decisions. CareerCycles Holistic Coaching / Career Plan is customized to your career & life choice possibilities, and includes: • 2 sessions, 1 ¾ hours followed by ¾ hour • Pre-session questionnaire and reading • High quality, intelligent conversation about your situation with an experienced Career Professional • Relevant and effective between-session tasks and handouts OSPE members receive a 15% Leaders & Managers • Did you know: organizations that support regular career check-ups are seen as employers of choice. • Are you proactively engaging your employees in career check-up conversations so you can retain your talent? • Explore how your organization will benefit from CareerCycles Career Engagement Solutions CareerCycles Nicaragua Trip CareerBuzz on CIUT 89.5 FM, Who Your Matter Career & Life Enriching Lives & Careers Experience live online www.ciut.fm Clarification Game Feb. 27- Mar. 7, 2010 Every Friday @ 11-12 noon Tues. March 16, 2010 6.30-9.30 p.m. Contact us @ 416.465.9222 ~ www.careercycles.com