Personal Enrichment & Well Being
Enrich your life with a course that gives you tools to become stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. Learn something new and fully participate in your life on all levels!
Discover Your Life's Work: Free Lecture
Discover Your Life's Work: Workshop
EFT and Energy Psychology: Learning to Heal Yourself
Introduction to Kettlebells: the Martial Art of Fitness
The Quest for Happiness and Meaning: Religion, Psychology and Science
The Whole Truth about Domestic Violence: A Seminar for Men
Traditional Shamanic Sound Ceremony
Introduction to Kettlebells: The Martial Art of Fitness
Sage Petersen
Fee: $109, 11 classes
THUR, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
September 11 – November 20
Kettlebells look like cannon balls with handles and provide a full body workout of weight resistance fitness which incorporates yoga poses, breathing techniques, strength and ultimate core strength. It is considered the martial art of fitness because the techniques build on each other and require improved strength, focus and body mechanics as you go. In fact practitioners will reap the benefits of cardio training, strength training, and flexibility in a one hour class through the concepts, principles and unique exercises presented. A limited number of Kettlebells in different weights will be available in class, but if you’re interested in purchasing your own or learning more, please go to www.dragondoor.com. You may also find good deals on kettlebells on EBay. There are different brands of kettlebells and Sage recommends RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge). A mat will be helpful, but not mandatory, for the class. Sage Petersen is a second-generation personal trainer who has been around personal training and other wellness practices such as the Martial Arts his whole life. He is certified in Kettlebells and has taught classes and clinics since 2005. He is a Fort Lewis College student seeking a degree in Ethno-health Perspectives, a student constructed major which incorporates the study of exercise science, nutrition, language and anthropology. Feel free to email Sage if you have questions at sgpetersen@fortlewis.edu.
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EFT and Energy Psychology: Learning to Heal Yourself
Blair Wiles, MA, LPC
Fee: $89, 4 classes
TUES, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
September 16 – October 7
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is an innovative, effective tool for shifting emotional and behavioral problems. This widely used component of Energy Psychology is being used by professional clinicians and lay people to release blocked energy that has resulted in depression, anxiety, fear, addictive behavior and cravings, blocks to relationships, abundance, peak performance in sports, creativity or career goals. Clients find this technique simple, powerful and life-changing. This course will offer an introduction to EFT. Participants will experience hands-on practice and learn the EFT protocols to eliminate fears and compulsive urges, clearing limiting blocks to success and abundance and other group-chosen issues. We will explore basic Energy Psychology concepts including Manual Muscle Testing and Systemic Energetic Interference. Blair Wiles is a licensed psychotherapist. She received her graduate training from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Depth Psychology and combines mind-body-spirit psychotherapy with Energy Psychology and teaching. Blair’s work focuses on deep connection with self and spirit, for the enhancement of everyday living. Blair maintains a private practice in Durango, Colorado.
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FREE Lecture: Discover Your Life's Work Class
Richard Roberts, PhD
Fee: FREE, 1 class
FRI, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 19
Vocational Awakening requires that you open to becoming the person you were born to be. In this seminar, learn to discover your soul¹s purpose, your special talents aligned with that purpose and the Work you are here to do. True prosperity goes with doing what brings you joy. It is time to fulfill your destiny and make a real difference. This lecture will show you how. Q & A. Richard L. Roberts, PhD, Vocational Consultant and national seminar leader for 30 years, has assisted 10¹s of 1000¹s to discover and fulfill their life purpose. Dr. Roberts offers a rare combination of real-world experience in career guidance & assessment making money in today¹s world with an in-depth, intuitive understanding of Self-awakening and vocational destiny. He has taught his program at CU Boulder, AT&T, Allstate, CO Dept of Revenue, USPS, Hughes, Chicago Title, Boulder School District and many more. He has a BS in Physiological Psychology, a MS in Vocational Counseling/Testing and a PhD in the Human Potential Psychology. For more information on his work, visit: vocationalawakening.com
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Discover Your Life's Work
Richard Roberts, PhD
Fee: $125, 1 class
SAT, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
September 27
Experienced guidance to identify and engage your life purpose, share your greatest gifts, create your destiny, make confident vocational decisions, and be successful doing what you love for a living. Live from your authentic self, rather than your conditioned personality, and be the person you were born to be! Course fee includes a 175 page Self-Guided Workbook, handouts and vocational test. In this one-day course, you will be guided through a time-tested process of discovering your life purpose (calling or true vocation) and the work that brings out the best in you. It is your life's work that opens your creative capacities and allows you to live to your full potential. You absolutely can make more money doing what brings you joy. This highly acclaimed workshop uses time-tested exercises and specialized vocational testing, to enable you to identify and be successful doing what you truly love for a living. Richard Roberts, PhD, Vocational Guide, certified career counselor and national seminar leader for over 30 years in the field of vocational development and peak performance, has assisted 10's of 1000's to discover and fulfill their life's work. Richard offers a rare combination of real-world training in career guidance and assessment and an in-depth, intuitive understanding of individual vocational awakening. His highly acclaimed seminar has been conducted at Whole Life Expos, CU Boulder, AT&T, Allstate, CO Dept of Revenue, USPS, Hughes, Chicago Title, Boulder School District and many more. He has a Bachelor's in Physiological Psychology, a Master's in Vocational Counseling/Testing and a PhD in the Psychology of Human Potential. For more information on his work, visit:vocationalawakening.com
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Traditional Shamanic Sound Ceremony
Francis Xavier Caulfield
Fee: $39, 1 class
THUR, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
September 25
Learn about and experience the energy practices of Light, Breath, and Sound for Spiritual Awakening, Personal Transformation and Holistic Healing. Each of these vibrational processes has their own creation cosmology, as well as a long tradition in healing and meditation. Equally they form the foundation of the new emerging paradigm of cell biology with its focus on cell radiance (light), respiration (sound), and resonance (sound). We will start out with an in-depth examination of this ancient and modern wisdom and then experience a powerful and transformative sound healing ceremony. Follow up discussion will examine through personal experiences of the class participants this body-centered approach for the spirit, mind, heart and body and the application of these tools for a life of mastery, manifestation, and fulfillment. Cost of the course includes a $15 materials fee. Francis ‘Xavier’ Caulfield has had a private practice in the healing arts for 20 years specializing in both energetic and somatic therapies. His Shamanic Sound Ceremonies are offered throughout the year in the Durango area. Xavier is the author of the highly praised Spirit Boat Journey CD. Xavier also is a self-taught expert in modern and ancient astrology, in professional practice for over fifteen years. He is a popular astrologer locally and nationally. His readings show depth, wisdom, humor and deep insight. For more information, visit franciscaulfield.com
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The Quest for Happiness and Meaning: Religion, Psychology and Science
James A Kline, PhD
WED, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fee: $89, 6 classes
October 1 - November 5
From the beginning of recorded history, humans have documented their attempts to address the problem of suffering, find happiness, and achieve an understanding of themselves and their world. Religion, Psychology and the Physical Sciences have all attempted, in various ways, and with differing methods, to answer questions about humans, the universe, and the relationship between the two. Often interaction between these fields has yielded acrimonious debate. Yet, one can also find areas of significant overlap and agreement. This course will explore, primarily through discussion, two different but related streams of thought. First, we will consider, at a very basic level, the search to understand and find meaning as it has developed in Religion, Psychology and Science. The focus will be on those places where the different fields overlap and complement each other. Included will be an examination of how language can shape and sometimes obscure answers. The role of epistemology in the search for understanding will also be considered. The second focus of discussion will be on defining happiness (and its opposite, suffering), and considering how one can find and/or create happiness in one's own life. Various alternatives will be explored. Learned Optimism, a term coined by psychologist Martin Seligman (and the title of his book on the subject) will be examined as an example of one type of solution to the search for happiness. Dr. Kline is a Colorado licensed Psychologist with a long history of interest and experience in both Western and Eastern traditions of study. He received a BA from Northwestern University in 1964, and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in 1969. He has served as a Staff Psychologist at Mendocino State Hospital in Talmage, CA, a Professor of Psychology at California State University, Chico, and a Staff Psychologist at Porter Memorial Hospital in Denver, and has maintained a private practice since returning to Colorado in 1985. He has been active in professional organizations, and his work has been published in a variety of professional journals. He has authored a book on domestic violence, and is currently completing a book on the philosophy of science. His current practice, located in Durango, is limited to Integrative Psychotherapy and Forensic Psychology.
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The Whole Truth about Domestic Violence: A Seminar for Men
James A Kline, PhD
Fee: $29, 1 class
SAT: 9:00 am – 12 Noon
October 18
Nearly everyone has heard at least one story, whether on TV or via a newspaper, of a battered woman who has been savagely beaten, or even killed, by a husband or boyfriend. Such stories rightfully receive attention. What most people do not realize is that these are rare events, and not representative of intimate partner violence (IPV) as a whole. Depending on whom you talk to, you will hear dramatically different reports regarding of the frequency, configurations (including gender of the perpetrator), and causes of IPV in America. Not all victims come forward, and some who present themselves as victims are not. Trying to sort out fact from fiction can be difficult and confusing.
This course, which is for men only, will use both empirical research findings and personal experience, to explore the ways in which men are victims, co-participants and perpetrators in intimate partner violence. Topics discussed will include: frequency of IPV, configurations of IPV (the "batterer" model vs. other models), causes of IPV, effects of IPV on children, and the problems with the criminal justice system solutions currently employed to deal with IPV. Dr. Kline is a Colorado licensed Psychologist with 17 years of experience working in the domestic violence field. He has evaluated and/or treated approximately 1000 cases of domestic violence as a state certified treatment provider. He has also carried out an extensive review of the research literature and published a book detailing the results of his review. He has served as a professor of psychology at California State University, Chico, and as Staff Psychologist at Mendocino State Hospital in Talmage, CA and at Porter Memorial Hospital in Denver. He has been active in professional organizations serving as Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Psychological Association, and is a Past President of the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody. He currently maintains a part-time practice in Durango.
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