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1. Neuro-Linguistic Programming |
(Jan 4 - 13) |
NLP offers a detailed and pragmatic model of the processes involved in human behaviour and communications. Its principles can be used to understand, and make changes in, many areas of human activity. The objective is to provide you with the widest range of flexibility and greater choices and possibilities for your behaviour.
Note: This course is meant for the two- year Formative Psychology students. However, a few seats are available for priests and religious who are involved in the ministry of personal accompaniment.
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| 2. Midi Sadhana |
(Jan16 - Mar 13) Age Limit: 35-55 |
The objective of this experiential course is to help participants in self-awareness and personal integration so that they can be more effective, life giving and growth promoting in their interaction with others. It is meant primarily for those in leadership and whose work involves caring for others - superiors, formation personnel, spiritual guides and counsellors.
The course will begin with basic orientation and community building sessions followed by a Vipassana retreat or Journal retreat that sets the tone of silence and awareness for what follows. The group therapy experience of about four weeks immediately after the Vipassana is truly intensive and invites participants to be honest, insightful and compassionate towards themselves and others. Additional components of this course could be Human Sexuality and Affectivity, reflections on Living the Religious Life, Mysticism, Social Commitment, or Sadhana of Jesus.
| 3. Vipassana Retreat |
(Jan 18 - Jan 27) |
Vipassana, also known as insight meditation, is a simple and direct practice of moment to moment observation of the mind-body process through calm and focussed awareness. Observing experiences from a place of stillness enables us to relate to life with less fear and clinging. Seeing the reality of constant change, we begin to accept pleasure and pain, fear and joy and all other aspects of our life with increasing poise and equanimity. Deepening insight helps us see the totality of our being and experience life with greater clarity, wisdom and compassion. Participants generally find this retreat a purifying experience.
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| 4. Formative Guidance Module II |
(May 4 - Jun 16) |
This second module is meant only for those who have
successfully completed the first module which was
offered in the summer of 2006. Besides group therapy
and training in advanced counseling skills, Gestalt
Therapy (theory & practice), Developmental Psychology
and Human Affectivity & Sexuality will be the
components of this module.
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| 5. Personal Growth Group |
(May14 to June1 ) |
An opportunity for personal growth and inner healing through intensive group therapy is offered by this relatively short course. Participants will have opportunities to examine their dysfunctional attitudes and behaviour patterns and the emotional reactions that prevent them from moving forward in life and to tap their healing potential. The goal is to learn new ways of relating to experience with insight and understanding that create possibilities of transformation. A readiness for self-disclosure, desire for inner healing and compassionate self-regard enable participants to derive maximum benefit from the course. |
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| 6. Brief Therapy |
(June 5 - 9) |
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This is a 5day workshop on the rationale and practice of Brief Therapy. Those who apply must have some background in counseling psychology and have been involved in counseling. |
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| 7. Formative Psychology: Semester III & IV
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(1 Sept 2007 to 30 June 2008) |
This is only for those who have completed Semester I & II.
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| 8. Midi Sadhana |
(Sept 8- Nov 8)Age Limit: 35- 55 |
Please see course description under # 2 above. |
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| 9. Drawing from the Depths |
(Sept 10 - Sept 15) |
Using the non-analytical, non-diagnostic and
integrative approach to life employed in the
Intensive Journal, this retreat seeks to help
participants learn to work with all of their life
experiences, both positive and negative, to develop
a basis for important life decisions. This psycho-
spiritual process enables step-by-step work through
carefully designed exercises that can help access
feelings about different areas of life. The interplay of
journal exercises and techniques creates a dynamic
process that helps participants build an energy and
momentum within themselves to take the next steps
in life.
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| 10. The Relevance of Mysticism Today |
(Oct 15 - Oct 23) |
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Mysticism has a vital role to play in healing today’s
religious strife and division. This course explores
mysticism from a multi-faith perspective, focusing on
Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and Sufi mystical traditions.
Recognizing that mystical insight and consciousness
must be experienced, the course is experiential,
emphasizing five areas. These five areas are: universal
truths common to the mystical journey in different
spiritual traditions; mysticism and science, and parallels
between them; silent contemplation and experiential
practices to awaken and deepen mystical
consciousness; the Divine Feminine, and the
contemporary renaissance of feminine spiritual
consciousness across the globe and; mysticism in
service to the world. The course will also explore the
stages of the mystical journey, including: awakening,
purification, illumination, the mystic death or ‘Dark Night
of the Soul’, union, and serving the Divine.
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11. Affective Maturity |
(Nov 21 - 30) |
This course seeks to provide the participants a
grounding in the psychological and developmental
aspects of human sexuality and emotional maturity with
special reference to the celibate way of life. It offers a
positive understanding of sexuality affording
participants opportunities for inner work and personal
exploration into the significance of emotional and
sexual maturity. An essential part of this approach is to
point to the life affirming and spiritual aspects of
sexuality and intimacy so that one’s affective energies
are channeled into his or her daily life and relationships
and are at the service of a deeper spiritual life.
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12. Personal Growth Group |
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Please see course description under # 5 above.
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Admissions |
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1. Application forms are sent out on request. They are
also available at our website and may be completed
online and submitted. Confidential recommendation of
the applicant’s Major Superior is an admission
requirement for first time applicants. This is available at
the website but has to be printed out and mailed to us
directly.
2. Upon receiving your completed forms, you will
receive a letter of acknowledgement and information
about the status of your admission.
3. When admission is granted, a letter of acceptance
will be sent to you offering you a seat and containing
relevant information regarding fees, how to get to
Sadhana Institute, and what to bring with you.
4.If, for some reason, you cancel your admission, your
seat is not transferable. It is given to the next person on
the waiting list.
Please note that our programs are personally demanding and challenging and yet greatly transforming. They are not meant for those who are seeking rest and relaxation.
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address all admissions related correspondence to: |
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Admissions
Director
Sadhana Institute
Lonavla 410 401 India
Tel.: (02114) 273370
Fax: (02114) 273975
E-mail: sadhana@vsnl.net
Website: www.SadhanaInstitute.org
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