Refusing to settle for, or accepting things as they are,
is also the mother of motivation and increased empowerment!
is also the mother of motivation and increased empowerment!
| Head-quartered in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia NS Canada, the Workshops/Seminars are available anywhere Write or call for further information or inquiries about a seminar or workshop in your area for your group, organization |
| If you always do what you've always done; what you've always got. How is what you're doing working for you? If it's NOT working for you - CHANGE SOMETHING (anything) * help is available here * |
| The Workshop style and approach at Dawn Cove Abbey are based on the Saskatchewan New-Start Model, in which I trained as facilitator. -Klaas Tuinman M.A. |
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| Healing Circle: Holistic Mental, Spiritual, and Emotional Healing Welcome to Dawn Cove Abbey's Healing Circle |
| Life Guide - Facilitator - Lecturer & Counselor Klaas Tuinman M.A. Follow-up and Support Counseling to Seminars & Workshops Dawn Cove Abbey Empowerment Outreach is a registered not-for-profit business in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada |
A Healing Circle, whether in seminar, workshop or
retreat format, is a voluntary gathering of individuals
whose interest and concern are seeking, and promoting
healing - or who offer healing intentions.
Each circle-gathering focuses on the specific theme
for which it came together.
Our Healing Circle provides a humanistic, spiritual
healing atmosphere.
It is energized by positive and/or inspirational
energies and activities.
retreat format, is a voluntary gathering of individuals
whose interest and concern are seeking, and promoting
healing - or who offer healing intentions.
Each circle-gathering focuses on the specific theme
for which it came together.
Our Healing Circle provides a humanistic, spiritual
healing atmosphere.
It is energized by positive and/or inspirational
energies and activities.
| All Seminar & Workshop topics are adaptable to Retreat themes The format for Workshops is being revised - adding a webinar pilot series soon - Workshops currently offered only at clients' locations - we provide facilitation Arrange for us to provide you with one today: inquire for details |
| If you are ready to make the change / transition to seriously begin your healing journey, please call, write or email without obligation (and strictly confidential) We can help: to contact us, please see Contact-Us |
| Online Distance and Tele-Counseling 24/7 Because life's crisis and upsets don't always happen at convenient times HEALING YOUR WOUNDED INNER CHILD Specializing in helping Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families Call or write today to start your healing |
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A note on Retreats:
Due to the changing nature of clients' needs, most retreats
are now offered mainly in their own area.
We have closed our retreat centre - and instead use a nearby
Country Inn when necessary.
Due to the changing nature of clients' needs, most retreats
are now offered mainly in their own area.
We have closed our retreat centre - and instead use a nearby
Country Inn when necessary.
Saving and Healing the Wounded Children (New for 2010)
(Young ones and Adult ones)
Workshops for those working with young victims of abuse, addiction and dysfunction
Inner Child Intervention and recovery/healing
Early Intervention with Child Victims of Abuse and Dysfunctional Families
In three related formats for the different parties involved with victims:
1 - Train the Mental Health Counselor/Therapist:
Learning To Work With Adult Wounded Children of Dysfunction and Alcohol
An advanced workshop for Mental Health professionals, seeking to improve their understanding of the severity and
depth, and nature of the damage that dysfunction creates within the person, and to improve their skills in
working with adult children (victims) of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes.
(1-week Workshop)
2 - Train the Elementary and Other School Professional Staff:
Learning To Work With Child Victims of Abuse and Dysfunction
An advanced workshop for Teachers, School Counselors, and Principals seeking to improve their understanding of
the severity and depth of the damage that dysfunction creates within the child, and to improve their skills in
working with these children of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes - excellent for both elementary and junior and
senior high school.
(2-weekends Workshop)
3 - Training Grand parents and Other Relatives of Child Victims:
Learning To Work With Child Victims of Abuse and Dysfunction
An workshop for Grand Parents and other relatives of children who are in abusive, dysfunctional families.
This workshop brings understanding of the nature, severity and depth of the damage that dysfunction creates
within the child.
It also provides them with skills to help these children of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes in constructive ways, to
help offset the long-term damage.
It helps all concerned relatives by reducing or eliminating the feelings
of helpless and futile bystanders.
(1-weekend Workshop)
(Young ones and Adult ones)
Workshops for those working with young victims of abuse, addiction and dysfunction
Inner Child Intervention and recovery/healing
Early Intervention with Child Victims of Abuse and Dysfunctional Families
In three related formats for the different parties involved with victims:
1 - Train the Mental Health Counselor/Therapist:
Learning To Work With Adult Wounded Children of Dysfunction and Alcohol
An advanced workshop for Mental Health professionals, seeking to improve their understanding of the severity and
depth, and nature of the damage that dysfunction creates within the person, and to improve their skills in
working with adult children (victims) of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes.
(1-week Workshop)
2 - Train the Elementary and Other School Professional Staff:
Learning To Work With Child Victims of Abuse and Dysfunction
An advanced workshop for Teachers, School Counselors, and Principals seeking to improve their understanding of
the severity and depth of the damage that dysfunction creates within the child, and to improve their skills in
working with these children of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes - excellent for both elementary and junior and
senior high school.
(2-weekends Workshop)
3 - Training Grand parents and Other Relatives of Child Victims:
Learning To Work With Child Victims of Abuse and Dysfunction
An workshop for Grand Parents and other relatives of children who are in abusive, dysfunctional families.
This workshop brings understanding of the nature, severity and depth of the damage that dysfunction creates
within the child.
It also provides them with skills to help these children of alcoholic and dysfunctional homes in constructive ways, to
help offset the long-term damage.
It helps all concerned relatives by reducing or eliminating the feelings
of helpless and futile bystanders.
(1-weekend Workshop)
Inner Child related Workshops, Seminars and Retreats
for Adults Children of . . .
The Search For Meaning In Your Life - Healing The Child Within
Empowering yourself by discovering what has real meaning to you, and connecting with it.
(3-day Workshop)
Spirituality & the Sacred Within: Healing The Separated Parts
A holistic workshop/seminar for reconnecting the spiritual/sacred dimension of life
to the mental and emotional ones to produce an integrated whole.
(3-day Workshop)
Exploring Relaxation Below Your Mind:
A one-day Workshop/Retreat to open levels below your conscious mind so necessary for deeper meditation,
healing and inner spiritual growth.
Re-connecting The Separated Pieces:
Straight-Talk to Your Wounded Inner Child (3-day Workshop)
This powerful workshop that teaches you to reconnect to yourself and others focuses on:
Undoing Core Irrational Beliefs - Stinking Thinking, and
Irrational Fears & Beliefs
Dealing with Irrational/Negative thoughts: where they come from, and how you can stop them.
Also available in Seminar and Retreat format
Reinvent Yourself and Awaken the Child Within (2-day Seminar)
-Recovering your Inner Child
Walk the Talk - or Sit Down (2-day Seminar)
Live what you already know deep inside (some people simply "talk the "talk").
This seminar challenges you to "walk the talk - or sit down"
for Adults Children of . . .
The Search For Meaning In Your Life - Healing The Child Within
Empowering yourself by discovering what has real meaning to you, and connecting with it.
(3-day Workshop)
Spirituality & the Sacred Within: Healing The Separated Parts
A holistic workshop/seminar for reconnecting the spiritual/sacred dimension of life
to the mental and emotional ones to produce an integrated whole.
(3-day Workshop)
Exploring Relaxation Below Your Mind:
A one-day Workshop/Retreat to open levels below your conscious mind so necessary for deeper meditation,
healing and inner spiritual growth.
Re-connecting The Separated Pieces:
Straight-Talk to Your Wounded Inner Child (3-day Workshop)
This powerful workshop that teaches you to reconnect to yourself and others focuses on:
Undoing Core Irrational Beliefs - Stinking Thinking, and
Irrational Fears & Beliefs
Dealing with Irrational/Negative thoughts: where they come from, and how you can stop them.
Also available in Seminar and Retreat format
Reinvent Yourself and Awaken the Child Within (2-day Seminar)
-Recovering your Inner Child
Walk the Talk - or Sit Down (2-day Seminar)
Live what you already know deep inside (some people simply "talk the "talk").
This seminar challenges you to "walk the talk - or sit down"
Specific Topics - Inner Child Workshops:
These build on the "Re-connecting the separated pieces:
Straight-talk to Your Wounded Inner Child" workshop.
It will help you find out what your inner child’s needs are, and facilitate the healing.
Topics include:
Self-Image (Self-worth)
Fear
Assertiveness
Emotional Intimacy
Jealousy
Communication
Anger learn to manage your anger
Grieving (lost childhood and other losses)
The steps to re-connecting to others and yourself
Forgiveness
These build on the "Re-connecting the separated pieces:
Straight-talk to Your Wounded Inner Child" workshop.
It will help you find out what your inner child’s needs are, and facilitate the healing.
Topics include:
Self-Image (Self-worth)
Fear
Assertiveness
Emotional Intimacy
Jealousy
Communication
Anger learn to manage your anger
Grieving (lost childhood and other losses)
The steps to re-connecting to others and yourself
Forgiveness
Other Topics:
Why We Attract The People We Do Into Our Lives
A look at why our relationships either didn't work, or aren't working.
Perhaps it is not "them", but something in us we need to address.
Fear of Emotional Intimacy
(learn about this barrier, and how to overcome it)
What is it?
Why do so many people fear it?
How does one risk enough to overcome the fear and develop emotional intimacy?
Assertiveness vs Codependence Workshop
(learning to lead a balanced, self-determined life).
Excellent for overcoming shyness
Excellent for overcoming codependency
Communication (Talking & Listening Skills in Relationships)
Oral/verbal Skills (including giving & receiving feedback)
Self-Disclosure - revealing things about yourself
(e.g. "private face" - "public face")
Learn to approach "problems" with more confidence
The Codependency Sickness Myth
Dependence, Codependence & Inter-Dependence
These are three of the most misunderstood concepts people have.
Learn about the differences, the challenges and strategies
for being successful in becoming "free".
Guilt - the paralyzing emotion: Dealing with guilt constructively
This seminar covers ownership and responsibility
and appropriate and inappropriate guilt;
learn to free yourself from the heavy burden of unnecessary guilt
- stop the paralysis and indecision.
Why We Attract The People We Do Into Our Lives
A look at why our relationships either didn't work, or aren't working.
Perhaps it is not "them", but something in us we need to address.
Fear of Emotional Intimacy
(learn about this barrier, and how to overcome it)
What is it?
Why do so many people fear it?
How does one risk enough to overcome the fear and develop emotional intimacy?
Assertiveness vs Codependence Workshop
(learning to lead a balanced, self-determined life).
Excellent for overcoming shyness
Excellent for overcoming codependency
Communication (Talking & Listening Skills in Relationships)
Oral/verbal Skills (including giving & receiving feedback)
Self-Disclosure - revealing things about yourself
(e.g. "private face" - "public face")
Learn to approach "problems" with more confidence
The Codependency Sickness Myth
Dependence, Codependence & Inter-Dependence
These are three of the most misunderstood concepts people have.
Learn about the differences, the challenges and strategies
for being successful in becoming "free".
Guilt - the paralyzing emotion: Dealing with guilt constructively
This seminar covers ownership and responsibility
and appropriate and inappropriate guilt;
learn to free yourself from the heavy burden of unnecessary guilt
- stop the paralysis and indecision.
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| People who really want to heal, will find a way; those who don't, will find an excuse. |
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