Every month I facilitate a three day programme which changes lives.  The people who have attended send me emails, call me, and write testimonials about the different ways they are experiencing their emotions and the resultant behaviours after the weekend.  Of course it's not an instant miracle solution - there needs to be some hard work by each person to integrate the new ideas into their lives.    For some people that's a few months, and for others it's a life-time work. 

In recovery

A bit like recovering from an addiction of any kind, or changing a life-time pattern of behaviour, there are new strategies to learn. For example, recognising the sources of your anger, seeing them coming along and understanding their meaning before you react.  Appreciating that anger is there to protect you, as a safety mechanism.  Understanding the effects of stress on your potential for unhealthy anger.

 Then there's learning new ways to express your emotions. A new vocabulary that ensures those around you really understand how you are feeling and how an incident has affected you.  There's a conflict resolution tool, to ensure you don't avoid confrontations, and chose your moments for resolving issues both at work and at home.

 And much much more. 

 "Wish I'd learned this stuff years ago!"

I have heard this so often now, I've stopped counting.  People who are recovering from failed marriages, are in the process of court cases around child access, are looking for new employment.

We don't blame anyone who didn't know this stuff years ago - we get most of our behaviour patterns from our parents or peers, and they got them from their parents or peers and so it goes on. 

 So will you be there?

Next course starts Good Friday 10am.  Finishes Easter Sunday 4pm.  Have a place for you, and probably a price to suit your pocket.  Come and join us.  For a life changing experience.