You’re invited…
for two days of transformative learning with Chris Trout
in beautiful Yarmouth, Maine
Thursday & Friday, November 6-7, 2008
Transforming Lives (11/6)
Walking the Talk (11/7)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Both days: $149
Nov. 6 only: $99
Location: First Universalist Church, 97 Main St, Yarmouth, ME
Designed to be truly transformative, this highly interactive seminar goes far beyond the "information and strategies" content that fades over time. Come ready for two days of dynamic learning, passionate discussions, and personal explorations. You will also receive…
- Extensive training materials, including tools to use back home.
- A copy of Chris' audiobook, Reflecting Strengths, as an mp3 download.
- A free follow-up conference call with Chris and your colleagues from this seminar.
- A certificate reflecting twelve (12) hours of continuing education. (Six for one-day.)
- A new support network of like-minded colleagues and access to a special online forum.
Seminar descriptions
Transforming Lives
We want to help young people see themselves as strong, capable and resource rich. Yet, too often, we are so distracted by the urge to "fix" behaviors that are disruptive, self-destructive and just plain annoying, that we miss seeing the underlying strengths - despite the fact that we may (secretly) admire their cleverness or persistence or sheer survival skills.
This training provides a powerful new perspective and proven tools for anyone who engages with young people: teachers, parents, mentors, social workers, foster parents, administrators and others.
Learn practical techniques to recognize and grow strengths while still holding young people accountable for their actions. Tap into the paradox of their lives to foster resiliency and success. Working progressively from insight to exploration to mastery, you will…
- Gain a practical understanding of why our strengths are the key to resiliency and success - not just in theory, but in action.
- Explore the art of seeing through "deficit" behaviors to the underlying strengths.
- Learn to communicate and grow these strengths - specifically, authentically and effectively - and help young people see themselves as strong, capable and resource rich.
- Begin to master the art of applying these concepts and skills to the specific kids with whom you work or live.
Walking the Talk
Building on the concepts learned in Transforming Lives, this day of intensive personalized learning, coaching and exploration, is loosely divided into three segments:
- Talking the talk: We want to communicate our perspective effectively and convincingly, but often don't have the vocabulary and clarity to pull it off, especially when talking with others who "know" with certainty what needs to be fixed!! In this segment, we'll hone that vocabulary and practice communicating effectively, both with young people and with colleagues. A favorite exercise is a mock meeting, with strengths advocates on one side and traditionalists on the other. When we stop laughing, we find the confidence and clarity to be effective advocates.
- Walking the talk: To bring the strengths focus home to our own lives, we identify our personal strengths, the role they have played in our own challenges and successes, our unique barriers to accessing these strengths, and tools for making them part of our daily functioning. This powerful exercise will not only transform your work/relationships but change the way you see every aspect of your life.
- Being the talk: In this opportunity to further explore what these ideas look like with specific young people - the ones in your life - we practice, problem solve and explore our own authentic styles. A favorite exercise is "stump the chump," during which participants have a chance to pose specific questions about the toughest situations, kids and challenges they face.
Discounts available for 3 or more registrations on one payment. Call 207 767 2024.
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See you November 6th!