The Medicine Wheel
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesThe Medicine Wheel is a Native American tradition that dates back thousands of years. However, its lessons are as applicable today as they were in ancient times. In this workshop participants will learn the symbolism of the Medicine Wheel, the significance of its seven directions, the meaning of its colors, the significance of the four cardinal directions, and how these aspects relate to their lives. Animal guides and the lessons they teach are included in this retreat. Participants will also develop an awareness of the spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental components of the wheel and will use that knowledge to [...]
Bloom Where You Are Planted
St. Bonaventure High School 3167 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA, United StatesMy one-woman show follows the story of losing my job in Los Angeles and heading up to Montana to live and teach on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Follow the highs and lows of this extraordinary story of forgiveness, perseverance, determination, and eventual victory. Filled with laughter and insightful wisdom, this story will inspire and motivate all in attendance.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Caribe Royal Resort FL, United StatesMy one-woman show follows the story of losing my job in Los Angeles and heading up to Montana to live and teach on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Follow the highs and lows of this extraordinary story of forgiveness, perseverance, determination, and eventual victory. Filled with laughter and insightful wisdom, this story will inspire and motivate all in attendance.
The Medicine Wheel
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesThe Medicine Wheel is a Native American tradition that dates back thousands of years. However, its lessons are as applicable today as they were in ancient times. In this workshop participants will learn the symbolism of the Medicine Wheel, the significance of its seven directions, the meaning of its colors, the significance of the four cardinal directions, and how these aspects relate to their lives. Animal guides and the lessons they teach are included in this retreat. Participants will also develop an awareness of the spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental components of the wheel and will use that knowledge to [...]
The Labyrinth
Immaculate Heart High School 5515 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe labyrinth is an ancient tool that has been found in numerous civilizations throughout the world. While there are many different versions of the labyrinth, this workshop focuses on the Chartres Labyrinth found in Chartres Cathedral, France. Participants will be introduced to the history, the symbolism, the three stages of the labyrinth walk, and the significance the labyrinth has in today’s world. A community labyrinth walk and reflection/sharing will also be part of the workshop. As a trained labyrinth facilitator, I am excited to share my knowledge with those who feel a call to walk the labyrinth and experience the [...]
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Immaculate Heart High School 5515 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMy one-woman show follows the story of losing my job in Los Angeles and heading up to Montana to live and teach on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Follow the highs and lows of this extraordinary story of forgiveness, perseverance, determination, and eventual victory. Filled with laughter and insightful wisdom, this story will inspire and motivate all in attendance.
What’s In Your Mission Statement?
Santa Clara High School 2121 Saviers Road, Oxnard, CA, United StatesThis workshop enables schools and teachers to identify their mission and purpose. This workshop will energize and motivate your faculty and staff by focusing on your school’s mission statement and how it can be incorporated into the classroom, the curriculum, and the campus environment. Teachers will also write their own personal mission statement and identify how it adds value to their school. Time for reflection, writing, and small group discussion is built into the schedule. This is a great workshop in preparation for WASC and WCNE accreditation.
The Labyrinth
Holy Name of Mary Church 724 E. Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA, United StatesThe labyrinth is an ancient tool that has been found in numerous civilizations throughout the world. While there are many different versions of the labyrinth, this workshop focuses on the Chartres Labyrinth found in Chartres Cathedral, France. Participants will be introduced to the history, the symbolism, the three stages of the labyrinth walk, and the significance the labyrinth has in today’s world. A community labyrinth walk and reflection/sharing will also be part of the workshop. As a trained labyrinth facilitator, I am excited to share my knowledge with those who feel a call to walk the labyrinth and experience the [...]
The Pinocchio Predicament
Mater Dolorosa 700 N. Sunnyside Ave., Sierra Madre, CA, United StatesIn this retreat, participants will analyze the Pinocchio predicament and the moral choices that people are faced with on a daily basis. What causes a person to do the things they do? Peer pressure, temptation, ignorance, lack of will power – all of these and more will be discussed in this retreat. In addition, participants will reflect on the consequences of right and wrong choices through role play, storytelling, and journaling.
Identifying Your Philosophy of Education I
Santa Clara High School 2121 Saviers Road, Oxnard, CA, United StatesIn this one-day workshop teachers will examine various education philosophies from public, charter, private, and religious schools. Teachers will break up into groups and determine the main elements of their philosophy of education. Teachers will come together, share their thoughts and collaboratively compose a new and updated philosophy of education that embraces current trends and innovation in the field.
The Ugly Duckling & The Process of Transformation
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesIn this retreat, participants will take an in-depth look at Hans Christian Anderson’s classic, The Ugly Duckling. Topics to be covered include loneliness, isolation, transformation, acceptance, diversity, and tolerance. Participants will learn ways to develop their own inner strength in the face of adversity and how to identify their own unique skills and talents. Bullying in schools and the workplace will also be addressed and participants will develop their own personal responses as well as community solutions to those problems. This will be done through dramatic reading, role play, and discussion. Students will remember this for a long time to [...]