Encounter Groups - how it works
My philosophy about encounter groups is that participants are there to learn from each other, and
that I am there to hold a safe and supportive environment where the foundations necessary for good
& respectful communication and learning are maintained. Unlike some groups, where a " group in
encounter", is simply a metaphor for a "group in conflict", I ensure that when confrontation is
necessary that is it done within appropriate limits and such that those involved are able to take
ownership of their responsibilities for themselves and for their feelings/behaviour.
You will be free to gain deeper insight into yourself, your emotions and how you relate to others.
Everyone benefits through the support, validation and feedback within group. The facilitated group
experience, round table discussions and group exercises provide a unique healing, learning,
experiential personal growth opportunity. Of course it's also fun .
Download the brochure to learn more about what to expect from the encounter group experience.
Closed Groups -- reservations required, priority by date and payment.
A commitment to a series of 8 weeks is required to ensure that all participants benefit from a stable
group for a period of time and to prevent disruption from new additions. The group facilitates healing
through support, learning through relationship development and change through real life exploration
and experimentation in a safe environment. Participants will be screening for appropriate fit.
There can be a maximum of 8 participants and must be a minimum of 6 interested participants in
order to form a group, which will run once a week for 8 consecutive weeks. Group sessions run
from 7 to 9 pm, on designated evenings.
A free initial assessment will determine if there is a good fit between your and the group's objectives.
Fee is $360.50 for the entire 8-week series. Overflow reservations will be wait-listed and informed
of cycle start. Please reserve by email. Registration is effective upon receipt of first month's
payment. Electronic Payments can be made on-line through once initial assessment is complete.
that I am there to hold a safe and supportive environment where the foundations necessary for good
& respectful communication and learning are maintained. Unlike some groups, where a " group in
encounter", is simply a metaphor for a "group in conflict", I ensure that when confrontation is
necessary that is it done within appropriate limits and such that those involved are able to take
ownership of their responsibilities for themselves and for their feelings/behaviour.
You will be free to gain deeper insight into yourself, your emotions and how you relate to others.
Everyone benefits through the support, validation and feedback within group. The facilitated group
experience, round table discussions and group exercises provide a unique healing, learning,
experiential personal growth opportunity. Of course it's also fun .
Download the brochure to learn more about what to expect from the encounter group experience.
Closed Groups -- reservations required, priority by date and payment.
A commitment to a series of 8 weeks is required to ensure that all participants benefit from a stable
group for a period of time and to prevent disruption from new additions. The group facilitates healing
through support, learning through relationship development and change through real life exploration
and experimentation in a safe environment. Participants will be screening for appropriate fit.
There can be a maximum of 8 participants and must be a minimum of 6 interested participants in
order to form a group, which will run once a week for 8 consecutive weeks. Group sessions run
from 7 to 9 pm, on designated evenings.
A free initial assessment will determine if there is a good fit between your and the group's objectives.
Fee is $360.50 for the entire 8-week series. Overflow reservations will be wait-listed and informed
of cycle start. Please reserve by email. Registration is effective upon receipt of first month's
payment. Electronic Payments can be made on-line through once initial assessment is complete.
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"Where science, psychology and spirit meet "
Open Groups -- weekly reservations required, priority by date, payment at session .
Cost is $36 per person per session (6 sessions are recommended not necessarily consecutively.)
Special Workshops:
 | Grief & Loss Group - focusing on support for major life losses - minimum size is 4 |
| Spiritual Encounter Group - for those wishing to share spiritual concerns, questions and | |
| quests - Mixed group - Ritual opening, meditation, in-group discussions, sound and group energy healing. Ritual closing. |
Cost is $36 per person per session (6 sessions are recommended not necessarily consecutively.)
Special Workshops:
- Winter: Going Within & Reaching Beyond;
- Spring: Rejuvenation & Creation;
- Summer: Abundance & Managing Abundance;
- Fall: Releasing & Letting Go.
| Women's Emotions Group - free form focus - group | |
| determined - Women's closed group. |
| Co-creation Group - focusing on experimentation, goal | |
| attainment, and peer support - Mixed closed group. |
| Men's Emotions Group - free form focus - group determined | |
| - Men's closed group. |
| Weekend Intensive - by participant request & invitation only | |
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Download the brochure
on Encounter Groups.
on Encounter Groups.
Follow the link for current workshop information and
to make a reservation:
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