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Dare to Blossom Workshops
Abundance in the midst of change: Chacewater 29 November 2008
Forthcoming venues in Spring 2009 may include Cambridge, Harrogate, East Devon, and Hampshire. Dates to be confirmed. Please contact me if you would like to be kept up-dated or you would like a workshop in your area. What people think of recent workshops & courses: “I liked the creativity of making the badge before the workshop. Sitting together for lunch helped the group bond. Phoning everyone afterwards is a nice touch.” Linda, May 2008 “I liked the venue, the size of the group and the relaxed nature of the day with opportunities to contribute and have fun. Things that could be improved for me include more time to explore the Ten Truths and how they affect me, how they could be used to alter my behaviour/thought processes.” Jill, NHS Manager, May 2008 “Loved the warmth of the group, the variety of people in the room, the way Mary brought us all together, it was inspiring!” Sarah Booth, graphic designer, May 2008 “I found the day very thought-provoking, maybe a bit more discussion and working with different people in the group would have been a good thing. The meditation was quite freeing. I now feel more ready to go out and face the world.” Jennie, musician, May 2008 “The day caused me to focus on what I do well and successfully, and what I need to spend time thinking about. I enjoyed the wide range of references that were used to reinforce the central message.” Lizzi Linklater, writer/creative writing tutor, May 2008 “Really enjoyed the session and found it very warm and helpful. Great group empathy which created a great response and atmosphere.” Tessa, art therapist, April 2008 “I have found the workshop very reflective but also empowering and encouraging me to do the things I really feel drawn to do. Thinking of work as a gift was particularly focusing for me. A very relaxed, safe and friendly session giving confidence to dare to blossom.” Alex, business owner and healing practitioner. April 2008. “The day was filled with positive tools to overcome any situation. I left feeling a sense of clarity in certain areas of my life.” Gloria, February 2008 “I liked the support and openness of the day. Today’s workshop was great, Mary put things across well and although we felt she was the leader of the group, there was an informality that reassured rather than intimidated. A positive experience. Really liked the thinking and creativity, a nice mix of theory and practical, relaxation and involvement.” Tina, February 2008. “The workshop was a creative and inspiring environment to explore possibilities for change. I’m glad that I met other people like me and I’m grateful that Mary’s quiet and encouraging approach has helped me to unstuck my own sticking points.” Catherine, conservationist, February 2008 “Very good atmosphere, no pressure, total acceptance of individuality, well facilitated. Meditation and art exercise were highlights for me. Quite profound experiences … liberating! Good for the soul to have a day away from the ordinary, with other women, encouraging each other to think about ourselves and giving ourselves space to explore new possibilities.” Helen, family courts advisor, April 2007 “An enjoyable and thought-provoking day. I found the Ten Truths a particularly useful exercise, a reminder of so much we already know but need to remember. Loved doing the creative exercise at the end. After an initial ‘What am I going to do?’ it just flowed and I really enjoyed myself. I liked your informal and conversational style of presenting and your willingness to share personal anecdotes. I also got a lot from sharing and interacting with other members of the group.” Anna, zerobalancer & acupuncturist, April 2007 (Anna has given me permission to show you her piece of artwork, click here, please note, the photo takes a while to load, so it may take too long on a dial-up connection, sorry.) “I loved the badge exercise even before I got here, it got me doing something that I’d almost forgotten I enjoy. Good mix of activities: discussion, meditation, creative exercise. It was an enjoyable day and good to share ideas and thoughts with other people who were open and receptive, and to hear their thoughts as well. The day has been thought-provoking and I will go away feeling positive about making some changes.” Sarah, administrator, April 2007 “Really enjoyed my day, lovely to meet such an interesting group of people. The course gave me an insight into how I can improve my own life.” Madeline, events co-ordinator, April 2007 “Thanks for an enjoyable day, it was so good to have some time just for myself and put myself back on the agenda! I found the exercise about work reassuring, confirming that I’m on the right path.” Linda, trainer, October 2006
“I enjoyed the course content, the exercises were interesting and revealing, also the informality and flexibility of the day. We could have done with more time, perhaps another day?” Sybilla, designer, September 2006
“I liked the fluidity of the day, and with enough structure to achieve the stated aims of the class; your openness to the day being built around our needs and requests; your ability to listen, and hearing what was being said. The exercises helped me focus my thoughts and distil the essence of what I am trying to achieve. Thank you.” Felicity, counsellor, September 2006
“It was great to meet such a lovely bunch of people, all curious about their path in life, in a pressure free zone where no-one felt inadequate or 'stupid'. Everyone's views and ideas were encouraged and respected. I learned to look more closely at my attitudes and beliefs, not to denigrate them but to observe and wonder about them. I discovered how life coaching can be of value to anyone who feels something is missing from life - how life coaching can be a useful tool to help you through the process of change. “ A.L., theatre company administrator, September 2005
“I already had an interest in life coaching, feeling that it would help me to plan and organise my life in a way that could allow me to feel like I was making positive changes to my life. This it did by being very well thought out with just the right information each week to keep it interesting and thought provoking, I also think Mary has the right credentials for being both a life coach and teaching about it.
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