|
|
Engaging
One's Story:
Transitions
in Adult Life
July 13-31,
2009
Facilitators: Jim Mahanes
and Chris Hammon
12.0 contact hours
Using the metaphors
found in film, Jungian archetypes, and stories, this seminar
encourages participants to explore their personal stories as
a platform for examining transitions in adult life. The seminar
is a continuation of the Baseball, Ghosts, and Field of Dreams
seminar. However, participation in that seminar is not required.
Seminar participants
will utilize email discussion to reflect on three popular films
as examples of transition stories, share their stories, and engage
in dialogue about counseling others in the midst of adult life
transitions.
Learning Objectives:
Following this seminar
participants should be able to:
-
Use reflection
on one's own story to assist others in understanding adult
stages of development, particularly the “mid-life
transition."
-
Use the metaphor
of film to reflect on Carl Jung’s concept of “Individuation” and
transition on the journey of self toward wholeness.
-
Use the power of
story to shed new light and perspective on issues that people
are dealing with in life transitions.
Please
note:
Participants
are asked to view three films in conjunction with this seminar.
Prior to the seminar recipients will receive instructions for
how to view these films.
With over 25 years
of experience consulting and teaching on the subject of conflict
resolution in organizations, families, and relationships,
mediator Jim Mahanes is a sought-after corporate
presenter. He is also an instructor for classes on conflict
resolution for Webster University and trains managers dealing
with potential conflicts among co-workers through the Human
Development Company.
|
 |
Mr. Mahanes uses a
protocol called Process Management as a powerful
tool for creative outcome solutions. He focuses on the concept
of "boundaries" as the heart of productive communication
and demonstrates the procedures individuals may use when resolving
conflicting relationships.
|
|
Dr. Chris
Hammon, a storyteller and writer, is the
Administrator of the Wayne E. Oates Institute's Online
Learning Center, editor of the Oates Journal,
and editor of the Wayne E. Oates Library Collection.
His educational background is in pastoral theology,
pastoral care, and counseling as well as philosophy
of science, educational technologies, and 21st Century
Leadership. He also serves as adjunct faculty at
Drew University Theological School in Madison, New
Jersey.
|
|
