Integrative Therapies (General Courses)

Integrative Therapies Diploma Program

General Courses

Diploma students are required to take all General Studies courses. These courses are also available to interested participants outside of the program, unless otherwise stated. Please inquire for complete course dates and cost.

Download the 2011-2014 General Studies Course Schedule

 

 

 

 

Archetypal Wisdom

20.5 hours — Start Date: November 20, 2011
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers

Keys to develop and free up personal and relational patterns through teachings and myths from Clarissa Pinkola Estes and Joseph Campbell.

The Art of Communication

28 hours — Start Date: July 10 & 12, 2012. July 9 & 11, 2013
Instructor: Catherine Potter

Topics covered: Creating a safe space for healthy communication. Developing the observer – letting go of the judger. Clarifying and communicating our needs—allowing others to express their needs. Creating healthy boundaries.

 

Beyond the Illusion of Time

7 hours — Date: July 8, 2014
Instructor: Catherine Potter

The past from the perspective of now – the future from the perspective of now – standing at the gateway to several different futures. Bits & Pieces – begin to recognize and integrate different aspects of yourself that may be frozen in time.

Clear Your Clutter

14 hours – Dates: July 13, 14, 2012
Instructor: Skye MacLachlan

If there was a dish of mouldy food on your table you would recognize it as garbage. On an energy level clutter is that moldy dish and the mould is growing. We will examine what clutter is, the impact it has on our life and practical ways to get rid of it. Come prepared to transform your inner and outer clutter … reclaim the energy it has stolen!

 

Crystal and Stone Helpers

28 hours — Sept. 17, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 2011
Instructor: Skye MacLachlan

Learn about the mysterious properties of the gem kingdom. Explore various techniques of clearing and building energy with crystals. This course involves a hand’s on approach that allows you to touch and connect with a wide variety of gemstone helpers.

crystals - Skye MacLachlan

Dreamtime Discovery

14 hours — Dates: July 9, 2012, July 8, 2013
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers

Learn tips for remembering and honoring dreams. Explore your personal and archetypal dream symbols. Participate in a dream circle.

 

 

Essential Oils & Flower Essences For Mystical Uses

7 hours — Date: July 7, 2014
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers

Scent has long been used to deepen consciousness within meditative practice and esoteric studies. Use essential oils to enhance dreamtime, your astrological sun-sign, and to balance the Chakras.

Exploring The Concept Of Reincarnation

7 hours — Date: November 20, 2011
Facilitator: Catherine Potter

 

Family and Systemic Constellations

14 hours — July 15, 2012, July 14, 2013
Facilitator: Jonathan Hooton

While we may imagine that we are separate individuals, the Family Constellations process demonstrates, in an embodied way, that we are embedded in the energies of our families, ancestors and culture. This work has profound depth revealing ‘entanglements’ that inhibit the flow of love from our ancestors and bringing to consciousness many issues that do not seem to be accessible in other ways. It provides great learning and a path to compassion in all the capacities we bring ourselves: observer, representative and/or with an issue.

Feng Shui For Business

7 hours — Date: July 13, 2013
Facilitator: Skye MacLachlan

Basic Feng Shui principles that provide you with a practical blueprint for arranging your office.

 

Inner Imagery

7 hours — Date: December 17, 2011
Instructor: Catherine Potter

Everyone has intuition! Learn how to access and utilize it in the creation of your life. Gain greater insight as to why you attract people and situations into your world.

Journaling

7 hours — Start Date: September 16, 2011
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers

Write to deepen your personal conversation. Articulate and keep a record of your feelings and changes with this time-honored practice.

 

The Language of Emotions

7 hours — Date: October 23, 2011
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers

Track and identify emotions in your body. Theory on emotions from psychological, Buddhist and alternative perspectives is explored. Influences of shadow and projection are also illuminated.

The Laws of Nature

7 hours — Date: October 22, 2011
Instructor: Catherine Potter

In this workshop we will explore how, as one spiritually matures, we become more aware of and aligned with natural laws.

 

Meditation and Breathwork

Start Date: September 18, 2011
Instructor: Catherine Potter

There is no greater gift we can give ourselves than the gift of meditation. Meditation helps us experience inner balance, which in turn allows greater balance in the world. Through meditation we open the door to the wisest aspect of ourselves, thereby aiding our journey towards self-realization.
As the content weaves throughout program, this course is only available to diploma program students.

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Oracle Exploration

7 hours — Date: July 12, 2013
Instructor: Skye MacLachlan

Take a break and connect with your intuition. This is a fun introduction to the wisdom of oracle reading.

 

Plant Spirit Integration

7 hours — Date: July 9, 2014
Instructor: Robert Rogers

 

Sacred Circle

3.5 hours — Date: September 16, 2011
Instructor: Laurie Szott-Rogers

Learn how to create a safe and facilitative environment for group and client work. Participate in an egalitarian circle, where power is shared and everyone has an opportunity to voice their feelings. Practice skills of focused listening and non-judgment.

 

Visioning

14 hours – Dates: July 11, & 12, 2014
Instructor: Skye MacLachlan

As Walt Disney said: “If you can dream it, you can do it”. Visioning activates the power of your creative right brain to support the manifestation of your goals. Learn how to apply the principles of visioning to any area of your life.

Professionalism and Ethics in the Workplace

7 Hours- Date: July 10, 2014
Instructor: Catherine Potter