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Boots and All May 15 - 17 2009
An Experiential Workshop for Men who want to enhance their lives and
relationships
Workshop Leaders Simon Jones & Simon Gurnsey
Dates
Starts: 7.00pm Friday, 15 May
Finishes: 4.00pm Sunday, 17 May
(Venue: Leigh Lodge - Journey's End)
About the Workshop
This residential psychodrama weekend for men will consist of a number of group
sessions and plenty of time for fun. There will be opportunities for you to:
, build and maintain relationships with other men by increasing your ability to
relate interpersonally
, gain greater strength and confidence
, enhance your ability to be more creative in important areas in
your life
, be more playful
At this psychodrama workshop the work of the group will be carried out in a
variety of ways: group process, dramatic enactments which will involve taking
up roles, and personal reflection. There will be an emphasis on experiential
learning, producing a satisfying and integrating experience.
One of the aims of psychodrama is to build community through people assisting
others to develop themselves.
About the Group Leaders
Simon Jones is a psychodramatist, counsellor and social worker. He reflects: "I
embarked on my own personal development work when I was a young man struggling
to be a good father for my children. I found psychodrama to be a powerful tool
for my own personal growth and therefore decided to start training in the
method in the early 90's. At the about same time I joined my first men's group,
which I found valuable for redefining my thoughts feelings and roles, as a man.
Simon Gurnsey is an advanced Psychodrama trainee, with over 20 years
experience. Most recently he has been running groups for depressed people and
their loved ones, including men only groups. He is office co-ordinator at the
Canterbury Men's Centre. "Psychodrama gives me the vitality to sustain myself
with my grandchildren and aging parents".
Contact: Simon Gurnsey, PO Box 22376 High Street,Christchurch.
Mobile: 027 276 7612. Email: <email obscured>
Workshop Venue: Leigh Lodge - Journey's End Campsite.
North Loburn, Rangiora North, North Canterbury.
Cost: $250. Some reduced fee places are available - please talk to Simon. The
workshop fee includes food and accommodation.
Enrolment: Places on this workshop are limited to 14 men. To enrol, send your
name, email address and phone number to Simon by May 1st. A cancellation fee
applies if you withdraw from the workshop after May 8th.
Next Boots & All: The next Boots and All workshop will be held October 1 - 3,
2009.
Come Boots and All
A Psychodrama Weekend for Men
Led by Simon Jones and Simon Gurnsey
meditation with David Goldsmith
At Journey's End - Leigh Lodge
Friday 1st October till Sunday 3rd October
About Boots and All
This men's residential psychodrama weekend will consist of a number of group
sessions with plenty of time for fun. Come along prepared to participate fully
and to engage with yourself and others. Through using the psychodrama method,
you can begin to understand what the underlying issues are in a situation or
with a person. Find out what you really want and learn how to work with others
to achieve your goals. 'Learn 'to be useful, to be responsible, to be
compassionate, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to make some
difference' (Leo Rosten).
About Psychodrama
Psychodrama is a tool for professional and personal growth. In psychodrama the
drama of life is enacted, as both a rehearsal and a preparation for living the
kind of life you want to live. Experiencing psychodrama offers possibilities
for change and human evolution, for individuals, groups and society. Men at all
levels of experience of psychodrama will benefit from participation in this
workshop. You don't have to have any experience of psychodrama to benefit.
Psychodrama is a creative, action-oriented, process through which we can go
beyond problem-solving, beyond personal insight, to profoundly understand the
complexities of our life, because it is based upon the essential truth that we
are part of an inter-connected tapestry of many lives.
Psychodrama is a form of group work that integrates imagination and
action,and a philosophy that can greatly enhance a person's ability to manage
or bring about desired change.
From Psychodrama at Lifestage
About the Group Leaders
Simon Jones is a Psychodramatist, counsellor and social worker in Golden Bay.
"I embarked on my own personal development work when I was a young man
struggling to be a good father to my children. I found psychodrama to be a
powerful tool for my own personal growth and started training in the method in
the early 90's. At the about same time I joined my first men's group, which I
found valuable for redefining my thoughts feelings and roles, as a man."
Simon Gurnsey is a senior psychodrama trainee, with over 20 years experience.
He has been involved with men groups for many years. He assists organisations
to develop their Social Networks and is office co-ordinator at the Canterbury
Men's Centre. He is studying for a diploma in Not for Profit Management.
"Psychodrama gives me the vitality to sustain myself in my life and work".
David Goldsmith has been involved with men's psychodrama weekends since 2002
and has recently begun psychodrama and counselling training. David has also
been a student of Zen meditation since 1997 and will lead short meditation
periods grounded in present moment awareness.
Location and Date
At Journey's End - Leigh Lodge - which is in the foothills of North Canterbury.
From Friday 1st October at 7:00pm till Sunday 3rd October at 4:00pm.
There will be a Free Introductory Evening at Christchurch Community House, 141
Hereford Street, Christchurch from 7-9pm on Tuesday 21st September. Let us know
if you are intending to come along.
Enrolment
Cost: $250 (includes food and accommodation). Some reduced fee places are
available - please talk to Simon G. A cancellation fee applies if you withdraw
from the workshop after Sept 8th. Places on this workshop are limited to 14
men. To enrol, send your name, email address and phone number to The Canterbury
Men's Centre, 141 Hereford Street, Christchurch by September 20th.
For more information phone The Canterbury Men's Centre: (03) 9409487 email: <a
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