Annual Process Work Intensive Course 2009

January 18- February 19, 2009
PORTLAND, OREGON

The Process Work Institute would like to invite you to the 24th Annual Intensive Course in Process Work, which will be held at the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon from January 18-February 19, 2009.

The course offers a unique opportunity to learn Process Work in an intensive format and within an international group setting. The course includes Process Work's many applications and its most recent developments, and it is designed as an adult learning event. Participants will learn and study together by means of theory, experiential exercises, and group processes. Since the course attracts students from many nationalities, ethnic groups, and religious backgrounds, issues such as multiculturalism, diversity, and community building are part of the learning experience.

What is Process Work?

Process Work is an awareness practice that follows nature and the unique expression of what is trying to happen. It is an innovative approach to individual and collective change, which brings psychology, spirituality, social activism, and creative expression together into a single paradigm. Process Work was developed in the 1970s and 80s by Dr. Arnold Mindell. At the time, Dr. Mindell was a Jungian analyst, who began researching illness as a meaningful expression of the unconscious mind. He discovered that the dreaming process manifests not only in nighttime dreams but also in physical symptoms, relationship difficulties, addictions, extreme states of consciousness, and social tensions. The Process Work paradigm believes that approaching these dreamlike processes with openness and respect can lead to new insights and create energetic shifts that are vital for our development. With its roots in Jungian psychology, philosophical Taoism, and modern physics, Process Work is based on the assumption that the solution to a problem is contained within the disturbance itself, and that within the problems of today lie solutions for tomorrow. Recent developments in Process Work theory have deepened the connection between quantum physics and process-oriented awareness training through the concepts of sentient reality and earth-based psychology.

The Intensive Course

The Intensive course offers a comprehensive beginning training in essential process work philosophy, skills, and metaskills and includes topics such as dream work, body work, relationship work, inner work, large group work, and working with non-ordinary states of consciousness and addictions. Throughout the five weeks, classes are held Mondays-Fridays and are taught by different teaching teams. Morning classes focus on basic applications of Process Work, and afternoon classes help participants to further their understanding of the material by focusing on theory, inner work, group process, and skills training. No classes are held on Friday mornings, but the Intensive course joins with the larger community for Arny Mindell's class on Friday afternoons. This provides Intensive participants and the larger Process Work community with an opportunity to meet. Arny's classes are an integral part of the Intensive course and offer an exciting completion to each week's studies. In addition to classes, each participant will be in a small group that meets twice a week and provides an intimate container for learning and mutual support.

While not included in the price of the tuition, private therapy is highly recommended in order to deepen your personal experience of the large group. Both diplomats and phase two students will be available for scheduling personal therapy sessions.

The Staff
Process Work trainers and diplomats are certified Process-oriented therapists, group facilitators, and teachers, who conduct seminars and training workshops throughout the world. Trainers hold academic degrees in fields such as psychology, medicine, theology, art, physics and other disciplines.

Location, Dates and Times
The course is held at the Process Work Institute, located at 2049 N.W. Hoyt, Portland, Oregon 97209. It begins on Sunday, January 18th at 6 pm. Registration starts at 5pm. The course ends on Thursday, February 19th at 1pm.

Accommodations

NW Portland International Hostel & Guesthouse is located at 425 N.W. 18th Ave. (corner of 18th & N.W. Glisan St.), Portland, OR 97209, 2 blocks from PWI, where classes will be held. Contact Jim at <Jim@nwportlandhostel.com> or 503-827-0405. See <www.nwportlandhostel.com>. Offers private rooms and beds in dormitories with use of a shared fully equipped kitchen, dining, common room, shared bathrooms, and free Internet access. Private room rates for Intensive participants are $32/night double economy (small room with double bed; $38/night double (larger room w/double bed desk and dresser); $43/night Queen room (large room with a queen size bed, desk, dresser), all based on single occupancy. Dorm beds (2-6 per room) cost $23/day for non-members and $20 for members (a one year membership costs $18 for internationals and $28 for US citizens).

The Park Lane Suites is located at 809 S.W. King Ave, Portland, OR 97205, 7 blocks from the PWI. Contact Debrah Kaletta at <Debrah@parklanesuites.com>, 503-226-6288 and 1-800-532-9543. See <www.parklanesuites.com>. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen and free wireless access. Standard one bedroom queen suite - $79 per night with no hotel tax if stay is 31 plus nights. If stay drops under 31 nights, then rate will be $89 per night plus 12.5% tax.

The Washington Park Inn is located at 840 S.W. King Ave, Portland, OR 97205, 7 blocks from the PWI. Contact Debrah Kaletta <Debrah@parklanesuites.com>, 503-226-2722 or 1-800-532-9543. Rooms have a refrigerator but no kitchen and accommodate one to two people - cost $39-$49 per night with hotel tax of 12.5%. If stay is 31 days or more the tax is waived.

Thriftlodge is located at 949 E. Burnside, Portland, OR 97214, a 10 -15 minute bus ride from the PWI. Contact Shan Karia at <7030@hotel.cendant.com>, 503-234-8411 and 1-800-525-9055. See <www.travelodge.com>. Rooms have a refrigerator and microwave. Monthly rates: for a $23/day for a single (a queen bed), $30/day for a double (2 queen beds).

The Inn at Northrup Station is located at 2025 NW Northrup, Portland, OR 97209, 6 blocks from the PWI. Contact Bill Stevens at <bstevens@northrupstation.com>, 503-224-0543 and 1-800-224-1180, and see <www.northrupstation.com>. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen or wet bar style kitchen. $89/day for a king suite (a king bed and a full sofa sleeper) or a queen suite (two queen beds) for up to 2 people. This includes parking and breakfast.

*All prices are based on monthly rates (31 days); for shorter stays prices might increase and some of them will add a tax. If you would like to share a room, please let us know with your registration below.

Meals
There is a tiny kitchen at the Process Work Center where participants can prepare lunch. We will provide a list of restaurants in the vicinity of the institute for participants who wish to dine out.

Registration
Please register early. Space is limited to 60 people. Please send us the registration slip, your deposit, and a short statement about your background.

Tuitions and Deposit
Tuition for the 5 week Intensive Course is $2500. A non-refundable deposit of $1200 will reserve your place, and the balance will be due by Dec 15, 2008. Room and board is not included.

Scholarships
We have a small number of scholarships available. Scholarships/work-study exchanges include helping with administrative tasks and cleaning. Apply for scholarships before September 15, 2008 by mailing or e-mailing a brief statement about your background, your financial situation (income and amount of tuition reduction requested), and any work study skills you may have. Please also include a letter of personal recommendation from Process Work diplomat.

If you would like to contribute to our scholarship fund, please indicate this on your registration form and make a check payable to PWI Intensive Course Scholarship Fund.

Cancellation Policy
The tuition is non-refundable. However, we will return a percentage of your tuition if your place can be filled.

Special Needs
If you need easily accessible lodging or special assistance, please let us know with your registration. The Process Work Institute is wheelchair accessible.

For More Information
Please contact the Intensive Course at its new address: 2049 NW Hoyt, Portland, OR 97209, USA. Phone & fax: 503-223-8188. E-mail: intensive@igc.org.

The Intensive Course admits and welcomes participants of any race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and ability.