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Designed to be taken individually as single 17 day training, the Intensive and Seminar together deliver both a deep experience and journey into self and other, guided by experienced processwork practitioners, a grounded, hands-on and supportive opportunity to - [A Free Community Conversation: Leadership in Challenging Times with Vassiliki Katrivanou](https://www.processwork.org/a-free-community-conversation-leadership-in-challenging-times-with-vassiliki-katrivanou/) - DATE: April 8th 2026, 7:30-8pm LOCATION: Process Work Institute 2049 NW Hoyt St, Portland OR RSVP What does it take to keep showing up — with hope, with heart, with purpose — when the world feels overwhelming? We warmly invite you to join us for a free, open conversation with Vassiliki Katrivanou, a woman - [Advanced Clinical Practice 2026 with Dawn Menken](https://www.processwork.org/advanced-clinical-practice-2026-with-dawn-menken/) - Advanced Clinical Practice Series 2026 with Dawn Menken Ph.D Build your process oriented skills and knowledge in challenging areas of Clinical Practice 6 Modules January - June 2026 This six-month course series offers a deep, experiential immersion into the Process-Oriented approach for working with the most complex and charged topics that arise in therapeutic practice. - [The Art and Skill of Facilitation | February 2026 | In-Person](https://www.processwork.org/the-art-and-skill-of-facilitation/) - Are you a leader working with challenging power dynamics and social issues in groups? Do you need more practical tools for facilitating tense conversations without losing yourself or the room? If so, this workshop is for you. This weekend workshop will offer concrete tools to stay present, reveal all sides of a conflict and - [Explore your life myth with Bill Say](https://www.processwork.org/lifemyth-bill-say-2025/) - Get ready for a relational, embodied, transformative and inspiring experience that will help you find your deepest direction. Discover your Life Myth with Bill Say Sept 23 & 30, Oct 7 & 21 2025 10am - 12:30 noon Pacific Check your timezone REGISTER NOW Registration $395 Equity Rate $285. Use discount code: LIFEMYTH2025EQUITY Watch now - [Worldwork Lab Nov-Dec 2025 with Dawn Menken](https://www.processwork.org/worldwork-lab-2025-with-dawn-menken/) - Worldwork Lab: A Learning Exchange Supervision for your practice with Dawn Menken Ph.D Register Now: Worldwork Lab Tues: Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 10am-11:30am Pacific Check your timezone What does it mean to do worldwork? 35 years ago Arnold Mindell coined this term to describe Processwork applications to large group multi-cultural facilitation. Since then the - [Resistance and Activism - Free Event with Dawn Menken Dec 1, 2025](https://www.processwork.org/sustaining-resistance-dawn-menken-2025/) - Resistance and Activism: Tools for the Long Haul Free In Person Training with Dawn Menken 7 - 8.30pm, Dec 1, 2025 In this time of profound global and national polarity, many committed individuals are feeling the daily strain of fighting to uphold human values, leading to burnout and isolation. This free in-person event is a - [Dreamdoors and Waking Up with Lane Arye](https://www.processwork.org/dreamdoors-lane-arye/) - Dream Doors and Waking Up with Lane Arye Ph.D, Dipl.PW Experiential Online Training Oct 22 & 29, 2025, 9am-noon Pacific Check your timezone Livestream and catch up on demand recordings Register Now When we think about the past or fantasize about the future, we’re not just thinking. Our bodies and emotions react as if we - [Facilitating Race: Anti-Blackness and Emotional Energy in Conflict](https://www.processwork.org/facilitating-race/) - Facilitating Race: Understanding Anti-Blackness and Regulating Emotional Energy in Conflict with Diane Wong and Renee Taylor Experiential Online Training October 6 and 20, 12 noon - 2pm Pacific (3-5pm Eastern) Check your timezone Livestream and catch up on demand recordings Register Now Facilitating across race is one of the most challenging—and necessary—skills of our time. - [Rhinos, Fires, and Pandemics](https://www.processwork.org/rhinos-fires-and-pandemics/) - (This post was written before the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, and the uprisings across the US. So it does not address the pandemic of police killing black people and institutionalized racial violence.) by Lane Arye It is a time of upheaval, uncertainty, financial collapse. Of fear, sickness, death, grief. Of - [Live Your Dreams Processwork Intensive ONLINE Sept 4-7, 2025](https://www.processwork.org/live-your-dreams-processwork-intensive-online-sept-4-7-2025/) - Live Your Dreams: Connect to Your Whole Self & Life Purpose Processwork Intensive Online September 4-7, 2025 REGISTER NOW Intensive Course Registration Fee $640 USD Partial scholarships offered to support participation equity - find out more below and apply now. Live your dreaming process The Process Work Institute invites you to live your dreaming process - [A therapist’s guide to sexuality, taboos, and kink with Roger Butler Sept 2025 (online course)](https://www.processwork.org/a-therapists-guide-to-sexuality-taboos-and-kink-with-roger-butler-sept-2025-online-course/) - A therapist’s guide to sexuality, taboos, and kink with Roger Butler REGISTER NOW Practical skills for therapists supporting clients to navigate sexuality, taboos and kink September 8, 15, 22 4-6pm Pacific Check your timezone Livestream and Catch up on Demand Recording Access Recordings Available until Dec 31, 2025 Watch Roger talk about his approach and - [The 39th Winter Intensive, 27th January - 14th February 2025](https://www.processwork.org/the-39th-winter-intensive-27th-january-14th-february-2025/) - Announcing the 39th Winter Intensive, as we honor and celebrate the life of our founder and beloved Arny Mindell. From January 27th through February 14th, 2025, we will gather at the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon. With a team of 10 teachers, and more than 90 contact hours the Intensive Course utilizes lectures, experiential - [2025 Processwork Essentials with Dawn Menken](https://www.processwork.org/2025-processwork-essentials/) - Registration now open! Register NOW: 2025 Essentials Full Series Bundle OR Select Individual Modules - registration links below Processwork Essentials consists of a series of 6 in-depth learning modules between January and June 2025 exploring essential aspects of Processwork. Intended for students of Processwork who have a foundation in basic Processwork concepts, these modules - [800 years young & don't miss our January Intensive](https://www.processwork.org/800-years-young-dont-miss-our-january-intensive/) - How did you get so big? I stood in the rain, awed by an 800 year old being rising up through the mist. The low grrrrr of ocean waves crashing not far away, I sobbed quietly, overwhelmed by joy and awe in the Pacific Northwest coastal forest. Western science has just recently understood that forests are - [Inner voices of Leadership inspired by Black Lives Matter - Errol Amerasekera](https://www.processwork.org/inner-voices-of-leadership-inspired-by-black-lives-matter-errol-amerasekera/) - The Inner Voices of Leadership: Inspired by my experience at a #BlackLivesMatter march By Errol Amerasekera Leadership is a service one offers to others. Therefore as a leader, one has to be mindful to not make things about one’s self. At the same time, leadership also requires us to be authentic, transparent and sometimes perhaps - [Coming out Jew - Dawn Menken](https://www.processwork.org/coming-out-jew-dawn-menken/) - Coming Out Jew By Dawn Menken With a world on fire demanding racial justice and voices crying out in agony and pride that Black Lives Matter, I stand in solidarity in message and action with the powerful movement that is finally sweeping our world. I have written this personal piece in the hope of contributing - [Black lives matter](https://www.processwork.org/blacklivesmatter/) - The Process Work Institute stands in community and solidarity against racism and all those who are protesting against police brutality for a fair and just system. Black Lives Matter and we grieve the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the countless others who have lost their lives to police violence. - [COVID-19 Coronavirus - Courage, Solidarity and Awareness - together we get through this](https://www.processwork.org/covid-19-coronavirus-courage-solidarity-and-awareness-together-we-get-through-this/) - Courage, Solidarity and Awareness - together we get through this March 19, 2020 Dear PWI community, Wishing all of us strength, solidarity and compassion in these difficult times. Some in our community are already deeply impacted, and others are feeling the pressure and anxiety of an uncertain future and threats we can barely comprehend. First priority - [Start here: Processwork Classes for Beginners](https://www.processwork.org/start-here-processwork-classes-for-beginners/) - START HERE Processwork for Beginners Looking for a place to start? Don’t miss our next Processwork Toolkit course ... starts January 6 Processwork Toolkit Series offers short online courses introducing the core topic areas and applications of process oriented psychology and deep democracy, the work developed by Arnold Mindell. Take the courses as a series or - [Join our community](https://www.processwork.org/join-our-community/) - Go deeper into the things that matter together - join our community space! JOIN: Experience Processwork Community Space We are awareness seekers, therapists, coaches, facilitators, educators and leaders interested in connecting with our deepest selves and finding the meaning and power within even the most difficult and disturbing body experiences, dreams, relationship conflicts and - [Worldwork for a next generation with Dawn Menken November 2024](https://www.processwork.org/worldwork-for-a-next-generation-with-dawn-menken-november-2024/) - Explore the meaning, practice and growth of Worldwork with Dawn Menken over four classes in November Worldwork for A Next Generation with Dawn Menken November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024 10am-12noon PST Check your timezone Livestream and Recording Access REGISTER NOW Find out more in a free community event: Worldwork: A Conversation with Dawn Menken, October - [Arnold Mindell (1940 - 2024)](https://www.processwork.org/arnold-mindell-1940-2024/) - Celebration of Arnold Mindell (1940-2024) ONLINE COMMUNITY EVENT ALL WELCOME August 22, 2pm Pacific Click on the link above to view in your timezone and RSVP to get event reminders. Our grief is the expression of deep love, gratitude and respect Thank you dearest Arny, for your life work that uplifts and gives us - [Check out the new Faculty VLog: What's the Process?](http://www.processwork.org/process-vlog) - Introducing a new feature to the Process Work Institute website: What's the Process? The Process Work Institute Faculty Vlog. This vlog will feature videos by faculty at the PWI addressing questions relevant to all aspects of Process Work including body symptoms, organizational work, counseling and more. Have a look and don't forget to bookmark! What's the Process? The Process - [TRU Summer Youth Leadership Program](https://www.processwork.edu/public-programs/tru-leadership-intensive/) - Join us in July for this year's 5-day intensive workshop for teens aged 14-18 who want to develop their leadership capacity, build new friendships, impact their communities, and have fun doing it! - [Processwork Essentials with Dawn Menken 2024](https://www.processwork.org/processwork-essentials-with-dawn-menken-2024/) - Excited about Dawn Menken's new Essentials training series, starting January 31, 2024! Processwork Essentials includes six mini-intensives January - June 2024 covering Structural Skills, Depths of Dreaming, Body Dreaming, Relationship Interventions, Altered and Extreme States, and Group Facilitation. Part 1: Jan. 31-Feb 2nd, Structural Skills Part 2: Feb. 28-March 1st, Depths of Dreaming Part 3: March - [Why Manifestation Doesn’t Always Work: A Process Perspective](https://www.processwork.org/why-manifestation-doesnt-always-work-a-process-perspective/) - By Jeanell Innerarity If you’ve engaged in personal growth work in the last fifteen years, you’ve probably dabbled in “manifestation.” Manifestation hit the mainstream with the 2006 release of the documentary The Secret, which featured celebrities, philosophers, and even scientists talking about how they create their own reality by acting like it’s already real. The - [Engaging the Inner Critic; Toward a Fluid Inner Ecology](https://www.processwork.org/engaging-the-inner-critic-toward-a-fluid-inner-ecology/) - by Rhea Shapiro All of us with an abuse or trauma background, especially in early childhood, live with the remnants of these parts of our lives in different ways. A common result is an inner voice that is anything but kind or supportive. This voice echoes the tyrant or “ism” that we lived with and - [Intervening in Racism; Key to Cultural Change](https://www.processwork.org/intervening-in-racism-key-to-cultural-change/) - As Black America stands up and refuses to take any more government licensed brutality, joined by other people of color and white allies, all of us are called to assess our values and what we contribute to immanent cultural change. Over the past four years, I have been pessimistic about the direction of that change. - [Hurtful Relationship Patterns and Deep Dreams](https://www.processwork.org/hurtful-relationship-patterns-and-deep-dreams/) - By Agnieszka Olszewska–Kaczmarek In everyday life, we often meet people who are in relationships that bring them more suffering than benefits. One of the parties, despite repeated injuries and a sense of unfulfillment and even unhappiness, remains in the relationship or walks away just to return in a moment. On the other side is a - [Be the Change: Processwork and Environmental Action, Part 2](https://www.processwork.org/be-the-change-processwork-and-environmental-action-part-2/) - by Jon Biemer Ghandi reportedly said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” I wear it on a couple tee-shirts. I believe in it. My particular focus is environmental action. How do I put this advice into practice? How do I motivate others to do likewise? Processwork offers some powerful strategies to - [Annual Winter Intensive in Processwork 2024 - register now!](https://www.processwork.org/annual-winter-intensive-in-processwork-2024-schedule-announced/) - Registration Open! Intensive Full Bundle EARLY Registration Early Registration UNTIL January 15, 2024 don't miss out! Get all the details about our 2024 Processwork Intensive, online February 10-17, 2024: Annual Winter Intensive - [Join Amy Mindell for the Creativity of your Dreaming Process](https://www.processwork.org/join-amy-mindell-for-the-creativity-of-the-dreaming-process/) - Join Amy Mindell for a special class to explore how your dreaming process is an endless source of creativity. Discover wisdom, insights, and creativity within fun exercises using everyday objects. Benefit from Amy's guidance to unleash your creativity, gain insights, and apply newfound wisdom to enhance both life and work. Expect short talks and fun - [A Pandemic of Inner Critics](https://www.processwork.org/a-pandemic-of-inner-critics/) - by Agnieszka Olszewska–Kaczmarek The Covid-19 virus is still raging all over the world. We are waiting for the moment when we can all breathe a sigh of relief and feel safe. However, there is another virus that most of us will struggle with all our lives. “I can't. I’m not that skillful. I'm too fat. - [What is Processwork?](https://www.processwork.org/what-is-processwork/) - Welcome to The Edge, a blog about Processwork in all its applications and manifestations. As a practice and theory of human experience, those applications are unlimited and as varied as all the individuals and groups who make use of it. I hope these posts, by Processworkers in different walks of life all over the world, will - [Embrace Your Edge: Processwork and Environmental Action, Part 1](https://www.processwork.org/embrace-your-edge-processwork-and-environmental-action-part-1/) - by Jon Biemer The world needs our help. Glaciers and poles are melting. Hurricanes line up across the Atlantic to wreak havoc. Refugees are migrating. Species are going extinct. What can we do? Why don’t we do more? I seek to apply Processwork skills and insights to the challenge of motivating people to take environmental - [A Process Oriented Approach to Collaboration](https://www.processwork.org/a-process-oriented-approach-to-collaboration/) - Collaboration is an alchemical way of growing an idea and ourselves. It’s kind of magical and difficult to put into words. Just like a baby, an idea needs a lot of space and time to grow. It is important not to rush. In writing our graphic novel “Dreaming Into Community, A Guidebook to Worldwork”, we - [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Progress Report August 2021](https://www.processwork.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-progress-report-august-2021/) - August 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Progress Report from the Community Advisory Committee for the Process Work Institute Community As published in our August 31 Newsletter. Progress Report from the Community Advisory Committee (Rhea Shapiro, Lynn Lobo, Mbali Maseko, Emma Dugan) for the PWI Community PWI has begun to actively engage in making changes to - [Maid Servant in a Rich Man’s House; Processwork on Roles and Rank](https://www.processwork.org/maid-servant-in-a-rich-mans-house-processwork-on-roles-and-rank/) - by Kalpana Tanwar Shri Ramakrishna (1836-1886) is one of India’s most revered saints. Near Portland, OR, a shrine is dedicated to him and his followers in Scappoose, along with an ashram in SE Portland. On NW 23rd Avenue, I saw a portrait of him in a meditation room. As a young girl, I recall reading aloud - [Befriending Spiders: Corona and Unpredictable Fields](https://www.processwork.org/befriending-spiders-corona-and-unpredictable-fields/) - by Peter Mascher When the school and kindergarten in our small village was closed on March 13th this year, the practical consequences of the Corona pandemic reached us as well. I have to say that Heckenbeck, a village of 500 inhabitants has not experienced a single illness to date, so I am writing from a - [Deep dreaming resources for times like this (August 2020 newsletter)](https://www.processwork.org/deep-dreaming-resources-for-times-like-this-august-2020-newsletter/) - Read our August Newsletter here - [Corona Virus Dreaming - We're All In The Same Boat](https://www.processwork.org/corona-virus-dreaming-were-all-in-the-same-boat/) - by Barbora Sedlakova I have never felt so alive and consciously connected to people and mother earth as over the last few weeks. Since the novel coronavirus attacked the world and stopped our typical way of being, I have seen a multitude of changes in my personal life and throughout the world. At this time, we - [Trauma Inspires Us Toward Wholeness](https://www.processwork.org/trauma-inspires-us-toward-wholeness/) - by Brianna Wunderlin I had two main traumatic events as a child that affected my mind, body, and spirit, though I didn’t remember either until I was an adult. This is quite common as the mind can protect itself until it is safer to start the process of uncovering and healing. The coping mechanisms and - [Online classes - livestream participation - find out how!](https://www.processwork.org/online-classes-livestream-participation-find-out-how/) - Are you attending an online class or event at Process Work Institute? Find out everything you need to know right here! Participation via Livestream PWI uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants should ensure they have good quality internet access to get the best experience. In general, to support everyone's participation, please: stay muted - [](https://www.processwork.org/8694-2/) - Deep in your heart, deep in the quietness of the night, your grandest visions include hope for the future of humanity and the planet earth. Formulate those grand visions now ... After thinking of these visions, consider how you can model them in all that you do. Imagine right now using your vision, and see - [Sharing the Handprint: How Processwork Holds Me to My Dream](https://www.processwork.org/sharing-the-handprint-how-processwork-holds-me-to-my-dream/) - By Jon Biemer August 21st, 2019 is a date I will remember. This is when I received an offer from Rowman & Littlefield to publish From Footprints to Handprints: Creating Sustainability to Heal Our Planet. How did I focus and stay the course long enough to reach this point of fruition? I have Processwork to - [Gary Reiss PhD Challenges and Reasons or Working with Extreme Conflict](https://www.processwork.org/gary-reiss-phd-challenges-and-reasons-or-working-with-extreme-conflict/) - In this Vlog, Gary Reiss PhD, a faculty member at PWI, addresses the question of why he chose to work with extreme conflict situations (e.g. war) and how working with extreme conflict relates to working with less extreme conflicts such as everyday relationship conflicts. - [Pierre Morin: Sickness In Health](https://www.processwork.org/pierre-morin-sickness-in-health/) - Pierre Morin MD, PhD discusses his new book: Health In Sickness, Sickness In Health: Toward A New Process-oriented Medicine - [Open Forum: Keep Portland Weird, 7pm Sept. 21st](https://www.processwork.org/open-forum-keep-portland-weird-sept-21st/) - A discussion on the social, cultural and economic reality of Portland JOIN US for a community dialogue! …on what “Keep Portland Weird” means for people living in Portland. What does it mean, if anything, for the social, cultural & economic reality in Portland today? Who gets left out and who is in? Please come to - [Research Symposium Sept. 14, 2014](http://www.processwork.org/media/research-symposia/) - The Research Symposium is held throughout the year to honor research in Process Work and related fields. It is meant as a gathering place for sharing and furthering our learning together. In this spirit, research may include formal or informal research projects, as well as ideas and visions for projects in the works. Presentations may - [Stan and Ann Tomandl on Aging and Dementia](https://www.processwork.org/stan-and-ann-tomandl-on-aging-and-dementia/) - Stan Tomandl and Ann Jacob share experiences of working with aging and dementia. - [Upcoming: Research Symposium 7th June, 2015](http://www.processwork.org/media/research-symposia/) - Alive and Out There: Join us to learn from an innovative project to raise awareness of cancer and stigma through the use of theatre and film as health promotion tools. Lynne Baker is excited to share both the challenges and inspirational aspects of working with theatre and diverse communities, and will show video excerpts to engage audience discussion. - [Featured Student: Vanessa, 2nd Year MAPOF](https://www.processwork.org/mapof-student-feature-vanessa-2nd-year-mapof/) - Vanessa says one of the things making her excited these days is applying her Processwork learning in the diverse projects she is involved in. Recently Vanessa has been working in various places that are in transition. This includes in Greece, where systems are collapsing or dying, as well as working in Canada helping to facilitate - [Featured Student: Marissa, 2nd year MAPOF](https://www.processwork.org/featured-student-marissa-2nd-year-mapof/) - Marissa is a second year student in our Master of Arts in Process-Oriented Facilitation and Conflict Studies program. We are thrilled to have been given permission to share some of her poetry which sheds light on a part of her experience growing up as a mixed-race person in the U.S. In addition to writing - [The Animated Facilitator Style](http://www.processwork.edu/public-programs/public-courses/) - Join Dr. Amy Mindell on May 25th to explore the forces that move facilitators and how they create their most unique and personal style. This course is designed for therapists, teachers, coaches, facilitators, and helpers of all kinds. - [Sitting in the Fire: The World Work Approach to Conflict Resolution](https://www.processwork.org/sitting-in-the-fire-the-world-work-approach-to-conflict-resolution/) - By Lukas Hohler When we switch on the TV to fighter jets taking off or “fire and fury” speeches, why does that grab our attention so much more than ongoing peace-negotiations elsewhere in the world? Are peace negotiations just not as juicy as saber rattling? Is there good reason we’re not transfixed by orderly - [Innerwork in Public Arenas](https://www.processwork.org/innerwork-in-public-arenas/) - By Bill Say Innerwork is Facilitating Your Own Awareness In this post, I use the word Innerwork to refer to the Processwork form of Innerwork, as distinct from the many other forms in the world. Processwork Innerwork focuses on individuals facilitating their own awareness. We can practice Innerwork by sensing how we interact with - [My Path of Heart: Using Processwork to Understand and Nourish my Polyamorous Relationship](https://www.processwork.org/my-path-of-heart-using-processwork-to-understand-and-nourish-my-polyamorous-relationship/) - By Rami Henrich Believing in My Path of Heart One of the greatest gifts Processwork has given me is the ability to accept my wild, adventurous, intense, and outrageous nature with greater ease. I had a tendency to pathologize my curiosity, my intensity, my sexual explorations, my counter-culture relationship, and my general out-of- the-boxness, - [Process-Oriented Coaching in Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/process-oriented-coaching-in-organizations/) - By Rho Sandberg A Process-Oriented View of Organizations In order to thrive in today’s constantly changing environment, most organisations recognise the need to become more agile. They’ve often experienced first-hand the challenges that arise when structures, hierarchies, rules and work practices become rigid or are slow to transform. Many organisations are attempting to cultivate - [Alchemy of Eros: Unfolding Chronic Pain into a Richer Sex Life](https://www.processwork.org/alchemy-of-eros-unfolding-chronic-pain-into-a-richer-sex-life/) - By Niyati Evers A little girl in South Africa let me know my pain had become my identity when she stopped using my name and called me “the lady with the broken back.” My Known Way of Being I’d struggled with severe back pain for many years, but I would not allow it to - [From Recovery to Discovery in Extreme States](https://www.processwork.org/from-recovery-to-discovery-in-extreme-states/) - By John Herold I was in fourth grade when the space shuttle Challenger exploded. From that moment I wanted to be an astronaut. There was something about racing into space as well as the inherent risks in trying that held a strong appeal. By the time the shuttle Discovery was retired in 2011, I assumed my - [Falling In Love With Life, Staring Death In The Face](https://www.processwork.org/falling-in-love-with-life-staring-death-in-the-face/) - By Sherry Tara Marshall I Never Thought I would go Public about Dying of Cancer But why not? At our first meeting, the surgeon announced I’m going to die in two to five years. "Is he a God?" I thought. It put me into an extreme state; I lost awareness of myself. I was - [Treasure Hunting: Finding Meaning in Life with a Disability](https://www.processwork.org/treasure-hunting-finding-meaning-in-life-with-a-disability/) - by Sanae Hashimoto Why me? Why was I born with a disability? This question came to me suddenly when I was a teenager, and my journey to find an answer has been on-going since then. Processwork, with its many tools for discovering meaning in what troubles us, has transformed this journey into a wonderful treasure - [My Childhood Dream is my Facilitator Superpower](https://www.processwork.org/my-childhood-dream-is-my-facilitator-superpower/) - These are my Life-Myth Superpowers… what are yours? by Matt Stella I am laying curled up on the back porch. Brown painted floor and railing. Crying. About five years old. A little boy alone, upset, in the fetal position. The porch is raised up from the yard like a stage, yet I must be outside - [Healing History](https://www.processwork.org/healing-history/) - By Gary Reiss "I know there are old demons which are coming back to the surface. They are ready to wreak chaos and death," he said. "History sometimes threatens to take its sinister course once again." French President Macron speaking at a ceremony honoring the breakout of peace of WWI, November 11, 2018. Psychology The - [The Spirit of Conflict](https://www.processwork.org/the-spirit-of-conflict/) - By Ger Halpin "Conflict is a gateway to a deepening of relationship with myself, with others, and the world." I’m afraid (in fact I’m terrified) to speak about the spirit of war and conflict, especially at a time when there is so much suffering and fear in the world. I have not lived through the - [Climate Change Inaction and Relationship](https://www.processwork.org/climate-change-inaction-and-relationship/) - By Irina Feygina Climate Change is at Our Doorstep. We have all the tools needed to ameliorate, and possibly reverse, the human impact on the climate. Our economic and human resources, capacity for technological innovation, and ability to coordinate and learn are immense, and if harnessed toward tackling this issue we can turn things around. - [Process-Oriented Dating](https://www.processwork.org/process-oriented-dating/) - By Amy Palatnick Although I don’t get paid for it, I like to call myself a “professional dater,” because my approach is more of a martial art or a research project than a quest for love. I focus on dating for personal growth, using each date to challenge myself in the realm of communication. In ## Pages - [Courses & Workshops Refund Policy](https://www.processwork.org/community-classes/public-courses/public-courses-workshops-refund-policy/) - Courses & Workshops Refund Policy This refund policy applies courses and/or tuition fees that do not include a distinct, course specific refund policy. Definitions: The term "course" refers to the class or course of study the student has applied and been accepted into or registered and paid for. Course enrollment: A participant - [Resources](https://www.processwork.org/media/) - Faculty and Student Manuscripts Media Archive - [Staff](https://www.processwork.org/admindir/) - Executive Director Paola Vidulich Executive Director PWI Paola Vidulich, PW. Dipl Paola Vidulich is a highly collaborative leader who brings a unique, entrepreneurial perspective to building resilient organizations. With over 20 years of global experience spanning sustainability, technology, and education, she is a skilled conflict manager known for her deep cultural sensitivity and ability to - [Board of Directors](https://www.processwork.org/about-pwi/board-of-directors/) - The Process Work Institute is a nonprofit corporation, 501 (C) (3), incorporated under Oregon law 1989. The Institute is governed by a Board of Directors as per the organizational by-laws. Board of Directors Rhea Shapiro, MA, Dipl.PW (Board Chair) Rhea is a long time PWI faculty member and processworker living in Portland, Oregon. Processing is - [Support Change with PWI](https://www.processwork.org/support-change-with-pwi/) - [SGD Enrollment Agreement](https://www.processwork.org/self-guided-diploma-in-processwork/sgd-enrollment-agreement/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.processwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PWI-SGD-Enrollment-Agreement-2025.pdf" title="SGD Enrollment Agreement"] - [Becoming a Processwork Diplomate](https://www.processwork.org/community-classes/becoming-a-processwork-diplomate/) - The title of Processwork Diplomate has been awarded since 1982 by the Research Society of Process-oriented Psychology in Zurich and since 1990, by the Process Work Institute in Portland, Oregon. The status of Processwork Diplomate is an internally recognized level of excellence within the larger Processwork learning community and the International Association of Process-Oriented Psychology (IAPOP). If you - [Cultivating Opportunity and Belonging](https://www.processwork.org/cultivating-opportunity-and-belonging/) - NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS The Process Work Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in - [Cohort Experience](https://www.processwork.org/cohort-experience/) - Want to deepen your Processwork skills with the power of in person training? Don’t miss the Cohort Experience transformational training Level up your Processwork practice with our new, flexible Cohort Experience offering: 57 hours intensive in person training, live in Portland Oregon. Structured learning container so you can relax and focus Intensive community learning for - [Self-Guided Diploma in Processwork](https://www.processwork.org/self-guided-diploma-in-processwork/) - Become a Processwork Diplomate Processwork is more than a set of skills. It is a commitment to learning how to connect one’s inner experiences to the world around us. Engaging in the Diploma in Processwork learning pathway nurtures students’ personal and professional goals, and encourages the creative application of the paradigm in diverse spheres of - [Support Us](https://www.processwork.org/support-us/) - Support our mission to share Processwork ideas and practices with more people The Process Work Institute is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) EIN: 93-1040479. All gifts are tax deductible in the USA. Checks can be made out to Process Work Institute and mailed to: Process Work Institute 2049 NW Hoyt Street Portland, Oregon 97209 Or click - [Mission](https://www.processwork.org/about-pwi/mission/) - Our Vision Our vision is of a sustainable, flourishing, deeply democratic world that values all viewpoints and all levels of experience, and facilitates their interaction in order to reveal the potential meaning and growth that lies at the heart of even the most disturbing human experiences. We dream of a world where everyone has the - [Experience Processwork](https://www.processwork.org/community-classes/public-courses/) - Join our Experience Processwork Community Platform to find all our upcoming courses and connect with others who want to learn and practice Processwork! Join our LEARN NOW on demand video space to browse our library of webinar recordings First time attending an online class or event at Process Work Institute? Get some quick tips about - [Self Guided Diploma Learning Pathway Handbook](https://www.processwork.org/self-guided-diploma-in-processwork/self-guided-diploma-learning-pathway-handbook/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://www.processwork.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Self-Guided-Diploma-Handbook-effective-January-1-2025.pdf" title="Self-Guided Diploma Handbook effective January 1, 2025"] - [Winter Intensive 2025](https://www.processwork.org/winter-intensive2025/) - The 39th annual Winter Intensive, Jan 27- Feb 14 2025 Photographs by Amy Mindell. Celebrating Arny's Life. "Somehow we got this wild idea … ." Amy Mindell shares why she loves the Winter Intensive ... "To go really deep together, to work on ourselves, work on our relationships and what bubbles up between us in - [Processwork Tree - Sources and Applications](https://www.processwork.org/tree/) - Processwork is a multi-disciplinary approach to awareness and meaning, facilitation and therapy that draws on ancient knowledge sources including Taoism and Indigenous teachings, and combines these with modern sources including Jungian psychology, systems theory and quantum physics. Explore some of the elements and applications of Processwork in the following pages: Process Taoism & Earth-Based - [Taoism & Earth-Based Psychology](https://www.processwork.org/tree/tao-earth-based-psychology/) - What if the complicated tangles of your own life and human history were part of a meaningful natural flow? And what if you could find a way to facilitate these conflicts from the deepest part of your own nature? Could connecting with the wisdom of the earth provide unexpected solutions to difficult problems, as Indigenous - [States of Consciousness](https://www.processwork.org/tree/states-of-consciousness/) - Have you or a loved one ever lost the ability to know what is real? Have you ever wondered about strange or frightening experiences and wished there was a way to understand their meaning? Do you worry about your own or other people’s substance-related moods and behaviors, or feared the grip of an addiction? Have - [Relationships](https://www.processwork.org/tree/relationships/) - Have you ever wondered what is the common ground or deep story that brings people together in relationship? Have you ever wished for more intimacy, more freedom, or just better skills for negotiating conflicts in relationship? Relationships are the source of both our greatest joys and worst suffering. Everywhere we turn are relationships: families, partners, - [Process](https://www.processwork.org/tree/process/) - “Processwork got born in way when I realized ... I have a process that manifests in dreams, it manifests in the body and it is neither psychological nor physical – and that exciting thought – 'I am really studying process' – that's how Processwork began for me …”. Arnold Mindell (2012). ((Arnold Mindell interviewed by Thierry Weidmann, - [Physics](https://www.processwork.org/tree/physics/) - How do physics and psychology relate to each other? Are the worlds of facts and dreams completely distinct? Does being real mean you have to abandon your intuition and irrational experiences? Arnold Mindell, originally trained as a physicist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), developed the Processwork paradigm to create a model that could integrate - [Organizations & Worldwork](https://www.processwork.org/tree/organizations-worldwork/) - How can we facilitate the difficulties and conflicts in our organizations, businesses, teams and communities? Can we help our world transform the legacy of its painful history and politics? Worldwork is the application of Processwork to the facilitation of organizational and world issues, as well as disturbances in small and large group settings. It seeks - [Jungian Psychology](https://www.processwork.org/tree/jungian-psychology/) - If Jungian psychology had a daughter, perhaps it would be Processwork.((In the mid-1980s, Arnold Mindell presented a lecture called 'Jungian Psychology has a Daughter' to the Jungian community in Zurich. Diamond, J. & L. Spark Jones. (2004). A Path Made by Walking: Process Work in Practice. Lao Tse Press. p.6.)) Arnold Mindell discovered the foundations - [Innerwork](https://www.processwork.org/tree/innerwork/) - Can you work with others without being able to work with yourself? How can your own inner experience as a facilitator of individuals or groups be made useful for your clients? Innerwork is the practice of facilitating your subjective awareness and being able to open up to and learn from experiences that are unknown or difficult. - [Dreambody Work](https://www.processwork.org/tree/dreambody-work/) - Have you ever noticed a connection between a disturbing body experience and a night time dream? What if your body symptoms were not just a source of suffering, but also a doorway into the creative foundations of everyday reality? In the 1970s, Arnold Mindell, in his work as a Jungian dream analyst, observed a meaningful - [Facilitation & Conflict Studies](https://www.processwork.org/tree/facilitation-conflict-studies/) - What does it mean to facilitate, rather than resolve, a conflict? Can inner and outer conflicts be facilitated to create stronger relationships, a more resilient community and a deeper sense of shared meaning? What is the process behind the conflicts that disturb our inner life, relationships and communities? The Process Work Institute focuses on the process-oriented - [Research Program](https://www.processwork.org/research-program-2/) - Research is an essence of Processwork: A commitment to explore the lesser known aspects of our experience, and to bring the knowledge back to enrich the whole community. The Process Work Institute is committed to the growth of Processwork research activities. We aim to build the evidence base for Processwork theory and applications by developing an - [Community Classes](https://www.processwork.org/community-classes/) - Community Classes and Workshops The Process Work Institute offers online courses open to the community. Find online course and event information here: community.processwork.org - [Contact Us](https://www.processwork.org/contact-us/) - The Process Work Institute is located at 2049 NW Hoyt St, Portland Oregon 97209 Office phone: 503 223 8188 Email: pwi@processwork.org Sign up to our mailing list Community Join our Experience Processwork Community to connect with other people interested in learning and practicing Processwork. Experience Processwork Community Faculty Faculty Directory International Processwork Diplomate Community International - [Blog Editorial Policy](https://www.processwork.org/blog-editorial-policy/) - Want to share your experiences with Processwork on The Edge? We welcome submissions from anyone familiar with Processwork. Please take a look at our editorial policy, and contact us at pwi@processwork.org. We're looking forward to reading your work. PWI Blog Submission Guidelines and Editorial Policy Hello and thank you for your interest in submitting an article - [Processwork Titles and Credentials](https://www.processwork.org/about-pwi/processwork-titles-and-credentials/) - What credentials are needed to be a Processwork practitioner? The following table informs the public about the titles, credentials and associated training requirements that Processworkers may attain from the Process Work Institute. The Process Work Institute does not endorse particular practitioners and encourages each person seeking process-oriented facilitation to make a considered choice based on - [Fundraiser 2024](https://www.processwork.org/fundraiser/) - The World Needs You - Fundraising Event 2024 As a result of the generous outpouring of community support last year, we continue to move forward with the mission, vision and dream of Process Work. Thank you to all of our supporters!! This year we are seeking support to honor Arny's legacy by creating access - [Certificate in Processwork](https://www.processwork.org/study/certificate-in-processwork/) - All about the Certificate The Certificate in Processwork at the Process Work Institute is a 200 hour independent learning pathway to explore the concepts, skills and practices of process-oriented psychology for personal and professional growth. The Certificate is a self-guided learning pathway designed to allow you to meet your learning goals, with the pace, style, - [Faculty Directory](https://www.processwork.org/faculty-directory-2/) - [Grievance and Dispute Resolution Policy](https://www.processwork.org/about-pwi/grievance-and-dispute-resolution-policy/) - Purpose and Approach The purpose of PWI’s grievance and dispute resolution procedure is to ensure that all members of the PWI community including staff, students and faculty, are able to work and study in a safe and positive environment. All members of the community should be able to raise concerns without fear of reprisal. No-one - [Academic Program Closure July 5, 2023](https://www.processwork.org/academic-program-closure-2023/) - Honoring 30 years of Processwork degree training in Portland, Oregon Master of Arts in Processwork (1992 - 2023) Dear Community The Board and Faculty of the Process Work Institute have taken the difficult decision to close our Master of Arts degree program at the end of the current academic year, July 5, 2023. The - [Program Performance](https://www.processwork.org/academic-programs/masters-of-process-oriented-facilitation-and-conflict-studies-2/mapof-program-performance/) - Performance Information: Student Achievement Disclosure The Process Work Institute is committed to an ongoing process of evaluation and reporting to ensure high program standards and continuous improvement. The following student achievement disclosure information is provided on an annual basis. These are the self-reported data submitted to ACICS by the institution in its most recent Campus - [Study Processwork](https://www.processwork.org/study/) - What is Processwork? Processwork, also known as Process-Oriented Psychology, is a holistic approach to personal and collective change that emphasizes awareness, creativity, and relationship-building. At its core, Processwork is a framework for understanding the dynamics of human experience, including dreams, conflicts, and altered states of consciousness. It assumes that each person has their own unique - [Graduate Testimonials](https://www.processwork.org/academic-programs/graduate-testimonials/) - Meet Our Graduates Enjoy a glimpse of our international community of graduates and get a sense of the work they are doing. Our graduates apply their education in a variety of fields, from organizational work and consultancy, mental health private practice, to politics and work in NGOs. Here is a sampling of our graduates and - [Acknowledgment of the Original People of the Land](https://www.processwork.org/acknowledgment-of-the-original-people-of-the-land/) - The Process Work Institute offers our respect to the elders, both past and present, who have stewarded the land through generations and who are the custodians of indigenous knowledge and practices. We acknowledge the land where we are privileged to be based, the land that we now call Portland, Oregon and Multnomah County, as the - [Ethics Complaint Procedure](https://www.processwork.org/ethics-complaint-procedure/) - The Process Work Institute ethics code applies to activities that are part of the educational and/or professional roles of Processwork practitioners associated with the Process Work Institute. The Process Work Institute Ethics Committee is responsible for reviewing reports of conduct that may have breached these guidelines. To register an ethical complaint against a Processwork practitioner - [Ethical Principles and Standards](https://www.processwork.org/about-pwi/ethical-principles-and-standards-for-process-workers/) - Introduction: Ethical Principles for Processworkers This ethics code applies to activities that are part of the educational and/or professional roles of Processwork practitioners associated with the Process Work Institute. Areas covered include but are not limited to the clinical, counseling and educational practice of Process Work, research, teaching, supervision of trainees, public service, social intervention, - [The Edge](https://www.processwork.org/blog/) - Want to share your experiences with Processwork on The Edge? We welcome submissions from anyone familiar with Processwork. Please take a look at our editorial policy, and contact us at blog@processwork.org. We're looking forward to reading your work. « PREVIOUS BLOG ENTRIES - [Library](https://www.processwork.org/library/) - Library Services The Process Work Institute Library is available to students, faculty and staff of Process Work Institute. The primary purpose of the library is to serve a diverse community of learners by providing access to resources that support the institute curriculum and by motivating students to acquire self-directed research and writing skills. The library - [Media Archive](https://www.processwork.org/media/media-archive/) - You can now download recordings of Process Work events! KBOO Interview with Jan Dworkin. (MP3) KBOO Interviewer Paul O'Brien interviews Jan Dworkin. Greece: An Update From the Inside September 25, 2011 (MP3) with Lily Vassiliou, Vassiliki Katrivanou, Ioanna Velali, Venetia Bouronikou, Katerina Sideri, Alexandra Vassiliou, Aggeliki Sifaki Process Work and Low-Income Public Housing - [Research Symposia](https://www.processwork.org/media/research-symposia/) - The Research Symposium is held throughout the year to honor research in Process Work and related fields. It is meant as a gathering place for sharing and furthering our learning together. In this spirit, research may include formal or informal research projects, as well as ideas and visions for projects in the works. Presentations may - [Videos about Processwork](https://www.processwork.org/media/creative-films/) - [Youtube_Channel_Gallery feed="playlist" user="PLFiAQNweAwKVGScJ-ZnJezZOuxoQO7tnK" maxitems="16" thumb_columns_ld="1" title="1" link="0" description="1" description_words_number="100" thumbnail_alignment="left" key="AIzaSyDJCjGiDYKHh1s4ZecE1j2gfQaR92qVWVk"] - [Bookstore](https://www.processwork.org/media/ltp-book-list/) - The books listed below are available for purchase at the Process Work Institute. Please note there will be an additional $10.00 admin fee added to your book cost when ordering from the Process Work Institute. Lao Tse Press Lao Tse is dedicated to publishing information about process-oriented psychology. Since our birth in 1988 in Zurich - [Reset Password](https://www.processwork.org/resetpass/) - [Journal references](https://www.processwork.org/research-program-2/journal-references/) - This is a selection of academic journal articles or conference proceedings focused on or referencing Processwork and deep democracy. Audergon, A. (2004). Collective trauma: the nightmare of history. Psychotherapy and Politics International, 2(1), 16–31. Audergon, A. (2006). Hot Spots: Post-conflict trauma and transformation. Critical Half: Biannual Journal of Women for Women International, 4(1), 41–44. Audergon, A., - [Registration](https://www.processwork.org/community-classes/advanced-seminar-series-2016/registration/) - Register online for the Advanced Seminar Series in February 2016.Register for all three workshops[SINGLEEVENT single_event_id="advanced-seminar-series-all-3-workshops-7-567203a943aef"]Or Register for individual workshops[SINGLEEVENT single_event_id="deep-democracy-vuca-7-5670a18460407"][SINGLEEVENT single_event_id="drying-up-the-bones-death-transformation-personal-growth-and-social-change-7-567202293fecb"][SINGLEEVENT single_event_id="working-with-internalized-oppression-7-56720281af7bd"] - [Log In](https://www.processwork.org/login/) - [Log Out](https://www.processwork.org/logout/) - [Lost Password](https://www.processwork.org/lostpassword/) - [Joe Goodbread](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/joe-goodbread/) - Joe Goodbread, PhD Education: BS, Princeton University, 1968 MA, Stanford University, 1971 Dr. Sc. Techn., Swiss Federal Polytechnic Institute, Zurich, 1976 Diploma in Process Oriented Psychology, Research Society for Process Oriented Psychology, Zurich, 1982 Research, publications, projects: Facilitator in Worldwork seminars since 1991 Conducted research / therapeutic seminars with victims of the Chernobyl disaster, 1994-1997. - [Julie Diamond](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/julie-diamond/) - Julie Diamond, Ph.D. Diploma in Process-oriented Psychology, RS-PO,P, PhD. University of Berne, Switzerland, Liz phil I. University of Zurich, B.A. Education, Antioch College. Julie's interests include training and education in Process Work, furthering research, and developing bridges between Process Work and other disciplines and organizations. Her current areas of research include roles and rank in - [Jan Dworkin](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/jan-dworkin/) - Office: 2049 NW Hoyt St Portland OR 97209 Contact Information: Phone: 503.475.6452 Email: dworkinjan@gmail.com Website: www.jandworkin.com Jan Dworkin , Ph.D. Jan Dworkin is a certified process worker living in Portland, Oregon. One of Arny Mindell's original students, Jan is a pioneer and co-creator of Process Work theory and practice, who has been developing, researching and - [Jai Tomlin](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/jai-tomlin/) - Summary of Qualifications Over 20 years' experience as a doctor, group facilitator, public speaker, conference organizer, and consultant working locally and internationally with individuals, groups and organizations. Experience Highlights Doctor of Chiropractic Over 20 years' of private practice and clinical administration. Trainer, Facilitator, Instructor and Personal Wellness Consultant Over 20 years' experience in facilitation of - [Herb Long](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/herb-long/) - Herb Long, B.A. (Stanford University), B.D. (San Francisco Theological Seminary), Th.D. (Harvard University), Dipl. Process Work (Process Work Centers, Zurich and Portland). Specializes in Counseling: individuals, couples, organizations and Teaching: Introduction to Process Work; The life of the Spirit; Relationships and Learning through Conflict. His interest areas include relationships, mysticism in daily life; aging and - [Dawn Menken](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/dawn-menken/) - Dawn Menken, Ph.D. Dawn Menken has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a certified process worker. She is a therapist and teacher and has always had a special devotion to relationships and building sustainable community. Dawn has worked in schools, agencies, organizations, small businesses, hospitals, and families. A workshop facilitator, and presenter at conflict - [Amy Mindell](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/amy-mindell/) - Amy Mindell, M.A., Ph.D., diplomate in Process Work, Specializes in Coma, Metaskills, Movement Work, and Creativity. Her interest areas are many, including creativity and the integration of art and music into Worldwork. These days she is researching the creative process including the use of puppets, music, and art in body symptoms work and worldwork as - [Arnold Mindell](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/arnold-mindell/) - Arnold Mindell, B.A, B.S., M.S. Ph.d, Specializes in therapy and physics, with interest areas in global problems, psychology and politics. His research is on global problems, personal and relationship issues. He has published many books, most recently, "Quantum Mind and Healing." Please see his website for further information at www.aamindell.net Arny has published books including - [Gary Reiss](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/gary-reiss/) - Gary Reiss, Ph.D. Education: BA, Washington University, 1975 MSW Washington University 1976 PhD Union University, to be awarded fall of 2004 Diploma in Process Oriented Psychology, 1986 Research, Projects: Facilitator in Worldwork since 1991 Facilitation of town meetings throughout the United States and Canada Facilitation of conflict work projects with religious and secular Jews, Arabs - [Ingrid Rose](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/ingrid-rose/) - Ingrid Rose, Ph.D, LPC, Dipl.PW Ingrid’s guiding inspiration for her life work stems from her history of growing up in South Africa, where as a child, perceiving the injustice around her, she decided early on to devote herself to individual and social change. In service of this vision, Ingrid has achieved two doctoral degrees, has - [Ellen Schupbach](https://www.processwork.org/faculty/ellen-schupbach/) - Contact Information: Phone: 503.905.6061 Website: www.eminee.net Email: ellen@maxfxx.net Ellen Schupbach, Ph.D. has recently completed her Process Work Certification and is enjoying the challenge of actualizing her life-long dream of being a therapist and facilitator, the on-going discovery of what it means to be a person, and how best to serve the emerging spirit in people - [Emergency Contact Form](https://www.processwork.org/emergency-contact-form/) - [New to Processwork? Start Here.](https://www.processwork.org/about-pwi/new-to-process-work-heres-where-to-start/) - Frequently Asked Questions Information Sessions New to Process Work and you are not sure where to begin? Below is a breakdown of how to get started learning and participating in courses and programs at the Process Work Institute. For additional assistance, please contact the PWI administrative office at: pwi@processwork.org or 503-223-8188. Step One - Attend the Winter Intensive Learn - [About Us](http://www.processwork.edu/about-pwi/mission/) - Vision Our vision is of a sustainable, flourishing, deeply democratic world that values all viewpoints and all types of experience. This is a world in which the ability to follow and facilitate process, the flow of interaction between viewpoints and experiences, is able to reveal the potential meaning and growth that lies at the heart of even the most - [A World Synchronicity by Stephen Schuitevoerder](https://www.processwork.org/a-world-synchronicity/) - It is quite rare for me to experience an extraordinary synchronicity and even rarer to have it occur in the world channel and witnessed by all in a room together. Many thanks to the Intensive of 2019 for being witnesses, supporting and coming along with me on this journey. Thanks to David, my friend on ## Downloads - [The TAO of D R E A M WORK led by Arnold Mindell (Feb 7, 2020)](https://www.processwork.org/download/the-tao-of-d-r-e-a-m-work-led-by-arnold-mindell-feb-7-2020/) - [Supervision for All with Arnold Mindell (Jan 31, 2020)](https://www.processwork.org/download/audio-supervision-for-all-with-arny-mindell-jan-31-2020/) - [The TAO of D R E A M WORK led by Arnold Mindell (Jan 31, 2020)](https://www.processwork.org/download/the-tao-of-d-r-e-a-m-work-led-by-arnold-mindell/) - [WORLD LEADERSHIP, NON LOCALITY & SYNCHRONICITY (with Arny Mindell) - Oct 11th](https://www.processwork.org/download/world-leadership-non-locality-synchronicity-with-arny-mindell-oct-11th/) - [AUDIO- Supervision for All (with Arny Mindell) - Oct 4th, 2019](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-for-all-with-arny-mindell-oct-4th-2019/) - [WORLD LEADERSHIP, NON LOCALITY & SYNCHRONICITY (with Arny Mindell) Oct 4](https://www.processwork.org/download/world-leadership-non-locality-synchronicity-with-arny-mindell/) - [AUDIO - May 31st - REDISCOVER WHY ARE YOU HERE; the Mystery of Aging, Love and Purpose](https://www.processwork.org/download/audio-may-31st-rediscover-why-are-you-here-the-mystery-of-aging-love-and-purpose/) - [AUDIO - May 24th -Supervision for Everyone](https://www.processwork.org/download/audio-may-24th-supervision-for-everyone/) - [AUDIO - May 24th- Rediscover Why We Are Here](https://www.processwork.org/download/audio-may-24th-rediscover-why-we-are-here/) - [Feb 8th: The Essence and Spirit in the Future of Processwork - AUDIOFILE DOWNLOAD](https://www.processwork.org/download/feb-8th-the-essence-and-spirit-in-the-future-of-processwork-audiofile-download/) - [Feb 1st, Supervision for Everyone - AUDIOFILE](https://www.processwork.org/download/feb-1st-supervision-for-everyone-audiofile/) - [Feb 1st: The Essence and Spirit in the Future of Processwork - AUDIOFILE DOWNLOAD](https://www.processwork.org/download/feb-1st-the-essence-and-spirit-in-the-future-of-processwork-audiofile/) - [Sep 28, 2018 – 2nd Training’s Experience of FLOW for BODY SYMPTOMS and for INNER WORK](https://www.processwork.org/download/sep-28-2018-2nd-trainings-experience-of-flow-for-body-symptoms-and-for-inner-work/) - [September 21, 2018 - 2nd Training’s Experience of FLOW for BODY SYMPTOMS and for INNER WORK](https://www.processwork.org/download/september-21-2018-2nd-trainings-experience-of-flow-for-body-symptoms-and-for-inner-work/) - [Sep 21, 2018 - Supervision of Individual and Organizational Case Work](https://www.processwork.org/download/sep-21-2018-supervision-of-individual-and-organizational-case-work/) - [THE  FUTURE ? …FOR YOU,  ME , EARTH And MARS June 1, 2018 (Spring 2018 Class 2)](https://www.processwork.org/download/the-future-for-you-me-earth-and-mars-june-1-2018-spring-2018-class-2/) - [THE  FUTURE ? …FOR YOU,  ME , EARTH And MARS May 25, 2018 (Spring 2018 class 1)](https://www.processwork.org/download/the-future-for-you-me-earth-and-mars-may-25-2018-spring-2018-class-1/) - [Supervision of Individual and Organizational Case Work May 25, 2018](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-of-individual-and-organizational-case-work-may-25-2018/) - [Certificate Reference Form Template](https://www.processwork.org/download/certificate-reference-form-template/) - [New Dimensions Of The DREAMBODY and BODY SYMPTOM Work 2018-2-2](https://www.processwork.org/download/new-dimensions-dreambody-body-symptom-work-2018-2-2/) - [Supervision of Individual and Organizational Case Work 2018-1-26](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-individual-organizational-case-work-2018-1-26/) - [New Dimensions Of The DREAMBODY and BODY SYMPTOM Work 2018-1-26](https://www.processwork.org/download/new-dimensions-dreambody-body-symptom-work-2018-1-26/) - [2nd Training in Inner and Relationship Work with Processmind and Quantum Physics 9-29-2017](https://www.processwork.org/download/2nd-training-inner-relationship-work-processmind-quantum-physics-9-29-17/) - [Supervision of Individual and Organizational Case Work 9-22-2017](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-individual-organizational-case-work-9-22-2017/) - [2nd Training in Inner and Relationship Work with Processmind and Quantum Physics 9-22-2017](https://www.processwork.org/download/2nd-training-inner-relationship-work-processmind-quantum-physics-9-22-2017/) - [Processwork's Inner + Relationship Essence: Magic for Our World 5-26-2017](https://www.processwork.org/download/processworks-inner-relationship-essence-magic-for-our-world-5-26-2017/) - [Processwork's Inner + Relationship Essence: Magic for Our World 5-19-2017](https://www.processwork.org/download/processworks-inner-relationship-essence-magic-for-our-world-5-19-2017/) - [Processwork's Future: The Big Toe (Feb 10th)](https://www.processwork.org/download/processworks-future-the-big-toe-feb-10th/) - [Supervision of Near Death, Illness, and General Work (Feb. 3rd)](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-of-near-death-illness-and-general-work-feb-3rd/) - [Processwork's Future: The Big Toe (Feb 3rd)](https://www.processwork.org/download/processworks-future-the-big-toe-feb-3rd/) - [Supervision of Group and Organizational Situations (Jan 27th)](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-of-group-and-organizational-situations-jan-27th/) - [Processwork's Future: The Big Toe (Jan 27th)](https://www.processwork.org/download/processworks-future-the-big-toe-jan-27th/) - [Fruit in the Bowl 11-20-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/fruit-in-the-bowl-10-12-2016/) - [Brief Approaches to World Diversity Issues 10-7-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/brief-approaches-to-world-diversity-issues-10-7-2016/) - [Fruit in the Bowl 10-05-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/fruit-in-the-bowl-10-05-2016/) - [Supervision for Groups, Organizations, Families, and Illness 9-30-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-for-groups-organizations-families-and-illness-9-30-2016/) - [Brief Approaches to World Diversity Issues 9-30-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/brief-approaches-to-world-diversity-issues-9-30-2016/) - [Case Crystallization for Individuals, 1to1, Illness 9-23-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystallization-for-individuals-1to1-illness-9-23-2016/) - [Brief Approaches to World Diversity Issues 9-23-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/brief-approaches-to-world-diversity-issues-9-23-2016/) - [Fruit in the Bowl 10-19-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/fruit-in-the-bowl-10-19-2016/) - [The Role of Education in Government 5-27-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/the-role-of-education-in-government-5-27-2016/) - [Case Crystallization for Groups and Organizations 5-20-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystallization-for-groups-and-organizations-5-20-2016/) - [The Role of Education in Government 5-20-2016](https://www.processwork.org/download/the-role-of-education-in-government-5-20-2016/) - [Dreambody Dojo - PW and Trauma (Feb 6-7)](https://www.processwork.org/download/dreambody-dojo-pw-and-trauma-feb-6-7/) - [Supervision 2-12](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-2-12/) - [Body Symptoms! as Feedback from the Universe Part 3 (Feb. 12th)](https://www.processwork.org/download/body-symptoms-as-feedback-from-the-universe-part-3/) - [Body Symptoms! as Feedback from the Universe Part 2 (Feb. 5th)](https://www.processwork.org/download/body-symptoms-as-feedback-from-the-universe-part-2/) - [Case Crystallization 1-29](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystallization-1-29/) - [Body Symptoms! as Feedback from the Universe Part 1 (Jan. 29th)](https://www.processwork.org/download/body-symptoms-as-feedback-from-the-universe-part-1/) - [New Approaches to Dreams and "Dream-work" Part 3](https://www.processwork.org/download/new-approaches-to-dreams-and-dream-work-part-3/) - October 2nd, 2015, 3:30-6:30 pm Pacific TimeArnold Mindell, PhD - [Case Crystallization for Groups and Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystallization-for-groups-and-organizations/) - September 25th, 2015 7:30-9:30 pm Pacific TimeArnold Mindell, PhD - [New Approaches to Dreams and "Dream-work" Part 2](https://www.processwork.org/download/new-approaches-to-dreams-and-dream-work-part-2/) - September 25th 2015, 3:30-6:30 pm Pacific TimeArnold Mindell, PhD - [Supervision: Severe Illness, Near Death, 1 to 1, family, organizations](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-severe-illness-near-death-1-to-1-family-organizations/) - September 18th 2015, 7:30-9:30 pm Pacific TimeArnold Mindell, PhD - [New Approaches to Dreams and "Dream-work" Part 1](https://www.processwork.org/download/new-approaches-to-dreams-and-dream-work-part-1/) - September 18th 2015, 3:30-6:30 pm Pacific TimeArnold Mindell, PhD - [Beyond the Basics: Trauma Supervision 1](https://www.processwork.org/download/beyond-the-basics-trauma-supervision-1/) - [Beyond the Basics: Trauma Supervision 2](https://www.processwork.org/download/beyond-the-basics-trauma-supervision-2/) - [ProcessStage_9-19](https://www.processwork.org/download/processstage_9-19/) - [ProcessStage_9-26](https://www.processwork.org/download/processstage_9-26/) - [ProcessStage_10-3](https://www.processwork.org/download/processstage_10-3/) - [Supervision_9-19](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision_9-19/) - [CaseCrys_9-26](https://www.processwork.org/download/casecrys_9-26/) - [Enter title here](https://www.processwork.org/download/enter-title-here-2/) - [TaoMusic_9-13_2](https://www.processwork.org/download/taomusic_9-13_2/) - [Tao_Music9-13_missing](https://www.processwork.org/download/tao_music9-13_missing/) - [Tao_Music9-13-FullMissing](https://www.processwork.org/download/tao_music9-13-fullmissing/) - [ResearchSymp-Alex](https://www.processwork.org/download/researchsymp-alex/) - [Div1-31-14](https://www.processwork.org/download/div1-31-14/) - [Div2-7-14](https://www.processwork.org/download/div2-7-14/) - [Div2-14-14](https://www.processwork.org/download/div2-14-14/) - [OrgCC1-31-14](https://www.processwork.org/download/orgcc1-31-14/) - [SupIll2-7-14](https://www.processwork.org/download/supill2-7-14/) - [SupGen2-14-14](https://www.processwork.org/download/supgen2-14-14/) - [WhatBrain_Materials](https://www.processwork.org/download/whatbrain_materials/) - [WhatBrain_Materials2](https://www.processwork.org/download/whatbrain_materials2/) - [WorldChange1](https://www.processwork.org/download/worldchange1/) - [WorldChange2](https://www.processwork.org/download/worldchange2/) - [OrgCrys_5-23](https://www.processwork.org/download/orgcrys_5-23/) - [SupIll-5-30](https://www.processwork.org/download/supill-5-30/) - [Organizational Case Crystallization](https://www.processwork.org/download/organizational-case-crystallization/) - [Essence of PW Week 1](https://www.processwork.org/download/essence-of-pw-week-1/) - [Essence of PW Week 2](https://www.processwork.org/download/essence-of-pw-week-2/) - [Case Crystal Death Dying](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystal-death-dying/) - [Essence of PW Week 3](https://www.processwork.org/download/essence-of-pw-week-3/) - [Case Crystallization](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystallization/) - [Enter title here](https://www.processwork.org/download/enter-title-here/) - [Inner Work 5-17-2013](https://www.processwork.org/download/inner-work-5-17-2013/) - [Inner Work 5-24-2013](https://www.processwork.org/download/inner-work-5-24-2013/) - [Case Crystallization Severe Illness](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystallization-severe-illness/) - [Case Crystallization for Groups](https://www.processwork.org/download/case-crystallization-for-groups/) - [TaoMusic_9-13-13](https://www.processwork.org/download/taomusic_9-13-13/) - [Tao9-20-13](https://www.processwork.org/download/tao9-20-13/) - [Tao9-27-13](https://www.processwork.org/download/tao9-27-13/) - [OrgCC9-13](https://www.processwork.org/download/orgcc9-13/) - [ResearchSymp](https://www.processwork.org/download/researchsymp/) - [EdgeCity](https://www.processwork.org/download/edgecity/) - [Supervision9-20-13](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision9-20-13/) - [WhatBrain3-24](https://www.processwork.org/download/whatbrain3-24/) - [WhatBrain3-31](https://www.processwork.org/download/whatbrain3-31/) - [CaseCrys9-27](https://www.processwork.org/download/casecrys9-27/) - [Supervision 5-29-2015](https://www.processwork.org/download/supervision-5-29-2015/) - [Burning for Freedom 5-29-2015](https://www.processwork.org/download/burning-for-freedom-5-29-2015/) - [Organizational 5-22-2015](https://www.processwork.org/download/organizational-5-22-2015/) - [Burning for Freedom - 5-22-2015](https://www.processwork.org/download/burning-for-freedom-5-22-2015/) - [OS-2-13](https://www.processwork.org/download/os-2-13/) - Open Supervision: for groups, organizations, political situations and if time, with families, 1 to 1 2/13/2015 - [POM-2-13](https://www.processwork.org/download/pom-2-13/) - Process-oriented MEDITATION and the Origins of Consciousness 2/13/2015 - [POM-2-06](https://www.processwork.org/download/pom-2-06/) - Process-oriented MEDITATION and the Origins of Consciousness 2/6/2015 - [WTB1-3-12](https://www.processwork.org/download/wtb1-3-12/) - What's the brain got to do with it? Part 1: Foundational Neuroscience for Processworkers 3/12/2015 - [WTB1-3-19](https://www.processwork.org/download/wtb1-3-19/) - What's the brain got to do with it? Part 1: Foundational Neuroscience for Processworkers 3/19/2015 - [POM-1-30](https://www.processwork.org/download/pom-1-30/) - Process-oriented MEDITATION and the Origins of Consciousness 1/30/2015 - [OS-1-30](https://www.processwork.org/download/os-1-30/) - Open Supervision: severe illness, near death, 1 to 1, family, organizational work 1/30/2015 ## Events - [Community Meetings - Hosted by Elva Redwood](https://www.processwork.org/events/communitymeetings/) - Community Meetings during extraordinary COVID-19 times Hosted by Elva Redwood, Heike Hamann, Daya Mia and Fred Kahane Everyone welcome - open space to connect, and to hold and deepen our experiences during these extraordinary times Sundays (Pacific Time) 11/29, 9-10:30am 12/13, 6-7:30pm 12/27, 9-10:30am CANCELLED - taking a break! 2021 community meeting dates - find - [Play and Art of Community - Suzette Payne](https://www.processwork.org/events/playartcommunity/) - The Play and Art of Community With Suzette Payne Free of charge - all welcome! Tuesdays at 12- 1pm Come and join Suzette for the Play and Art of Community, offered every other week on Tuesdays from 12 to 1pm. Please join Suzette in a spacious, playful atmosphere, using simple art making tools. Your inner - [Couples in Community LIVE: Real Couples Real Time (Sept 11 - Oct 23, 2020)](https://www.processwork.org/events/couples-in-community-navigating-distance-and-closeness-in-the-time-of-covid-19/) - Couples in Community LIVE: Real Couples Real Time With Jan Dworkin, PhD. Sept 11, Sept 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, 2020 Fridays (10AM-12PM and 4PM-6PM Pacific Time) Join Jan to deepen your relationship practice Whether you’re an individual or a couple, whether you’re someone who struggles with or delights in relationships, I’m thrilled to invite - [The Facilitator's "CRACKED POT" and UNIQUE STYLE with Amy Mindell](https://www.processwork.org/events/cracked-pot-unique-style/) - The Facilitator's "CRACKED POT" and UNIQUE STYLE Instructor: Amy Mindell, Ph.D. An Online class: Saturday October 10, 2020 10:00am – 1:00pm (PDT) We will study how the things that make you unusual are keys to your Unique Facilitator Style! Therapists, facilitators, teachers, and helpers of all kinds have learned special skills to work with others. Yet, - [Case Supervision For All - Arnold Mindell](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-for-all-with-arny-mindell-3/) - Case Supervision For All Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Friday, September 18th 7:30PM-10:30PM (U.S. Pacific time) If you would like Supervision, that is support, understanding and/or insights into your work with INDIVIDUALS, RELATIONSHIPS, OR GROUPS. Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational - [Book Launch: Dreaming Into Community - A Guide Book to Worldwork](https://www.processwork.org/events/book-launch-dreaming-into-community-a-guide-book-to-worldwork/) - Online Book Launch! Join us to celebrate a very special Graphic Novel Dreaming Into Community, A Guide Book to Worldwork By Venetia Bouronikou and Lynn Lobo Friday, October 2nd 8:30PM - 10:00PM (PDT US & Canada) Online via Zoom Please RSVP by registering below! Opening and Launch: Julia Wolfson and Nader Shabahangi (Eldership Academy Press) - [Love is the Bridge ~ Sacred Forgetting: Eldership for Memory Loss - Stan & Ann](https://www.processwork.org/events/sacred-forgetting-with-stan-and-ann/) - Love is the Bridge ~ Sacred Forgetting: Eldership for Memory Loss - Stan & Ann With Stan Tomandl, M.P.W, PW.Dipl & Ann Jacob, B.Ed. A series of 3 online classes Tuesdays 12noon-2pm (Pacific Time): September 22, October 13, November 10, 2020 "Now, forget it ~ forever!" Max Schupbach How can we 'forget' even about forgetting? - [Dreambody and Deep Bodywork](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreambody-and-deep-bodywork/) - Dreambody and Deep Bodywork With Gary Reiss, Ph.D A rare opportunity to explore the Processwork approach to deep bodywork with Gary Reiss, one of our senior faculty specializing in this area. Read more from Gary about how to approach deep dreambody work Online only - class recordings available to participants Participants will need to invite - [Youth Speak Out Impacts of the COIVD-19 Pandemic - CE credits available](https://www.processwork.org/events/youthspeakoutcecredits/) - Centering Their Voices: Youth Speak Out on the Impacts of Pandemic Event Registration: Free for all Parents, Practitioners, and Youth August 13, 4-6pm Pacific Online only via Zoom Facilitators: Dawn Menken Ph.D and Aviva McClure M.Ed Participants: Youth Collective Facilitators (ages 14-19) and Education Practitioners CE Credits available for Educators and Counselors To receive a - [TRU Summer Youth Leadership Intensive 2020](https://www.processwork.org/events/tru-summer-youth-leadership-intensive-pwi/) - UPDATE: TRU 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 Register below to stay in touch for future TRU events! TRU sponsored event upcoming AUGUST 13, 2020 Centering Their Voices: Youth Speak Out on the Impacts of Pandemic Event Registration: Free for all Parents, Practitioners, and Youth August 13, 4-6pm Pacific JULY 13-17, 2020 10:00am - 5:00 - [2nd Training in Inner and Relationship Work with Processmind and Quantum Physics](https://www.processwork.org/events/2nd-training-inner-relationship-work-processmind-quantum-physics/) - Fridays; 9/22 and 9/29; 3:30 – 6:30 pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Processwork is a science for personal, social, global events, and an art. We can teach Processwork’s 1st Training, Cognitive-Science Ideas. 2nd Training are Based on 1st Trainings + Your “ART”. To be most effective, you need both science and (Creative-Mediumistic) ART. Classes 1+2 on Sept. 22+29, (3:30-6:30pm) focus - [Engaging the inner critic: toward a more fluid inner ecology - Rhea](https://www.processwork.org/events/engaging-the-inner-critic-toward-a-more-fluid-inner-ecology-rhea/) - Engaging the inner critic: toward a more fluid inner ecology Rhea, MA, Processwork Diplomate Free online event - all welcome! Rescheduled! Apologies for late change. NEW DATE (effective June 23rd) Thursday July 2nd 4-5pm, Pacific Time Join Rhea to hear about working transformatively and compassionately with your inner critics to create a more fluid inner - [Mining Your Gold to Discover the Powerful Presenter Within - Cathy Bernatt](https://www.processwork.org/events/mining-your-gold-presentation-skills/) - Mining Your Gold to Discover the Powerful Presenter Within With Cathy Bernatt, PW Diplomate, MACF, Professional Certified Coach Free event - all welcome! July 8, 4pm-5:15pm July 14, 9am-10:15am Zoom link In this interactive case study presentation, Cathy Bernatt will share tips on partnering with a client to mine their inner gold to discover the Powerful Presenter - [Processwork in Practice - Dawn Menken - free introductory classes, topics vary](https://www.processwork.org/events/dawn-menken-free-introductory-classes/) - Join Dawn Menken for Processwork in Practice: Free Introductory Classes Topics and times vary - check date times below for more information Register for event notifications Online @ Zoom link These free one-hour classes present a Processwork approach to working with a variety of themes that emerge in our lives and in private practice. These short - [Join Arny Mindell for SUPPORT, SUPERVISION & LEARNING For A Better World](https://www.processwork.org/events/for-group-processwork-support-supervision-learning-for-a-better-world/) - SUPERVISION: For Individual, Relationship and Group Processwork; SUPPORT, and LEARNING for a Better World with Arny Mindell Location: Online only - Live Streaming or Audio Recording Timing: Monday, June 1, 2020 4:30-7:30pm (Pacific Time) No-one turned away for lack of funds. Inner, Relationship, Large Group and Organization SUPERVISION Focus will be about your personal development - [Join Arny & Amy Mindell for NEW WORLD LEADER-FACILITATOR Training Seminar, To Realize Your Greatest Dream For Our World](https://www.processwork.org/events/new-world-leader-facilitator-training-seminar-to-realize-your-greatest-dream-for-our-world/) - New World Leader-Facilitator Training Seminar To Realize Your Greatest Dreams For Our World with Arnold & Amy Mindell One Day Seminar Available via Live Streaming OR Video Recording Due to the current public health risks of large group gatherings, this seminar is available online only. Location: Online ONLY or via Post Event Livestream Video Recording - [Co-Creating Politics: Interventions for our Political Discourse](https://www.processwork.org/events/co-creating-politics-interventions-for-our-political-discourse/) - [COVID-19: Humanity’s 2020 Global Teacher - Emetchi](https://www.processwork.org/events/covid-19-humanitys-2020-global-teacher-emetchi/) - COVID-19: Humanity’s 2020 Global Teacher, Ready or Not With Emetchi, MA. PW Dipl. Everyone welcome – no charge Donations to PWI much appreciated - click here to help us offer Processwork opportunities to more people We are over two months into the explosion of the invisible highly infectious and often deadly COVID-19 virus with cascading - [Test Event](https://www.processwork.org/events/test-event-2/) - Testing event - [All Hands for Art! Art of U on Tuesdays at 12pm](https://www.processwork.org/events/all-hands-for-art-art-of-u-on-tuesdays-at-12pm/) - All Hands for Art! Art of U on Tuesdays at 12pm With Kara Wilde and Suzette Payne Free of charge - all welcome! Kara and Suzette invite you to share some online community time making art together and exploring the Coronavirus in our lives, or whatever is pressing to you that you would like to deepen. This - [Couples in Community: Navigating Distance and Closeness in the time of COVID-19](https://www.processwork.org/events/jan-dworkin-navigating-distance-and-closeness-in-the-time-of-covid-19/) - Couples in Community: Navigating Distance and Closeness in the time of COVID-19 With Jan Dworkin, PhD. Join Jan to learn how to support our own relationships We can use this crisis as an opportunity to deepen or reset our relationships and come out stronger. Let’s do this in community, learn from each other and feel - [Case Supervision with Dawn Menken](https://www.processwork.org/events/case-supervision-with-dawn-menken/) - Case Supervision with Dawn Menken UPDATE MARCH 31ST: EARLY REGISTRATION EXTENDED! In recognition of coronavirus impacting globally, early registration pricing has been extended for all who need. Register for a bundle at early registration pricing: access 3 supervision sessions for $108 Delivery Method: Online ONLY via zoom Timing: See below Case supervision provides an opportunity - [Our Hearts: Worldwork, Colonisation & Coronavirus](https://www.processwork.org/events/our-hearts-stan-ann/) - Our Hearts: Worldwork Amidst Globalisation, Colonisation, & Coronavirus With Stan Tomandl, MPW, PW. Dipl & Ann Jacob, B.Ed. A series of 3 online classes Tuesdays 12noon-2pm (Pacific Time): April 21, May 12, June 9, 2020 Stand Up. Wake Up. Honor and Respect for all humans and nature is, after thousands of years, still a central - [The TAO of D R E A M WORK led by Arnold Mindell](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-tao-of-d-r-e-a-m-work/) - The Empirical + Universal Nature Of Dreams And Your World Task 2 Classes To Realize Your Own And Your Organization’s MYTH, 1st Dreams, And Nonlocality Fri, Jan 31, 3:30-6:30pm Dreams Are Rock + Roll BODY SENSATIONS, +The Tao That Must Be Said Fri, Feb 7, 3:30-6:30pm Your Group’s + Our World’s Nonlocality, Dreams, Visions Because - [PWI Open House hosted by Ingrid Rose & Rhea Shapiro](https://www.processwork.org/events/pwi-open-house/) - Applying Processwork to Creativity and the Arts In-person at PWI & Online - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED hosted by Ingrid Rose & Rhea Shapiro With Niyati Evers, Nora Hajos and Nathaniel Holder Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 7:00-8:30pm PST at the Process Work Institute & online https://zoom.us/j/656356503 Join us for an evening of........ Performance - Film - [You, Me and The World: Identity, Social Justice and Our Shared Humanity](https://www.processwork.org/events/you-me-and-the-world-identity-social-justice-and-our-shared-humanity/) - A Process Oriented Approach to working with facilitation, power, and conflict. Instructor: Aleksandr Peikrishvili, LCSW, PW. Dipl. Saturday and Sunday, January 25-26, 2020 10:00am-1:00pm, – 2:00pm-5:00pm This course will: – Introduce and/or refresh a Processwork lens to working and being with groups – Create a space and time where we as a group explore what we - [FREE BROWN BAG - Embodied Facilitation Practices](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-brown-bag-embodied-facilitation-practices/) - Annie Blair, Dipl PW., & Carol Zahner, Dipl PW.: Carol is a co-founder of Processwork Latin America, adjunct faculty at the Process Work Institute and La Escuela de Trabajo de Procesos in Barcelona. Her current research explores the combination of Processwork and Social Presencing Theatre in individual and group work, and teaching in ways which - [FREE BROWN BAG - The Dreaming Nature of Sexuality - Tools for Exploring and Deepening your Erotic and Intimacy Potential](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-brown-bag-the-dreaming-nature-of-sexuality-tools-for-exploring-and-deepening-your-erotic-and-intimacy-potential/) - Niyati Evers, M.A, Dipl PW., & Robert King, Dipl PW. Robert and Niyati developed their approach from years of research, along with their experience as a couple. They are passionate about exploring sexuality as a pathway to personal, relational, erotic and spiritual growth and feel excited to share their journey and discoveries. Their wish is - [FREE BROWN BAG - Process Work Applications in an Agency Setting](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-brown-bag-process-work-applications-in-an-agency-setting/) - Kas Robinson, Ph.D., Dipl PW. Kas is a faculty member at PWI. She has been a diplomate since 2002 and has a PhD in psychology. She has experience in private practice, facilitation, and working a non-profit agency settings. She loves process work’s deep respect of the diversity of human experience, for its awareness of power, - [FREE BROWN BAG - Process Work and Trauma Tools for Your Kit](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-brown-bag-process-work-and-trauma-tools-for-your-kit/) - Emetchi, Dipl PW. Emetchi is a longtime processwork practitioner who is pulled to elucidate the Processwork way of working with traumatic impact upon people. She works in Private Practice and teaches in Portland and Internationally. Presentation: Process Work and Trauma Tools for Your Kit. In the hour long talk Emetchi will clarify basic tenets of - [FREE BROWN BAG - Process Work Applications in Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-brown-bag-process-work-applications-in-organizations/) - Cathy Bernatt, Dipl PW., ICF, IAF. Cathy is Processwork Diplomat, an Organizational Development and Leadership Consultant, a Professionally certified Coach (ICF) and Facilitator (IAF) and has worked with many organizations around the world applying Process work. Presentation: Process Work Applications in Organizations. Cathy will talk about creative ways that she has used Process Work in - [FREE BROWN BAG - Self Care & Innerwork](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-brown-bag-self-care-innerwork/) - Elva Redwood, M.A. Dipl PW. Elva Redwood, MA, Dipl.PW works with individuals, couples and groups, and also teach. They have special interests in supporting activists and people living with chronic illness, as well as transforming developmental trauma and extreme states. You will rarely see them without their dog, Puck. Presentation: Self Care & Innerwork. There’s - [FREE BROWN BAG - Make Love Better](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-brown-bag-make-love-better/) - Jan Dworkin, Ph.D. Dipl PW. Jan is a co-founder and long-time faculty member of the Process Work Institute. Her colorful, challenging relationship path, and years of experience as a couples therapist, led her to write the hybrid memoir/self-help book, Make Love Better. jandworkin.com Presentation: Make Love Better. Jan will read a short excerpt from her - [Process Oriented Family Therapy, Community Based Healing as an Approach to Individual, Family, and World Enlightenment](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-magic-of-process-oriented-family-therapy/) - with Gary Reiss, Ph.D 3 Thursday evenings – Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, 2020 6:30pm – 9:00pm Fee: $135 (early registration by Jan 16th) $150 (after Jan 16th) Working on family difficulties wakes us up to our personal and collective history. From this work we can get free of patterns that run our lives - [Wisdom of Dreams](https://www.processwork.org/events/wisdom-of-dreams/) - led by Ingrid Rose Mondays – Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, 2020 7:00pm – 9:30pm Fee: $135 (early registration by Jan 13th) $150 (after Jan 13th) Dreams contain a wealth of information that can serve us well as a guide for life. When process-oriented tools and skills are applied in unfolding dreams, the underlying - [Diplomate Supervision (with Arny Mindell)](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-with-arny-mindell-2/) - Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday, February 7th at 7:30PM-9:30PM Processwork Diplomates only. In person at PWI, or available for distance participation via live web streaming. Please note, this class is not recorded. Audio file is NOT available for this class. PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants should ensure - [Supervision for All (with Arny Mindell)](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-for-all-with-arny-mindell-2/) - Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday, January 31st at 7:30PM-9:30PM PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants should ensure they have good quality internet access to get the best experience. After registration you will be sent a direct link for online streaming access to your course, one week prior to course commencement. Please - [Searching for the Sacred: Illuminating Death](https://www.processwork.org/events/searching-for-the-sacred-illuminating-death/) - with Stan Tomandl, M.P.W, PW.Dipl. and Ann Jacob, B.Ed. Three classes in the series on Tuesdays: Jan 14th, Feb 11th, Mar 10th, 2020 12noon-2pm Pacific Time Zone ONLINE only Illumination, Practical Mysticism, & the Quality of Death. Reaching from our roots: the Celtic Anam Aire, staying by the soul; Medieval Ars Moriendi, the Art of - [Love, Sex, and Spirit --- A Process Work Approach](https://www.processwork.org/events/a-process-oriented-approach-to-love-sex-spirit-and-intimacy-2/) - With Gary Reiss, LCSW, PhD, Certified Process Work Trainer, and Sage Emery, LMFT, Certified Teacher of 2ndTraining Saturday & Sunday, February 15th-16th, 2020 10:00am – 5:00pm Modern life pushes us to split off sexuality from intimacy and spirituality. This seminar is about bringing love, sex and spirit back together into a unified way of connecting. - [Embodied Facilitation Practices](https://www.processwork.org/events/embodied-facilitation-practices/) - Embodied Facilitation Practices With Annie Blair and Carol Zahner Our feeling, moving, aware bodies are full of wisdom! February 21-23, 2020 - IN PERSON ONLY Location: The Process Work Institute 2049 NW Hoyt St. Portland, OR 97209 Early Bird Registration Fee before January 31: $200 Regular Registration Fee beginning Feb 1: $250 In this - [Under the Edges of Forgetfulness: Practical & Creative Approaches to Memory Loss ~ online training and supervision classes](https://www.processwork.org/events/under-the-edges-of-forgetfulness-practical-creative-approaches-to-memory-loss-online-training-and-supervision-classes/) - Offered by Stan Tomandl MPW, PW Dipl & Ann Jacob B.Ed, 2nd Training Cert. Three online classes in the series on Tuesdays @ 12noon-2pm Pacific Time Zone Sep 17 Oct 8 Nov 12 “Why wait to get dementia? Follow the Process.” Arnold Mindell Alzheimer’s, other dementias, senility, stroke, head injury, just plain forgetfulness: what possible - [FINDING YOUR PATH IN THE WORLD](https://www.processwork.org/events/6659/) - FINDING YOUR PATH IN THE WORLD with Rhea Shapiro December 15th - 10:00AM to 5:00PM $108 early registration by December 1st $120 regular registration after December 1st Sliding scale access available - please email pwi@processwork.org Looking for a deeper connection to the meaning of your life? Interested in creative tools for finding your purpose and - [Know Your Heart, Know Yourself](https://www.processwork.org/events/know-your-heart-know-yourself/) - Know Your Heart, Know Yourself Saturday November 16th, 9.30 - 4.30pm Judy Chambers, LCSW, MEd, MACF Judy is a psychotherapist and facilitator in Portland, using Process Work, Hakomi Therapy, and EMDR techniques. Judy has studied with the Mindells for 30 years and has also enjoyed fabulous explorations with Jean Houston, Angeles Arrien, David Schnarch, and - [Continuing Education: Professional Development Trainings for Teachers and Administrators](https://www.processwork.org/events/continuing-education-professional-development-summer-trainings-for-teachers-and-administrators/) - Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators Join Shannon McClure and Dawn Menken for innovative and energizing continuing education for teachers! Program Overview Friday, October 11, 2019 - 8.30 - 3pm Hip Hop Slam for Teachers of Language Arts Working with the Dynamics of Rank and Power in the Classroom These complimentary trainings will support teachers - [Diplomate Supervision (with Arny Mindell)](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-with-arny-mindell/) - Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday, October 11th at 7:30PM Processwork Diplomates only. In person at PWI, or available for distance participation via live web streaming. Distance: Livestream Please note, this class is not recorded. Audio file is NOT available for this class. PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants - [Supervision for All (with Arny Mindell)](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-for-all-with-arny-mindell/) - Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday, October 4th at 7:30PM Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance Options: Live Web Stream, Audio File Download PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants should ensure they have good quality - [WORLD LEADERSHIP, NON LOCALITY & SYNCHRONICITY (with Arny Mindell)](https://www.processwork.org/events/world-leadership-non-locality-synchronicity-with-arny-mindell/) - What kind of world communities and nations do you hope for? How do you suggest improving the ecological mess which threatens the human race in 100-300 years? Cleo I will show in this class how my dog Cleopatra, and non-locality helped in politics. Processwork with yourself, relationships, clients and world events depends upon awareness of - [CHILDMIND – FLUIDMIND IN ART with Amy Mindell](https://www.processwork.org/events/amy-mindells-fall-course-2/) - Wednesdays Class 1 Oct 2, 2019 Class 2 Oct 9, 2019 9:30am – 12:30pm Early Registration Fee: $108 (by Sep 18th) Regular Registration Fee: $120 (after Sep 18th) Explore your ChildMind, that is, a most fluid, free, and creative part of you! Through simple and fun exercises, you’ll experience the ongoing creativity of your dreaming - [Your Unique Facilitator Style: Exploring Your Hidden Powers as Therapist, Facilitator, Teacher, and Helper](https://www.processwork.org/events/your-unique-facilitator-style-exploring-your-hidden-powers-as-therapist-facilitator-teacher-and-helper/) - Your Unique Facilitator Style: Exploring Your Hidden Powers as Therapist, Facilitator, Teacher, and Helper Instructor: Amy Mindell, PhD. The unique qualities of your work as a facilitator, therapist, teacher, coach, or other helper, are often unknown to you! Yet, these qualities bring your work to life and make it most unique and effective. In this - [Freedom as Necessity: Staying Balanced In Earth’s Revolution of Economy, Environment, and Ethics](https://www.processwork.org/events/freedom-as-necessity-staying-balanced-in-earths-revolution-of-economy-environment-and-ethics-2/) - Instructors: Stan Tomandl, MPW, PW Dipl & Ann Jacob, B.Ed Three classes in the series: Tuesdays April 16, May 14, June 11, 2019 12noon-2pm Pacific Time Zone Today's monopoly capitalism was partly built on colonialism, slavery, and genocide; followed by military spending, marketing, planned obsolescence, waste, and many meaningless & destructive goods; all leading to - [REDISCOVER WHY ARE YOU HERE; the Mystery of Aging, Love and Purpose.](https://www.processwork.org/events/discover-a-how-old-are-you-really-the-mystery-of-aging-love-and-purpose/) - Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Remember the Mexican Day of the Dead. We age, and die, or do we die? What is aging, death? What’s the meaning of life?? See picture below (Thanks Wikipedia) “Scholars trace the origins of the modern Mexican holiday to indigenous observances dating back hundreds of years and to an Aztec festival - [Supervision for Everyone - May 24th](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-for-everyone/) - Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday May 24th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance Options: Live Web Stream, Audio File Download PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants should ensure they have - [Diplomate Supervision - May 31st](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-may-31st/) - Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Processwork Diplomates only. In person at PWI, or available for distance participation via live web streaming. Distance: Livestream Please note, this class is not recorded. Audio file is NOT available for this class. PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants should ensure they have good - [Theory U: Social Presencing Theater Basics](https://www.processwork.org/events/theory-u-social-presencing-theater-basics/) - In this weekend workshop we offer an introduction to Social Presencing Theater within the Theory U framework. Social Presencing Theater (SPT) is a series of embodied practices for understanding our current reality and uncovering future possibilities, developed by Presencing Institute and articulated as a practical application of Scharmer’s Theory U. Drawing on the movement arts - [Me, You and The World: Introduction to Process Oriented Group Facilitation, Rank Theory and Conflict Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/me-you-and-the-world-introduction-to-process-oriented-group-facilitation-rank-theory-and-conflict-work/) - Me, You and The World: Introduction to Process Oriented Group Facilitation, Rank Theory and Conflict Work Instructor: Aleksandr Peikrishvili, LCSW, PW. Dipl. With Irina Feygina (Teaching Assistant) Saturday and Sunday, January 26-27, 2019 10:00am-1:00pm, - 2:00pm-5:00pm This course will: - introduce and/or refresh a Processwork lens to working and being with groups - create a space - [Supervision for Everyone Feb 1st](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-individual-organizational-case-work-sept-21/) - Supervision for Everyone Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday Feb 1st, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance Options: Live Web Stream, Audio File Download PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access to classes. Participants should - [The Hour of Our Death, Personal Transformation, and the Weight of History](https://www.processwork.org/events/processwork-hourdeath/) - The Hour of Our Death, Personal Transformation, and the Weight of History A series of 3 tele-classes Tuesdays January 15, February 12, March 12, 2019 12noon-2pm Pacific Time Zone Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl & Ann Jacob, BEd At the hour of death people often connect with ancestors and loved ones in the other side camp. - [The Magic of Process Oriented Family Therapy](https://www.processwork.org/events/expanding-the-borders-of-process-oriented-family-therapy-2/) - The Magic of Process Oriented Family Therapy Instructor: Gary Reiss, Ph.D. Thursday evenings, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14; 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Process Family Therapy combines individual, couples, family therapy, and group process and worldwork into a single framework. In this class we will explore new breakthroughs in group healing where the whole group - [Future of Processwork](https://www.processwork.org/events/arnyfeb2019/) - Arny Mindell's Winter 2019 Friday Classes The Essence and Spirit in the Future of Processwork. Our Connection to Dark Matter, Clairvoyance and Everyday Life Fridays: Feb 1st, Feb 8th, 3.30-6.30pm Class 1: Friday Feb 1st, 3.30 - 6.30pm PW’s ORIGIN and ESSENCE SPIRIT. The MYSTERIOUS Taoist +Space-time TEACHER Class 2: Friday Feb 8th, - [A Process-Oriented Approach to Love, Sex, Spirit, and Intimacy](https://www.processwork.org/events/a-process-oriented-approach-to-love-sex-spirit-and-intimacy/) - A Process-Oriented Approach to Love, Sex, Spirit, and Intimacy Led by: Gary Reiss with Sage Emery and Amy Palatnick February 16-17, 2019 10am-1pm, 2:00pm-5pm This seminar will focus on a process work approach to working with sex and intimacy issues. We will teach new methods for working with issues of consent and deep respect for - [The Wisdom of Dreams – Ingrid Rose](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-wisdom-of-dreams-ingrid-rose/) - The Wisdom of Dreams Instructor: Ingrid Rose Mondays: Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11 7:00-9:30pm Dreams contain a wealth of information that can serve us well as a guide for life. When process-oriented tools and skills are applied in unfolding dreams, the underlying meaning of the dream wakes us up to parts of ourselves and - [Diplomate Supervision Feb 8th](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-sept-28-2018/) - Diplomate Supervision (Individual + Organizational Case Work) Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday: Feb 8th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. This course is open to IAPOP recognized Processwork Diplomates only. In person at PWI, or available - [FLOW](https://www.processwork.org/events/flow/) - Arny Mindell's Fall 2018 Friday Classes 2nd Training's Experience of FLOW for BODY SYMPTOMS and for INNER WORK Fridays Sept 21, Sept 28 3.30-6.30pm Everyone feels troubled at one time or another by body symptoms, and inner problems! These experiences are often connected to medical, personal, social and historical issues. Solutions are crucial but not - [Childmind](https://www.processwork.org/events/childmindamy/) - Join Amy Mindell this Fall to explore the unique creativity of your childmind ... The Art, Creativity, And Wisdom Of Your Childmind With Amy Mindell 2 Wednesday mornings: Sept 19, 26, 2018 - 9:15am-12:15pm Discover how your childmind, a most playful and creative part of you, is a direct link to your dreaming process and its boundless - [Relationships for Everyone](https://www.processwork.org/events/relationships-for-everyone/) - Relationships for everyone - introducing a Processwork approach with Jan Dworkin, Ph.D and assisted by Lolo Halman and Marissa Seiler 3 Tuesday evenings: Oct 30, Nov 6, 13 - 6.30 - 8.30pm Have you ever wished for more intimacy, more freedom, or more equality in relationship? Have you been looking for a way to move past - [Supervision of Individual + Organizational Case Work Sept 21](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervisionfall2018/) - Supervision of Individual and Organizational Case Work Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday Sept 21st, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance Options: Live Web Stream, Audio File Download PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access - [Diplomate Supervision Sept 28, 2018](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervisionfall2018/) - Diplomate Supervision (Individual + Organizational Case Work) Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday Sept 28, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. This course is open to IAPOP recognized Processwork Diplomates only. In person at PWI, or available - [Processwork Antidotes Stan&Ann](https://www.processwork.org/events/processwork-antidotes-stanann/) - Medicalization, Memory, Depression, Delirium, & Ageing: Processwork Antidotes A series of 3 tele-classes Tuesdays 12noon-2pm: Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 13, 2018 Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl & Ann Jacob, BEd “To cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always.” Sir William Osler, ‘father’ of modern western medicine. How has modern western medicine improved care for - [DreambodyIntro](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreambodyintro/) - Working with the Dreambody - an introduction With Gary Reiss, Ph.D Three Thursday evenings: September 13, 20, 27 7-9 pm Have you ever connected a disturbing body experience and a night time dream? What if your body symptoms were not only troublesome or scary, but also a doorway into the creative foundations of everyday reality? - [Love, Roles and Rank](https://www.processwork.org/events/love-roles-and-rank/) - Love, Roles and Rank: A Relationship, Facilitation and Leadership Lab Max and Ellen Schupbach, Deep Democracy Institute Wednesday Sept 5th 10-5pm and Thursday Sept 6th 10-4pm Worldwork, the Process Work app that we use to work with collective change, shows us how we can understand and love our opponents, even when we hate them. It opens a - [Supervision Intensive Fall 2018](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-intensive-fall-2018/) - Supervision Intensive: Aug 31 - Sept 3 Super charge your Processwork learning practice with four days of shared live supervision! The intensive involves 24 contact hours: including 12 hours (4 three hour sessions) of small group triad supervision, and four large group processes plus two hours group process video study, with orientation and closing sessions. - [Skills and Tools for 'Being the Change'](https://www.processwork.org/events/skills-and-tools-for-being-the-change/) - Skills & Tools for "Being the Change": An Introduction to Worldwork July 6-8, 2018 With Jennifer Kleskie, MACF, PW Dipl. Friday July 6, 6-9 pm, Saturday July 7, 10 am - 5 pm Sunday July 8, 9 am -12 pm. This Introduction to the Worldwork Method, applied in groups, families and any social constellation, - [The Future - Arnold Mindell Spring 2018](https://www.processwork.org/events/future-arnold-mindell-spring-2018/) - Join Arnold Mindell this Spring to explore: THE FUTURE ? …FOR YOU, ME , EARTH And MARS Fridays: May 25th and June 1st - 3.30 - 6.30pm Climate Change, Asteroid Strikes, Epidemics, Overpopulation And Wars Make Scientists Such As Physicist Dr. Stephen Hawking Predict: “I Am Not Alone In Believing Humans Need To Find A - [Earth Leaders' Work, Using Process Oriented Systems: Eldership and Shamanism](https://www.processwork.org/events/earth-leaders-work-using-process-oriented-systems-eldership-shamanism/) - Instructor: Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl & Ann Jacob, BEd Tuesdays; 4/10, 5/8, 6/12; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chinook Jargon: Kimtah Illahee Tyee Mamook = Follow Earth Leader Work For those interested in social and environmental justice. Either as foreground or background leaders, we'll work on accessing inner awareness and inner rank in tense situations. - [Amy Mindell: The Hidden Art of Your Unique Facilitator Style](https://www.processwork.org/events/amy-mindell-hidden-art-unique-facilitator-style/) - Join Amy Mindell this Spring to explore your Unique Style As Therapist And Facilitator! The Hidden Art of Your Unique Facilitator Style Amy Mindell Thursday May 24th, 2018 9:15am-1:15pm The art of facilitation is not only a matter of skills, but the way they are brought to life through your unique nature. Though your style - [Diplomate Supervision June 1, 2018](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-4/) - Diplomate Supervision (Individual + Organizational Case Work) Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday June 1st, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. For IAPOP recognized Processwork Diplomates only. In person at PWI, or available for distance participation via live - [Supervision of Individual + Organizational Case Work May 25, 2018](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-individual-organizational-case-work/) - Supervision of Individual and Organizational Case Work Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday May 25th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance Options: Live Web Stream, Audio File Download PWI currently uses the Zoom webinar platform for livestream access - [New Dimensions Of The Dreambody And Body Symptom Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/new-dimensions-of-the-dreambody-and-body-symptom-work/) - New Dimensions Of The DREAMBODY and BODY SYMPTOM Work: Our Geo-Centric, Helio-Centric, and "Non-Centric" Universe Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Fridays: January 26th and February 2nd 3:30 – 6:30 pm Facts and Metaphors from Astronomy, Relativity, and Quantum Physics will be integrated into Processwork. Why? To create an expanded overview and resulting new applications to relieve - [TRU Summer Youth Leadership Intensive 2018](https://www.processwork.org/events/tru-summer-youth-leadership-intensive-2018/) - July 16-20, 2018 10:00am - 5:00 pm each day Instructor: Dawn Menken This 5-day Intensive workshop is for teens aged 14-18 who want to develop their leadership capacity and make an impact in their friendships, their families, their communities and the world. Teens will learn innovative methods to increase personal power, develop creativity, strengthen relationship and - [Diplomate Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-3/) - Diplomate Supervision (Individual + Organizational Case Work) Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday February 2nd, 7:30 – 9:30 pm IAPOP Processwork Diplomates only: Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Live Web Stream registrations must be received at least one week before - [Diplomate Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomatesupervisionwinter2018/) - Diplomate Supervision (Individual + Organizational Case Work) Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday February 2nd, 7:30 – 9:30 pm IAPOP Processwork Diplomates only: Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance Options: Live Web Stream ONLY Live Web Stream registrations must be - [Supervision of Individual + Organizational Case Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/casesupervisionwinter2018/) - Supervision of Individual and Organizational Case Work Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Friday January 26th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Case supervision on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance Options: Live Web Stream, Audio File Live Web Stream registrations must be received at least - [Expanding the Borders of Process-Oriented Family Therapy](https://www.processwork.org/events/expanding-the-borders-of-process-oriented-family-therapy/) - Expanding the Borders of Process-Oriented Family Therapy Instructor: Gary Reiss, Ph.D. Thursdays; 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8; 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Process Family Therapy combines individual, couples, family therapy, and group process and worldwork into a single framework. In this class we will explore new breakthroughs in group healing where the whole group works with - [The Wisdom of Dreams – Ingrid Rose](https://www.processwork.org/events/wisdom-dreams-ingrid-rose/) - The Wisdom of Dreams Instructor: Ingrid Rose Mondays: January 22, 29 and February 5, 2018 7 - 9.30pm Dreams contain a wealth of information that can serve us well as a guide for life. In applying process-oriented tools and skills for unfolding dreams, the messages that dreams bring us can be revealed, bringing greater awareness - [A Process-Oriented Approach to Love, Sex, Spirit, and Intimacy](https://www.processwork.org/events/process-oriented-approach-love-sex-spirit-intimacy/) - A Process-Oriented Approach to Love, Sex, Spirit, and Intimacy Instructor: Gary Reiss February 10-11, 2018 10am-1pm 2:30-5pm This weekend is for couples and individuals, for therapists and anyone wanting to improve their love and or sex life. We will go deeply into new tools for reuniting love and sexuality in a world that often splits - [Me, You and The World: Introduction to Process Oriented Group Facilitation, Rank Theory and Conflict Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/world-introduction-process-oriented-group-facilitation-rank-theory-conflict-work/) - Me, You and The World: Introduction to Process Oriented Group Facilitation, Rank Theory and Conflict Work Instructor: Aleksandr Peikrishvili, LCSW, PW. Dipl. Saturday and Sunday, January 20-21, 2018 10am - 5pm This course will: - introduce and/or refresh a Processwork lens to working and being with groups - create a space and time where we as - [A Community Circle: Talking About Our Youth](https://www.processwork.org/events/community-circle-talking-youth/) - A Community Circle: Talking About Our Youth Instructor: Dawn Menken Wednesdays: January 10, 24, 31, and February 21, 28, 2018 10:30am-12noon Pacific Coast time This international forum invites parents, educators and all those who work with, nurture, or advocate for youth to attend and discuss our joys, difficulties, and challenges. The class can be attended - [About Dreaming: Ageism, Depression, Delirium, Dementia](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreaming-ageism-depression-delirium-dementia/) - About Dreaming: Ageism, Depression, Delirium, Dementia Instructors: Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl & Ann Jacob, BEd Tuesdays: January 16, February 13, March 13, 2018 12noon-2pm Pacific Time Zone What positive opportunities and outcomes are present within dreaming underneath grief and ageism, depression, dementia, and delirium? We will find the seeds of participant's essential natures that can grow into - [Test Event](https://www.processwork.org/events/test-event/) - Friday 12/15; 7:30 – 9:30 pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Distance: Live Web Stream, Audio File CEU Eligible: No Cost: $35 Classroom: Big Room - [Diplomate Supervision – (For Diplomates Only)](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-diplomates/) - Friday; 9/29; 7:30 – 9:30 pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Distance: Live Web Stream, Audio File CEU Eligible: No Cost: $35 Classroom: Big Room - [Sexual Self-Esteem](https://www.processwork.org/events/sexual-self-esteem/) - Saturdays; 9/23, 9/30, and 10/7; 1 pm – 3:30 pm Instructors: Amy Palatnick MAPW,DIPL, Maraya Karena MA Join Amy and Maraya for a three day series of exciting personal exploration. Most people have some level of low self-esteem when it comes to sexuality. Through exploring fantasies, peak experiences and our true desires, we access our - [Death: Life Before and After](https://www.processwork.org/events/death-life-before-and-after/) - Tuesdays; 9/19, 10/10, 11/14; 12 – 2 pm Instructor: Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl and Ann Jacob BEd There is a Celtic word: Anam Aire, literally meaning, intimation of the soul. We will explore soul connections through sensory grounded feedback, both before and after physical death. We will explore using process oriented coma work for states - [Rainbow Body](https://www.processwork.org/events/rainbow-body/) - Thursdays; 9/28, 10/5 and 10/12; 6:30 – 9 pm Instructors: Dana Applebaum MA, Maraya Karena MA Rainbow body! Come be a part of this three class series where we explore and embody the rainbow of experience and styles contained in each of us. This is a place to let your freak flag fly and - [Supervision of Individual + Organizational Case Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-individual-organizational-case-work/) - Friday; 9/22; 7:30 – 9:30 pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, PhD. Focus on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, then one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance: Live Web Stream, Audio File CEU Eligible: No Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: 9/08/2017 Classroom: Big Room - [Free and Creative: Exploring Your Artistic Child Mind](https://www.processwork.org/events/free-creative-exploring-artistic-child-mind/) - Wednesdays; 9/20 and 9/27; 9:15 am – 12:15 pm | Instructor: Amy Mindell, PhD. In this class, we’ll explore fun art experiments as a way of working on, and learning about, ourselves! We’ll tap into your innate “childmind”– a most playful, free, and creative part of you–while making such things as blow paintings, mythic portraits, and - [Me, You, and the World: Processwork Approach to Working with Groups and it's Application to Working and Playing with World Issues](https://www.processwork.org/events/world-processwork-approach-working-groups-application-working-playing-world-issues/) - Friday-Sunday; 7/22-7/23; 11 AM - 5 PM Saturday & Sunday Instructor: Aleksandr Peikrishvili, PWDipl FREE LECTURE: JULY 7 6 PM - 7:30 PM | Part of "Get to Know Processwork" Series! Distance Available: Please Click Here for More Information This class is meant to: introduce and/or refresh a Processwork lens to working and being - [Applying Processwork in Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/applying-processwork-in-organizations/) - Thursdays;6/8 & 6/22; 7:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor(s): Rho Sandberg MACFOC, M.Cog.Sc. Interested in building your confidence and skills using Processwork in organizational settings? This course explores the application of Processwork in community, public sector and corporate organizational settings. You'll be introduced to a process-oriented framework for assessing organizational needs within the initial client meeting and - [Living with Dying: Meaningful Encounters at End of Life](https://www.processwork.org/events/living-with-dying-meaningful-encounters-at-end-of-life/) - Saturday-Sunday;6/17-6/18; 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm Instructor(s): Ingrid Rose, PhD Process-Oriented Approaches to Exploring Experiences of Coma, Near-Death and Dying In this course you will: • Develop a toolkit helpful in joining with those in remote states of consciousness. • Understand the inner worlds of those near death through - [The Animated Facilitator Style](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-animated-facilitator-style/) - Thursday; 5/25; 9:15 am - 1:15 pm Instructor: Amy Mindell, PhD Facilitators are animated by deep and often unseen forces that influence, guide, and shape the work that they do. In this class we’ll explore the forces that move each of us and how way they create our most unique and personal style. When used - [Awareness, Power, and Process Oriented Activism](https://www.processwork.org/events/awareness-power-and-process-oriented-activism/) - Tuesdays;4/11,5/9, 6/13; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Instructor: Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl and Ann Jacob, BEd Chinook Jargon: Tyee, Skookum, Mamook Clatawa Kimtah = Leadership, Strength, Work-Follow ~~ Learn more about accessing inner power & rank with awareness and for more effectiveness, either as designated facilitator or a background facilitator. Explore compassionate detachment while surrounded by difficult - [Addiction and Clowning](https://www.processwork.org/events/addiction-and-clowning/) - Saturday-Sunday; 3/4 & 3/5; 10am - 1pm + 3-6pm both days Instructor(s): Emetchi and Venetia Bouronikou, PW Diplomates In this workshop we shall introduce the Clown which each one of us holds inside, as a way to explore addictions. For us the Clown holds the creative space from which our own unique interventions and metaskills arise. - [Processwork's Inner & Relationship Essence: Magic for Our World](https://www.processwork.org/events/friday-afternoon-course-tba/) - Fridays; 5/19, 5/26; 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D Processwork Helps Communicate With Ourselves, And Others, Individuals + Nations With Awareness Of Consensus Reality and Marginalized States Of Consciousness. Connecting To Our Deepest And Often Marginalized “Essence Level” Spirit Can Create Wonders. P.W. developed by being empirical, and following realistic and subtle magic - [TRU Summer Youth Leadership Intensive 2017](https://www.processwork.org/events/tru-summer-youth-leadership-intensive-2017/) - July 24th-28th, 2017 10:00am - 5:00 pm each day Instructor: Dawn Menken This 5-day Intensive workshop is for teens aged 14-18 who want to develop their leadership capacity and make an impact in their friendships, their families, their communities and the world. Teens will learn innovative methods to increase personal power, develop creativity, strengthen relationship and - [Sex as a Mirror: Deepening Our Potential for Intimacy with Ourselves and Others](https://www.processwork.org/events/sex-as-a-mirror-deepening-our-potential-for-intimacy-with-ourselves-and-others/) - Instructor(s): Niyati Evers, MAPW Wednesdays; 2/22, 3/1, 3/8; 11 am - 1 pm PST This class is offered online only. Watch Niyati Evers speak about Sex as Mirror Our sexuality is a mirror into how we show up in relation to ourselves and to other people: what our habitual patterns of relating are, how much - [Diplomate Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision-2/) - Friday; 5/26; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor(s): Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. ***This event is open to Processwork diplomates only.*** Distance: Live Web Stream CEU Eligible: No Cost: $35 Classroom: Big Room Level: Diplomates Only - [Expanding Awareness of the Social Field — Explore Group Dynamics Using Movement Meditation and Social Presencing Theater](https://www.processwork.org/events/awareness-practices-and-the-social-field-movement-meditation-and-social-presencing-theater-to-study-and-explore-the-transformational-structure-of-groups-organizations-and-social-movement/) - Saturday & Sunday;1/28-1/29; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 10 am - 1 pm Instructor: Annie Blair, MA, PWD, Carol Zahner, MS, PWD Using movement meditation and experiential, body based methods from the Social Presencing Theater * of Arawana Hayashi and Otto Scharmer, we will explore patterns and relationships that are “stuck” in a - [Dreams and Dreaming](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreams-and-dreaming-3/) - Mondays; 1/23, 2/6, 2/13; 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Instructor: Ingrid Rose, Ph.D. Dipl.PW If you’re interested in parallel worlds, dream images, symbolic thinking, and the use of metaphor, this class will be for you. Not only will we be exploring night dreams and ways to work with them, we will also be developing our own - [Dementia, Delirium, Depression: Communicate-Create-Relate](https://www.processwork.org/events/dementia-delirium-depression-communicate-create-relate/) - Tuesdays; 1/10, 2/14, 3/14; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST Instructor: Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl and Ann Jacob, BEd For those living, working with, and learning from forgetting. Providing opportunities within the difficulties and bereavement around memory loss and role shifts. Are forgetters seeking: Enlightenment? Soul Connections? Emotional Expression? Retirement? Separation? Detachment from family and friends? - [Diplomate Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-case-work-supervision/) - Friday; 2/10; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor(s): Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. **This event is open to Processwork diplomates only**. Distance: Live Web Stream CEU Eligible: No Cost: $35 Classroom: Big Room Level: Diplomates Only - [Families that Dream Together: A Process-Oriented Approach to Working with Families at All Levels of Consciousness](https://www.processwork.org/events/families-that-dream-together-a-process-oriented-approach-to-working-with-families-at-all-levels-of-consciousness/) - Thursdays; 1/26, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23; 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Instructor: Gary Reiss, Ph.D. This four week class will focus on how to work with families at all levels of consciousness including consensus reality, focusing on problems; dreamland focusing on roles and ghost roles and deep emotional issues; and essence, using the common ground and - [Love, Sex, and Wisdom](https://www.processwork.org/events/love-sex-and-wisdom/) - Saturday-Sunday; 2/11-2/12; 10 AM - 5:00 PM Instructor: Gary Reiss, Ph.D. This weekend will integrate learning from Processwork, Aikido, Tantra, and other approaches that help us to deepen our wisdom in how to help ourselves and help others develop more intimate, loving, erotic, meaningful relationships. The weekend is experiential and includes lots of movement exercises, inner - [Supervision of Group and Organizational Situations](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-group-and-organizational-situations/) - Friday; 1/27; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Please check back for details! Distance: Live Web Stream, Audio File, Teleconference CEU Eligible: No Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: 1/13/2017 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Classroom: Big Room Level: All levels of Processwork experience - [Processwork's Future: The Big Toe](https://www.processwork.org/events/processworks-future-the-big-toe/) - Fridays; 1/27, 2/3, 2/10; 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D BEFORE The BIG BANG And UNIVERSE: (A TOaE, A Theory Of Almost Everything) From Our Timeless Self To “Reality” Did The Universe Begin With The BIG BANG? Where and Why Did It Begin? What Is Life? Why Are You Here? Our world needs TOaEs - [Diplomate Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/diplomate-supervision/) - Friday; 10/7; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor(s): Arnold Mindell, PhD. This event is open to Processwork diplomates only. Distance: Live Web Stream, Teleconference CEU Eligible: No Cost: $35 Classroom: Big Room Level: Processwork Diplomates Only - [From Processwork to Politics: Lesson on Leadership and Power Under Pressure](https://www.processwork.org/events/from-processwork-to-politics-lesson-on-leadership-and-power-under-pressure/) - Saturday-Sunday; 9/17-9/18; Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm + 2 pm - 5 pm, Sunday: 10 am - 1 pmInstructor: Vassiliki KatrivanouFrom my experience being a Member of the Greek Parliament for four years in a country in the midst of deep political, economic and existential crisis, I used every ounce of my Processwork training - [How Can We Learn When Learning Is Difficult?](https://www.processwork.org/events/how-can-we-learn-when-learning-it-is-difficult/) - Saturday; 10/22; 10 am - 5 pm - NEW DATE!!!Instructor: Heiko Spoddeck, Dipl.PW, MS PhysicsWouldn’t it be nice if learning was easy no matter what we learn? However, most of us learn with difficulties in some areas and with ease in other areas. In this workshop, we will focus on the different elements that contribute to making it - [Transformational Creativity!](https://www.processwork.org/events/transformational-creativity/) - Saturday & Sunday; 10/1-10/2; Day 1 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Day 2 9:30 am - 5 pm Instructor(s): Kate Jobe, MA, CMA, RSMT, Dipl. P.O. PsychThe stories that make up our lives, (our troubles, our dreams and deeply significant events), hold the important keys to our well being. In this workshop we use performance to unfold - [Brief Approaches to World Diversity Issues - Group Process Facilitator Training](https://www.processwork.org/events/5-minute-approaches-to-world-diversity-issues/) - Fridays; 9/23, 9/30, 10/7; 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Instructor(s): Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. How do we change the world and awaken to power, social and psychological rank, pain and diversity issues? Around the world, many millions of people are in pain because of diversity issues of all kinds. In the 20th century alone, 100 million people died in conflicts and war. Our - [Fruit in the Bowl: A Process Oriented Approach to some Contemporary Issues](https://www.processwork.org/events/processwork-trauma-training-2-fruit-in-the-bowl-a-process-oriented-approach-to-some-contemporary-issues/) - Wednesdays; 10/5, 10/12, 10/19; 7 pm - 9 pmInstructor(s): Emetchi, PW DiplomateDreambody Dojo: Processwork and TraumaTraining Seminar # 2: In each class there will be succinct theoretical background, discussion time and focus upon the experiential development of one relevant processwork skill. These classes are tailored for PW students, trauma practitioners and those new to the paradigm i.e. different levels - [Case Crystallization for Individuals, 1-to-1, Illness](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-body-problems-and-near-death-experience/) - Fridays; 9/23; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor(s): Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus on inner development, body symptoms, near death experience and outer work - understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems.Distance: Live Web Stream, Audio File, TeleconferenceCEU Eligible: NoCost: $40Early Reg. price: $36Early Reg. Deadline: 9/9/2016PWI students, faculty and members receive - [Supervision For Groups, Organizations, Families, Illness](https://www.processwork.org/events/case-supervision-for-groups-and-organizations-families-1-to-1-illness/) - Friday; 9/30; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor(s): Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus on inner development, body symptoms, near death experience and outer work - understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems.Distance: Live Web Stream, Audio File, TeleconferenceCEU Eligible: NoCost: $40Early Reg. price: $36Early Reg. Deadline: 9/16/2016PWI students, faculty and members receive - [Supervision of Near Death, Illness, and General Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-near-death-illness-and-general-work/) - Friday; 2/3; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Instructor(s): Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus on personal development and outer work-understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems.Distance: Live Web Stream, Audio File, TeleconferenceCEU Eligible: NoCost: $40Early Reg. price: $36Early Reg. Deadline: 1/20/2017PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discountClassroom: Big RoomLevel: All levels - [Expanding Awareness of the Social Field: Explore Group Dynamics Using Movement Meditation and Social Presencing Theater](https://www.processwork.org/events/expanding-awareness-of-the-social-field-explore-group-dynamics-using-movement-meditation-and-social-presencing-theater/) - Saturday-Sunday; 1/21-1/22; Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 1 pm Instructor: Annie Blair, MA, PWD, Carol Zahner, MS, PWDUsing movement meditation and experiential, body based methods from the Social Presencing Theater * of Arawana Hayashi and Otto Scharmer, we will explore patterns and relationships that are “stuck” in a system, and learn how a - [Unpredictable You: The Art of Your "Childmind"](https://www.processwork.org/events/unpredictable-you-the-art-of-your-childmind/) - Wednesdays; 9/28, 10/5; 9:15 am - 12:15 pm Instructor(s): Amy Mindell, Ph.D. Explore the unpredictable creativity of your “childmind”, that is, the beginner’s mind inside of all of us! Using basic materials, we’ll enjoy simple art experiments and new puppet + mask making techniques. You’ll experience how your dreaming process spontaneously emerges into living form and how your creations - [Applying Processwork in Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/applying-processwork-in-organisations/) - Tuesdays; 9/20, 9/27, 10/4; 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PSTInstructor(s): Rho Sandberg MACFOC, M.Cog.Sc.Interested in building your confidence and skills in using PW in organizational settings? This course explores the application of PW in community, public sector and corporate organisational settings. You'll be introduced to a process-oriented framework for assessing organisational needs within the initial client - [Grief & Growth Through End of Life Transitions](https://www.processwork.org/events/grief-growth-through-end-of-life-transitions/) - Tuesdays; 9/13, 10/11, 11/8; 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PSTInstructor: Stan Tomandl, MPW, PWDipl and Ann Jacob, BEd Cancer, Heart-Lung Issues, Stroke, Anoxia, Head Trauma, Dementia, Depression, Delirium, Locked-In, and Coma are all varying forms of consciousness near end of life. Being left alone in altered states can be scarier than death. Process Oriented Coma Communication: - [What's the brain got to do with it? Part 1: Foundational Neuroscience for Processworkers](https://www.processwork.org/events/whats-the-brain-got-to-do-with-it-part-1-foundational-neuroscience-for-processworkers/) - [Edging Your Way to Success: Build Your Business, Build Your Brand and Get Over Yourself!](https://www.processwork.org/events/edging-your-way-to-success-build-your-business-build-your-brand-and-get-over-yourself/) - Friday, October 24, 5-6:30pm - online introduction for all participants Saturday + Sunday, October 25 + 26, 12:30-5:30pm - in person for local Portlanders and online for distance participants Monday, October 27, 5-6.30pm – online wrap up for all participants; PLUS email support from October 28 – November 3Instructor: Lisa Peyton MA in Media Psychology and Sharon - [Bringing Out Your Inner Competitor](https://www.processwork.org/events/bringing-out-your-inner-competitor/) - Mondays, October 6, 13, 20, 6.30-8.30pmInstructor: Sharon Fennell MA, Dipl. PWCompetition is not a dirty word, but rather a natural phenomenon that occurs when two or more parties head toward a goal that can’t be shared. What does it mean to compete and be the best you can be, and how do others come into that - [Summer Youth Leadership Intensive 2016](https://www.processwork.org/events/summer-youth-leadership-intensive-2016/) - July 18th-22nd, 201610:00am - 5:00 pm each dayInstructor: Dawn MenkenThis 5-day Intensive workshop is for teens aged 15-18 who want to develop their leadership capacity and make an impact in their friendships, thier families, their communities and the world. Teens will learn innovative methods to increase personal power, develop creativity, strengthen relationship and facilitate conflict within - [Dreambody Dojo - PW and Trauma Training #1:The Therapeutic Alliance](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreambody-dojo-pw-and-trauma-training-1the-therapeutic-alliance/) - Saturday 2/6 and Sunday 2/7, 10 am - 5 pmInstructor(s): EmetchiBuilding an effective therapeutic alliance with a person suffering from traumatuc impact is both a challenging and sometimes daunting endeavor. It is also a doorway into fresh feilds of human experience which usually peel away learned assumptions about humanity, health, justice et al bringing the person - [Advanced Seminar Series (all 3 workshops, 10% discount)](https://www.processwork.org/events/advanced-seminar-series-all-3-workshops-10-discount/) - The 2016 Advanced Seminar Series is comprised of three courses offered consecutively, for those wishing to study the advanced applications of deep democracy and Processwork. The workshops include applications for personal growth, organizational work, governmental work, and worldwork. Although the seminar will offer advanced applications, enrollment is open to all levels of learners and the - [Working with Internalized Oppression](https://www.processwork.org/events/working-with-internalized-oppression/) - by Gary Reiss PhD & ColleaguesFeb. 27 & 28th 2016Many of us have experienced external oppression in our lives. We have been marginalized because of race, class, economics, religion, education, physical health, mental health, age, and other sources of oppression. We take into ourselves also the history of oppression our families carry. All of this - [Drying Up the Bones: Death, Transformation, Personal Growth, and Social Change](https://www.processwork.org/events/drying-up-the-bones-death-transformation-personal-growth-and-social-change/) - by Ingrid Rose PhDFeb 25 & 26, 2016How to kill yourself off before others do in order to be effective in life as a facilitator and change agentBeing on the path of spiritual warriorship – wanting to invest in personal development and social change – often involves giving up or transforming parts of ourselves that - [Deep Democracy + VUCA](https://www.processwork.org/events/deep-democracy-vuca/) - by Max and Ellen SchupbachFebruary 22, 23, 24, 2016How the global deep democracy approach is helping individuals, communities, organizations and governments to lead and create new realities out of today’s challenges.VUCAVUCA, an acronym standing for Volatile – Unpredictable – Complex – Ambiguous, has recently gained momentum to frame the challenges that we as nations, communities, - [Extract-ivism/Insanity](https://www.processwork.org/events/extract-ivisminsanity/) - Tuesdays; 4/12, 5/10, 6/14; 12pm-2pmInstructor(s): Stan Tomandl MA, PWD & Ann Jacob B.Ed"Cultus Illahee/Halo Pelton = Bad Land/Crazy. ~ How to stay sane surrounded by many things being taken: from the planet; from humans; from our hopes and dreams. ~ A deep look inward at attitudes & beliefs around how we can extract too much from - [Dementia, Delirium, Depression: Communicate-Connect-Relate](https://www.processwork.org/events/dementia-delirium-depression-communicate-connect-relate/) - Tuesdays; 1/12, 2/9, 3/8; 12pm-2pmInstructor(s): Stan Tomandl MA, PWD & Ann Jacob B.Ed"For those living, working with, and learning from forgetting. Providing opportunities within the difficulties and grief of memory loss and role changes. Are forgetters seeking: Enlightenment? Soul Connections? Emotional Expression? Retirement? Separation? Detachment from family and friends? Societal change? Eldership? Creativity? Renewed Relationships? ~ - [Navigating End of Life - Forgetfulness, Delirium, Coma](https://www.processwork.org/events/navigating-end-of-life-forgetfulness-delirium-coma/) - Tuesdays; 9/15, 10/13, 11/10; 12pm-2pmInstructor(s): Stan Tomandl MA, PWD & Ann Jacob B.Ed"Relationship trances, big change, illness, anesthesia, locked in, minimal consciousness, coma: many forms of altered consciousness nearing death and in dying, that can open people to new information, and creative moments. We will apply Process Oriented Coma Communication for awareness, insight, and connection. Someone - [Supervision: Severe Illness, Near Death, 1 to 1, family, organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-severe-illness-near-death-1-to-1-family-organizations-4/) - Friday; 6/3; 7:30pm-9:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell PhDFocus on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, then one to one, family,and organizational situationsDistance: Video stream, audio file, teleconferenceCEU Eligible: YesCost: $40Early Reg. price: $36Early Reg. Deadline: 5/20/2016PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discountClassroom: Big RoomLevel: All levels of Processwork experience[ESPRESSO_CART_LINK anchor=' - [Lucid Consciousing, Dreaming, & Healing](https://www.processwork.org/events/lucid-consciousing-dreaming-healing/) - Saturday 5/28, 10am-5pm; Sunday 5/29, 10am-5pmInstructor(s): Gene Hansen, Ph.D. Psychologist, Process Work DiplomateAssisted by Sally Amsden, LMFT"I’m aware that “Consciousing” is not yet an accepted word. It is a verb rather than a noun. I use it to better describe the active, repetitive nature of consciousness and define it as a “guest house attitude (Rumi)” toward - [Case Crystallization for Groups and Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/case-crystallization-for-groups-and-organizations-3/) - Friday; 1/29; 7:30pm-9:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell, PhDFocus on inner development and outer work-understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems.Distance: teleconference, audio file, web-stream CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: 1/15/2016 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Classroom: Big RoomLevel: All levels of Processwork - [The Role of Education in Government](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-role-of-education-in-government/) - Fridays; 5/20, 5/27; 3:30pm-6:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell PhDIn these 2 three hour classes (May 20 and May 27 3:30-6:30 pm), Arny suggests possible futures for Education and Government. Why are these classes needed??? Our present world governments reflect a basic worldwide need for better education. Why? Educational systems are often inadequate in teaching how to deal with relationship and - [The Facilitator's "Cracked Pot" and Unique Style](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-facilitators-cracked-pot-and-unique-style-1/) - Thursday, 5/26, 9:15am - 1:15pmInstructor(s): Amy Mindell PhDIn this class we'll explore the facilitator's "cracked pot". That is, the unique gifts hidden within learning difficulties or moments when you are not able to use your skills. The class is geared toward new and advanced therapists, facilitators, coaches, teachers, or helpers. Through discussion and exercises, we’ll discover - [Facilitating Relationships and Communications: The Artistry of Living With Signal Awareness and Dreaming (NEW DATES)](https://www.processwork.org/events/facilitating-relationships-and-communications-the-artistry-of-living-with-signal-awareness-and-dreaming-new-dates/) - NEW DATES: Saturday, 3/26, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 3/27, 10am-5pmInstructor(s): Kas Robinson PhD & Salome Schwarz PhDThe richness of who we are is bought to life by meeting others. When we weave awareness of inner experiences and diversity into a co-creative dialogue, we enter a discovery process. Through connection with others we can understand more of who and how - [Sex, Intimacy, and Ecstasy—A Process Oriented Approach to Working with Intimacy and Sexuality](https://www.processwork.org/events/sex-intimacy-and-ecstasy-a-process-oriented-approach-to-working-with-intimacy-and-sexuality/) - Saturday, 2/13, Sunday 2/14; 10am-5pmInstructor(s): Gary Reiss PhDFor many of us, relationship is one of the most central, important parts of our lives, and we long for more emotional and sexual intimacy. Processwork offers sensitive, powerful tools for helping individuals and relationships navigate the complicated inner, relationship, and societal issues around sex and intimacy. This seminar - [Supervision: Severe Illness, Near Death, 1 to 1, family, organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-severe-illness-near-death-1-to-1-family-organizations-3/) - Friday; 2/12; 7:30pm-9:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell PhDFocus on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, then one to one, family,and organizational situations.Distance: Video stream, audio file, teleconferenceCEU Eligible: YesCost: $40Early Reg. price: $36Early Reg. Deadline: 1/29/2016PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discountClassroom: Big RoomLevel: All levels of Processwork experience[ESPRESSO_CART_LINK anchor=' - [Case Crystallization for Groups and Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/case-crystallization-for-groups-and-organizations-2/) - Friday; 5/20; 7:30pm-9:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell PhDFocus on inner development and outer work-understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems.Distance: Video stream, audio file, teleconferenceCost: $40Early Reg. price: $36Early Reg. Deadline: 5/6/2016PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discountClassroom: Big RoomLevel: All levels of Processwork experience[ESPRESSO_CART_LINK anchor=' - [Body Symptoms! as Feedback from the Universe. 2nd Training in Dreambody Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/body-symptoms-as-feedback-from-the-universe-2nd-training-in-dreambody-work/) - Fridays; 1/29, 2/5, 2/12; 3:30pm-6:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell, PhDThese 3 classes renew your psychological and medical approaches towards symptoms and will increase your self-compassion. You will also find here new ways to work with your (dreaming) body and life in general.Symptoms often isolate us. But now, body symptoms will appear to be not only as yours, but - [Dreams & Dreaming](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreams-dreaming/) - Wednesdays; 1/27, 2/3, 2/10; 7pm-9:30pmInstructor(s): Ingrid Rose, PhDIf you’re interested in parallel worlds, dream images, childhood dreams, and symbolic thinking, this class will be for you. Not only will we be exploring night dreams and ways to work with them, we will also be developing our own “dreaming” capacity through accessing intuitive and divinatory ways of - [Deeper Democracy of Group Process; the Not so Basic Basics](https://www.processwork.org/events/deeper-democracy-of-group-process-the-not-so-basic-basics/) - Satruday 1/23, Sunday 1/24; 10am-5pmInstructor(s): Elva Wolf Redwood & Aleksandr Peikrishvili L.C.S.W."Processwork offers an awesome framework for befriending the unknown inside ourselves and in the world. We will learn, explore and practice large group work applications of PW theory.In addition, we will explore rank; the different kinds of power we have in relation to each other, - [Process Oriented Family Therapy—The Healing Power of Community Based Healing](https://www.processwork.org/events/process-oriented-family-therapy-the-healing-power-of-community-based-healing/) - Thursdays; 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11; 6:30pm-9:00pmInstructor(s): Gary Reiss, PhDBeing in a family can be an incredible challenge. While family life is full of potential healing, support, and nurturance, instead it is often filled with pain suffering, and trauma. Process oriented family therapy can help families with their most difficult issues like facing illness; extreme states; addictions; - [Couples in Community: A Relationship Clinic](https://www.processwork.org/events/couples-in-community-a-relationship-clinic-1/) - Tuesdays: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15; 7pm-9pmInstructor(s): Jan Dworkin, PhD"The relationship issues we face as friends, lovers, co-workers, and family members normally get tackled in private. However our struggles—sexuality, diversity, power, communication, conflict, addictions and depression—are universal.This popular, 2nd time clinic offers couples an opportunity to work “live” in front of a group with a seasoned couple’s counselor - [Ethics in Clinical Practice](https://www.processwork.org/events/ethics-in-clinical-practice/) - Saturday 11/21; Sunday 11/22; 10:00am-1:00pmInstructor(s): Kamisia Staszewska, Dipl. PW, LPC"This course is designed to meet one of the requirements of continuing education for licensed practitioners (LPC, Psychologist and LCSW).Overview: This is a professional development workshop. During the class we will review the applicable law and code of ethics referring to the clinical relationship between a therapist - [Dreaming in Stuck Places](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreaming-in-stuck-places/) - Sunday 11/15, 10:00am-5:00pmInstructor(s): Lily Vassiliou PhD, Dpil PWIn this workshop we will explore areas in which we feel stuck in our personal lives, in projects underway or that we dream of doing, in our teams or organizations. We will explore troubling aspects of rank involved, giving us access to powers within, and use our sensing capacities, - [Silent Dreaming: How to Lay Down So That Life Can Start Up](https://www.processwork.org/events/silent-dreaming-how-to-lay-down-so-that-life-can-start-up/) - Saturday, 10/24, 10am-5pm; Sunday 10/25, 10:00am-5:00pmInstructor(s): Kas Robinson PhD & Salome Schwarz PhDAmidst daily pressures and haste it can be challenging to drop down into ourselves and our resourcefulness. We will offer a space and practices to let go and be surprised by new possibilities and an increased sense of effortlessness. As a result we can - [The Ghost of History](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-ghost-of-history/) - Saturday, 10/17, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10/18, 10am-2pmInstructor(s): Aleksandr Peikrishvili L.C.S.W. Dipl. PW & Susan Kocen MA Dipl. PW"“People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.” James A. BaldwinFor many of us, our fate is to come into this embodied world carrying world history in our personal stories, our myths and our family of origin. - [Process Oriented Super-Vision Lab](https://www.processwork.org/events/process-oriented-super-vision-lab/) - Mondays; 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2; 1:00pm-3:00pmInstructor(s): Aleksandr Peikrishvili L.C.S.W. & Renata Ackermann, PhD"What: An opportunity to explore Process Oriented Approach towards working with individuals, couples and groups. We will revisit what moves and inspires us in working with people, add to our toolbox, and will create a fun and open experiential community atmosphere to learn - [Access to Dreaming: Introduction to Processwork](https://www.processwork.org/events/access-to-dreaming-introduction-to-processwork/) - Saturday, 10/3, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10/4, 10am-5pmInstructor(s): Elva Wolf Redwood"Processwork uses the same framework when addressing human experience at any level; individual, relationship or group. The principle that whatever disturbs us also offers what we need to address the disturbance is at its core.This class is an introduction to Processwork theory and practice, with an emphasis on - [Case Crystallization for Groups and Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/case-crystallization-for-groups-and-organizations-1/) - Friday; 9/25, 7:30pm-9:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell, PhDFocus on inner development and outer work-understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems. Distance: teleconference, audio file, web-stream CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: 9/11/2015 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Classroom: Big RoomLevel: All levels of Processwork - [Supervision: Severe Illness, Near Death, 1 to 1, family, organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-severe-illness-near-death-1-to-1-family-organizations-2/) - Fridays; 9/18, 7:30pm-9:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell, PhDFocus on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, then one to one, family,and organizational situations Distance: teleconference, audio file, web-stream CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: 9/4/2015 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Classroom: Big RoomLevel: All levels of - [New Approaches to Dreams and "Dream-work"](https://www.processwork.org/events/new-approaches-to-dreams-and-dream-work/) - Fridays; 9/18, 9/25, 10/2; 3:30pm-6:30pmInstructor(s): Arnold Mindell, PhD"Dreamwork is the core of many spiritual traditions, psychologies and helpful therapeutic methods. I am especially to thankful to aboriginal shamans I met with Amy in many parts of the world, to Jung and his students for teaching me many helpful methods such as active imagination, word association etc. - [Puppets, Masks, & The Art of your "Childmind"](https://www.processwork.org/events/puppets-masks-the-art-of-your-childmind/) - Wednesdays; 9/16, 9/23; 9:15am-12:15pmInstructor(s): Amy Mindell, PhDPicasso said that when he was young, he could draw like Raphael, but it took his whole life to draw like a child! In this class we’ll explore our “childmind” and how it frees hidden creativity and brings self discovery. Using simple materials, we’ll explore puppet and mask-making, and other - [Creating a Sense of Belonging Wherever You Are](https://www.processwork.org/events/creating-a-sense-of-belonging-wherever-you-are/) - Tuesdays; 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22; 6:30pm-9pmInstructors: Jennifer Kleskie & Mariann Hyland"Do you ever struggle with having an outsider status? Have you yearned to feel at home in your skin? Would you like to belong to a community where you feel accepted, valued and loved? Do you want to claim your personal power to change your destiny?In - [From Innerwork to Worldwork: Introduction to Processwork 101](https://www.processwork.org/events/from-innerwork-to-worldwork-introduction-to-processwork-101/) - July 10th (3-6pm), 11th (10am-5pm), and 12th (10am-5pm)Instructors: Jennifer Kleskie, MACF, Dipl.PW, Kara Wilde Dipl. PWIn this training we will give an overview of Processwork philosophies, skills and tools, developed by Drs. Arny and Amy Mindell. Together, we will look at how relating spirit of the moment provides meaning and direction within complex circumstances and how - [Developing the Inner Teacher: Processwork Facilitation from the Inside Out](https://www.processwork.org/events/developing-the-inner-teacher-processwork-facilitation-from-the-inside-out/) - July 10th (3-6pm), 11th (10am-5pm), and 12th (9am-4pm)Instructors: Salome Schwarz, Ph.D and Kas Robinson, Ph.D This course is about working more creatively with ourselves and others, at home or at work. We all are potentially wise and creative when approaching challenging or stagnant situations. We will learn awareness skills that allow us to tap into creative insights - [Creating Rich Relationships](https://www.processwork.org/events/creating-rich-relationships/) - July 17th (3-6pm), 18th (10am-5pm), and 19th (10am-5pm)Instructors: Niyati Evers, MAPW, Aleksandr Peikrishvili, LCSW, Dipl. PWIt is Nat King Cole who sings: "The greatest thing you will ever learn is to love and be loved back in return."Relationships can and do bring up our most vulnerable places and deepest yearnings. They have the potential to be - [Unfolding the Meaning of Your Dreams](https://www.processwork.org/events/unfolding-the-meaning-of-your-dreams/) - Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW Dreams are doorways to the other world, a shamanic passage, providing an enlightened-eye view from which to see and heal. They illuminate the shadow, highlight our judgments, awaken us to hidden gifts, introduce us to our deepest Selves, and point us toward our path - [Hunger, Self Hatred, Failure and Sexism: The Real Weight Loss Story](https://www.processwork.org/events/hunger-self-hatred-failure-and-sexism-the-real-weight-loss-story/) - Friday, June 26, 2015 from 5:30-7:30pm Intructor: David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW Tried dieting? Failed? So have 95% of dieters and the $60 billion diet industry is banking on your failure! People’s bodies, eating patterns, and even their resistance to diets are incredibly meaningful but terribly misunderstood. Body shame cannot be healed by weight loss alone. - [Summer Youth Leadership Intensive](https://www.processwork.org/events/summer-youth-leadership-intensive-1/) - July 13th-17th, 201510:00am - 5:00 pm each day, Lunch is included Instructor: Dawn Menken, Jan Dworkin This 5-day Intensive workshop is for teens aged 15-18 who want to develop their leadership capacity and make an impact in their friendships, thier families, their communities and the world. Teens will learn innovative methods to increase personal power, develop - [Introduction to Processwork: Methods & Applications](https://www.processwork.org/events/introduction-to-processwork-methods-applications-1/) - Friday + Saturday, 10am-5pm, + Sunday, 9am-4pm, April 10, 11, + 12 Instructors: Kas Robinson Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Annie Blair MA, Dipl. PW This course offers an opportunity to dive in and experience Processwork, its many applications, and most recent developments. Processwork is based on the observation that problems, when explored with awareness, contain their - [Dancing Through a Field of Bingeing and Starving: One Woman Show and Mini-workshop](https://www.processwork.org/events/dancing-through-a-field-of-bingeing-and-starving-one-woman-show-and-mini-workshop/) - Friday, May 1, 7:00pm-8:30pm Instructor: Annie Blair MA, Dipl. PW Using the Processwork idea that there is meaning in disturbances along with my improvisational dance background, I created a playful one woman show about my overeating and undereating experiences. In movement and spoken word, I portray cravings, fierce battles, and unexpected allies. Characters you will meet - [Stage, Screen & Dreams: Unfolding the Mystical Characters Within](https://www.processwork.org/events/stage-screen-dreams-unfolding-the-mystical-characters-within/) - Friday, June 19, 6-9pm + Saturday, June 20, 10am-5pmInstructor: Lynne Baker BA (Psych), MBA, Dipl. PW, Dipl. ScrMovies and the entertainment industry are a huge part of our culture. What is it about watching a film or seeing a performance on stage that is so compelling and engaging? Films and theatre allow us to explore many - [Process Writing: Fiction and Memoir from Your Senses](https://www.processwork.org/events/process-writing-fiction-and-memoir-from-your-senses/) - Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30, 6-9pmInstructor: Elva Redwood MA, Dipl. PWThis class brings together Processwork exercises in unfolding what is happening in the moment and techniques in creative writing. Participants will create fiction and creative non-fiction directly from their own sensory experience. We will explore memories and body processes, using movement, visual art and sound. You - [Introduction to Processwork: Methods & Applications](https://www.processwork.org/events/introduction-to-processwork-methods-applications/) - Friday, Saturday + Sunday, June 12, 13, +14, 10am-5pm Instructor: Kas Robinson Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Annie Blair MA, Dipl. PW This course offers an opportunity to dive in and experience Processwork, its many applications, and most recent developments. Processwork is based on the observation that problems, when explored with awareness, contain their own solution. The training offers - [Consciousness, Dreaming and Healing](https://www.processwork.org/events/consciousness-dreaming-and-healing/) - Saturday + Sunday, May 30 + 31, 10am-5pm Instructor: Gene Hansen Ph.D., Dipl. PW We will begin with a review of William James’s study of consciousness, Freud and Jung’s thoughts about the unconscious mind, Skinner’s Behaviorism, Cognitive Behaviorism, the hypnosis of Milton Erikson, Processwork and inner work. We will then discuss the uniqueness of consciousness, the - [Jealousy, Competition and Self-Acceptance](https://www.processwork.org/events/jealousy-competition-and-self-acceptance/) - Tuesdays, May 26, June 2 + 9, 6.30-8.30pmInstructor: Kara Wilde, MA, Dipl. PWWe are constantly comparing ourselves to those both above and below us. We all share the ranking of others and the prejudice that occurs with comparison. The sense of failure and inferiority that arises where only performance and success are valued is dehumanizing. In this class - [Supervision of Work with Illness and General Case Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-work-with-illness-and-general-case-work-1/) - Friday, May 29, 7:30-9:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D. We focus firstly on work with severe illness, then 1 to 1, relationship, family, organizational, ecological and political issues. Open to the Public, also Distant Learning via telephone conference, audio and/or video streaming. Distance: video streaming, teleconference, audio CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. - [Back to the Future: Rediscovering Yourself as Therapist/Facilitator](https://www.processwork.org/events/back-to-the-future-rediscovering-yourself-as-therapistfacilitator/) - Thursday, May 28, 9.15am-1.15pmInstructor: Amy Mindell Ph.D.The art of therapy and facilitation is not only a matter of learned skills, but the way they are brought to life by the “power” of your unique nature. In this class we'll use special methods to explore how our original natures and deepest styles enliven our work with others, - [Organizational Case Crystallization](https://www.processwork.org/events/organizational-case-crystallization-3/) - Friday, May 22, 7:30-9:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D. Open to the Public, also Distant Learning via telephone conference, audio and/or video streaming. Focus on inner development and outer work-understanding of all stakeholders in family, organizational,human rights groups and political systems. Distance:video streaming, teleconference, audio CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: - [BURNING FOR FREEDOM; Supervised MEDITATION Practice for inner and Outer Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/burning-for-freedom-supervised-meditation-practice-for-inner-and-outer-work/) - Fridays, May 22, 29, 3:30-6:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D. From our own experiences around the world, from our learning that came from helping with people with innerwork, and innerwork in relationships and group facilitation Arny now focuses on the: facilitator’s inner experiences –>while working with individuals and groups Feel sometimes nervous or stuck with - [Health in Sickness/Sickness in Health: A New Model for Health Leadership](https://www.processwork.org/events/health-in-sicknesssickness-in-health-a-new-model-for-health-leadership/) - Saturday, May 16, 10am-5pmInstructor: Pierre Morin Ph.D.In this workshop we will explore the social and relational dynamics that support or interfere with individual and community self-healing. We will look at the medical and Process paradigms and at our roles in fostering "big" health for our clients, ourselves, and the larger community. Distance: No CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $120 - [Landkeepers and the Silenced: Looking at Inner and Outer Colonization](https://www.processwork.org/events/landkeepers-and-the-silenced-looking-at-inner-and-outer-colonization/) - Tuesdays, May 12, June 9, July 14, 12noon – 2pm Pacific Time Zone, Teleconference Only Instructor(s): Stan Tomandl MPW, Dipl. PW, assisted by Ann Jacob B.Ed Tillicum Illahee, Halo Noise Tillikum ~ Chinook Jargon = People’s Land, Silenced People. ~ A heartful looking inward at attitudes, beliefs, and how we colonize our inner indigenous selves, including - [Deeper Eros: A Processwork Approach to Intimacy, Sex and Ecstasy in Relationship](https://www.processwork.org/events/deeper-eros-a-processwork-approach-to-intimacy-sex-and-ecstasy-in-relationship/) - Saturday + Sunday, May 9 + 10, 10am-5pm Instructor: Robert King MSW, Dipl. PW assisted by Niyati Evers MA, Dipl. PW DEEPER EROS: A PROCESS WORK APPROACH TO INTIMACY, SEX AND ECSTASY IN RELATIONSHIP What happens in bed between you and another person doesn’t stay in bed! Our sex life mirrors our relationship life and vice - [Innerwork: Traditional Methods](https://www.processwork.org/events/innerwork-traditional-methods/) - Saturday, June 6, 9.30am - 4.30pmInstructor: Judy Chambers MSW, MEd, MACFAs we work on ourselves to move into greater coherence and deeper democracy within ourselves, what do the traditions of the world have to offer us? In this class, explore methods from ancient and indigenous practices for stretching into greater awareness and ease of being. Topics - [Hidden Treasures in Eating Habits, Patterns, and Challenges](https://www.processwork.org/events/hidden-treasures-in-eating-habits-patterns-and-challenges/) - Saturday + Sunday, May 2 + 3, 10am-5pm Instructor: Annie Blair MA, Dipl. PW In this workshop we approach eating habits and relationships with food from a Processwork perspective. Through inner work, dyad exercises, and discussion, we explore such topics as cravings, overeating, undereating, and food sensitivities to discover the deeper meanings embedded in them. Using improvisational - [MACF Graduate Intensive](https://www.processwork.org/events/macf-graduate-intensive-1/) - Please join us for the first-ever MACF Graduate Intensive, open only to the six cohorts who have graduated from the MACF program. This will be an advanced intensive with the curriculum created from your input and interests. We look forward to vibrant exchange, learning together as an advanced group, and reconnecting with our MACF community. - [What's the brain got to do with it? Part 1: Foundational Neuroscience for Processworkers](https://www.processwork.org/events/whats-the-brain-got-to-do-with-it-part-1-foundational-neuroscience-for-processworkers-1/) - Part 1: Thursdays, March 12, 19, 5-8pm. (Parts 1 and 2 may be taken separately or as a series) Instructor: Hellene Gronda Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Sofia Ilia MSc, Dipl. PW, Can Processwork be understood through neuroscience? Is it even worth trying? We believe it is! In this series of classes we explore the magic and facts - [Working with Extreme States and Psychiatric Diagnosis: A Process Oriented Approach](https://www.processwork.org/events/working-with-extreme-states-and-psychiatric-diagnosis-a-process-oriented-approach/) - Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, 6:30-8:30pm Instructor: Myriam Rahman MA, Dipl. PW This skills group is for individuals, family members, professionals and clinicians interested in learning a non-pathological approach to working with extreme states and experiences diagnosed as psychosis, bipolar, mania, schizophrenia, and other mental disorders. Through discussion, demonstration, exercises, role play, and case presentations, participants - [Creative Arts: Processwork Toolkit](https://www.processwork.org/events/creative-arts-processwork-toolkit/) - Saturday, March 7, 9.30am-5.30pm Instructor: Suzette Payne MA, Dipl. PW This fun and experiential workshop will give you hands on experience, and will provide simple art materials, resources and creative ideas to engage clients and children in art making. We will explore, find meaning and resolutions for challenging behaviors and feelings. No art experience needed. Collage: find a friend - [Cultivating Fluidity in the Midst of Chaos: Relating Practices of Processwork & Aikido](https://www.processwork.org/events/cultivating-fluidity-in-the-midst-of-chaos-relating-practices-of-processwork-aikido/) - Saturday + Sunday, February 28 + March 1, 10am-5pm Instructor: Susan J. Newton Ph.D., Dipl. PW, Aikido 4dan Join me for an embodied exploration of the space between Processwork and Aikido! Come and experience the metaskills of centering and being on balance, exploring ourselves in movement solo and in relationship. From Aikido comes an embodied understanding - [Panic: Doorway to Freedom!](https://www.processwork.org/events/panic-doorway-to-freedom/) - Saturday , February 14th, 10am-5pm Instructor: Lily Vassiliou Ph.D., Dipl. PW Panic attacks are terrifying experiences that disrupt the flow of everyday life. Reducing symptoms is a pressing need. Exploring the meaning of the experience is often a curiosity follows or co-exists with that need. This workshop is an introduction to a Process-oriented approach to panic - [Open Supervision: for groups, organizations, political situations and if time, with families, 1 to 1](https://www.processwork.org/events/open-supervision-for-groups-organizations-political-situations-and-if-time-with-families-1-to-1/) - Friday, February 13, 7.30-9.30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D. Focus on inner development and outer work-understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems. Distance: video streaming, teleconference, audio CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: 1/30/2015 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Classroom: Big RoomLevel: - [Working with Race, Class and Gender: A Facilitative Approach to Issues of Social Justice](https://www.processwork.org/events/working-with-race-class-and-gender-a-facilitative-approach-to-issues-of-social-justice/) - Saturday + Sunday, January 31 + February 1, 10am-5pm Instructors: Gary Reiss, Ph.D.; Parker Johnson, MEd; Camille Dumond, MA, MEd; Natasha Aruliah, B.A., M.Ed; Jennifer Kleskie MA, Dipl.P.W. In this highly experiential workshop, we will help build a learning community focused on developing skills to facilitate awareness of, and responsibility for, transforming systemic abuses of power. You will leave with - [Open Supervision: severe illness, near death, 1 to 1, family, organizational work](https://www.processwork.org/events/open-supervision-severe-illness-near-death-1-to-1-family-organizational-work/) - Friday, January 30, 7.30-9.30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D. Focus on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, then one to one, family, and organizational situations. Distance: video streaming, teleconference, audio CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline: 1/16/2015 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Classroom: - [Process-oriented MEDITATION and the Origins of Consciousness](https://www.processwork.org/events/process-oriented-meditation-and-the-origins-of-consciousness/) - Fridays, January 30, February 6 , 13, 3.30-6.30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D. Process-oriented Meditation or “Innerwork” touches all of life’s experiences, and is based on the Origins of Consciousness. This work can connect us to our sense of the universe. In these 3 Inner-work classes, we will explore typical inner-work “phases” and new related methods that - [Dreams and Dreaming](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreams-and-dreaming-2/) - Wednesdays, January 28, February 4, 11, 7-9.30pm Instructor: Ingrid Rose Ph.D. If you’re interested in parallel worlds, dream images, symbolic thinking, and the use of metaphor, this class will be for you. Not only will we be exploring night dreams and ways to work with them, we will also be developing our own “dreaming” capacity through - [Couples in Community: A Relationship Clinic](https://www.processwork.org/events/couples-in-community-a-relationship-clinic/) - Mondays, January 26, February 2, 9, 7-9pm Instructor: Jan Dworkin Ph.D. The relationship issues we face as friends, lovers, co-workers, and family members normally get tackled in private. However, our struggles — sexuality, diversity, power, communication, conflict, addictions and depression — are universal. This first-time clinic offers an opportunity to work “live” in front of a - [Introduction to Group Process](https://www.processwork.org/events/introduction-to-group-process/) - Saturday + Sunday, January 24 + 25, 10am-5pm Instructor: Elva Redwood MA, Dipl. PW and Aleksandr Peikrishvili LCSW, Dipl. PW Processwork addresses individual, relationship and group issues as different levels of the same field. This connects our personal psychology to the world, and gives us tools to relate and facilitate conflict of all kinds. This class - [Process- Oriented Family Therapy and Community Based Healing](https://www.processwork.org/events/process-oriented-family-therapy-and-community-based-healing/) - Thursdays, January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 6.30-9pm Instructor: Gary Reiss, Ph.D. This class will explore ways of breaking out of destructive family based patterns and transforming these patterns into creative, free ways of being. We carry our family and cultural programming psychically and in our bodies and relationships. We will focus specifically on breaking hurtful - [Forgetfulness and Depression: Communicate-Connect-Relate](https://www.processwork.org/events/forgetfulness-and-depression-communicate-connect-relate-1/) - Tuesdays, January 13, February 10, March 10, 12noon – 2pm Pacific Time Zone, Teleconference Only Instructor: Stan Tomandl MPW, Dipl. PW, assisted by Ann Jacob B.Ed For those living, working with, and learning from forgetting. Providing opportunities within the difficulties and grief of memory loss and role changes. Are forgetters somehow seeking: Enlightenment? Soul Connections? Emotional - [Creative Sparks and Playful Living](https://www.processwork.org/events/creative-sparks-and-playful-living/) - Saturday, January 17, 10am-5pm + Sunday, January 18, 9am-4pm Instructor: Salome Schwarz Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Kas Robinson Ph.D., Dipl. PW This workshop is about dreaming and playing with the imaginative and generative aspects of life. We frequently find ourselves stuck in our jobs, projects, and ways of living. The key to creative living lies in - [Using the Body To Discover Wisdom and Flow](https://www.processwork.org/events/using-the-body-to-discover-wisdom-and-flow/) - Saturday + Sunday, October 18 + 19, 9-4pmInstructor: Salome Schwarz Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Kas Robinson Ph.D., Dipl. PWOur bodies carry wisdom, and sometimes that wisdom is expressed through physical experiences, symptoms, and stress reactions. The body’s information and diverse energies come to us through subtle and noticeable signals that can be unfolded to reveal their - [Love and ...? To Marry or Not to Marry?](https://www.processwork.org/events/love-and-to-marry-or-not-to-marry/) - Friday + Saturday, November 7 + 8, Friday, 6.30-8.30pm, Saturday, 9.30am-4pm Instructor: Judy Chambers MSW, MEd, MACF Now that more in the US shares the civil right to this universal rite of passage, questions arise that apply to everyone: What does it mean to be able to marry? What assumptions and expectations does it seem to - [Hurt: Pain, Anger, and Unconscious Power in Relationships](https://www.processwork.org/events/hurt-pain-anger-and-unconscious-power-in-relationships/) - Fridays, November 14, 21, December 5 10am-12pmInstructor: Bogna Szymkiewicz Ph.D.What happens when one gets hurt? Hurt put us into a slightly altered state of consciousness. The other person, no matter how dear before, becomes a complementary role: an oppressor, a bad one, an enemy. The communication between persons turns into a duel between the parts or - [Path of Dreams, Life Myth & Global Dreaming](https://www.processwork.org/events/path-of-dreams-life-myth-global-dreaming/) - Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 6-8.30pm Instructor: Suzette Payne MA, Dipl. PW As you follow and explore your night and day dreams over four weeks, you will learn the fundamentals and practice of Processwork dreamwork. Patterns and a path of meaning will emerge in your dream images and figures, reflecting your life myth, as - [Life Myth and Addictive Tendencies](https://www.processwork.org/events/life-myth-and-addictive-tendencies/) - Saturday + Sunday, October 4 + 5, 10am-5pm Instructor: Kas Robinson Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Annie Blair MA, Dipl. PW If you are interested in exploring your addictive tendencies, cravings, and life myth pattern, this class is for you. Most, if not all, of us have addictive tendencies. We yearn for the altered states of consciousness - [Case Crystallization for Groups and Organizations (and if time, families, 1 to 1, illness….)](https://www.processwork.org/events/case-crystallization-for-groups-and-organizations-and-if-time-families-1-to-1-illness/) - Friday, September 26, 7.30-9.30pmInstructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D.Focus on inner development and outer work-understanding with all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights issues and political systems. Level: All levels of Processwork experienceDistance: Yes CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline:9/12/2014 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Big Room[ESPRESSO_CART_LINK anchor='' direct_to_cart=1 - [The Parent Circle: A Community Drop In](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-parent-circle-a-community-drop-in/) - Thursdays, September 25, October 9, 23, November 6, 20, December 4, 4:30-6pmInstructor: Dawn Menken, Ph.D.Bring your parenting challenges and get some hands-on help to support your parenting skills and have more fun. Explore issues such as power struggles, lying and conflict, fostering the inner life of kids, nightmares, sibling conflicts, school problems, clashes in parenting styles, - [Transformation Through Performance ](https://www.processwork.org/events/transformation-through-performance-1/) - Saturday + Sunday, September 20 + 21, 10am-5pmInstructor: Kate Jobe, MA, Dipl. PWPerformance has long been used as a form of deep democracy and social action; things can be said that can’t be said another way. Creating performance is personally transformational. It transforms the performer, the topic of the performance, and the audience. It transforms the - [Supervision: Severe Illness, Near Death, 1 to 1, Family, Organizations](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-severe-illness-near-death-1-to-1-family-organizations-1/) - Friday, September 19, 7.30-9.30pmInstructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D.Focus on inner development and outer work with severe illness and near death, then one to one, family, and organizational situations. Level: All levels of Processwork experienceDistance: Yes CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40 Early Reg. price: $36 Early Reg. Deadline:9/5/2014 PWI students, faculty and members receive a 10% discount Big Room[ESPRESSO_CART_LINK - [How Process Stage Awareness Helps Body Symptoms and Why Symptoms Are Not Only Yours!](https://www.processwork.org/events/how-process-stage-awareness-helps-body-symptoms-and-why-symptoms-are-not-only-yours/) - Fridays, September 19, 26, October 3, 3.30-6.30pmInstructor: Arnold Mindell Ph.D.In theory and practice: we explore stages of consciousness in bodywork and subtle factors creating and blocking dreambody awareness. Class 1: Process Stages in Bodywork. Class 2: Symptoms and Relationship Wisdom! Class 3: Symptoms of the Tao, or Zen Mind in Action. Level: All levels of Processwork experienceDistance: - [Play, A Secret to Art: Self Discovery and Your ChildMind](https://www.processwork.org/events/play-a-secret-to-art-self-discovery-and-your-childmind/) - Wednesdays, September 17, 24, 9.15am-12.15pmInstructor: Amy Mindell Ph.D.“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” –PicassoThe adult and childlike parts of us perceive the world in very different and contradictory ways! In this class, we'll explore this contradiction and ways in which our "childmind" can free hidden creativity - [Relating to Others: in Ordinary to Extreme Altered Consciousness ~ Training and Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/relating-to-others-in-ordinary-to-extreme-altered-consciousness-training-and-supervision/) - Tuesdays, September 16, October 14, November 4, 12noon – 2pm Pacific Time Zone, Teleconference OnlyInstructor: Stan Tomandl MPW, Dipl. PW, assisted by Ann Jacob B.EdRelationship dustups, light trances, illness, anesthesia, coma, vegetative state, locked in, near death; form a continuum of altered consciousness that can open people to new information and creativity. We will apply Processwork - [Mini-Intensive: Theory and Practice of Process Work Applications](https://www.processwork.org/events/mini-intensive-theory-and-practice-of-process-work-applications/) - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 12 –14; Friday, 2-6pm, Saturday + Sunday, 10am-5pm Instructors: Ingrid Rose Ph.D. LPC, Dipl. PW and Myriam Rahman MA, Dipl. PW This 2 ½ day mini-intensive offers an opportunity to dive in and deeply experience Processwork, its many applications, and most recent developments. The training offers a comprehensive experience in the essentials of Processwork - [Going Deeper with Bodywork and Movement – Training and Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/going-deeper-with-bodywork-and-movement-training-and-supervision/) - Monday, September 8, 10am-5pm Instructor: Ingrid Rose, Ph.D. As Processwork practitioners working with others, we may feel confident in choosing a dreamdoor to enter when beginning the unraveling of a process. We might also have a range of tools at our disposal to amplify and begin the unfolding process. However, somewhere along the way in - [Transforming Family Life: Process Oriented Family Therapy and Community Based Healing](https://www.processwork.org/events/transforming-family-life-process-oriented-family-therapy-and-community-based-healing/) - July 18, 3-6pm and July 19-21, 10am-5pm Instructors: Gary Reiss, PhD, LCSW, DiplPW and Jennifer Kleskie, MA, DiplPW This training focuses on the theory and practice of process oriented family therapy and community based healing. The workshop will include inner work to study and get in contact with our internal family systems. In addition, we invite a family from - [The Forbidden Zone: A Process Oriented Approach to Relationship Obsessions and Addictions (UPDATED)](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-forbidden-zone-a-process-oriented-approach-to-relationship-obsessions-and-addictions-updated/) - July 16, 10am-5pm Instructors: Myriam Rahman, MA, DiplPW Through storytelling, exercises, and individual work, we will investigate the challenging and out of control places we enter when falling, diving, yearning, and reaching for relationship, love, and sex. We will explore our obsessive thoughts, wild minds, frantic cycling, and compulsive habits, while touching upon the magic - [Assessing and Treating Sexual Issues: A Comprehensive Sexuality Training for the Clinician](https://www.processwork.org/events/assessing-and-treating-sexual-issues-a-comprehensive-sexuality-training-for-the-clinician/) - July 14-15, 10am-5pm Instructors:Sheila Silver MA, DHS, ACS This workshop will offer training for mental health professionals who work with adult clients around sexual issues in a clinical setting. It will give therapists a chance to learn a multi-dimensional assessment model to approach cases involving sexuality, and explore the various factors involved in working with - [Interactive Symposium on Sexual Communication](https://www.processwork.org/events/interactive-symposium-on-sexual-communication/) - Instructors: Chris Allen, PhD, DiplPW and Sheila Silver MA, DHS, ACS This interactive symposium is an opportunity for professionals and the general public to gather together to discuss common challenges around sexuality and sexual communication. We will present common themes in our work and some tools that help resolve sexual difficulties. There will be time for - [Dancing in a Relationship Field](https://www.processwork.org/events/dancing-in-a-relationship-field/) - July 10, 3-6pm and July 11-13, 10am-5pm Instructors: Salome Schwarz, PhD, DiplPW and Kas Robinson, PhD, DiplPW Because people are entangled with others, themselves, the world, and universe, this workshop will focus on moving fluidly between different roles, perspectives, energies, and polarized positions. Participants will practice getting outside the box of habitual thinking (which freezes a situation into - [The Creative Intelligence and Hidden Gifts Behind Difficulties](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-creative-intelligence-and-hidden-gifts-behind-difficulties/) - The Creative Intelligence and Hidden Gifts Behind Difficulties Price: $240.00 Date: April 5, 2014 Saturday, April 5, 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sunday, April 6, 9.00am – 4.00pm Instructors: Salome Schwarz, Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Kas Robinson, Ph.D., Dipl. PW This workshop is about having a good time when facing difficulties. We will learn how to discover the wisdom - [What’s the brain got to do with it?: The Neuroscience of Process Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/whats-the-brain-got-to-do-with-it-the-neuroscience-of-process-work/) - Mondays, March 24 + 31, 6:30-8:30pm Instructor: Hellene Gronda Ph.D., Dipl. PW and Sofia Ilia MSc Can Process Work be understood through neuroscience? Is it even worth trying? We believe it is! In this class we explore the magic and facts of contemporary neuroscience to deepen our understanding of Process Work. We will show how Process - [Beyond the Basics: Trauma Supervision](https://www.processwork.org/events/beyond-the-basics-trauma-supervision/) - Thursday and Friday August 21 + 22, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Emetchi, MA Dipl. PW With complex psychological trauma, a part of a person goes on doing Life as best as s/he is able, while there is also often an aspect of the personality frozen in a state of internal lock-down. This course is devoted to sharing the - [Resisting Your Practice: Finding the Yes in the No](https://www.processwork.org/events/resisting-your-practice-finding-the-yes-in-the-no/) - Saturday, June 7, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Elva Redwood, MA, Dipl. PW When something in you refuses to follow through with your plans, such as a regular exercise or meditation practice, or when your client refuses all your interventions, it’s time to explore what is in the way. This class will offer different ways of befriending and going - [Supervision of Work with Illness and General Case Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-work-with-illness-and-general-case-work/) - Friday, May 30, 7:30-9:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus firstly on work with death and dying, severe illness, 1 to 1, relationship, family, organizational, ecological and political issues. Distance: Web (video) streaming, teleconference, audio download CEU Eligible: Yes (available for in-person attendance only) Cost: $40.00 Early Registration: $36.00 Early Registration Deadline: 5/16/2014 Faculty, PWI students, and members - [Shyness, Introversion & Self Expression](https://www.processwork.org/events/shyness-introversion-self-expression/) - Tuesdays, June 3 + 10, 6:30-8:30pm Instructor: Kara Wilde, MA, Dipl. PW In this class we will explore your shyness and/or introversion and discover the individuality it brings to your self expression. Using our attention and focus we will find the energy and courage to create our own meaning and develop the freedom to use our - [Organizational Case Crystallization](https://www.processwork.org/events/organizational-case-crystallization-2/) - Friday, May 23, 7:30-9:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus on inner development and outer work-understanding of all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights groups and political systems. Distance: Web (Video) streaming , teleconference, audio download CEU Eligible: Yes (available for in-person attendance only) Cost: $40.00 Early Registration: $36.00 Early Registration Deadline: 5/9/201 Faculty, PWI students, and members receive a - [World Change begins with You + Me in Relationship](https://www.processwork.org/events/world-change-begins-with-you-me-in-relationship/) - Fridays, May 23 + 30, 3:30-6:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Worldwork processes and world leaders have taught me that our planet needs all of us to develop specific relationship abilities. In this class, to develop these abilities, we shall be studying the influence of personal myths and our shared nonlocal, systemmind on our relationships. What’s that? - [The Facilitator’s Unpredictable Creativity](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-facilitators-unpredictable-creativity/) - Wednesday, May 28 + June 4, 9:15am-12:15pm Instructor: Amy Mindell, Ph.D. Therapy and facilitation are special arts that draw upon • learned skills • your deepest self • and momentary dreaming. In this class, we'll explore and discover how your momentary and deepest styles renew your work and develop the spontaneous creativity needed to work with - [Shame, Self-compassion & Health](https://www.processwork.org/events/shame-self-compassion-health/) - Friday, May 16, 2:00-5:00pm – Class, 7:00-9:00pm – Open Forum (Free and open to the public) Instructor: Kara Wilde, MA, Dipl. PW & Pierre Morin, Ph.D. Having empathy and compassion requires an understanding of our common humanity, that we all share the same issues some way or another. Understanding your own shame issues and learning to - [Initiation: Passages of Hope & Promise, Training & Supervision *Teleconference only](https://www.processwork.org/events/initiation-passages-of-hope-promise-training-supervision-teleconference-only/) - Tuesdays, May 13, June 10, July 8, 12:00pm – 2:00pm Instructor: Stan Tomandl, MPW, Dipl. PW, assisted by Ann Jacob, B.Ed Chiy Memaloose Chiy Kalap, Chinook Jargon = New Death, New Beginning A heartful exploration and expansive looking inward to Initiation: in Childhood; in Relationships; and with the Divine. For seekers and wonderers about life’s directions - [Transformation Through Performance](https://www.processwork.org/events/transformation-through-performance/) - Saturday + Sunday, May 10 + 11, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Kate Jobe, M.A. Performance has long been used as a form of deep democracy and social action; things can be said that can’t be said another way. Creating performance is personally transformational. It transforms the performer, the topic of the performance, and the audience. It transforms the - [The Psychology of Consciousness and Dreaming](https://www.processwork.org/events/the-psychology-of-consciousness-and-dreaming/) - Saturday, March 22, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Gene Hansen, Ph.D., Dipl. PW., We will begin with a brief discussion about William James and his study of consciousness then go to Freud/Jung and their thoughts about The Unconscious Mind, then to Skinners behaviorism, cognitive/behaviorism, the hypnosis of Milton Erikson and finally to Processwork and innerwork. We will then explore: The incredible - [Introduction to Process Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/introduction-to-process-work-2/) - Friday, Saturday + Sunday, March 28, 29 + 30, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Kas Robinson, Ph.D and Annie Blair, MA, Dipl. PW This three day introductory course offers an opportunity to learn about Process Work, its many applications, and most recent developments. Process Work is based on the observation that problems, when explored with awareness, contain their own - [Microinterventions: Working with the Non-Process Work Client-COURSE CANCELLED](https://www.processwork.org/events/microinterventions-working-with-the-non-process-work-client-course-cancelled/) - Saturday + Sunday, March 15 + 16, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Elva Redwood, MA, Dipl.PW What do you do when you’ve got great ideas and tools, but your client says they’re too weird or just won’t try? This class will offer methods for working with people who don’t want to follow typical Process Work interventions. There will be - [Training and Supervision in Process Oriented Bodywork](https://www.processwork.org/events/training-and-supervision-in-process-oriented-bodywork-2/) - Saturday + Sunday, February 15 + 16, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Gary Reiss, Ph.D. This training focuses on how to work safely and effectively when we work directly on our client’s bodies. The course covers both first training skills like working with signals, channels, edges, and picking up verbal and non-verbal feedback when doing hands on work, and - [Supervision of General Case Work](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-general-case-work/) - Friday, February 14, 7:30-9:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus on work with 1 to 1, relationship, family, organizational, ecological , human rights groups and political issues (also possibly death and dying, severe illness). Distance: video streaming, teleconference, audio CEU Eligible: Yes (available for in-person attendance only) Cost: $40.00 (members $36.00) Early Registration: $36.00 (members $32.00) Early Registration - [Theater, Embodiment and the Deep Democracy of Roles](https://www.processwork.org/events/theater-embodiment-and-the-deep-democracy-of-roles-2/) - Saturday + Sunday, February 8 + 9, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Kate Jobe MA and Rhea MA Brilliant facilitators are able to find the fluidity and grace in their wholeness to support all roles in a conflict. This means being able to touch into and embody the infinite cast of characters inside each of us. The transformative magic - [Supervision of Case Work Around Illness](https://www.processwork.org/events/supervision-of-case-work-around-illness/) - Friday, February 7, 7:30-9:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus firstly on work with death and dying, severe illness, 1 to 1, relationship, family, organizational, ecological and political issues. Distance: video streaming, teleconference, audio CEU Eligible: Yes Cost: $40.00 (members $36.00) Early Registration: $36.00 (members $32.00) Early Registration Deadline: 1/24/2014 Classroom: Big Room [ESPRESSO_CART_LINK anchor='' direct_to_cart=1 - [Take Your Melody with You](https://www.processwork.org/events/take-your-melody-with-you-2/) - Wednesdays, February 5 + 12, 9:15am-12:15pm Instructor: Amy Mindell, Ph.D. Listen! There’s sound + music inside of each of us waiting to be born. Though some of us are shy to express music, in this class we’ll have fun using creative exercises to explore rhythms, sounds, and melodies hidden within our bodies. We shall find - [Metaskills Garden 1](https://www.processwork.org/events/metaskills-garden-1-2/) - Mondays, February 3, 10, 17, 6:30-8:30pm Instructor: Aleksandr Peikrishvili, L.C.S.W., Dipl. PW Research shows that therapeutic alliance weighs heavily in our work with people- yet little focus is given to exploring or developing this area. In our professional development, we want to be most skilled, have the latest evidence based practice or latest technique, but how - [Raising Parents, Raising Kids, RAISING US ALL](https://www.processwork.org/events/raising-parents-raising-kids-raising-us-all/) - Saturday, February 1, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Dawn Menken, Ph.D. Dawn Menken, author of Raising Parents, Raising Kids: Hands-on Wisdom for the Next Generation, will demonstrate process work applications for those parenting, caretaking or educating children. We will explore how to nurture the inner lives of children, work with power dynamics and family problems and foster the roles - [Organizational Case Crystallization](https://www.processwork.org/events/organizational-case-crystallization-1/) - Friday, January 31, 7:30-9:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. Focus on inner development and outer work-understanding of all stakeholders in family, organizational, human rights groups and political systems. Distance: video streaming, teleconference, audio CEU Eligible: Yes (available for in-person attendance only) Cost: $40.00 (members $36.00) Early Registration: $36.00 (members $32.00) Early Registration Deadline: 1/17/2014 Classroom: Big Room [ESPRESSO_CART_LINK - [Going Beyond, Coming Back Again: Near Death Experiences](https://www.processwork.org/events/going-beyond-coming-back-again-near-death-experiences/) - Saturday + Sunday, January 25 + 26, 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Emetchi, MA Dipl. PW Near Death Experiences are more common than you may imagine, yet often not fully utilized. When related to with respect, curiosity and a beginner’s mind they reveal both specific personal messages that seek integration into our everyday lives as well as deep spiritual - [DIVINATION in PSYCHOLOGY: A Process Oriented Understanding Of The I Ching’s Secrets To The Future.](https://www.processwork.org/events/divination-in-psychology-a-process-oriented-understanding-of-the-i-chings-secrets-to-the-future/) - Fridays, January 31, February, 7 + 14, 3:30-6:30pm Instructor: Arnold Mindell, Ph.D. (Formerly The I Ching, i.e. The (processwork) Book of Changes) The I Ching, goes back ca 6,000 years into ancient China. In its own way the ancient book describes how the power of essence level emerges into dreams and reality. 1 Divination + Book of - [Forgetfulness & Depression: Communicate-Connect-Relate, Training & Supervision *Teleconference only](https://www.processwork.org/events/forgetfulness-depression-communicate-connect-relate-training-supervision-teleconference-only/) - Tuesdays, January 14, February 11, March 11, 12:00pm – 2:00pm Instructor: Stan Tomandl, MPW, Dipl. PW, assisted by Ann Jacob, B.Ed For those living, working with, and learning from forgetting. Providing opportunities within the difficulties and grief of memory loss and role changes. Are forgetters seeking: Enlightenment? Retirement? Divorce? Detachment from family and friends? Societal change? - [Process Oriented Family Therapy: A Psychologically Based, Spiritually Rooted Approach](https://www.processwork.org/events/process-oriented-family-therapy-a-psychologically-based-spiritually-rooted-approach/) - Thursdays, January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 6:30-9:00pm Instructor: Gary Reiss, Ph.D. The conflicts in families can be as intractable as the conflicts between countries. We need ways to access our own deepest facilitative minds when working with a family, and need to know how to access the wisdom inherent in the family system we are - [Dreams and Dreaming](https://www.processwork.org/events/dreams-and-dreaming/) - Wednesdays, January 29 + February 5, 7:00-9:30pm Instructor: Ingrid Rose, Ph.D. If you’re interested in dreams and dream images, parallel worlds, symbolic thinking, and the use of metaphor, this class will be for you. 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