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personal development


Enneagram

Enneagram Part 1
An opportunity to examine different personality types, aimed to help you understand and see your own strengths and weaknesses, with a view to growth in wholeness and in relationships with others and God.

Dates: February 8th, 11th, 15th & 18th.

Time: 8.00p.m. - 10.30p.m.

Facilitator: Benny McHale

Cost: €60
book course


Enneagram Part 2
This programme is designed for those who have done Part I. It provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationship with others and with God.

Dates: March 8th, 11th, 15th & 18th

Time: 8.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m.

Facilitator: Benny McHale.

Cost: €60 book course


Empower Change in your life

Empowerment is one of the absolute ingredients in creating a life that is right for you. This workshop explores the way you can use your own power to bring a sense of freedom to your life. It will help you understand how your freedom can be diminished by choices you make. It will examine the blocks and obstacles you have that prevent you from full enjoyment of your life and help you identify ways in which you can take action to clear the way for worthwhile life improvements.

Date: Saturday 6th March.

Time: 10.30 a. m. - 4.00 p.m.

Facilitator: Michael Hardiman. Michael is a Counselling Psychologist and has worked in the fields of private counselling, training and development for over 25 years. He is the author of five books and holds post graduate degrees in both Psychology and Philosophy.

Cost: €50 book course



"Happiness is a choice"

This programme was so popular last year that we have been asked to run it again. The programme looks at a series of questions includingAre you happy in life generally? Do you promise yourself that in the future life will be better and you will be able to enjoy it more? We have much more choice in life than we realise including the choice to be happy. This one day course examines ways in which we can decide and chose to be happy in the present and how our approach to life can influence this.

Presenter: Glenda Devlin.
Glenda was born in South Africa in 1956 where she held senior positions and positively influenced people for many years. She published her first book at age 21. She has been living in Sligo for 11 years. During this time she has become a well known personality for her creative talents and vivacious nature. Although she met trying circumstances, her positive disposition has not only influenced thousands but her talents have enriched the lives of many. She portrays a philosophy that works in her new edition of "The Irish Get Up and Go Diary" 2010.

Date: Saturday 27th February

Time: 10.30 - 4.30

Cost: €40 book course

Assertiveness/Communications Course

Explore ways to improve your confidence and self-esteem.
This course will help you to:

• Raise your self-esteem and confidence
• Improve communication with your partner/children/friends
• Understand what is going on in your life and enhance your skills for coping.

A course of 6 weeks duration

Dates: Thursdays. February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,
March 4th & 11th.

Time: 11.00a.m. -1.00 p.m.

Facilitator: Maura Byrne. Maura has presented this programme in the Family Centre over many years. She is very experienced in running self development courses. She previously worked with the HSE Health Promotion Unit.

Cost: €70 book course


Writing and Journaling towards greater wellbeing

Writing and journaling about our experiences in life can help us to express ourselves and clarify issues that may help us to cope better in the future. Participants will also learn more about the art of journaling in the safe space of a small group of like minded people. No previous writing experience is required.

Dates: Mondays Jan 25th, Feb 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

Time: 7.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Facilitator: Bettina Petersiel.
Bettina is a teacher and a writer. She has facilitated many writing courses both privately and with various community groups. She uses these courses to enable individuals to reflect on their lives so as to enhance their life quality.

Cost: €60 book course


Creating Balance in life through relaxation and mindfulness

We move through life at a rapid pace, most of the time in a state of distraction. The mind is generally elsewhere, very often replaying the same anxious thoughts and fears. Through the practice of mindfulness and relaxation we can become aware of the busyness of the mind and allow the body too to "let go" and live life to the full in the present moment.

Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 23rd , March 2nd & March 9th.

Time: 8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Facilitator: Derval Dunford. Derval has always had an interest in the mind-body connection. She studied Stress Management, Mindfulness and other complimentary approaches to ensuring her wellbeing. She has had some very difficult life experiences and in her journey of recovery from illness she has taken up the regular practice of Mindfulness, Meditation & Relaxation.

Cost: €60 book course


To book a place on any of these courses call the Family Centre on 094 9025900