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3rd Level Seminar – June 2011
Satvatove 3: An Adventure In Conscious Living
Developed and Facilitated by David B Wolf & Marie Glasheen
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An Adventure In Conscious Living:
Satvatove 3 brings an entirely unique and potent blend of empowered communication, courageous introspection and purposeful action to explore and deepen our connection with our spiritual essence. Conscious living becomes a simple yet powerful step-by-step process rather than an overwhelming and intangible concept. By placing the one in front of the zeros the seminar provides an experience of meaningful and purposeful living, where genuine individuality brings about cohesive community.
As a graduate of this seminar recently said, this is an experience not to miss.
Click here to read what seminar graduates have to say
You Will Get The Opportunity To:
- Integrate the Principles of Conscious Living into your everyday life in a powerful and practical way
- Experience yourself as a spiritual being having a human experience
- Discover what it means to live your life as a distinction
- Connect with your life purpose
- Deepen and refine your understanding of the principles of Transformative Communication
- Step out of the drama of life and into the adventure of living consciously
Requirements:
- Completion of the Transformative Communication & Self-Empowerment Seminar Experience
- Graduation from the Advanced Seminar Experience
Course Information:
Date: June 17 – 20, 2011
Place: Alachua, North Florida
Tuition fee: $1500
Tuition includes: 4-day seminar, course material, lunch and a post-seminar 1-hour personal coaching interview.
Scholarships, group discounts and payment plans available
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3rd Level Seminar
Satvatove 3: An Adventure In Conscious Living
Satvatove 3 brings an entirely unique and potent blend of empowered communication, courageous introspection and purposeful action to explore and deepen our connection with our spiritual essence. Conscious living becomes a simple yet powerful step-by-step process rather than an overwhelming and intangible concept. By placing the one in front of the zeros the seminar provides an experience of meaningful and purposeful living, where genuine individuality brings about cohesive community.
You Will Get The Opportunity To:
- Integrate the Principles of Conscious Living into your everyday life in a powerful and practical way
- Experience yourself as a spiritual being having a human experience
- Discover what it means to live your life as a distinction
- Connect with your life purpose
- Deepen and refine your understanding of the principles of Transformative Communication
- Step out of the drama of life and into the adventure of living consciously
A Few Comments From Graduates:
Here’s what Lacey Nagy had to share:
“I had melted into a pool of God’s Unconditional Love for me. I experienced what a conscious world looks and feels like and I am more confident about a conscious world happening now rather than some day in the distant future. For me, the Satvatove 3rd Level Course is a uniquely powerful vehicle for conscious living and being happy and free for no particular reason.”
Belinda Aycrigg shares her experience:
“I experienced and continue to experience being much more conscious, confident and free in relating with people. I feel grounded and peaceful in being with others and able to honestly express and assert my needs… Since I have returned home I have been very focused, clear and determined in taking time to plan out my life in detail and set short and long term goals which I’m now implementing. This was one of the areas of my life which I chose to work on specifically in the course in our pre course assignment and even though I didn’t really consciously focus on it during the course itself, I still got such a great breakthrough.
I am experiencing clarity about my life and what I want and what I will and will not accept. This is a great change for me as before I used to find decision making challenging… I am experiencing being much more positive and grateful and seeing the glass half full. I used to be a whiner and always looking for the problem or the negative or the fault in a situation or person. Now although I am not perfectly reformed I am definitely far more conscious of when I am being negative and quickly choosing to be positive instead. This is a huge transformation for me.
I am just more conscious full stop. And I have a sense of urgency about taking complete responsibility for my life and living life ‘on purpose’. I finally feel that I am making big changes whereas before I felt stuck on a plateau. All of the things I set as intentions that I wanted to create from the course have manifested in my life in a remarkable and seemingly mystical way because after writing them down in the pre course assignment I didn’t really give them another thought – certainly not during the course- and yet I got breakthroughs in every single area. It’s hard to say how many of these developments have come about purely as a direct result of doing the course as I’ve been working on myself for a long time. I would say that the work I have been doing has been cumulative and the course was a major and vital milestone in catalysing and consolidating breakthroughs which were in process. A final powerful push to a whole new level of being which I was ready to embrace because the foundations were already laid.”
And as another graduate of this seminar said, this is an experience not to miss.
Click here to read what other seminar graduates have to say
Requirements:
Completion of the Transformative Communication & Self-Empowerment Seminar Experience
Graduation from the Advanced Seminar Experience
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Foundational, Gainesville – Oct 22-24, 2010
Transformative Communication
& Self–Empowerment Experience
October 22 – 24, 2010
Developed By: David Wolf, Ph.D. and Marie Glasheen
Facilitated By David Wolf, Ph. D.,
Author of Relationships That Work:
The Power Of Conscious Living
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You’ll discover strategies for vitalizing yourself to create a fulfilling life with extraordinary results.
This is a 3-day adventure in daring communication and bold exploration to realize your strength, abilities, and potential for growth.
Walk Away With Skills And Insights You Can Apply Immediately.
Learn Techniques That Will Last A Lifetime.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity. In this course you will acquire listening tools as a basis for modules including interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork, and assertiveness.
Through participatory activities you will examine underlying assumptions by which you live your life. This is a concentrated, powerful communication training, culminating in sharpened self-awareness and satisfying relationships.
Read More About The Foundational Course.
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Course Information
Date: October 22 – 24, 2010
Where: Gainesville, Florida
Course hours: 9 am to 9 pm (ending time approximate)
1.5-hour lunch break each day
Tuition includes: 32-hour seminar, 1-hour personal coaching interview, and course workbook.
Tuition: $ 950.00
Scholarships, Group and Early Registration Discounts and Payment plans are available.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!
If you are not satisfied you can request in writing a refund of the tuition within 24 hours of the end of the seminar.
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Foundational, Gainesville – Oct 21-23, 2011
Transformative Communication & Self–Empowerment Experience
October 21 – 23, 2011
Developed & Facilitated By: David Wolf, Ph.D. and Marie Glasheen
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Come To The Satvatove Foundational Seminar To:
Transform potential into results.
Break through self-imposed limitations!
Discover strategies for vitalizing yourself to create a fulfilling life with extraordinary results.
Learn communication and relationship principles and techniques that will last a lifetime and that will grow with you.
Walk away with skills and insights you can apply immediately in all your relationships- with your partner, children, colleagues and yourself.
What would it mean for you to substantially improve your relationships, with yourself and others?
Take advantage of the unique opportunity of the Satvatove Foundational Seminar! This is a 3-day adventure in daring communication and bold exploration to interior frontiers.
Here you will acquire a full relationship toolbox, including listening tools as a basis for modules including interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork, and assertiveness.
Through participatory activities you will examine underlying assumptions by which you live your life. This is a concentrated, powerful communication training, culminating in sharpened self-awareness and satisfying relationships.
Are you eager to experience life with increased fullness and inspiration?
“This Satvatove seminar in Gainesville, Florida, just in my back yard, was better than any seminars I have taken in New York or LA. After taking it, I felt empowered, and did transform my relationships with my parents, my partner, and my colleagues at work. I am now able to create trust. I am now moving on with my life and I do not get caught up in the drama.“
- Helen Robert, Teacher
In this seminar you will experience an atmosphere of trust and security allowing you the space to explore meaningful issues. David and Marie’s unwavering empathy and compassionate, astute perceptions provide a safe, supportive environment for students to challenge themselves to create significant breakthroughs.
“The seminar is expertly organized without a dull moment. Dr. Wolf creates a safe environment in which I could explore my emotional needs and step out of a sometimes overly analytical approach to life. I am able to relate more meaningfully to loved ones, colleagues and acquaintances. Every attendee in my seminar was moved and awakened by this excellent experience.”
– Bob Cohen, Geologist
How satisfied are you with your present life situation, and how willing are you to try something different?
To Read More Testimonials About The Foundational Course Click Here.
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Course Information
Date: October 21 – 23, 2011
Where: Alachua / Gainesville, Florida
Course hours: 9 am to 9:30 pm (ending time approximate)
1.5-hour lunch break each day
Tuition Fees: $950
Tuition includes: 32-hour seminar, 1-hour personal coaching interview, and course workbook.
Scholarships, Group and Early Registration Discounts and Payment plans are available.
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100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!If you are not satisfied you can request in writing a refund of the tuition within 24 hours of the end of the seminar. |
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Foundational, Gainesville – March 25-27, 2011
Transformative Communication &
Self–Empowerment Experience
March 25 – 27, 2011
Spend An Unforgettable Weekend!
Focus On Your Personal Development,
Communication & Relationships
Developed & Facilitated By: David Wolf, Ph.D. and Marie Glasheen
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“Potential means you ain’t done it yet. ”
Darrell Royal
Come To The Satvatove Foundational Seminar
And Transform Potential Into Results
What would it mean for you to substantially improve your relationships, with yourself and others?
Are you eager to experience life with increased fullness and inspiration?
How satisfied are you with your present life situation, and how willing are you to try something different?
In this seminar you will discover strategies for vitalizing yourself to create a fulfilling life with extraordinary results.
Break Through Self-Imposed Limitations!
This is a 3-day adventure in daring communication and bold exploration to interior frontiers.
Walk Away With Skills And Insights You Can Apply Immediately In All Your Relationships- With Your Partner, Children, Colleagues, And Yourself.
Learn Techniques That Will Last A Lifetime And That Will Grow With You.
Take advantage of the unique opportunity of the Satvatove Foundational Seminar. You will acquire a full relationship toolbox, including listening tools as a basis for modules including interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork, and assertiveness.
Through participatory activities you will examine underlying assumptions by which you live your life. This is a concentrated, powerful communication training, culminating in sharpened self-awareness and satisfying relationships.
This Satvatove seminar in Gainesville, Florida, just in my back yard, was better than any seminars I have taken in New York or LA. After taking it, I felt empowered, and did transform my relationships with my parents, my partner, and my colleagues at work. I am now able to create trust. I am now moving on with my life and I do not get caught up in the drama.
Helen Rolbert, Teacher
In this seminar you’ll experience an atmosphere of trust and security allowing space to explore meaningful issues. David’s and Marie’s unwavering empathy and compassionate, astute perceptions provide a safe, supportive environment for students to challenge themselves to create significant breakthroughs.
“The seminar is expertly organized without a dull moment. Dr. Wolf creates a safe environment in which I could explore my emotional needs and step out of a sometimes overly analytical approach to life. I am able to relate more meaningfully to loved ones, colleagues and acquaintances. Every attendee in my seminar was moved and awakened by this excellent experience.”
– Bob Cohen, Geologist
To Read Testimonials About The Course Click Here.
Read More About The Foundational Course.
Download Brochure.
Course Information
Date: March 25 – 27, 2011
Place: Gainesville Hotel & Conference Center
7417 Newberry Road (I-75 at Exit 387)
Gainesville, Florida 32605
Phone: (352) 332-7500
Course hours: 9 am to 9 pm (ending time approximate)
1.5-hour meal break each day
Tuition: $950
Tuition includes: 32-hour seminar, 1-hour personal coaching interview, and course workbook.
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If you are not satisfied you can request in writing a refund of the tuition within 24 hours of the end of the seminar.
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TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNICATION
The Satvatove programs feature an approach to self-empowerment based on transformative communication. This model is founded on the understanding that our identity is fundamentally non-material. This identity beyond the physical body is indicated in spiritual literatures such as the widely known yoga scripture Bhagavad-gita, which states “As the embodied soul continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death.” To be satisfying and complete, our self-help endeavors need to recognize this non-physical self. It is common to lose this awareness. Soren Kierkegaard once stated, “The greatest danger, that of losing one’s own self, may pass off quietly as if it were nothing; every other loss, that of an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, is sure to be noticed.”
Through the Satvatove system of transformative communication we create a sacred space, in ourselves and in relation with others, that links us with our spiritual nature. Consciousness is transformed as trust is developed, perspectives shift and possibilities expand.
Language reflects consciousness. Through transformative communication we become self-aware through language. This awareness is the basis for powerful personal change, which is then reflected in our thoughts, speech and activities. For example, I may notice that in my thoughts and words I frequently use “I can’t…” in circumstances where, in actuality, I could if I chose to. Realizing this I shift to “I am not willing to…” or “I am inspired to…” This is accompanied by a transformation from feeling powerless and down to experiencing vitality and confidence, and is evinced in potent action that generates fulfilling results in my life. Similarly, awareness of my tendency to prematurely give solutions, or probe with closed-ended questions, leads to discovery of an unhealthy need to control. With such self-realization I shift my consciousness to emphasize an attitude of wonder and discovery for life and each person I contact.
To effectively apply transformative communication it is important to distinguish between skills and substance. For example, there are skills for non-verbal attending behavior, such as:
Sitting squarely
Open-body position
Leaning forward slightly
Eye-contact
These are mechanics intended to convey respect and sincere interest in another person. The mechanics themselves do not necessarily mean that we are attentive and caring listeners, and sometimes effective listening is best displayed without the elements of SOLE. Reflective listening is a technique to express empathy, though an accurate reflection on its own does not intrinsically communicate the quality of empathy. Empathy is the substance. Reflective listening is a vehicle to transmit that substance. We speak of potential roadblocks to effective communication, such as advising, warning and reassuring. While these types of responses to a person with an emotionally-charged situation can often be barriers to communication, they can also convey compassion, understanding and empathy when appropriately utilized. In self-expression, assertiveness is the essential quality, and strategies such as “I” statements and WIN (What happened; Inside feelings and thoughts; Needs and wants) facilitate the expression of that essence.
In the trusting space created with transformative communication, we can clear our hearts and activities of unwanted things, such as self-deception, limiting beliefs, and interpersonal games that sabotage relationships. Such clearing opens the door to fully express our being and actualize a life of fulfilling purpose.
Christian philosopher Paul Tillich once remarked “The first duty of love is to listen.” A powerful tool for listening and transformative communication is silence. Properly used, silence conveys a grasp of another person’s emotions. While we do not want to use silence to avoid intimate and meaningful conversation, neither is it helpful to avoid silence due to feelings of discomfort. Often we fill silence with empty talk, fearing the vulnerability of silent connection. An attentive, caring silence is sometimes a more powerful way to heal and connect than the most carefully chosen and well-intentioned words. Actual silence means that the mind is also still. Silence doesn’t mean “empty”. It is a gateway to and manifestation of spiritual presence. Bhaktivedanta Swami wrote “Silence means that one is always thinking of self-realization.” It is said that God has given us two ears and one mouth, because we are meant to listen at least twice as much as to speak. Bhagavad-gita explains that true silence is a reflection of the divine within us. In empathic silence we are listening to what the other person is saying, not to what we are saying about what the other person is saying. That is, we are attuned to the person’s words and the emotion and intention behind the words, not to our judgments, planned responses, or comments towards the expression of the other. We are deeply listening, receiving another person with full presence, intense interest and open-heart. Such listening expands the spirits of speaker and listener.
Michael Ende created the character of Momo, a young girl whose silent presence connected people with their inner truth and transformed their consciousness. Daily Momo received a stream of visitors, eager for her association. Ende writes “Was Momo so incredibly bright that she always gave good advice, or found the right words to console people in need of consolation,…? No, she was no more capable of that than anyone else of her age. … what Momo was better at than anyone else was listening. She listened in a way that made slow-witted people have flashes of inspiration. It wasn’t that she actually said anything or asked questions that put such ideas into their heads. She simply sat there and listened with the utmost attention…fixing them with her big, dark eyes, and they suddenly became aware of ideas whose existence they had never suspected. Momo could listen in such a way that worried and indecisive people knew their own minds from one moment to the next, or shy people felt suddenly confident and at ease, or downhearted people felt happy and hopeful. And if someone felt that his life had been an utter failure, and that he himself was only one among millions of wholly unimportant people who could be replaced as easily as broken windowpanes, he would go and pour out his heart to Momo. And, even as he spoke, he would come to realize…he was absolutely wrong: that there was only one person like himself in the whole world, and that, consequently, he mattered to the world in his own particular way. Such was Momo’s talent for listening………Those who still think that listening isn’t an art should see if they can do it half as well.”
Consciousness is reflected in language, and language is not only verbal. There is kinesic and paralinguistic language. We see in the example of Momo the power of deep listening to convey empathy, hope and caring.
Below are exercises to help you cultivate and integrate tools for transformative communication.
For a few days observe how frequently you use empathic understanding in your communication style. After a few days, without being inauthentic or preoccupied with the effort, increase your use of reflective listening. Notice the impact of your use of empathy on others and on the process of communication.
Identify an interpersonal scenario in your life. Imagine you are making a statement about something that is troubling you, and then, taking the role of the person you are speaking with, write three responses, using different roadblocks. Use the roadblocks to which you are most susceptible. Consider the effect of the responses, and identify how each roadblock makes you feel. Then, formulate an empathic response for the scenario.
Example: A course participant approaching her teacher about the behavior of a third.
“I really think you need to speak with him one-on-one. I think he’s doing things that are not conducive for a healthy lifestyle.”
Roadblock response 1: “I think that you should be careful about telling me what to do, or else you may be the one I will want to talk to.” (threatening, warning)
Roadblock response 2: “Oh, he’ll be okay. Don’t worry.” (false reassurance)
Roadblock response 3: “You just go and tell him what you think and how he has to change!” (ordering)
Empathic response: “It is distressing for you to see that he is doing things that may be harmful for him. I can see that you”re concerned about him, and you”d like me to speak with him.”
