The 6-month Interpersonal Skills for Life and Work (IST) training is designed to enhance personal awareness and empowerment, relational communication, and interpersonal facilitation skills. In it we explore inner habits, biases, resources, and abilities through mindful awareness of interpersonal dynamics, core qualities, bodily expression, and moment-to-moment choices. This all supports the development of enhanced self-awareness and skills for working effectively with others. The curriculum emphasizes both the Hakomi Method, a proven and world renowned benchmark in the field of mindful, experiential psychotherapy, and The Re-Creation of the Self (R-CS) Model of Human Systems, an innovative map of Selfhood and a powerful process for evolving personal issues. We also reference attachment theory, the science of how infants stabilize their presence in the world and learn to interact with others, as a map of relational resource. The IST presents practical theory and techniques that can be applied immediately in life.

Interpersonal Skills Training (IST)
Weekend 1     02-03-2012     02-05-2012 
Weekend 2     03-02-2012     03-04-2012 
Weekend 3     04-06-2012     04-08-2012 
Weekend 4   05-04-2012 05-06-2012   
Weekend 5  06-01-2012 06-01-2012    
Weekend 6   07-06-2012 07-08-2012   

The M.E.T.A. Professional Skills Training modules use a thematic approach to teach the essential theory and techniques of the Hakomi Method, The Re-Creation of the Self Model of Human Systems, integrated trauma interventions, and advanced maps for enhancing therapeutic understanding and strategy. Module Two presents The Re-Creation of the Self (R-CS) Model of Human Systems, which offers a unique and fascinating, non-regressive approach to client change. Helping the client to recognize the limiting trance states they have embodied, it provides proven, specific techniques for allowing the client to shift immediately out of their limiting neural patterns and back into the already present, more expansive, vital and whole core self. Emphasis is on understanding the nuances of the map, mastering state-shifting skills, the embodiment of the therapist's resources, and the assumption that ultimately the client will need to commit to his or her own Selfhood.

ReCreation of the Self (R-CS): Professional Skills Module Two
R-CS Intensive 04-11-2012 04-15-2012 Weekend Schedule: Wed. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
R-CS Follow-up Weekend 05-11-2012 05-13-2012 Weekend Schedule: Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

If you are a medical professional, a member of the clergy, an educator, allied health professional or other interested applicant, please CLICK HERE to download our application.

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Admissions Process:

1. If an Application is required: Download and Complete (you will find a link to the application on the bottom of the page for the training you want to register, and then email to admissions@meta-trainings.com. If no application is required simply click on the SIGN UP button at the bottom of the page for the training you want to register.
2. We will review your Application and respond within 5-10 business days.
3. Once your Application has been approved, you will receive an email from us with instructions and a link to complete your registration.
4. Approximately 10 days prior to the start of your training we will send you an information packet via email with logistical details of the specific training.

This training integrates the Hakomi Method of mindfulness-based, body-centered psychotherapy and the Re-Creation of the Self (R-CS) Model of the self with a holistic health orientation, and is geared especially toward naturopathic physicians and students. The curriculum emphasizes applying mindfulness-based techniques to holistic mental health, specific ethical issues around a naturopath’s scope of practice, enhancement of interpersonal skills as a healing practitioner, safely processing intense emotions, learning about how attachment and trauma impacts the mind and the body, and knowing when and to whom to refer. Classes are taught through short-talks, unique, skill-based experiential exercises, supervised practice, and demonstrations. Participants can expect a low student-teacher ratio, a relaxed and participatory learning environment and numerous opportunities to practice new skills with other group members.