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To register for these events, contact Judy Janzen, education coordinator of the Prairie View Learning Institute, at 1-800-362-0180 ext. 6412 or 316-284-6412.

Community-Based Workshops (A Collaboration of USD 373 and Prairie View Process Solutions)

Prairie View Process Solutions and USD 373 are joining forces to bring four community-based workshops to parents, teachers and students in Newton during the 2007-08 academic year. The workshops are made possible by an “Opportunities for Success” grant from Social Rehabilitation Services (SRS) to fund ongoing collaboration between Prairie View Process Solutions and USD 373 to help at-risk youth succeed. To register, or for more information, contact Michele Ediger at 316-284-6446.

Parenting for Success
• April 12, 2008, Newton

A Process Parenting® workshop for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers who want to learn new skills to connect, motivate and reduce conflict with the youth in their lives. Learn new ideas, network and share what’s working for you! Each participant will receive a personality profile, workbook and personal action plan. 12 scholarships available for each workshop, $40 per person without scholarship.

Be Yourself - Be a Mentor
• April 3, 2008, Newton

Peer mentors, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and other students will learn about “what makes me tick,” how to value different perspectives, communicate more effectively, be a role model and mentor others for success in this Process Mentoring® workshop. Each participant will receive a personality profile, workbook and personal action plan. Recommended for ages 13-19, we respectfully ask that this workshop be limited to youth. 12 scholarships available for each workshop, $40 per person without scholarship

PROJECT ADVENTURE INC. TRAINING
Prairie View Learning Institute and Project Adventure, from Beverly, MA are proud to present Prairie View as a center for quality adventure programming and skill development in the Midwest.

Project Adventure has long been the gold standard in the adventure and experiential world. Prairie View has a rich history of providing quality programs to our local schools and other organizations. If you are interested in developing experiential skills to enhance your effectiveness, we invite you to attend these dynamic workshops. Three upcoming training sessions are:

Adventure Programming
• April 8 - 11, 2008
• October 7 - 10, 2008

Debriefing Tools - Expanding Your Repertoire
• August 26-27, 2008

Adventure Based Counseling
• April 30 - May 3, 2008
• September 23 - 26, 2008

For further information and to register for these workshops, visit www.pa.org. Flyer

2007- 08 Food for Thought Series :

“Tell Me Something Good!” with Marian Madonia
      • April 29, 2008, Wichita and Hillsboro
      • April 30, 2008, Hutchinson and Newton
      • May 1, 2008, Salina and McPherson

Sometimes it is easier to tell someone what went wrong with our day than it is to “tell me something good!” Marian Madonia, owner of Madonia International, will help us look at the difficult “garbage” experiences in our life and motivate us to focus on the “something good.” This is a practical program (with a healthy dose of humor) to help us look differently at life’s situations so that we might turn the circumstances around to the benefit of ourselves and others. A gifted storyteller, Marian brings to life the lessons that are universal for all of us.

Food for Shepherds
Pilgrims & Potholes on Thunder Road

• April 10, 2008, Newton

This year’s Food for Shepherds program celebrates ten years of clergy offerings with a special fall program devoted to a deepening prayer life and renewal. The program will include a half-day Saturday retreat followed by six consecutive weeks of experiential/contemplative prayer formats. It will be supported by Henri Nouwens’ book, The Prodigal Son. Typical sessions will include a brief review of Nouwen, an invitation to silent prayer through scripture, meditation, poetry, music, icons and imagination, followed by rest, reflection, journaling, small group sharing and a common meal. The first meeting will be held 1-5 p.m., and all others will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and includes a meal.

When Adolescents Violate Sexual Boundaries WEBINAR

• April 1, 2008 10:00 a.m. CDT

SESSION I - This two-hour webinar is the first of a two-part program designed to enhance participant's understanding of how communities can best respond to, and manage, adolescent sex offenders. Three major topics will be addressed, 1) Who are the adolescents who violate sexual boundaries; 2) Sex offender evaluation/assessment, and 3) How should communities respond. Presenter will describe a treatment approach that includes collaboration with the legal system, the offender's family, the victim's family and, if they choose, peers, school officials, treatment providers and the offender. Those participating will be better able to describe the components of the adolescent sex offender assessment process, identify the benefits of a thorough assessment, and relate the benefits of keeping adolescent sex offenders in our communities. For more information, contact Jeff King, at 1-800-362-0180 ext. 6432. To register online, click here.

Planting Seeds for Change Coaching Retreat
• May 16, 2008, Wichita

This coaching retreat will help you plant the seeds for big change, weed out the things that get in the way of change and teach you how to grow changes that are sustainable. Six weeks of group phone coaching will follow. To register, or for more information, contact Coach Tamara Herl at 1-800-362-0180, ext. 6224.

Process Therapy Model Seminar©

• May 30-31, 2008 - Garden City
• October 8-9, 2008 - Newton

The Process Therapy Model (PTMã) is both a model for doing therapy and a basis for a valid, reliable, computer-generated profile report on a client, providing a wealth of useful information to enhance the therapeutic process. Increasing accountability for effectiveness and stewardship of resources is the new reality for therapists. Quickly establishing a strong working alliance, nurturing positive expectations and using the right approach at the right time are the critical components of success. For more information, contact Nate Regier, Ph.D., at 1-800-362-0180 ext. 6220 or 316-284-6220. To register online, click here.

Process Teaching Model Seminar®

• September 17-19, 2008, Newton

This three-day training program is designed to teach educators how to use a process approach, connect with students and motivate each student by addressing his or her psychological needs. Information is provided to the educator about his or her own personality dynamics, including perceptual biases about how students should be taught, and how they learn best. This workshop gives special attention to understanding and averting predictable student failure patterns, along with dozens of tips to engage and motivate even the most difficult students. For more information, contact Nate Regier, Ph.D., at 1-800-362-0180 ext. 6220 or 316-284-6220. To register online, click here.

Process Facilitation Seminar©

• April 17-18, 2008, Newton
• September 15-16, 2008, Newton

This is a two-day seminar that teaches adventure-based or experiential facilitators how to apply Process Communication in facilitation, stressing the importance of the different personality types, psychological needs, perceptions and channels. The six major sources of conflict in groups are identified, and formulas are presented to resolve them and enhance effective communication, learning and productivity. A variety of experiential activities help facilitators integrate the concepts to enhance their existing facilitation skills. Participants must have previous training and experience in group facilitation. For more information, contact Judy Janzen at 1-800-362-0180 ext. 6412 or 316-284-6412. To register online, click here.

Three-Day Process Communication Model Seminar®
• July 14-16, 2008, Newton

This seminar is for those seeking advanced learning and personal growth. Embark on a course of self-discovery that will show you many aspects of your personality: your strengths, abilities, attributes and your psychological needs. The training will focus on the positive parts of your personality and your inventory of skills, but will not ignore those negative elements that exist in all of us. Taken together, the Three-Day PCM Seminarâ and Advanced PCM Seminarâ prepare a participant to pursue Trainer Certification with Dr. Taibi Kahler. For more information, contact Nate Regier, Ph.D., at 1-800-362-0180 ext. 6220 or 316-284-6220. To register online, click here.

Advanced Process Communication Model Seminar®

• July 17-18, 2008, Newton

This two-day seminar focuses on connecting, motivating and resolving conflict. In-depth reviews of how-to’s, failure patterns (scripts), and intervention and prevention strategies will be taught, with practice, practice and practice. Participants will receive their own individualized manuals. The Three-Day PCM Seminarâ is a prerequisite for the Advanced seminar. For more information, contact Nate Regier, Ph.D., at 1-800-362-0180 ext. 6220 or 316-284-6220.

Capabilities Awareness Profile (CAP©) and Perceived Competence of Functioning Inventory (PCFI©) Certification and Training

May 7-9, 2008, Newton
July 23-25, 2008, Newton
December 3-5, 2008, Newton

Accountability for effectiveness is necessary for a competitive advantage. Assessing impact is more than just customer satisfaction. Clients want lasting changes in attitudes and behaviors. With the CAP© and PCFI© we measure the self-beliefs that mediate whether potential will come to life in real-world situations. We can then work with you to sustain and amplify these positive changes. Whether you use Prairie View Process Solutions for your team development needs, or another agency, these tools will help you measure the impact of your investment. To register online, click here.

For questions, call Nate Regier, Ph.D., at Process Solutions at 1-800-362-0180, ext. 6446 or e-mail regierng@pvi.org. CAP-PCFI Training

Experiencing Excellence PCM® Seminar

June 11, 3008, Newton
September 11, 2008, Wichita
December 8, 2008, Newton

Stress, pressure and constant change can be overwhelming in today’s work environment. This one-day seminar helps employees clarify and address workplace behaviors that are costly to themselves and their employers. Process Communication Model® can assist with a variety of needs including employee selection, job placement, team-building, employee coaching and counseling, conflict management, executive development and succession planning. Learn how to motivate others and maximize your gifts.
For more information, call 1-800-362-0180, ext. 6446 or to register call 1-800-362-0180, ext. 6412. To register online, click here.
PCM Seminar 2007-08

Surviving & Thriving in Times of Transition
Spiral Dynamics: From Theory to Practice

• April 4-5, 2008

Prairie View is pleased to welcome Don Beck, Ph.D., to the sixth annual Exploration into Being and Becoming Conference. Dr. Beck is co-founder of the National Values Center, CEO of the Spiral Dynamics Group, Inc., and author of Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership and Change.

An advanced extension and elaboration of the biopsychosocial systems concept originated by the late Dr. Clare Graves, Spiral Dynamics explains deep forces in human nature which shape our values, and lays out both a pattern and trajectory for change. Dynamic Spiral forces attract and repel individuals, form the webs and meshes that connect people within groups, communities and organizations, and forge the rise and fall of nations and cultures.

Learn how Spiral Dynamics explains how people think about things, why people make decisions in different ways, why people respond to different motivators, why and how values arise and spread and the nature of change. A panel of local experts will lead an in-depth discussion of practical applications, including therapeutic contexts, families and communities, spiritual practice and theology, organizational change and global peace efforts.
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