Art & Science of Self-Actualization (ASSA) :
What: ASSA is a part-time experiential course that takes participants on an Inner Journey of self-exploration to discover, design and manifest their highest potential, and to learn the skills to similarly facilitate the transformational journeys for others as well. Helping them deepen their capacity for Presence to Self, Others and Emergence such that
they learn to live from Essence, engage with Empathy and respond with Flexibility. Guiding them to decode the unconscious patterns in their life-line (challenges) and helping them to draw their personal map for their inner journey
iii. Empowering them to walk their unique path to Self-Actualization using spiritual/universal principles and holistic-integrative practices. Methodology: The course is designed such that participants "get" personally relevant insights through interesting, playful and non-threatening activities. Most of them are based on body movement, breath and posture, drawing, role-plays, small-group sharing and whole group debrief. Course Philosophy
• Humans have an Innate Drive towards Personal Growth/ Self-Actualization (To Be and Become the Best They Can/ are Meant To).
• Sudden Crises and Persistent Challenges are inevitable, and integral to the journey towards Individuation, Self-Mastery and Leadership.
• Living from Essence, Engaging with Empathy and Responding with Flexibility, derive from and contribute to the capacity for Presence. Participant Takeaways:
Significant Enhancements in
• Capacity for Presence
• Self-discovery
• Self-Esteem
• Personal Effectiveness
• Authenticity & Empathy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Relationship Skills
• Managing Transitions
Past Participants
The Course has attracted participants with roles as varied as, Directors/Founders/Partners, C-Level Executives, HR/Talent Managers, Thought Leaders, Learning & Training Facilitators, Entrepreneurs, Educationists, Journalists, Artists, Armed Forces Personnel, Writers, Architects, Health/Healing Professionals (Physicians, Psychologists, Homeopaths, Counsellors, Doctors of Alternative & Wellness Therapies) & Home-makers. Duration, Frequency & Timings: July 15th – September 30th 2017, 9.00AM to 1.30PM, 12 Consecutive Saturdays. Minimum Age 25
Course Content:
1. IntrA-Personal COHERENCE:
• Understanding Presence
• The Journey so far: Family Constellation; Biography Overview
• Unravelling Identity: Recognizing Unconscious Needs and Behavior Patterns, Uncovering Authority Messages and Irrational Beliefs
• Clarifying Values, Understanding and Working with Shadows
• Encountering Essence: Experiencing Presence to SELF
• Understanding Destiny, Choosing with Free Will and Taking Responsibility for Consequences
• Living from Essence: Aligning Needs, Values, Speech, Behavior and Choices.
2. Inter-Personal CONNECTION:
• Understanding Presence
• Recognizing and Defining Personal Space; Knowing and Defending Personal Boundary
• Identifying and Overcoming Conditioned Interaction Patterns vis-à-vis Gender and Authority Figures
• Understanding and Minimizing the Impact of Shadow in Relationships
• Understanding and Practicing Non-Judgmentality, Non-Assumptiveness, Non-Directiveness and Non-Attachment
• Understanding Empathy: Mirroring the OTHER with Presence
• Practicing Empathic Dialogue; Balancing Authenticity and Compassion
3. Contextual EMERGENCE:
• Understanding Presence
• Understanding and owning one’s Motivations and Needs
• Holding a Clear Intention
• Being the Channel: Not mistaking Self to be the Source
• Balancing Grit and Grace
• Working for the Greater Good
• Understanding Flexibility: Responding to EMERGENCE with Presence
About Facilitator:
Sujata Potay is the Founder of Inner Horizons (www.inner-horizons.com). She works as a Self-Actualization Facilitator & Relationship Coach, and maintains a Psychotherapy practice. For over 25 years, using an innovative blend of eastern and western approaches, she has held a sacred and powerful space for the transformational journeys of individuals, couples, parents, and organizations. Sujata has an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS, India, and has trained abroad in transpersonal therapeutic approaches including Past-life Regression, Hypnotherapy and Family Constellations.
