SOUL - the craft of soulcentric development

"SOUL - the craft of soulcentric development" is an international training for youth workers who want to become agents of cultural transformation, and act as facilitators of soulcentric human development. This course is a space for restoring, nurturing and expanding our connection with Ourselves, the Earth, the Others and the Great Mystery that prevails everything.

This training course will bring together 24 participants from: Ireland, Poland and Romania.

“SOUL - the craft of soulcentric development” is an invitation to get in touch with the Earth’s intelligence, that we find within and without ourselves.

Crafted with soulful passion, integrity, and professionalism, “SOUL - the craft of soulcentric development” is a profound immersion that will bring the participants in deep explorations of three realms:

• The personal Inner World (the realm of soul, of personal resources, gifts, powers, dreams, visions, longings, personal callings, and mission).
• The Earth (the realm of the natural world and of the more than human beings).
• The Others (the realm of the human community, of deep and authentic relations).

The process is envisioned for engaging and enhancing the four human dimensions: the physical, the mental, the emotional and the spiritual.

The training is based on the principles, concepts and tools of soulcentric human development (the way of nature and soul).

The way we are going to work

We are going to experience and explore soulcentric development, which is a human development approach that places nature and the human soul at the center of its actions. We combine elements of eco-depth psychology, inner work, nature connection, rewilding, indigenous wisdom, non-religious spirituality, art and principles observed in nature.

Through this course we intend the followings:

• To create a space of deep transformation and learning, in which the participants can evolve at personal and professional level.
• To develop the knowledge of those involved, in the craft of soulcentric development.
• To engage the participants in the process of skills development in the themes of the course.
• To inspire and motivate the participants to become agents of cultural transformation.
• To support the participants become multipliers of soulcentric human development.

The main tools

Soulcentric development is based on two main instruments, that were developed by the American depth psychologist Bill Plotkin, in two of his books. We will explore and work with these instruments by using a wide variety of practices, activities, and discussion.

• The Nature-based Map of the Human Psyche and
• The Soulcentric Developmental Wheel

Practices and activities that will be offered

Nature explorations, solo time in nature, presentations, interactive discussions, reflection groups, working in pairs, mentoring practices, journaling, symbolic art, music making, singing, drumming and rhythms, storytelling, rituals and ceremonies, deep imagery journeys, fasting, contemplative practices (silence, meditation, praying), sharing circles and the way of council, dancing, embodiment, authentic movement, poetry, nature connection activities, hiking etc.