Our Courses
Transforming Narratives: Unleashing Potential by Changing Your Story
The stories we tell ourselves are a powerful indicator of how we manage the process of change. We all carry self-limiting stories and beliefs from our backgrounds, our families and our wider culture.
These can lead to self-doubt, and imposter syndrome, where we don’t notice our skills and strengths. However, stories can also offer inspiration, hope and support.
In this workshop we will explore personal stories, their impact on our lives and our ability to manage change. There will be an opportunity to examine, reflect and re-write aspects of our stories, our “script”, and to embrace what is more pertinent to our lives now. Embodied coaching using the imagination, somatic and creative methods allows insight and the opportunity to explore new directions.
This 2-day workshop provides experiential training supported by theory and debate. Delegates will have the opportunity to work on their own process whilst learning how to transfer this knowledgeand skills to their coaching practice.
On this workshop you will:
• Look at your own ‘stories’ – where are they self-limiting or strengthening?
• Explore aspects of self-doubt and imposter syndrome
• Develop skills in using creative methods in your coaching practice
Dates: 9 & 10 May 2024
Location: Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Dublin, Ireland
Resourcing Ourselves: September Retreat
An opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery. In an ever more challenging world it is essential to tap into our inner resources (re)discovering strengths, resilience and compassion.
In this workshop – using somatic and creative exercises – you will gain awareness, challenge your ingrained patterns of behaviour, re-shape your ideas and explore new practices you can put in place as you move forward personally and professionally.
This workshop will build on the ideas from Transformative Narratives and is also available as a stand-alone session.
Dates: September 19 & 20 2024
Location: Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Dublin, Ireland.
Uncertainty, Transition and Change
The story of transition is filled with drama, tension, anguish and suffering. It is a story also full of triumph, delight, achievement and joy. (Bridget Farrands)
We are living in a time of transition and great change, which brings uncertainty to individuals, organisations and the wider system. How we emotionally manage this uncertainty on a personal and organisational level will be supported by our resourcefulness and creativity. As a coach you will be facilitating your clients’ transitions and this workshop will be an opportunity to think about where you could additionally use the arts and body in your work.
Creative Expansion facilitates experiential training courses
integrating bodywork and the creative arts for personal and professional development.
Their recent training programmes include:
Stories we tell Ourselves
Working
with Shame
Creativity Innovation & the Fertile Void
Embodied Coaching & the Inner Critic
Exploring the Ground: Advanced Gestalt Training
Holding the Mirror Up: a Reflective Space
Creative and Embodied Coaching: an Introduction
Beyond our Defences: Dealing with Difficult Emotions
Body of Awareness: Using Creative Approaches in the Coaching Relationship
Leadership Relationships: Using Creative Ideas to Explore Relational Dynamics
Working with your Inner Team
Dreams, Phantasy & Creative Innovation
Comments from past delegates
“Jenny and Tsafi work seamlessly in service of the group and our learning. They create the ideal environment to experiment and explore change.”
”Valuable and insightful content and beautifully delivered and executed.”
“Cannot recommend highly enough. A creative, innovative approach that makes me think about things in a way I never imagined possible.”
“This was a powerful personal development experience for me.”
“Jenny and Tsafi are two excellent facilitators.”
“An excellent insight into the real power of using creativity in coaching.”