Thursday, April 17, 2008
8:30 Welcome & Overview
9:00 The evolution of spirituality in counseling: the influence of Native American Spirituality & stages of development in spirituality
10:00 Break
10:15 Ahregah, the Good Mind, and integration of religion & spirituality (film)
11:00 Creativity, a component of spirituality; activity
12:00 Lunch
1:30 The power of song, Native American music & spirituality; activities and overview
3:00 Break
3:30 Children of Alcoholics and Spirituality - activity
4:30 Healing of Memories
5:30 Dinner on Your Own
Friday, April 18, 2008
8:30 Four Directions Prayer Ceremony
9:00 What is negative and what is positive spirituality in the Native American worldview based on research and practice?
10:00 Break
10:15 Humor Exercise
10:30 Power of Metaphor and Spirituality, discussion & handouts
11:00 Contours of Native American Spirituality
11:30 Native American Assessment
12:00 Lunch at Grotto - (Sandwiches will be provided by Swan Circle)
12:30 Metaphor and Nature Activities and Meditation and activities
3:30 Dreams, symbols, and journal writing and spirituality
5:00 Special time to talk to Dr. Reimer individually on Spiritual issues during afternoon
5:00 Dinner on your own
7:00 Talking Circle at Dr. Reimer’s Home
Saturday, April 19, 2008
8:30 Prayer
9:00 Power of Community and Spirituality - film on recommended project
9:45 Celebration activities and spirituality: how to create ritual and ceremony without stepping on the toes of our tribal practices - Honoring our profession as helper; putting it all together
12:00 Ending activity and evaluations
Note: Please bring good Indian joke, art materials such as colors, markers, pen, pencil, and art paper, and journal book or notebook to write in a journal. Wear comfortable and warm clothing on Friday. Bring favorite Native American CD or tape that you consider uplifting or spiritual.