From time to time, notices about workshops, public talks, and other happenings that may be of interest to you will be posted here. If you are already on the email mailout list, you will receive an email notice about these events.
I share with you here, briefly, the design principles behind all events. First of all, philosophy and practice will invariably be part of what is offered. Secondly, talks and workshops are designed in such a way as to facilitate growth and creative nurturance from the point a person, couple, and/or community is at in their development continuum. Thirdly, there will always be an emphasis and focus on inner, relational, and community work and development, and all in an integrated way. The approach taken acknowledges the continuity between the inner and outer worlds. Fourthly, experiential exercises are designed to address individuals, couples, and groups in a way that allows access and personal work to take place. And lastly, as offerings are being created I/we are mindful to be sensitive to each person’s abilities and requirements.
The view underlying the work is that each person, relationship, and group has an intrinsic impulse towards healing, growth, creative expression, and wholeness.
And, from time to time events will be co-presented with Dr. Heesoon Bai, a.k.a. my wife.
Previous Events
Events have been on hold since the beginning of the Pandemic. We will see what emerges as time moves along.
Workshop
January 14, 2020 - April 14, 2020 (every 2nd Tuesday)
Dr. Avraham Cohen, Office
This will be the second time that this group has been offered. We had a most successful, energizing, individual and community development experience last time. This group will be focused on what Abraham Maslow referred to as the far reaches of human nature.
Workshop
Friday, June 21, 2019 and Saturday, June 22, 2019
Vancouver, BC
This workshop is designed for counsellors, psychotherapists, mindfulness practitioners, and anyone interested in consciousness development, wholeness, and relationship.
Workshop
Friday, June 22, 2018 and Saturday, June 23, 2018
In this workshop, we will explore the intrinsically related processes of presence and relationship within the context of our personal history and contemporary culture. Our approach will be based on integration of contemplative practices, inner work, and relational practice.
Public Talk
November 7, 2017, 6:30-9:00pm
Adler University, Vancouver, BC
Holistic Model of Self-Care Practice. Public talk invited by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors at the Adler University, Vancouver BC
Workshop
June 24, 2017
Vancouver, British Columbia
This one-day workshop is designed for practicing therapists and counselling students who, already knowing a great deal about the art and science of therapy, nonetheless suspect that there must be some well-guarded secrets to our professional knowledge and skills perhaps only known to adepts.
Public Talk
October 10, 2014
Adler University, Vancouver, BC
Enlightenment: The cure for what ails you. Public talk invited by the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors at the Adler University, Vancouver BC.
Panel
November 14, 2013
City University of Seattle, Vancouver, BC
Speaking of teaching: Inclinations, inspirations, and innerworkings. Panel Dialogue with Educators, Sponsored by City University of Seattle and Writeroom Press, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Panel
October 12, 2013
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Mountain Campus
Embodiment and mindfulness: Contemplative perspectives on and approaches to education. Sponsored by Simon Fraser University, Vancouver BC, Canada.
Presentation
July 7, 2012
Johannes Gutenberg Universitat
From fear and hostility to hospitality and awakening. Invited presentation in Formen und Strategien der Aneignung des Fremden, Veranstaltung des Zentrums fur Interkulturelle Studien (ZIS der JGU), Johannes Gutenberg Universitat, Mainz, Germany.
Presentation
February 15, 2011
Nanjing International Conference Centre, China
Paper presented at The International Conference for Moral Education (the Annual General Meeting of The Association for Moral Education (AME): Nanjing China.
Public Talk
May 23, 2010
Ontario Institute for the Study of Education (OISE), University of Toronto
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for the Study of Education (OISE): Toronto ON.
Panel
May 22, 2010
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)
Invited presentation at Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Annual Conference with Dr. Thomas Falkenberg (chair), Dr. Julie Desjardin, Dr. Antoinette Gagné, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, and Dr. Tom Russell. Montreal PQ.
Panel
October 25, 2009
Simon Fraser University, Downtown Campus
Invited member of panel that included, Dr. Reggie Ray (Dharma Ocean Foundation), Dr. Daniel Vokey (UBC), Dr. Kimbery Schonert-Reichl (UBC), Viktor Chan (Dalai Lama Centre).
Presentation
September 21, 2009
UBC Faculty of Education
Invited presentation: Inner Work and Outstanding Educators. Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia: Vancouver BC.
Public Talk
August 8, 2008 from 6-9pm
University of Kyoto Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
(Re)turning to the breath: Ethical turns and Eastern philosophies. INPE 2008. International Network of Philosophers of Education: Eleventh Biennial Conference: Education and Multicultural Understanding. University of Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan.