February 17-19, 2012
Friday 2pm-9pm;  • Saturday 8am-6pm;  • Sunday 8am-2pm
Facilitator: Lee Mun Wah

Too often we are afraid to begin a conversation about race and racism because we have had a bad experience or feel that we will say something wrong or hurtful.  This workshop is particularly exciting and satisfying because it allows everyone the opportunity to practice talking to someone who is different from themselves in a compassionate and honest way.  Participants will learn that they are not alone in their fears and that all of us lack a "model" of how to begin this type of conversation.The most important ingredient is our sincerity and our willingness to learn and understand each other.

We will practice sharing with one another through use of film, small group interactions, role plays and personal stories. Participants will learn:

To notice the intent of our communications on other cultures and its impact
Ways to respond compassionately and openly about diversity issues
How to listen mindfully and with awareness
How personal stories can affect our perceptions and attitudes
Ways to create a sense of community through dialogue and stories
How to work with conflict and hurt feelings when diversity issues are involved

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April 13-15, 2012
Friday 2 pm until Sunday 2 pm
Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah

There is so much that is unsaid in this country about race issues. In this retreat we will explore a variety of ways to have this dialogue on race and racism that will lead to a more intimate and honest conversation and relationship with each other. This retreat is about confronting some of the issues that keep us all from talking to one another about race/racism. It is also about discovering new ways to begin that conversation, how to create a bridge to talk about our differences, exploring what opens us up and what closes us down, and finally, 101 ways to become Culturally Competent in our relationships and workplaces.

Before we can truly become a multicultural nation, we must have a relationship based on respect and understanding, reflection and curiosity; where our differences and our similarities are embraced, valued and integrated into the very fabric of our workplaces, communities, schools and governmental institutions. It also means coming to an understanding that awareness and holidays are just the beginning.

What is required is an on-going dialogue and relationship with each other. I hope that you will join us in making this not only a better world for our children, but for ourselves – not by starting tomorrow, but by beginning that conversation today.

Participants will learn:

• 9 Healthy Ways to Communicate
• 101 Ways to Become Culturally Competent
• 21 Statements That Stop A Diversity Conversation
• The Art of Listening & Responding Cross-Culturally
  

This is an overnight retreat. Please bring with you sleeping bags/overnight gear if you wish to spend the night in our training center and/or on the property grounds.

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June 20-24, 2012
Wednesday-Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 9am-2pm
Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah

Facilitating a group with many cross-cultural perspectives and experiences requires a keen understanding and knowledge of how cultural differences can impact group dynamics, relationships and their sense of safety.

In this unique training, Lee Mun Wah will guide each participant through a series of exercises and mindful techniques that will enhance their understanding of the impact of culture on relationships, conflictual cultural situations, as well as how to develop a deeper and more authentic sense of community and openness within diverse groups.

Participants will explore their perception and attitudes about diversity issues through the use of films, books, vignettes and personal stories. They will learn to:

1. Listen and respond from a Buddhist & Eastern Approach
2. Notice the impact and intent of all our communications and actions
3. Discover the importance of curiosity as a mediation tool
4. Make use of non-verbal communications
5. Use Mindful Techniques to de-escalate a conflict wthin minutes
6. Ask 26 culturally-sensitive questions that create safety & trust
   

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August 1-5, 2012
Wednesday-Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 9am-2pm
Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah

Facilitating a group with many cross-cultural perspectives and experiences requires a keen understanding and knowledge of how cultural differences can impact group dynamics, relationships and their sense of safety.

In this unique training, Lee Mun Wah will guide each participant through a series of exercises and mindful techniques that will enhance their understanding of the impact of culture on relationships, conflictual cultural situations, as well as how to develop a deeper and more authentic sense of community and openness within diverse groups.

Participants will explore their perception and attitudes about diversity issues through the use of films, books, vignettes and personal stories. They will learn to:

1. Listen and respond from a Buddhist & Eastern Approach
2. Notice the impact and intent of all our communications and actions
3. Discover the importance of curiosity as a mediation tool
4. Make use of non-verbal communications
5. Use Mindful Techniques to de-escalate a conflict wthin minutes
6. Ask 26 culturally-sensitive questions that create safety & trust
   

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September 14-16, 2012
Friday 2 pm until Sunday 2 pm
Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah

There is so much that is unsaid in this country about race issues. In this retreat we will explore a variety of ways to have this dialogue on race and racism that will lead to a more intimate and honest conversation and relationship with each other. This retreat is about confronting some of the issues that keep us all from talking to one another about race/racism. It is also about discovering new ways to begin that conversation, how to create a bridge to talk about our differences, exploring what opens us up and what closes us down, and finally, 101 ways to become Culturally Competent in our relationships and workplaces.

Before we can truly become a multicultural nation, we must have a relationship based on respect and understanding, reflection and curiosity; where our differences and our similarities are embraced, valued and integrated into the very fabric of our workplaces, communities, schools and governmental institutions. It also means coming to an understanding that awareness and holidays are just the beginning.

What is required is an on-going dialogue and relationship with each other. I hope that you will join us in making this not only a better world for our children, but for ourselves – not by starting tomorrow, but by beginning that conversation today.

Participants will learn:

• 9 Healthy Ways to Communicate
• 101 Ways to Become Culturally Competent
• 21 Statements That Stop A Diversity Conversation
• The Art of Listening & Responding Cross-Culturally
  

This is an overnight retreat. Please bring with you sleeping bags/overnight gear if you wish to spend the night in our training center and/or on the property grounds.

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November 9-11, 2012
Friday 2-9 pm, Saturday 8 am-6 pm, Sunday 8 am-2 pm
Facilitated by Lee Mun Wah

Facilitation is an art that requires our utmost awareness and understanding. The subtleties are everywhere —within a simple question, an insignificant omission, the gesture of a hand or a facial expression. In this training we will explore how to mindfully transform those subtleties into an intimate, authentic relationship where everyone feels valued and acknowledged for their many gifts and contributions.

Participants Will Learn:

• Advanced Mindful Interventions
• Cross-Cultural Responses & Reflections
• How to Mediate Advanced Conflictual Situations
• 21 Ways to Stop a Diversity Conversation
• How to Recognize and Make Use of Our Observations
• How to Utilize the What Stands Between Us: Diversity Conversation Flashcards
• How to Utilize the Film Guides

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