Development Courses
Currently, I am running an 8 week, rolling programme for Fife Council. They approached me with a request to create a course for people in regeneration areas who are a bit "stuck" with the aim of moving them on.
I took that to mean a fun and enjoyable course that would remind participants
of the amazing talents and skills they have. My aim was to create a safe environment where participants could explore new ways of thinking. Everyone has untapped potential so the ultimate goal for me, was to ensure the participants were stimulated and motivated to get using their abundant skills and talents, so they could enjoy rewarding and fulfilling lives, choosing to go in whatever direction they wanted with confidence.
And so evolved the "Get the Life You Want" course, covering topics such as:
- The power of the mind
- Overcoming limiting beliefs
- Managing change
- Facing fears and overcoming anxiety
- Stress Management
- Goal setting and goal getting
- Self esteem and body image
- Confidence
- Performance anxiety
- Communication skills
- Relaxation
- Health and well being
Feedback (or as I like to think of it "feed-forward") has been tremendous; both from the attendees and Fife Council (see below). Courses run during school term time and can be booked at venues across Fife to meet demand.
Attendees benefit by learning through an accelerated learning strategy (sounds fancy but just means learning unconsciously and quickly
whilst having fun) using the most up to date NLP tools and techniques, EFT, Complementary Therapies, Breathing exercises, visualisation and more.
The fantastic thing about NLP and EFT is that these are content free therapies which means that attendees can achieve great results without having to disclose any personal information. Having said that attendees tend to bond so well, and
feel so safe with the encouragement and support from their fellow attendees
and myself, that most freely and openly talk about their own difficulties as they
learn to overcome these.
If you wish to find out more about this free course then give me a call or drop
me an email. Alternatively you may contact Mairi McKain, Community Education Worker, Adult Education, at Fife Council on 01383 831313.
Current Location:
Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre
7 Pit Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife KY4 9NN
Time:
Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.30 pm
Cost:
Free to qualifying individuals (contact Fife Council for eligibility)
Creche:
Provided free by Fife Council at location
Feedback
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"You are a fantastic mentor and are a really genuine, caring person.
Thank you - I feel like a friend has helped me. x "
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"Get The Life You Want....Well I'm certainly getting there...!
This course has been fantastic! From session 1 I have been absolutely amazed
with the change I have created within myself. Linda has been inspiring and an excellent tutor, and she has taught me not only to value the life I have, but to
be positive, and enthusiastic about the journey into my future. I have realised
that the values I hold dear shape my future, and by taking these on
positivitely, I can have exactly what I want in life.
In just 8 weeks I have experienced big life changes. As you know my eating
habits have changed and I no longer crave or eat junk food for comfort, I am
so much relaxed and recently diffused a potentially explosive situation, and I
now think of men differently and for the first time in 6 years I am open to
the idea of having a relationship, and I have undergone minor surgey as for the first time in my life I had the confidence to seek help for a problem that I had been bothering me since childhood - amazing!
I now belive in myself. I know I can achieve my dreams. I can visualise me
there; the smile, the excitement, the adrenalin, the ecstatic feeling when I've reached that goal...only to think up my next one....the sky is the limit"
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" Wish I could bottle you and carry you with me. You are an inspiration. I
strive to have your enthusaism. Thank you so much for everything.
You are wonderful!!!"
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"Linda, thank you for all the hard work you have put into the classes.
I have enjoyed them immensely; you are so enthusistic and upbeat about the
information you pass on - you inspire.
I can honestly say you HAVE made my life better because you've given me the
tools to make my life better.
I am more confident about my future; I know HOW to change it for the improvement of all - not just me but for my boys too. If I have any doubts I
only have to think of you and your teachings. I won't stress out anyway as
we're all "works in progress" (does that make you the foreman?).
Many, many, thanks X "
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"Linda, you are unique! You have opened up a whole new world of
possibilities. Thank you XX"
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"You are a great support. You have a good heart, open and accepting, non-judgemental and tolerant. Thanks Linda X"
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"Linda, a wee gift just to thank you for this amazing journey, I am so
inspired by your motivation, poistivity and courage, and I am loving the
person I have become. Thankyou so much! XXX"
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"You are really great, thanks for all your help and guidance".
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"This course has been a positive experience for me. I wasn't sure what to expect but have really enjoyed it.
As well as making new friends I have strengthened existing friendships.
I have started to make time for myself and don't see saying "no" as letting people down anymore.
I am encouraging my daughter (who has low self esteem due to dyslexia) to use daily affirmations. This has helped her to look at the good things she has to offer and not always the negative things.
I am more accepting of others now that I understand that we all have different values and beliefs and that is why we are all different.
I have really enjoyed this course and would recommend it to anyone, even if they are not sure what they would get from it. I have learned a lot about myself during this time and am looking forward, with confidence and excitement to what lies ahead."
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"I found the "Get the Life You Want" course thoroughly enlightening and valuable to get a clear picture of where I am in my life and where I would like to be going.
The subjects covered were interesting and relevant to many aspects of life. The tools shown to us are easily put into practice and do work!!
Lastly I'd like to pass on my appreciation to you, Linda, as a teacher and mentor. You are approachable, patient and caring; your explanations were clear and we covered an amazing amount in the course of the classes. Thank you again."
