Self-management Courses in Detail

SFM 01: Abwoon Study Group (SPRING TERM)
Leader: Margaret Nimmo-Smith
Day and time: Wednesday 2.00 - 4.00
Terms: Spring.
Number of places: 8
This group will study the Lord's prayer in the original Aramaic as Jesus would have spoken it. However it is not an academic study group but an opportunity to study the depth of meaning of each line, to do simple meditations and chants and even dance the lines. It is called Abwoon after the first word of the prayer: Father. We will be using material from Prayers of the Cosmos, by Neil Douglas-Klotz who has written the powerful dance cycle. It is an opportunity to partake on a spiritual journey with the Abwoon. For further information please contact the leader.

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SFM 02: Employing your abilities

Facilitator: Jenny O'Brien
Day and time: Alternate Fridays 10.00 - 11.30
Venue: Room 2, 27-28 Bridge Street
Terms: Autumn.
Number of places: 12
Thinking of taking up voluntary or part-time work? This short course of practical sessions can help you to:
• Identify and summarise your skills, abilities, experience and achievements
• Create/update your CV and deal with completion of application forms
• Develop and practice your interview skills
The sessions will be facilitated by Jenny O'Brien, a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development with c.20 years experience in personnel and training.
You will need paper and pen/pencil. A folder or ring binder will be useful.
Note: Starts 22nd October.

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SFM 03: Employing your abilities (SPRING TERM)

Facilitator: Jenny O'Brien
Day and time: Alternate Fridays 10.00 - 11.30
Venue: Room 2, 27-28 Bridge Street
Terms: Spring.
Number of places: 12
As for SFM 02
Note: Starts 14th January.

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SFM 04 Meditation

Tutor: Paola Pinna
Day and time: Tuesday 3.00 - 4.15
Venue: Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 38 Newmarket Road CB5 8DT
Terms: Autumn.
Number of places: 20
Buddhist meditation is a way of helping us to explore our experience, and to respond creatively to what we find. With regular practice this simple activity can bring a host of benefits; more calm, less anxiety, better concentration, a richer experience, improved health, better understanding of yourself and others, and even more happiness.
Meditation has been widely explored for 2500 years by meditators living primarily in the East. It has more recently become available in the West, where people have started to be interested in meditation as an effective method of dealing with the pressures and difficulties of living. Though the meditations you will be introduced to originate from the Buddha, you don't have to subscribe to any particular belief system to practise meditation and experience its benefits.
The course will focus on two practices; the meditation on the breath, the Mindfulness of Breathing, and the meditation on the heart, the Metta Bhavana, or Loving Kindness Meditation. We shall also practise walking meditation and 'just sitting'. Please wear comfortable clothing. Local buses stop near the Cambridge Buddhist Centre and there is parking for a few cars.

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SFM 05: Positive Thinking & Meditation

Tutor: Alison Marlow
Day and time: Friday 10.30 - 12.00                        
Terms: Autumn, spring.                                        
Number of places: 25
Positive thinking and meditation enable you to create new attitudes to life and to enjoy and use the positive qualities that are latent within you.  By enhancing the ability to cope effectively with rapid change, meditation can open up a whole new understanding of purpose and potential.  Experience freedom from anxiety and worry.  Restore tranquillity and happiness.  Improve relationships, concentration and sleep.  Raja Yoga Meditation is a simple meditation which requires no previous experience.

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SFM 06: Private Tutoring: The Challenges, Pitfalls and rewards                      

Leader: John Myring                 
Day and time: Monday 3.00 - 4.00                       
Terms: Autumn.                                                   
Number of places: 6
This short (5 week) course is offered primarily by way of a support and sharing group.  Previous tutoring experience is not a pre-requisite.  The main focus will be on one-to-one tuition with pupils of different ages and abilities and with differing expectations.
Aspects to be covered will include advertising, CRB checks, tutoring techniques, record keeping, pricing of lessons and strategies to maximise viability and reciprocal satisfaction.  No prior reading is required nor any other credentials other than a willingness to share ideas and experiences freely.

Note: Starts 11th October.

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