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Life Questions

The workshop sets its participants on a journey in pursuit of personal answers to 14 integrated “life questions.” The journey begins with the participants finding their bearings, appraising their relationship to themselves, and examining the beliefs that guide their lives. To gain perspective, they trace the crucial turning points in their lives, and consider their relationship to those who have journeyed with them. Then, with a proactive orientation, the participants consider their potential, values, goals, coping strategies, personal assets, and commitments that assist them in reaching their goals. In the final meeting, participants look back to see what they have learned and put into practice and look forward with an affirmed or new vision of their future.

The Workshop Experience

The workshop typically consists of 14 weekly two-hour meetings each devoted to a life question. The workshop may be divided into two series of seven meetings each or the work of all 14 meetings can take place within one week. Participants prepare for each meeting by reading a brief chapter in the workbook. Each chapter poses a question and an accompanying exploration or exercise helps participants arrive at their own answers. The first hour of a meeting is conducted by leader in the group as a whole and involves activities described in detail in a leader’s guide. After a brief break, participants assemble in groups of four to share what they wish from their work on the question. In sharing, participants in turn assume the roles of “caring presence” and “caring discloser” following specified rules that facilitate interaction and insight.

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