The
Experience Course
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Structure
of The Experience
From the
foundation of The Intro, The Experience is a powerful workshop that requires a
high degree of personal challenge.
The types of
exercises are similar, although more rigorous, than those in The Intro. There
are fewer lectures, more individual participation, a smaller group of
participants, and more direct interaction between the Trainer and the
participants themselves.
The format
of the workshop includes the following elements:
Ground
Rules
On the first
day, the trainer will request that you agree to a series of Ground Rules. The
purpose of these rules is to assist a group of people in working cooperatively
within a consistent framework.
Interactive
Discussions
The trainer
will presence various topics relevant to life; in these discussions the trainer
will introduce a particular point of view about these subjects. The purpose is
not for you to agree or disagree with what is said, but rather to assist you in
observing how you relate to these particular subjects. In observing yourself
in the training, you can learn about your principles, commitments, and
relationships.
Dyads
A dyad is a
one-on-one interaction with another participant. You may be asked to answer a
series of questions, tell a story, complete sentences, or assume a particular
body stance. You will have the opportunity to look directly at personal issues
and to support your dyad partner in doing the same.
Mingles
A mingle
exercise involves moving throughout the room while having short interactions
with many people. As in dyads, the communication you have with other people
during a mingle is structured.
Small Group Exercises
At the start
of the workshop you will choose a small group with an average of
6-10 other
participants. During the 5 days of the workshop, you will meet with
your small
group to discuss and share what you are learning as well as to participate in
other experiential exercises. A volunteer staff member will act as facilitator
for your group.
Closed-Eye
Processes
During a
closed-eye process the trainer will guide you through a creative
visualization. Frequently music and the lowering of lights are used during
these processes to facilitate relaxation and promote creativity.
Sharing
Throughout
the workshop you will have the opportunity to learn about yourself through
communication: speaking about what you are learning, and listening to the
experiences of others. Such sharing occurs one-on-one, in small groups, or in
front of the entire workshop group.
Interactions
with the Trainer
At times you
may have direct interaction with the trainer. The trainer will relate to you
from the perspective that you are capable of effectively handling the
circumstances in your life and that you are committed to extraordinary
accomplishment. The trainer will also ask you to be personally responsible
rather than being powerless in the face of life's obstacles. Interactions with
the trainer are an opportunity for you to examine the limitations of your world
view, therefore you may feel challenged, anxious or uncomfortable in going
outside your comfort zone.
Role
Playing
At some
point during the workshop, you will be involved in an individual or group role
playing exercise. It is designed for you to discover and explore ways of being
that are powerful and effective, but which you may not be fully expressing in
your daily life.
Homework
At the close
of each day you will be given a homework assignment to be completed before the
next session begins.
Food and Rest?...
During the 5
day session, it is important that you get sufficient rest and food. Every 2 to
4 hours there will be a 20-30 minute break. Each day there will be an
approximately 1 1/2 hour meal break in the late afternoon. We strongly
recommend that you do not schedule other obligations (i.e. job, school, etc.)
from Wednesday to Sunday.
Insurance?
Due to
dramatic increases in the cost of liability insurance it is not practical for
WorldWorks to obtain this type of coverage for its courses. During the first
day of The Experience, WorldWorks' standard release form will be presented and
explained to you. You may request a sample of this form from us at any time.
By signing this form you will be agreeing to assume full responsibility for
your participation in the workshop, agreeing not to sue WorldWorks, and
agreeing to settle by arbitration any disputes that may arise. This will be
explained more fully on the first day.
Disclaimers???
The
Experience is an experiential education program designed to enhance personal
effectiveness. It is not intended to be psychotherapy or counseling or a
substitute for psychotherapy or any kind of counseling. WorldWorks is not a
psychological support group or a therapeutic environment.
WorldWorks
trainings are beneficial for the vast majority of participants in terms of
increasing personal effectiveness and overall satisfaction in life, but should
not be taken to resolve emotional problems for which therapy or similar
treatments are generally used.
Psychological
disorders are not addressed in WorldWorks workshops. WorldWorks staff are not
trained mental health professionals and they are not trained to treat
psychological problems or to provide treatment to an emotionally or
psychologically distressed person. If that
Disclaimers
Continued
is what you
are looking for or need,
WorldWorks
cannot serve you.
People who
mistake WorldWorks
courses for
an alternative to therapy may
experience
adverse consequences. If
you have, or
believe you may have a
Confidential Health
Information Please
answer all of the following questions completely. Your answers will be
kept confidential. The information you provide here will enable our
trainers and staff to better support your participation. If during the
workshop, you find yourself feeling uncomfortable to an excessive degree,
you should report this immediately to the trainer or to a staff member. If you
have any question about the appropriateness of your participation at this
time, please consult a trained professional. In some cases, as instructed
in the next section of this form, we require that you do so in order to
participate in the workshop. style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1.
Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2.
Are you
pregnant? [ ] Yes [ ] No If
yes, you may not participate in the WorldWorks
Experience Workshop. We invite you to participate at another time. style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>3.
How many
hours of sleep do you normally get? [ ] 6 hours or less [ ] 8-9 hours [ ] 6-7 hours [ ] 9
hours + [ ] 7-8 hours style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>4.
Have you had
any therapy or psychological counseling prior to a year ago? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, give
approximate beginning and ending dates: style='text-decoration:none'> style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>5.
Have you been
in therapy within the past year? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, give
approximate beginning and ending dates: style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>6.
Are you
currently in therapy? [ ] Yes [ ] No Important: If you answered "Yes" to 5 or 6, and "No" to
questions 7, 8 and 9, read and follow the directions in Section A. style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>7.
Have you ever
been hospitalized for psychiatric care or for a mental disorder? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, when? style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>8.
Within the last
5 years have you been prescribed or are you currently taking any
medications commonly used to treat emotional illness, such as compazine,
eskalith, lithium, nortriptolene, prozac, stelazine, wellbutrin, xanax, or
others? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, describe: style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>9.
Have you ever
had a medically diagnosed "nervous breakdown"? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, when? Important: If you answered
"Yes" to questions 7, 8 or 9, read and follow the
directions in Section B. style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>10.
Do you have
any physical limitation that is likely to be an obstacle to your
participation in The Experience Course? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, describe:
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problem
requiring psychological
treatment,
please do not attend any
WorldWorks
workshops. We urge you
to consult a
qualified professional.
Right to Exclude
WorldWorks
trainers reserve the right
throughout
the entire workshop to
exclude
people from the workshop for
any reason.
In such instances,
WorldWorks
will refund the full tuition.
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