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BRAIN GYM®
Success requires “Whole Brain” connection.
Attain your Goals with Brain Gym®!
Brain Gym® is a system of 26 easy and enjoyable movements that directly enhance brain function. These simple movements integrate the whole brain for specific learning skills in the workplace, classroom and day to day life.
Issue
When actions originate from the whole brain balance, the individuals’ natural learning abilities are revitalized and performance becomes effortless. Blocks occur when the body is tense and information cannot flow freely among the brain centers and sensory systems.
Solution
Brain Gym® movements stimulate this flow, freeing the innate ability to learn and function at top efficiency. When the body and mind work as one, the individual performs with less stress and expresses creativity using greater mental and physical potential. The movements are effective in clearing physical, mental and emotional blocks from the system and one can realize the ease and joy of meeting new challenges!
Brain Gym® easy and enjoyable targeted movements integrate body and mind to bring about rapid and often dramatic improvements in concentration, memory, reading, writing, organization, listening, physical coordination, focus, creativity, communication and so much more.
Educational Kinesiology
Brain Gym® 101 is the cornerstone of Educational Kinesiology (Edu-K), the study and application of drawing out learning and potential through muscles, movement and posture. Paul Dennison, PhD. the Founder of Edu-K is a professional educator, pioneer in applied brain research and world authority on cognitive skills and reading achievement. He received his doctorate in education for his research on reading and cognitive development. His clinical research on the causes and treatment of learning difficulties resulted in the development of the Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym® programs.
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Movement is the door to learning and positive change!
- Brain Gym® has been selected by the National Learning Foundation as one of today’s leading technologies for education
- Used by children, adults, clinicians, athletes, teachers, business executives, artists, people in healing professions and more.
- Recognised in over 90 countries, translated into 50 languages
- Taught in over 100,000 public and private schools worldwide.
- Used in Corporate, Institutional and Athletic Training Programs.
More than 30 years of documented research, published testimonials and journals are available which support the multitude of Brain Gym® benefits.
Visit www.BrainGym.org to source Research
Introduction to Brain Gym®
This is a 4 Hour Workshop
Course Fee $75.00 + GST Per Person
Research shows that only a minimal portion of our brain is used, people complain they aren’t maximizing their potential, and able to maintain life balance…most of the time we don’t feel our brains are ”turned on”. HOW ABOUT YOU?
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO TURN YOUR BRAIN ON?
Jill Hewlett will show you how to “turn on” your Dynamic Brain!
With increased demands at home and at work, learn how to turn on your brain and maximize your output and creativity, while enjoying balance in your life!
Learn what's possible with Brain Gym®...
- Learn new, simple, natural, easy ways to help that child or adult with special needs
- Energy and lateral thinking ability to approach any project or challenge
- Think and communicate clearly; improve your memory, focus, organization, listening and concentration
- Coordinate your brain and body together to “walk your talk”
- Release physical, mental and emotional stress in just minutes
- Notice and understand the root of your feelings and actions. Discover practical tools you can implement immediately
- Draw out and harness your own personal learning system
- Create positive, win-win situations at home, in the workplace and at school
You will walk away with...
- Overview & History of Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym®
- Understanding of Whole Brain Learning, Living and Leadership
- PACE - 4-step process to become Positive, Active, Clear & Energized every day!
- Experience 12 powerful Brain Gym® movements
- The concept of noticing for stress reduction and goal achievement
- Inspiration to know that you have the ability to move towards your goals with ease and balance using Brain Gym®
- 3 Dimensions of Movement for Learning Success – Brain Gym® Movements that fit into each category.
- The knowledge to put Brain Gym® to the test in your life, measure the results and determine if you are ready to go to the next level with Brain Gym® Basics or 101 Certification.
Register online here Please check calendar for dates
Reduced rate - Those who have completed the Introduction to Brain Gym® or Brain Gym® Basics are elegiable for a reduced rate for Brain Gym® 101 Certification. Ask us about it.
Information & Registration Contact:
Sharon King Todd – 905.830.6902
sharon@sharontoddconsulting.com
Brain Gym® Basics
This is a 1 ½ Day Workshop
Course Fee $250.00 + GST
This is the ideal path for the individual who would like more than the Introduction to Brain Gym® but is not quite ready for full certification.
Brain Gym® Basics includes the introductory workshop, plus one full day of learning. Building on the foundational knowledge from the Intro to Brain Gym®, the participant accelerates to an intermediate skill level and can begin to apply their new knowledge in various settings for personal goals and support family and friends.
Learn what's possible with Brain Gym®...
- Learn new, simple, natural, easy ways to help that child or adult with special needs
- Energy and lateral thinking abilityto approach any project or challenge
- Think and communicate clearly; improve your memory, focus, organization, listening and concentration
- Coordinate your brain and body together to “walk your talk”
- Release physical, mental and emotional stressin just minutes
- Notice and understand the root of your feelings and actions. Discover practical tools you can implement immediately
- Draw out and harness your own personal learning system
- Create positive, win-winsituations at home, in the workplace and at school
- Use the Brain Gym movements for strategically achieve goals and outcomes
You will walk away with...
- Overview & History of Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym®
- Understanding of Whole Brain Learning, Living and Leadership
- PACE - 4-step process to become Positive, Active, Clear & Energized every day!
- Learn all 26 powerful Brain Gym® movements
- The concept of noticing for stress reduction and goal achievement
- Inspiration to know that you have the ability to move towards your goalswith ease and balance using Brain Gym®
- 3 Dimensions of Movement for Learning Success – Brain Gym® Movements that fit into each category.
- The client selects specific areas of development as a group focus.
- The group will learn the 5-Step Balance Process using Brain Gym® to build new neurological pathways in relation to achieving desired goals for the whole.
- The group will collectively set benchmarks and timelines to measure success with their goals.
- Each participant will be familiarized with their Learning Profile and discover how to take themselves through the 5 step Balance Process pertaining to their defined areas of development.
- A variety of Balance Processes are introduced, so participants can select from a menu of options and choose the one that best meets their goals.
- Participants work in rotating groups to further their skills and enhance group dynamics. This process breeds trust, creativity and team synergy as each participant experiences the giving a receiving of non judgmental support, acceptance and encouragement. The rotating 5 Step Balance Process supports the goal achievement of the individual and the whole.
- Learn the Dennison Laterality Repatterning technique used as another option to move the entire system from separation/stress to integration/balance.
- Everyone becomes self-proficient in their new learning through practical experience.
- The knowledge to put Brain Gym® to the test in your life, measure the results and determine if you are ready to go to Brain Gym® 101 Certification.
About the Instructor www.jillhewlett.com
Reduced rate - Those who have completed the Introduction to Brain Gym® or Brain Gym® Basics are elegiable for a reduced rate for Brain Gym® 101 Certification. Ask us about it.
Register online here Please check calendar for dates
Information & Registration Contact:
Sharon King Todd – 905.830.6902
sharon@sharontoddconsulting.com
Brain Gym® 101 Certification
This is a 2 ½ Day Workshop
Course Fee $425.00 + GST
A registered workshop worth 12 Continuing Education Credits - Category B through the Ontario Message Therapist Association
This certification course is for the individual who is developing their professional training portfolio and is ready to deeply nurture their own personal development to make positive changes in every aspect of life.
Brain Gym 101® is the first step to becoming a licensed Educational Kinesiologist. This is where advanced skills of this level one course are acquired. Once licensing is complete, the person can be remunerated for providing Brain Gym® services. Details at www.braingym.org
Upon completion, the graduate becomes part of an International organization recognized in 90 countries worldwide and is able to foster in-depth personal and professional development through highly defined self-awareness and the knowledge gained by the use of the entire Brain Gym® menu of movements.
Learn what's possible with Brain Gym®...
- Walk away with practical tools that can be implemented immediately both personally and professionally.
- Change you brain chemistry and build strong neurological pathways for new learning
- Remove stress or mental blocks so information can flow freely among the brain centres and sensory system
- Become skilled in reading, writing, seeing, listening, comprehension, focus, positive attitude, communication and organization balances processes
- Build new competencies with strategic use of Brain Gym® where no competency was in existence before
- Achieve conscious competence through self awareness and tangible growth
- By switching on the Vestibular System we switch on our entire brain and open up our sensory channels for more efficient learning
- Normalize emotional states quickly and effectively and access your emotional intelligence
- Add to your menu of balance choices to support your individual learning style
- Gain more practical experience customizing and implementing Brain Gym® movements using the five step balance process for more diverse applications
You will walk away with
- Overview & History of Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym®
- Understanding of Whole Brain Learning, Living and Leadership
- PACE - 4-step process to become Positive, Active, Clear & Energized every day!
- Learn all 26 powerful Brain Gym® movements
- The concept of noticing for stress reduction and goal achievement
- Inspiration to know that you have the ability to move towards your goalswith ease and balance using Brain Gym®
- 3 Dimensions of Movement for Learning Success – Brain Gym® Movements that fit into each category.
- The client selects specific areas of development as a group focus.
- The group will learn the 5-Step Balance Process using Brain Gym® to build new neurological pathways in relation to achieving desired goals for the whole. The group will collectively set benchmarks and timelines to measure success with their goals.
- Each person will be familiarized with their Learning Profile and discover how to take themselves through the 5 step Balance Process pertaining to their defined areas of development.
- A variety of Balance Processes are introduced, so participants can select from a menu of options and choose the one that best meets their goals.
- Participants work in rotating groups to further their skills and enhance group dynamics. This process breeds trust, creativity and team synergy as each participant experiences the giving a receiving of non judgmental support, acceptance and encouragement. The rotating 5 Step Balance Process supports the goal achievement of the individual and the group.
- Learn the Dennison Laterality Repatterning technique used as another option to move the entire system from separation/stress to integration/balance.
- Collectively discover whole brain language and integrate the 3 Dimensions of Intelligence.
- Expand knowledge base by using the 3 Dimensional Repatterning – The intention of repatterning is to move from a state of trying to a more efficient state of automatic movement and from reactivity to conscious choice.
- The 3-Day curriculum is synthesized and integrated with the last Balance processes. The F.A.S.T Action Balance (Feel All Storms Transform) and the X-SPAN Balance incorporate the entire Brain Gym® menu, including all 26 Movements, 2 variations of Dennison Laterality Repatterning, and all 3 Dimensions of Learning: Focus, Organization and Communication for whole brain activation.
- Everyone becomes self-proficient in their new learning through practical experience.
- The knowledge to put Brain Gym® to work in your life!
About the Instructor www.jillhewlett.com
Reduced rate - Those who have completed the Introduction to Brain Gym® or Brain Gym® Basics are elegiable for a reduced rate for Brain Gym® 101 Certification. Ask us about it.
Register online here Please check calendar for dates
Information & Registration Contact:
Sharon King Todd – 905.830.6902
sharon@sharontoddconsulting.com
Brain Train Continuum
This is a Monthly 2 Hour Session
Course Fee $25.00 + GST Per Person
You’ve asked for it – now here it is!
A monthly experiential learning forum to further the development of your Brain Gym® skills.
Come and engage with other like-minded Brain Gym® 101 Grads who believe movement is the key to whole brain learning.
You will benefit greatly from the diversity of applications being shared at the Brain Train Continuum!
Our focus is...
- BG Community Connection
- Continuous Experiential Learning
- Build Leadership from within
- Deepen your BG skill level
- On going practical experience
- Personal development / Self Care
Each month we will have a teaching focus, present new & creative ways to use the movements, and take you through a group “Balance Process”.
Come ready to achieve your personal goals by building new neurological pathways for learning and success.
About the Instructor www.jillhewlett.com
Register online here Please check calendar for dates
Information & Registration Contact:
Sharon King Todd – 905.830.6902
sharon@sharontoddconsulting.com
Coaching for Performance - Building a Successful Team Workshop
What is an effective Coach?
Effective coaching works in conjunction with successful management. Both produce winning teams. In business, coaching is the ongoing process of guiding and developing employees in support of personal + organizational goals and objectives.
Giving and receiving performance feedback successfully is one of the most critical and difficult, yet often underdeveloped and undervalued interpersonal skills in the workplace. Regardless of how complex and sophisticated the "high-tech" business world becomes, people will still need to communicate comfortably and effectively with other people.
Effective Coaches:
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Who should attend the Effective Coach workshop?
- Supervisors, managers, self directed team members and leaders.
- Professionals in the field of human resources, training, organizational development, and total quality management can all use the critical coaching process.
- The Coaching workshop can help any one looking to enhance key interpersonal skills, improve individual and team performance, and promote continuous improvement.
What is coaching as a feedback process and why use it?
- A solid foundation of coaching skills, particularly in the area of giving and receiving feedback, is a must for individuals at all levels in organizations, especially as the constant need for organizational change continues to reshape the way we interact at work.
- You can use the coaching process whenever you need to identify areas of development or praise someone. You could also use this process to improve behaviors and situations involving your family, friends, or acquaintances.
- The Coaching Process Planner can be used in various ways with either employees who report to you, a co-worker, your boss or even to manage client/supplier relationships where appropriate.
Coaching Feedback Process:
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What will I take away after completion of this workshop?
- Coaching Process Planner – This
tool will be used to provide valuable feedback to your team.
It can complement all HR performance management systems or
be used on its own
The planner provides a structure to identify and consolidate feedback strategies, which will provide praise to some when appropriate and reinforcement of their outstanding performance. In addition it can identify skill gaps, where appropriate to others and provide an opportunity to put a development plan in place to provide practical opportunities to learn those skills to close the gap and improve work situations - In depth understanding and practical opportunities to develop your coaching skills
- Practical understanding of the four stages of the coaching process
- Understanding communication styles and assessing your own personal communication style
- New skills - by using the assessment outcomes we will provide practical opportunities to develop your personal coaching skills
- Increased employee satisfaction and improved retention
- Improved internal and external communication
- Develop an internal applicant pool for succession planning
- Learn new skills and techniques
- Improve performance and increase productivity
- Increased staff commitment and loyalty and decreased levels of stress and tension