Majvor Darnton
About my experience on the course…
It certainly was an ‘Intensive’ course. An accurate description, though the title did not tell you “ In what way”. The fact that the feedback (sometimes intense too) never ended throughout the course—and is still continuing—gave the feedback a different value—had a stronger impact on me—sure made me think! I liked it!
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The number of delegates, mix of cultures, gender and ages was perfect—just right—made the course so much more interesting! Gave me the opportunity to learn about India and other places too and reflect on my own culture.
The use of the environment and the use of all opportunities arising there and then made the course very much alive. I’m thinking about the Yoga, the display of the traditional Martial arts and drums, visit to the Ahsram, Japanese dance on the beach as well as playing with the school children as they were passing by on the beach. Our night out at the restaurant highlighted the difference in social behaviours with ‘friends’ in London and with a whole group of people I did not really know at all—how relaxed people can be and natural. Lovely!
I appreciated having several facilitators—all adding their own knowledge and experience of NLP. Spence was a real asset—providing a different aspect to thoughts as well as being very observant and analytical.
About my learning on the course…
The style in which the course was delivered was highly, personable. The course leaders self disclosed and took an active part in the delegates learning journey.
Experiencing the learning without any course material (or at least the use of very few aids) was extremely powerful and interesting. It became an assimilation of knowledge compared to the more traditional learning.
I now believe that NLP is a great tool for personal development. At the time I was taken aback with the concept and how to make full use of it—not fully prepared. NLP arrived in my life at a time when I had major life changes to consider, decisions to make. This was no co-incidence I’m sure!
From this point of view I gained clarity and encouragement into my future pathway and what personal goals I need to achieve.
During the course delegates brought their individual life experiences to the group. Sometimes their discoveries were profound and as a result of the NLP, individuals realised to what extent their experiences had had an affect on them emotionally, practically and/or behaviourally. As a therapist I felt concerned that these emotions and the psychological affects were left ‘hanging’ and not enough time was given to debrief and support the individual. I wonder if it would have been appropriate, on these occasions, to practise and use NLP techniques to enhance the individual’s experience and understanding of how to work through their issues? My belief is that if you encourage a person to discover some things in life that causes a problem or discontent it would be responsible to follow it through together with the individual. I do not know if delegates were given the opportunity to speak individually with one of the course facilitator? I was—and I much appreciated the offer. Thank you Sue!
Following the course in Kerala I would like to have the opportunity to practise NLP techniques, take part in training, develop my skills further and apply them to my work and personal life.
About the Place….
Venue was great—just right for me—comfortable and not too posh, relaxed and friendly.
Restaurant and food—very good.
The planning and arrangements of accommodation, the festivities at New Years Eve, conference room and all extra curricular activities was first class! Appeared to me to be a very smooth and seamless operation without any problems—just what you want as a delegate—no worries!
Anything else that you would like to tell us…
So much more I wish I could express in person but at least I’m sure about :
My ‘IT’!
—To allow myself to be me—this is the beginning!
A big THANK YOU to three ‘brill’ brothers, to Sue, Spence and Bernie