Using the Four-Fold Way Archetypes

In Zoom Class, we will explore how these Archetypes relate to one another so that as teachers, coaches, leaders we can move fluidly between them. This model becomes a tool for insightful self-assessment at any given time and in all kinds of situations. You begin to ask yourself questions like this:“Which of the archetypes would … Read more

Review of Considerations for Creating a Lesson Plan

Below is one of the most useful documents for thinking through how you want to design your lesson plan. We have explored each of the elements of a lesson plan during the past Zoom classes. Use this as a guide (along with your folder of collected lesson plan handouts) for writing your rough draft lesson … Read more

Preparation and Assignments for S5 – Zoom Class 5

PREPARATION– Read the topics Completion: the End of the Heroic Journey; Final Thoughts– Be prepared to speak to this: What is the most valuable learning from the program that you are carrying forward into the world?(There may be many, so choose one that keeps rising to the top of the list.) TO PRACTICEany and all … Read more

Review of The Teacher: Themes and Corresponding Presentation

Over these next weeks, we will explore the cross-cultural archetype of the Teacher and corresponding themes that promote the development of greater self-awareness, professional skill and competency – as well as insight into and respect for the diversity of others. Community, Solitude and Service are necessary components for a teacher in the successful design and … Read more

Preparation and Assignments for S5 – Zoom Class 4

PREPARATIONno reading assignment Be prepared to speak your Vision, Mission, Commitment and 3 Action Steps TO PRACTICEChoose one or two Somatic Practices learned throughout the program to practice daily TO WORK ONStudent Evaluation due by Wednesday, May 24Begin review of Home Study Lessons and Zoom Classes using the Categories of Teaching handout. Make notes of … Read more

Overview of Section 5

Welcome to Section 5 where we will study the perspectives of the Teacher archetype in Angeles Arrien’s The Four-Fold Way. As with the Warrior, Healer, and Visionary, aspects of the Teacher (wisdom, ancestors, silence, water, becoming comfortable with uncertainty, open to outcome) will permeate all five Lessons and Zoom classes in this section. You will … Read more

Poems about Blessings and Forgiveness

These days offer a time of reckoning as each of us finds ourselves at home. We were all formed in the womb of the body and now we look again at our own bodies as home. It takes courage and humility and often humor to slow down, breathe, as the memories and feelings we longed … Read more

The Teacher: Themes and Corresponding Presentation

Over these next weeks, we will explore the cross-cultural archetype of the Teacher and corresponding themes that promote the development of greater self-awareness, professional skill and competency – as well as insight into and respect for the diversity of others. Community, Solitude and Service are necessary components for a teacher in the successful design and … Read more

Overview of Section 4

Welcome to Section 4, where we will study the teachings of the Visionary archetype in Angeles Arrien’s The Four-Fold Way. As with the Warrior and the Healer, aspects of the Visionary (vision, voice, fire, creative imagination, and authenticity) will permeate all five Lessons and Zoom classes in this section. We will explore the last element … Read more

Considerations for Creating a Lesson Plan

Below is one of the most useful documents for thinking through how you want to design your lesson plan. We will explore each of the elements of a lesson plan over the next few Zoom classes.