“Freud’s theory of the unconscious and Darwin’s model of evolution continue to help us understand the findings from current research on human behavior….Daniel Siegel’s theory of Mindsight—the brain’s capacity for both insight and empathy—offers a similar ‘Aha!'” – Daniel Goleman, Author, Emotional Intelligence

In this immersive, interactive workshop retreat with Dan Siegel, participants will learn about their own lives, how persistent patterns of emotion, thinking, and behavior—known as “personality”—may have formed, and how to enable those potential prisons to transform into platforms of possibility that serve as playgrounds in life. Using research from the trans-disciplinary field of Interpersonal Neurobiology, we will explore Patterns of Developmental Pathways (PDPs). This framework, inspired by thousands of narratives of the Enneagram system of personality, can help us see the deep neural mechanisms that shape our inner lives and interpersonal relationships. We will practice applying the PDP view of personality in practical, reflective exercises in order to achieve a sense of Wholeness and to cultivate integrative transformation in our personal lives and professional work.

“Dan is a natural storyteller. The lectures are both an accessible guide into understanding the human mind and an eloquent examination of relationships that are scientifically accurate and understandable to the lay clinician.” – Mario Cepeda, MFT

The workshop format will be brief conceptual immersions in the PDP framework integrated throughout with extensive reflective practices. These include pattern-specific work, as well as the Wheel of Awareness—which enables an accessing of the “Plane of Possibility” and cultivates freedom in the realization of Wholeness, across the various Pathways we may experience in our lives and in the lives of those with whom we live and work.

Program Highlights

• Harness the transformative potential of neuroplasticity through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
• Deep exploration of the 9 domains of neural integration (vertical and lateral integration, integration of consciousness, memory, narrative, state, interpersonal, temporal, identity)
• Practical resilience training techniques, such as the Wheel of Awareness for more focus, presence, and peace.
• Learn from extensive research compiled and published by Dan on Patterns of Developmental Pathways (PDP) and how this provides a frame for patterns within teams that benefit collaboration.
• 3-pillar practice: Strengthen attention, open awareness, and build kind intention.
• Explore the profound connection between the mind and energy, and how embracing this understanding can reshape our sense of self and expand our perspective of the world

Come join us for a mind expanding journey of growth together!

Daily Schedule

A detailed schedule will be available at least 2 weeks in advance of the program. View sample schedule here.