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Courses
Since 1985 we have offered certificate
courses in Tarot card reading, palmistry, astrology and self
development. Our courses are held on Sundays in Sydney and on
weekends interstate. Our Tarot, Palmistry and Astrology
courses are certificate courses, involving written and
practical exams, while our self development courses are
designed to give you tools for life.
For one-day courses and interstate
courses please see the Talks /
Workshops section.
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Psychic
Development
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brochure]
This practical, hands-on course offers a
solid framework for your psychic development, in a positive and
supportive environment. It is a powerful beginners course, and
covers all the basics in a step by step manner. Previous knowledge
is not required.
This course offers you:
improved intuitive
skills developed through games, exercises and ‘hands on’
experience, setting you up for your own ongoing intuitive
development.
psychic protection
techniques for improving your protection as your intuition
develops.
simple guided
meditations which you can practice at home.
aura vision
techniques which are simple and effective.
psychic etiquette
boundaries, to help you to avoid trespassing into the auric
energy fields of others, which may open you to receiving the same
from them.
This course is based on Paul’s extensive
experience as a clairvoyant, and it is approached in a fun, yet
practical manner. Day one reveals the importance of psychic
protection. Day two involves exploring your natural intuition, while
day three examines psychic cleansing and the traditional tools used
for prediction.
It includes games, exercises and demonstrations,
along with regular practice sessions to enable you to build your
confidence in the techniques offered.
Guided meditation are included, along with
psychic development techniques such as
- the benefits of keeping a dream journal
- scanning yourself for auric weakness
- how curiosity forms psychic cords to
others
- how to read the energy of objects and
rooms
- how to distinguish inner voices guiding you
from your own thoughts or imagination
- the seven main chakras of the body and their
associated colours
- noticing which chakras you favour
- simple telepathy exercises
- how to cleanse and protect your home or
office
- the importance of astral travel during
sleep
- a brief look at psychic prediction methods
including palmistry, tarot, astrology, psychometry and
meditation.
Course
Requirements
Due to the nature of the course and the course
content, we reserve the right to refuse applicants whom we deem
unsuitable for this course. Telephone or personal interviews may be required
prior to your acceptance into this course and no one using
recreational drugs on a regular basis can be considered for this
course. This includes abuse of alcohol. Those currently taking
antidepressants cannot be included as most antidepressants suppress
sensitivity.
Notes
Hand-outs also accompany this course and
students are free to take notes. A workbook containing notes,
guidelines and psychic cleansing and protection methods is given to
each student at the start of the course. As the course involves a
combination of theory and practice sessions to build your skills,
you’ll learn more through doing and listening than through taking
notes.
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May 10, 17 and 24th 2009
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Each Sunday 10:00am to 5:30pm |
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Venue: |
554 Mowbray Rd, Lane Cove NSW |
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$395.00 including course
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Introductory Tarot
[download pdf brochure]
Who is it for? This
inspiring course is for students with little or no experience in the
tarot, and confidence in giving readings is encouraged through
watching demonstrations and giving readings to fellow students under
supervision.
Paul brings the tarot to life with his
humorous and insightful delivery, using anecdotes, real life
examples and demonstrations. Bring some questions to ask the
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Course content This
introductory course covers
- the history of the tarot
- one card readings
- reading with reversed cards for
increased clarity
- using intuition when reading
- the Major and the Minor Arcana
- astrology in relation to the tarot
(including the lesson for each sign of the zodiac)
- how to word difficult questions for
accuracy
- demonstrations and practice
sessions
- role play to better understand the
major Arcana
Cards used
We use the Rider Waite® tarot pack and you’ll need to bring a
pack with you to the course.
Course notes
are provided in the form of Paul Fenton-Smith’s book The Tarot
Revealed which is included in the course price. This allows each
student to focus on the process instead of taking notes
continuously. If you already have a copy of The Tarot Revealed, the
price can be deducted from the course fees.
Certification. A certificate is
granted to those who successfully complete written and practical
exams. Exams are optional. We recommend that you complete 50
readings before sitting for exams to avoid disappointment. The first
exam sitting is included in the course fee. Exams are by appointment
only and can be completed at your leisure.
Repeat offer When you have completed a course at the
Academy you can repeat that course within two years for only A$130.
incl GST, subject to available space. This ensures that students
have every opportunity to master their chosen subjects at their own
pace. (The repeat fee is subject to change without
notice).
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Dates: |
September 6, 13 and 20th
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Times: |
Each Sunday 10:00am to 5:30pm |
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Venue: |
554 Mowbray Rd, Lane Cove NSW |
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Fees: |
$395.00 including The Tarot Revealed and
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If you can't make these course dates, why not
learn the tarot at your own pace at home?
Tarot Correspondence
course
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Do you want to learn the tarot but can't
attend a course? The introductory tarot correspondence course
is now available. This package includes everything the Sydney
courses offer, for those who want a home study course.
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This complete
kit includes
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a Rider Waite tarot deck - including a blank
card.
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a copy of the new edition of The Tarot
Revealed - including colour charts.
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a 114 page handbook containing 19 simple
lessons, tips, psychic cleansing guidelines and a tarot log.
(This handbook is only available with this course).
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practical self assessments - with answers, to
help you to measure your progress.
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a 42 minute DVD Discover the Tarot which
demonstrates the shuffling and the reading process, and
aloows you to watch demonstration readings in
progress.
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five laminated A4 colour charts to help
you to learn the cards and the Seven Card Layout.
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an A4 laminated chart offering
psychic cleansing techniques to ensure the you and your
surroundings are cleansed and protected.
Click Here to purchase the Tarot
Correspondence course.

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Advanced Tarot
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brochure]
Who is it for?
This course is designed
for those who have completed the introductory tarot course and who
want to delve deeper into the tarot. It is suited to those who are
in professional practice and this course improves your working
knowledge of the tarot in a fun atmosphere. As our teaching methods
are quite specific, it is not possible to attend this course until
you have completed the introductory tarot course. It also offers
telephone reading techniques and a demonstration telephone tarot
reading using a speaker-phone. In this way students can hear both
sides of the conversation as they watch the reading
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Course
content As this is an advanced course,
more emphasis is given to layouts, dealing with clients when reading
for them and tips for setting up a successful practice in a changing
industry. Also included are:
- a simple 10 step reading process
- how to make sense of Yes / No
questions
- learning to know when the Court cards
depict people or situations
- a chance to design your own layout,
such as a causes / consequences layout or a career / relationship
spread.
- demonstrations of the full reading
process and how to deal with difficult clients
- the seven main chakras of the body and
a chakra layout to read them through the tarot
- how to encourage the client to feel at
ease during a reading
- your rights and responsibilities as a
reader
Course
notes are included in the form of the book Mastering the
Tarot. This allows each student to focus on the reading process
instead of taking notes continuously. If you already have a copy of
Mastering the Tarot, the price can be deducted from the course
fees.
Certification A certificate is granted to those who
successfully complete written and practical exams. Exams are
optional. We recommend that you complete 50 readings before sitting
for exams to avoid disappointment. The first exam sitting is
included in the course fee. Exams are by appointment only and can be
completed at your leisure.
Repeat
offer When you have completed a course at
the Academy you can repeat that course within two years for only
A$130. incl GST, subject to available space. This ensures that
students have every opportunity to master their chosen subjects at
their own pace. (The repeat fee is subject to change without
notice).
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Dates: |
March 8, 15 and 22nd
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Each Sunday 10:00am to 5:30pm |
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Venue: |
554 Mowbray Rd, Lane Cove NSW |
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Fees: |
$395.00 including Mastering the Tarot and
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Tarot Masterclass
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brochure]
Who
is it for? This course is designed for those who have
completed the introductory and advanced tarot courses. It is
suitable for those who want to be professional tarot readers or to
teach the tarot to others. It is suited to those who are
already in professional practice and this course improves your
working knowledge of the tarot in a fun atmosphere. As our teaching
methods are quite specific, it is not possible to attend this course
until you have completed the introductory and advanced tarot
courses.
Course
content As this is an advanced
course, more emphasis is given to tarot layouts, dealing with
clients in crisis and tips for identifying the best way to
present your findings to the client. Also included are:
Tarot Master Class also offers
telephone reading techniques and a demonstration telephone tarot
readings using a speaker-phone. In this way students can hear both
sides of the conversation as they watch the reading unfold.
Psychic cleansing and development techniques are explained, and
students are encouraged to use intuition in practice reaings.
- the tarot for personal development.
- how to make sense of Yes / No questions.
- exploring the court cards for a deeper
understanding of personality types.
- linking cards together to form a clear
picture.
- the body as a barometer for intuition.
- persisting with difficult readings.
- setting boundaries as a reader.
- spiritual purpose in the physical world.
- finding hope in every reading.
- learning to value what you offer your
clients.
Course notes Course notes and self assessments are
included in the course price. This allows each student to focus
on the reading process instead of taking notes continuously. Your
assessment with Paul Fenton-Smith (after you have logged 75 readings
in your Advanced Tarot Log) is also included in the course fees.
Certification A
certificate is granted to those who successfully complete written
and practical assessments. Assessments are optional. We ask that you
complete and log down 75 readings before sitting for assessments to
avoid disappointment. The first assessment sitting is included in
the course fee. Assessments are by appointment only and can be
completed at your leisure.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 count towards
the Tarot Diploma Course to be offered in 2010. Students
must successfully complete Introductory, Advanced and Master Class
assessments before being accepted into the diploma course.
Repeat offer When you have completed a course at the Academy
you can repeat that course within two years for only A$130. incl
GST, subject to available space. This ensures that students have
every opportunity to master their chosen subjects at their own pace.
(The repeat fee is subject to change without notice).
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Dates: |
November 1, 8 and 15th
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Each Sunday 10 - 5:30 pm |
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Venue: |
554 Mowbray Rd, Lane Cove NSW |
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$395.00 including Tarot Masterclass book
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Introduction to Palmistry
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brochure]
Who is it
for? This course is for those who have
little or no experience with hand reading, as it covers all the
basics in a step by step manner. The mysteries of the hand are
revealed through Paul’s dynamic and insightful delivery, and all
students hands are used to demonstrate the theories. Students are
requested not to wear fingernail polish so that we can examine the
‘moons’ beneath the nails and any nail ridging for confirmation of
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This course is suitable for those who
want to understand themselves and those close to them through the
study of personality types as shown in the hands. It is also for
those who want to know their most suitable career path, parents who
want to guide their children towards interests and careers to which
they are most suited and those who want to understand natures map of
our lives.
Course
content As this is an introductory
course, emphasis is given to practice readings, as we examine how
the hands reveal our inner natures. This course covers:
- the five basic hand types and their
corresponding approaches to life
- how the mounts of the hands reveal the
personality types and health concerns
- how to recognise personality types from
their physical build, complexion, mannerisms etc.
- the Life, Head and Heart lines
- confirming past events through the
lines
- predicting future events through
reading the lines
- the Fate line and your career
- the Sun line and creativity
- how the Family Chain reveals your
emotional connection to family
- the Relationship Lines and the Lines of
Children
Course notes Course notes are included in the form of the
book Palmistry Revealed, which is included in the course price. This
allows each student to focus on the reading process instead of
taking notes continuously. If you already have a copy of Palmistry
Revealed, the price can be deducted from the course fees.
Certification A
certificate is granted to those who successfully complete written
and practical exams. Exams are optional. We recommend that you
complete 50 palm readings before sitting for exams to avoid
disappointment. The first exam sitting is included in the course
fee. Exams are by appointment only and can be completed at your
leisure.
Course location All Sydney courses are held in Lane Cove and
interstate courses are held at different locations. Please write or
phone for details.
Course times Sydney
courses are held on three consecutive Sundays, from 10:00 am until
5:30 pm. Morning and afternoon tea is supplied and there is a
generous lunch break with many local cafes and take away food
suppliers close by.
Course fees The cost of the introductory Palmistry
course is A$395.00. including GST. If you already have a copy of
Palmistry Revealed the course fee is A$370. incl. GST.
Repeat
offer When you have completed a course at
the Academy you can repeat that course within two years for only
A$130. incl GST, subject to available space. This ensures that
students have every opportunity to master their chosen subjects at
their own pace. (The repeat fee is subject to change without
notice).
Click for a brochure
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August 9, 16 and 23rd 2009
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Each Sunday 10:00am to 5:30pm |
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Venue: |
554 Mowbray Rd, Lane Cove NSW |
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$395.00 including course
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Introduction to
Astrology
Who is it for? This inspiring introduction to astrology is
for students with little or no experience in astrology, as all
participants are encouraged to read charts in the class under
supervision to develop practical skills.
Paul brings astrology to life with his
insightful and entertaining delivery. You’ll become familiar with
the signs, the planets and how charts are a simplified map of the
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Up to three chart wheels per
student will be included in the course fee so that you can examine
your own chart and the charts of those close to you.
Course content This introductory course offers a simple
step by step guide to the signs and the planets. We will use actual
charts and students can have up to three chart wheels made up to use
for practice readings. This course offers and insight into life
through astrology and it covers
- the 12 signs of the zodiac and the
spiritual lesson for each sign
- the strengths of each sign
- the negative aspects of each
sign
- the planets and how their placement in
a chart affects us
- using an ephemeris to determine
planetary positions
- a guide to your life’s purpose through
the Moon’s Nodes position in your chart
- relationship (synastry) charts and how
to read them
- solar charts, which are useful when you
don’t have the client’s time of birth
Course notes Course notes are included in the form of the
book Astrology Revealed, which is included in the course price. This
allows each student to focus on the reading process instead of
taking notes continuously. If you already have a copy of Astrology
Revealed, the price can be deducted from the course fees.
Certification A certificate is granted to those who
successfully complete written and practical exams. Exams are
optional. We recommend that you complete 50 chart readings before
sitting for exams to avoid disappointment. The first exam sitting is
included in the course fee. Exams are by appointment only and can be
completed at your leisure.
Repeat offer When you have completed a course at the
Academy you can repeat that course within two years for only A$130.
incl GST, subject to available space. This ensures that students
have every opportunity to master their chosen subjects at their own
pace. (The repeat fee is subject to change without notice).
Note: There are no
astrology courses scheduled at this time.
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Introduction to
Meditation
This
course is designed for those with minimal meditation experience and
is suitable for students who feel that they cannot meditate. Those
who fidget during attempts at meditation will also benefit from some
of the practical techniques offered in this course.
Five different meditation techniques are
offered so that students can select a suitable meditation to pursue
throughout their lives. Guided mediation in a group atmosphere often
helps students to experience deep meditations for the first time in
their lives.
This course is suitable for those who
want to use meditation to clear a path in life for the pursuit of
their purpose. It is also perfect for those who want to reduce daily
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Course content This
one day course offers a variety of meditation techniques to enable
students to become familiar with the meditation process. It includes
guided meditations and then practice sessions to build confidence in
the process. This course also includes
- a simple step by step meditation
process
- techniques to still your mind before
meditation
- learning which meditation techniques
best suit you
- determining the best possible place to
meditate in your home
- demonstrations of the sorts of things
which might interrupt you mid-mediation
- a meditation technique for clearing any
past emotional and spiritual blocks
- a technique to meet your higher self in
meditation
Course notes Basic hand-outs and meditation guidelines are
included and Paul's Guided meditation CDs are available for sale if
you want a meditation guide after the workshop concludes.
Course location All Sydney courses are held in Lane Cove and
interstate courses are held at different locations. Please write or
phone for details.
Course times
Sydney courses are held on Sundays, from
10:00 am until 5:30 pm. Morning and afternoon tea is supplied and
there is a generous lunch break with many local cafes and take away
food suppliers close by.
Course fees The cost of the Introduction to Meditation
course is A$140. including GST.
Repeat offer When you have completed a one-day course at
the Academy you can repeat that course within two years for only
A$65. incl GST, subject to available space. This ensures that
students have every opportunity to master their chosen subjects at
their own pace. (The repeat fee is subject to change without
notice).
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Finding Your Soul
Mate
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brochure]
This
one day course is based on Paul's best selling book Finding Your
Soul Mate. It examines actions and beliefs which may prevent
you from being ready for your next soul mate love relationship, and
offers practical techniques for clearing the path to love.
The course includes games and exercises
to challenge the belief that we only one soul mate per lifetime, and
asks you to discover what you offer a soul mate in a love
relationship. Paul's CD Finding Your Soul Mate will help you
continue the work of clearing the path for your soul mate after the
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You'll also examine
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how to identify a soul
mate
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the underlying spiritual lessons
offered by past and present soul mates
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what you offer to others in love
relationships
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why we seek soul mates to share our
life's journeys
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when to say No to a soul mate
opportunity
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how family patterns can limit our
opportunities for love
The course uses role play, written and
practical exercises to help you to glimpse those things which you
need to resolve in order to be ready for love. Bring a pen and an
open mind. Hand-outs are also included.
Click for a brochure
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September 2009 |
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Sunday 10:00am to 5:30pm |
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Venue: |
554 Mowbray Rd, Lane Cove NSW |
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$140.00 including course
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Life
Coaching [download pdf brochure]
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This course offers a chance to clarify and
to pursue your life goals with practical support. You’ll
discover your strengths and weaknesses, and examine ways to
delegate those tasks which weigh you down or which don’t use
your strengths. This course also includes:
- Finding meaningful work and discovering
what motivates you
- Mapping your path to fulfilment
- How to resist the plans others have for
you
- How realising your short term goals can
give you confidence for the more significant goals.
- The importance of rewards along the way
to your long term goals
- Dealing with your fears, including fear
of failure or fear of success
- Enlisting the help of others in your
plans
- The importance or rewarding those who
assist you in your plans
Too often talented, creative people who
have no support become overwhelmed when faced with
continuous obstacles in the path to their desired goals.
Frequently these obstacles are the result of actions taken,
and objective guidance can make the journey flow more
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Because a life coach doesn’t do the work for
you, those attending this course must be prepared to make real
efforts towards their goals. The role of the coach is to show
clients how to take their own steps towards fulfilment and
independence.
To be a part of this course you will need
to
- be prepared to take responsibility for
yourself and your actions
- commit to attending all the sessions
- be realistic in your aspirations
- be supportive of the other group
members
- have read or be reading the book True North
(this will increase your understanding of some of the exercises
involved.)
This is a hands-on course, and you are invited
to bring your current goals for use in exercises. If you are
currently self employed and seek to expand or improve your business,
bring along your business goals. You can work on them throughout the
course. If you have health and fitness goals, financial goals or you
seek a different lifestyle, bring these goals along.
A
supportive group environment offers you the chance to receive
constructive feedback and to observe how others deal with the issues
you are facing. Together we can prepare for the challenges
ahead.
This course continues one evening per week for
ten weeks. This is to enable you to establish your plans and to
achieve some results while receiving the support of the group.
You’ll be able to test your theories and to bring your issues back
to the class for help or simply for fine tuning. Real change takes
time, and this course allows you time to map your path, build your
confidence and experience some results.
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Life Purpose
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This course offers you a glimpse of your
path this lifetime. It seeks to clarify your purpose and
to assist you to
- become aware of the obstacles you face.
- acknowledge your innate strengths which
can serve you in the pursuit of your purpose.
- recognise the rewards you can expect
when following your life path.
- be more patient with those you love, as
they pursue different paths to you.
- understand that mastering you lesson can
take a whole lifetime, and that you can enjoy the journey as
much as the outcome.
The
Life Purpose course is based on astrology, but requires no
knowledge of astrology. At the beginning of the course
you will be given a chart which details each life purpose
according to date of birth from 1900 to 2011. Throughout the
course you'll be able to examine your own purpose and the
paths of those you
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Understanding the different approaches to life
can help to increase your tolerance and understanding of others. You
can also better relate to the issues they face in the pursuit of
their paths.
Based on Paul's forthcoming book 12 Paths to
Fulfilment this course offers insight into your
initial understanding of life and the eventual life viewpoint you
are likely to embrace. It also offers tips on making the most
of the ten year transition period from
one set of beliefs to another. It is a dynamic and fun filled
course offering a 'hands-on' approach to learning.
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Creative
Writing Course [download pdf brochure
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This three-day course offers a
solid framework for your creative writing in a safe,
positive environment. It is a beginners course, and
covers all the basics in a step by step manner. Previous
writing experience is not required. This course offers
you
- a supportive environment to
discuss your writing plans and the hurdles you face
when writing.
- practical writing exercises to
stimulate creativity when you feel stuck
- insight into how telling stories
aloud can help you with the writing process
- awareness of how much stories are
needed to teach, to challenge and to inspire
us.
- tips on who to show your work to
during the writing process and who to avoid until the
work has been completed
- publishing avenues available to
new and experienced writers, including self
publishing
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Most of us have a story to tell, whether
it’s about a childhood, a friend, a parent or a family
history. Putting that story into a readable form is what this
course is about.
The course is based on Paul’s experience
as an author of ten non-fiction books, one novel, six
children’s books (currently being illustrated), numerous
columns and short stories. This Creative Writing Course is
approached in a practical manner.
It includes games, exercises and
demonstrations, along with regular writing sessions to enable
you to build your confidence in the techniques
offered.
Students are given written homework to
complete between classes to help them to build positive
writing habits.
Why complete a
writing course?
Writing takes many forms and requires
different skills, according to the type of writing being
produced. You may need practical assistance in developing
successful writing skills. These skills include
- Research of a subject, a location or a
time period for authenticity.
- A map of the writing project if it is a
lengthy work, to avoid losing your way in the writing of the
work
- A list of the topics to be covered if
the work is non-fiction.
- A description of the characters, their
backgrounds, current circumstances, desires, fears and
motivations if the work is fiction.
- A routine for writing, such as one day
each week or two three-hour evening sessions per
week.
- A supportive editor, yet one who is also
honest and practical when reviewing your work
Notes
Basic notes, exercise sheets and self
assessment forms accompany this course and students are free
to take notes. A workbook is given to each student at the
beginning of the course. As most of the day involves hands-on
exercises, you’ll learn through doing than through writing
notes. Bring a pen, pad and some story ideas or your current
writing project.
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While some students study with us to start a
career in the psychic sciences, others enrol for personal
interest.Either way you can expect thorough training in your chosen
subject with the option to repeat your preferred course at a
discount (subject to terms) if you need to brush up on the
subject.Our courses are ‘hands on’ so that you can test run the
concepts in a safe and supportive environment. Regular
demonstrations are also used as a valuable teaching tool, involving
volunteers from the class. Supervised practice sessions are also
included to enable students to develop confidence in their new
skills.
Cancellations:
Full deposit will be refunded for
cancellations up to three weeks before the course commences. Within
three weeks of commencement date a $70 cancellation fee
applies.
There will be no refunds of course fees for
cancellations within five days of course commencement, but you can
transfer the course fees (less $70 cancellation fee) to another
course within 12 months if you give clear notice at least 48 hours
before the course begins.
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