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"Service is the key to wealth. It is the greatest wealth. When you serve you give yourself. And when you give yourself, the separation and the pain is over"

Patch Adams MD

The objectives of the Nature of Service course are to lead people into a deeper understanding and experience of their own growth through their willingness and capacity to be there for others in service and to prepare and train people for participating on a Service Team for our courses.

There is much to be gained from the Course even for those who have no immediate plans to be on a Service Team. The value of learning about ourselves in service is applicable in all areas of our lives, whether that is at work, in relationships or in social situations. We are all enriched by recognising that every one of us has a unique contribution to make.

Service is fundamentally different from the commonly-held view of support, which is often seen as helping out. Service requires a willingness to be there for others unconditionally and is an opportunity for people to learn and grow together. It also requires a high degree of respect and sensitivity.

Being on a Service Team is both challenging and deeply rewarding, supporting others in their experience of opening up. It is a way of learning a great deal about ourselves and others and it is a privilege to be able to act in this capacity. Working closely together as a team, focused and aligned to a common purpose, the Service Team creates the conditions of safety and trust that enable course participants to connect with the core of their being. The satisfaction and fulfilment in this role is beyond words.

The Art Of Listening - It is only when we are able to put aside all our internal chatter and find a place of stillness that we are really able to hear another person. This involves putting all our perceptions, expectations and judgements to one side and truly accepting the other person as they are.

Learning To Trust Our Intuition - Through our interactions with course participants in group processes, we are learning to trust ourselves to know when to go in and give support and when to hold back. It is important to learn to feel safe with the physical release of emotional energy, and the course allows us to look at any fears or concerns we may have about supporting others in this process.

Creating A Safe Environment - It is only when there is safety and trust that the course participants are able to open up and take the most profound steps in their lives. The degree to which others feel safe with us to open themselves up and express their feelings is a measure of how safe we feel with those feelings in ourselves. The Nature of Service Course develops feelings of being safe with ourselves so that others naturally feel safe with us.

Working Together As A Team – In an atmosphere of fun, the activities and processes of the course are designed to draw out your beliefs and ideas about working with others as part of a team. There is ample opportunity to explore the various challenges this may generate for you.

The course takes place at various locations around London and the Home Counties. It is non-residential and is held over one weekend, including Friday evening. Course participants are required to attend all sessions.

The Nature of Service course costs £150.00 reduced to £125.00 if full payment is received at least one month before the start of the course.

For details of the next course, go to the Calendar.

To book your place on the course, go to How to Book.