Programs Based on the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel

For more information or to register, contact www.animas.org or call:

(800)451-6327 in the U.S. or (970) 259-0585

Bill Plotkin’s new book, Nature and the Human Soul, introduces an innovative model of human development, the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel, which reveals how fully and creatively we can mature when soul and nature are embraced as our wisest and most trustworthy guides. The Wheel — based on traditional four-directions wisdom and re-shaped for the Western world — is a modern eco-psychology of human development and cultural change. A lifespan model of development from infancy through true elderhood, the Wheel presents eight stages of human life and shows how each stage is essentially independent of chronological age, biological development, cognitive ability, or social role. Rather, movement from one stage to the next occurs by making progress with the psychological and spiritual tasks specific to each stage. Nature and the Human Soul presents an achievable vision of a contemporary way of life that holds soul-discovery and genuine contribution to community as its most central features and goals.

Soulcentric Developmental Wheel Intensives

Our 4-day Soulcentric Wheel Intensive offers participants the opportunity to learn about and deepen their understanding of this nature-based model of human development. These intensives use talks, conversation, story telling, experiential exercises, and ceremony to explore the Wheel and its applications to education, parenting, rites of passage, psychotherapy, life coaching, personal growth, and cultural change. You will discover how to use the Wheel to clarify your own next steps of soul-infused personal development and to contribute to this century’s Great Turning from our Industrial Growth Society to a Life-Sustaining Society. The Soulcentric Developmental Wheel is the conceptual foundation for Soulcraft and for all Animas Valley Institute’s programs.

Soulcentric Wheel Intensives in 2008

March 28 – 31 with Bill Plotkin & Sabina Wyss at Mountain Home Ranch in
  Calistoga, CA
June 19 – 22 with Bill Plotkin & Sabina Wyss in Durango, CO
Fall 2008 with Bill Plotkin on the East Coast – details to be announced

Tele-Conferences with Bill Plotkin in 2008

Join Bill Plotkin on 1-hour Tele-Conferences to explore Soulcentric Wheel principles and practices and how they apply to a variety of settings. Participants should read Nature and the Human Soul before the call. After you register, we’ll send you information for accessing the call.

Soulcentric Wheel Principles and Practices for Personal Growth
with Bill Plotkin, and Animas guide Sabina Wyss as moderator
Wednesday February 27 at 8-9 pm (Eastern)

Soulcentric Wheel Principles and Practices for Therapists & Coaches
with Bill Plotkin, and Animas guide Sabina Wyss as moderator
Wednesday March 19 at 8 pm (Eastern)

Soulcentric Wheel Principles and Practices for Parents
with Bill Plotkin, and Animas guide Peter Scanlan as moderator
Wednesday April 23 at 8 pm (Eastern) Learn more >>

Soulcentric Wheel Principles and Practices for Educators
with Bill Plotkin, and Animas guide Dr. Len Fleischer as moderator
Wednesday May 14 at 8 pm (Eastern) Learn more >>

Mentoring and Consultation on Implementing the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel

Mentoring
Coaching sessions by phone are available to help you clarify your own next steps of soulful development, and to support you in deepening into practices designed using the Soulcentric Wheel. Sessions are offered by Animas Valley Institute guides who have trained extensively with Bill Plotkin in the use of the Wheel for personal growth. Reading Nature and the Human Soul is required before scheduling a session. Prior attendance at a 4-day Soulcentric Wheel Intensive is highly recommended. 

Cost for a 1-hour session:  $75

Organizational Consultation
Consultation and coaching sessions by phone are available on how to integrate Soulcentric Wheel principles and practices into organizational and educational settings. Depending on the needs of the client, sessions are offered either by Bill Plotkin or by Animas Valley Institute guides who have trained extensively with Bill Plotkin in the use of the Wheel. Reading Nature and the Human Soul is required before scheduling a session.  Prior attendance at a 4-day Soulcentric Wheel Intensive is highly recommended. 

Cost: varies depending on the needs of the client