KIN Conscious Leadership Curriculum
CL1 - Ego Awareness // Module 1
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understand the anatomy and purpose of the ego
- Recognize the development of the ego and how it contributes to limiting belief patterns
- Identify and manage ego defense mechanisms and increase emotional intelligence
- Develop self-control and regulation in response to ego depletion
- Explore the science of consciousness and how it affects our perceptions of reality
- Discover the benefits of mindfulness, dreaming, and altered states of consciousness
- Gain insight into ego death, plant medicine, and psychedelics as tools for personal growth and transformation
CL2 - Healing the Somatic Body // Module 2
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the foundations and science of embodiment and somatics for healing
- Explore the sensory experience in the body, mind, and soul
- Gain awareness of indigenous and modern schools of thought on the body and their relation to spiritual philosophies
- Learn fundamental lessons on human anatomy and the nervous system
- Discover the science of senses and stimuli and how they impact the body
- Understand the dynamics of pain and how it relates to the body
- Practice somatic exercises to enhance body awareness and promote healing
- Understand the human stress response and how it affects the body
- Explore the body map of emotions and how they impact overall well-being
- Identify bodily paths to spiritual awakening through mindful movement and breath practices.
CL3 - Emotional Intelligence // Module 3
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Define emotional intelligence and the emotional experience
- Understand the emotional anatomy, including the heart-brain and gut-brain connection
- Explore how emotions impact our thinking and mental health
- Analyze how emotions affect relationships in personal and organizational contexts
- Develop interpersonal relationship skills
- Compare emotional intelligence to IQ using Emotional Quotient Inventory
- Identify and clear trapped emotions through Emotion Code techniques
- Learn how to unlearn negative behaviors and reactions that may hinder emotional intelligence development.
CL4 - Understanding the Shadow Self // Module 4
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understand the origins of the shadow self in spiritual and concepts of good and evil
- Learn about the creation of the False Self, including repression and the ego
- Identify personal shadows and their impact on behavior and relationships
- Explore projections and the manifestation of shadows in personal and professional relationships
- Understand the body as the shadow, including how disease, illness, and sexuality are related to shadow work
- Analyze the relationship between success, achievement, and shadows in the workplace
- Investigate the shadow in religion, spirituality, and the collective
- Identify and process disowned aspects of the self, including guilt, blame, shame, jealousy, and anger, in order to integrate them into the whole self.
CL5 - Self Care Practices // Module 5
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of energetic hygiene and its impact on overall health and well-being
- Learn about self-care science, including the principles of self-discipline and self-study
- Understand the principles of physical exercise and movement to achieve tangible health goals, disease prevention, and improved performance
- Analyze the science of sleep, rest, and stillness in promoting optimal physical and mental health
- Practice meditation techniques and develop self-discipline to enhance mindfulness and relaxation
- Develop self-study skills and understand the power of intention in creating a balanced life
- Explore strategies for choosing happiness and developing stress coping mechanisms
- Learn techniques for energy cleansing and spiritual alignment to promote inner peace and harmony.
CL6 - Conscious Communication // Module 6
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understand the mechanics of communication, including the elements and process of sending and receiving messages
- Develop conscious intention and attention in giving and receiving messages
- Learn to perceive others' emotions and express emotions effectively in communication
- Develop active listening skills for improved communication
- Understand and practice verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
- Learn strategies for managing conflicts and power dynamics in communication
- Analyze the communication climate and its impact on relationships, including cultural differences
- Understand and develop positive self-talk for improved self-esteem and communication
- Explore interpersonal relationship dynamics and develop skills for effective communication in relationships
CL7 - Conscious Relationships & Boundaries // Module 7
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understand the relationship science and its impact on our first relationships
- Learn about the need to belong and the attachment behavioral system
- Analyze romantic relationships and explore strategies for choosing a compatible mate
- Understand the relationship between relationships and health, including mortalityIdentify physical and physiological boundaries in relationships
- Explore the concept of the inner child and age regression in relationships
- Develop skills for giving and receiving in relationshipsLearn about the characteristics of healthy boundaries and how to establish them
- Understand the dynamics of triangulation and co-dependence in relationships
- Analyze the basic dynamics and core issues in relationships for improved communication and understanding.
CL8 - Death and Transformation // Module 8
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of attachment and loss, including the psychological and emotional impact of losing someone or something we are attached to
- Learn about the stages of grief and the grieving process
- Identify common myths about loss and explore strategies for coping with loss
- Analyze the physical and relational effects of loss, including how it affects our behavior and relationships
- Understand the importance of choosing to recover and transform in the aftermath of loss
- Create a loss history graph and complete loss to gain a deeper understanding of the grieving process
- Create a relationship graph and identify recovery components to move forward in healthy ways
- Learn to identify pain and undelivered communication in order to release negative emotions and promote healing
- Practice the 9-point Tibetan death meditation as a tool for processing grief and accepting the impermanence of life.
CL9 - Trauma Informed Delivery // Module 9
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understand the definition of trauma and the principles of trauma-informed care
- Learn how to recognize trauma in oneself and others
- Understand the impact of trauma on the brain, stress responses, and the nervous system, including recognizing triggers
- Analyze the core concepts of trauma-informed care, including safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and choice
- Develop grounding techniques for safety in the body and reducing symptoms of trauma
- Learn strategies for empowerment, including asking questions, encouraging agency, and the power of choice
- Understand the delivery and application of trauma-informed care, including effective communication and the use of intuitive information
- Explore the concept of secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, including how to mitigate their impact through self-care strategies.
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