Bologna  –  Italy,  23  -­‐  30  July  2014  

A  Gathering  of  Elders    working  with  Wisdom        

   

A  largely  experiential  one-­‐week  international  programme  for  50+  exploring  greater  purpose  and  meaning  as  an   elder   in   today’s   world.   Using   psychosynthesis   techniques,   creative   arts,   body,   movement,   voice   and  spiritual  practices  to  deeply  acknowledge  the  gifts  of  our  life-­‐long  experience.  Discovering  what  we  need  to  let  go  of  and  what  we  can  offer  in  fuller  forms  of  service.  All  that,  in  the  enchanting  surroundings  of  Ronzano  Hermitage  and  of  the    Bologna  hillside.  This  year’s  theme  invites  us  to  deeply  reflect  on  the  threads  of  light  and  shadow  which  we  have  woven  and  which  we  choose  to  weave  into  the  tapestry  of  our  lives.  In  a  nourishing  and  supportive  environment  we  will  help  one  another  to  create  a  sacred  space  to  share  our  struggles,  fears  and  visions,  to  enable  us  to  live  more  fulfilling  lives  and  be  vehicles  of  positive  change  in  our  everyday  world.  

Dates:  23-­‐30  July  2014  Venue:  Eremo  di  Ronzano,    

near  Bologna,  Italy  Cost:  €750  (single  room)    and  600  (double  room)    

 if  full  payment  is  received    before  May  23,  2014  

€800  (single)  and  €650  (double)    after  that    date    

The  fee  includes  full  board  and  lodging  from  dinner  of  July  23  

 to  lunch  of  July  30,    programme    materials  and  tuition    

A  non-­‐refundable  deposit  of  €100    is  due  by  May  23  

Possibility  to  apply  for    partial  scholarship  

About  the  facilitators:  

Hazel  Carey  works  internationally  as  a  creative  arts  facilitator  and  transpersonal  growth  trainer.  She  enjoys  weaving  together   her   physical   theatre   and   psychology   backgrounds   to   facilitate   the   integration   of   mind,   body   and   spirit,  enabling  us  to  open  to  our  potential  as  elders.    

Brian   Graham   is   a   psychosynthesis-­‐based   therapist,   supervisor,   and   international   educator.   He   is   particu-­‐   larly  passionate   about   the   soul's   journey   through   life   and   finding   greater   fulfilment   and   joy   through   the   vehicle   of  eldership.      

Mariella   Lancia   is   a  Psychosynthesis   trainer,   counsellor  and  Yoga   teacher.   She   is   the  Honorary  President  of  WYSE  Italy   and   has   written   numerous   books   on   Education   and   Psychosynthesis.   She   aims   to   demonstrate   that   the  “wisdom”  of  elders  can  be  combined  with  fun,  enjoyment,  a  sense  of  adventure  and  a  pinch  of  craziness.  

 WYSE   Italia   is   an   ONLUS   (Non   Profit   Social   Utility   Organization)   and   works   in   collaboration   with   WYSE  International,   an   NGO   which   specializes   in   educational   and   intercultural   programmes   for   young   people   and   in  training  leaders  to  serve  the  needs  of  a  radically  renewed  society.  

For   further   information   please   visit   our   website:   www.wyse-­‐italia.org   (Italian   and   English   version)   or   contact  Mariella  Lancia  by  e-­‐mail:  info@wyse-­‐italia.org  and  telephone:  0039  051  928  368.  

WYSE  ITALIA  Italian  Branch  of  WYSE  International  

WEAVING the THREADS of SHADOW and LIGHT