KLARITY Mindsette SETTE Programs
The SETTE (the Italian word for 7) Program is a modern approach to the idealized “7 Factors of Awakening” in Buddhist thinking: Noticing, Investigation, Diligence, Acceptance, Joy, Concentration, and Creating Change. In this SETTE of 7, 60-minute sessions I will share how to apply these classic principles to today and teach techniques that are designed to cultivate the energy of our thoughts and harness the captivating power of deliberate and conscious choice. The crux of the work is that meaningful transformation and success are achieved through the power of thoughtful decision-making. Participants will walk away from the series with tangible mindfulness techniques that will assist them in their work and their lives, along with tools to facilitate a shift in perspective that can create a powerful transformation. Each session will include discussion, journaling, and meditation. There will be suggested homework as we work together to deploy these powerful strategies effectively within the team. These sessions can be held in person in a conference room, cafeteria, or virtually on Zoom.
- Week 1: Noticing
- Introduction to the SETTE Program
- Participants will learn the answers the following questions:
- What is mindfulness & KLARITY Mindsette?
- Why is it important?
- How does meditation relate to mindfulness?
- How do I meditate?
- Participants will learn the answers the following questions:
- We will explore the common challenges of meditation
- Introduction to the SETTE Program
- Week 2: Investigation
- Discussion of many of the ways to investigate
- Mindfulness of breath & body
- Mindfulness of thoughts & emotions
- Discussion of many of the ways to investigate
- Week 3: Diligence & Practice
- Discussion of the different types of practice
- Practice in Life & Work
- Noticing the Trance
- Deploying the Sacred Pause
- Wise Speech & Mindful Communication
- Practice in Life & Work
- Practice in Meditation
- Exploration of several meditation techniques including touchpoints, sound & guided absorption technique
- Discussion of the different types of practice
- Week 4: Acceptance
- Discussion around the second step in deploying mindfulness which is compassion.
- Participants will also learn about “mindfulness superpowers,” which include gratitude and generosity. By cultivating these “powers”, they will begin to understand the circular nature of mindfulness and the service it provides to others and the individual.
- Week 5: Joy & Being with both the good & bad
- Introduction to the 5 Steps to Being With Our Strong Emotions
- Exploration of how those strong emotions often drive reactive decision-making.
- Week 6: Concentration on what is Holding Us Back
- This week participants will cultivate an understanding of how they can begin to free themselves from the suffering that holds them back.
- Exploring the causes of individual suffering
- Learning about the 3 root personality types that create suffering
- Learning how that suffering carries over into workplace dynamics
- This week participants will cultivate an understanding of how they can begin to free themselves from the suffering that holds them back.
- Week 7: Letting Go & Creating Change
- This week is the culmination of SETTE 1. Participants will clearly understand the potential for meaningful transformation through mindful decision-making.
- Answering the question: What does letting go mean?
- Exploring The Change Paradox
- Learning the 3 Steps to Mindful Change
- This week is the culmination of SETTE 1. Participants will clearly understand the potential for meaningful transformation through mindful decision-making.
Workshops
- Participants will learn the answers to the following questions:
- What is mindfulness & KLARITY Mindsette?
- Why is it important?
- How does meditation relate to mindfulness?
- How do I meditate?
- We will explore the common challenges of meditation
- Throughout the workshop, we will practice three different meditation techniques to begin to build a “mindfulness toolkit.”
- This workshop includes:
- Setting a framework for cultivating mindful communications
- Exploring the concepts of false speech and wise speech
- Learning the four key parts of wise speech and the powerful bi-products that help us become more effective communicators and improve both our professional and personal relationships
- Learning techniques for mindful conflict resolution
- Participating in a Resolving Conflict Guided Meditation practice
- This workshop includes:
- Discussion on why gratitude is important in the workplace and the science-backed positive effects of gratitude and generosity on an organization.
- Discussion on the positive neurological effects of gratitude and generosity as well as their effects on our health, resiliency & social interconnectedness.
- Exploring several tools that help cultivate a culture of gratitude at work and generosity in life.
- Meditation techniques aimed at cultivating gratitude and generosity
- Journaling prompts for developing an ongoing practice of gratitude.
- This workshop includes:
- Discussion of the three essential Roots of Suffering and how we can identify them.
- Personality quiz to determine individual personality type
- Discussion on the practice of minimizing our suffering through the transformation of these root personality types
- Guided meditation practice
- Providing tools for a home practice to continue the work of minimizing our unconscious suffering and expanding our understanding of ourselves, our colleagues and our loved ones.
Gratitude is a powerful word and we know how important it is for our physical body and our psyche. So, why is it so difficult to be grateful? This 60 to 90 minute workshop will delve into the benefits of, the barriers to and the strategies for cultivating an attitude of gratitude. This session will include discussion, journaling, and meditation and suggested homework to further develop a practice in cultivating gratitude.This workshop can be held in person in a conference room or cafeteria setting or virtually on Zoom
This workshop includes:
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Exploring the scientific and psychological benefits of gratitude
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Delving into the barriers that hold us back from gratitude
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Learning strategies for overcoming those barriers in order to cultivate an attitude of gratitude
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Mini Reflection and Guided meditation on cultivating gratitude
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Providing tools for a home practice that will help develop a practice in cultivating an attitude of gratitude
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Opportunity for questions and discussion
Testimonials
Allyson Resh – Global Content Partnerships Lead
"The KLARITY Mindsette workshop was such a powerful experience for our team. We learned a new approach to decision making and techniques to help us stay calm and focused that we were able to put into practice immediately.”
Eve Young • Senior Executive
"I was looking to find ways to help the leadership team feel more connected to one another and build new tools for growth. As well as, looking for ways that help the team identify obstacles that may get in the way of reaching full potential.
Tal Aviezer • Artistic Director
"Our attendees at Allison's mindfulness workshop were all very impressed by the experience. Allison is a thoughtful, engaging, and inspiring teacher. I would recommend her workshops to people from any field or background who are interested in exploring the benefits of mindfulness in their personal and professional lives."
