Tim LeBon’s Workshops And Courses


Tim LeBon gained a first class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Trinity College, Oxford and an M.Phil in Philosophy at the University of London. Tim is the founding editor of Practical Philosophy and the author of Wise Therapy: Philosophy for Counsellors (Sage, 2001). His work has recently been featured in both The Independent and The Observer. In 2005-6 Tim is offering a series of popular courses and workshops in practical philosophy, personal development and life coaching and psychotherapy, counselling and psychology, which are described in more detail below. If you are interested in other courses, or would like a course fine-tuned for your organisation, or would like to arrange personal tuition or consultation with Tim, then Contact Tim LeBon

See the following page for latest courses and course dates 


PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY



Personal development through philosophy        CITY UNIV 

Philosophical Life Coaching                             CITY LIT    

Introduction to existential counselling            CITY LIT    

Frankl and the Search for Meaning                CITY LIT    

 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & LIFE COACHING


Personal development through philosophy         CITY UNIV 

Positive Psychology                                        CITY UNIV 

Frankl and the Search for Meaning                CITY LIT

Philosophical Life Coaching                             CITY LIT  

      

PSYCHOTHERAPY, PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING

Introduction to cognitive therapy                  CITY LIT   

Introduction to existential counselling            CITY LIT    

Frankl and the Search for Meaning                CITY LIT   

Positive Psychology                                      CITY UNIV  


Habits of Effective Living  Friday 16th January 1030-1730 City Lit, London
Learn in one day top tips for living effectively, at work and at home. You will discover the principles of good time management, enlightened values clarification, gaining more emotional intelligence, becoming happier and enjoyng better relationships.
To enrol, phone
020 7831 7831 quoting course code PG614

What people said about this course:
"This was the best personal development course I've ever been to"
"Really useful and simple techniques to focus on what is important."
"A great variety of skill and in-depth knowledge"
"Brilliant and helpful"

Cognitive Therapy (CBT): Introduction (1 day workshop)
Next date: July 3rd 2009

What people said about this course:
"Experienced tutor, good selection of content, nice open and relaxed atmosphere"
"Lively good tutor, knowledgeable tutor"
"Tutor was very good - very knowledgeable and encouraging"
100% of students recorded a substantial gain in learning  from this 1 day workshop

Apply  to  City Lit for July 3rd 2009 (phone 020 7831 7831)
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Contact Tim LeBon directly if you would like to arrange to have this workshop privately or at your place of work or organisation.

Personal Development through Philosophy
This 10 week course will show how studying philosophy can help you discover how they can be true to themselves, make wiser decisions and develop more enlightened values.

Course Information
Course Code:     CE1944
Course Fee:     £110
Start date:     Tuesday 17 January 2009
Class Time:     6.30pm – 8.30pm
Number of Classes:     10 weekly classes
Accreditation:     10 credits at level 1


To enrol call 020 7040 8268 between 9.30am and 5.00pm.or visit the City Uni website

Positive Psychology

Understanding psychology can improve your well-being and success, both at work and in your personal life. Positive psychology is the growing branch of psychology that focuses on the positive, including strengths, positive states and happiness. This course will have a particular emphasis on applying positive psychology in your personal and working life.


Topics studied will include:

Course Code:     CE1941
Course Fee:     £215
Start date:     Thursday 22 January 2008
Class Time:     6.30pm – 8.30pm
Number of Classes:     10 weekly classes
Accreditation:     10 credits at level 1
Call 020 7831 7831 to enrol or visit the City Uni website

Philosophical Life Coaching

What people said about this course:
"Excellent variety of delivery and exercises."
"Fantastic"
"Excellent. Clear. Good examples. Friendly atmosphere."

Talks and Public Presentations (selection)                   

                                     The Wise Life - SPP annual talk from the Chair by Tim LeBon  Tuesday 19th December 2006
                                    Wise Coaching Presentation by Tim LeBon at Oxord Brookes University, June 2006

- Full Powerpoint Presentation




OTHER WORKSHOPS AND COURSES OFFERED BY TIM LEBON

The following courses can be run to suit you or your organisations needs. Please Contact Tim LeBon for further details

           Philosophical Counselling     For prospective philosophical counsellors. [ with David Arnaud and Antonia Macaro]

          Oh No! I’m 30-something     For people with a mid-life crisis, whatever their age [with GOALS trainer Bill Anderson]

          Maslow                               Father of humanistic counselling 

          Working with Stress            How to manage stress at work and in your personal life

          Philosophy for Counsellors     How to use philosophy as a resource

          Personal Development through Psychology  How 10 of the best personal development books can help you

          Frankl and Logotherapy         Introduction to key ideas in the therapy that helps you find meaning in life

          Ethical decision-making for Counsellors and Psychotherapists     Practice procedures and training

           Positive Psychology              How the science of optimism and personal strengths can help you achieve your goals

          Introduction to philosophy  - Great thinkers  From Socrates to Sartre

          Introduction to philosophy   -  Key themes  Ethics and beyond

          Progress in decision-making     How to make wise decisions - [with David Arnaud]




What they are  saying  about Tim LeBon’s workshops

  

Introduction to Existential Counselling (2006) (100% Excellent or Good)

"I have never attended such an informative course. Rather than just another boring powerpoint presentation, Tim actual seemed to put real thought and effort into ensuring the theory was related to how you might use it as a counsellor"

"What I like most about the course was the whole pace, clarity of presentation, course materials, ideas and tutor!"

"Informative and friendly"

Ways into Philosophy –Practical Philosophy (2004)

100% of students rated this course “excellent” or “good”. 66% rated it “excellent”

 

I like the way it challenged my thinking processes and has impacted on the way I want to lead my life”

 “Particularly impressed by the handouts and the preparation that has gone into each class”. 

It was very accessible and helped to de-mystify the topic of philosophy”.

Interesting and thought-provoking”

 “I have achieved a greater sense of well-being in my life …Such practical spin-offs from the course have been a welcome, unexpected bonus from my learning for interest’s sake.”

 “The course has had a major impact on my life.”


 

Philosophical Counselling for You (2004)

75% rated this one day workshop  "excellent"

 

"This course was very inspiring.  I really enjoyed the day and the teacher was excellent"

"A more concise introduction to philosophical practice than the academic books I have been interested in"

 "It gave a very useful overview of philosophers and included exercises which helped us ot understand".

 "I appreciated the teacher's enthusiasm, learning, pace of course, just the right amount of repeating, good use of teaching material." 

"Interesting and practical".

"The course was excellent"


The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People workshop (2003)

Friendly approach, relaxed. Simple and clear distillation of key points.”
The suggestion of a weekly course sounded good.”
“Tutor knew the subject very well.”
Thorough explanation of the 7 habits.”
“Interesting, clear explanations”
I was helped by writing a mission statement and planning priorities using the quadrants”
“The course helped me understand the meaning of mission statements and goals.”
I can use what I learnt  at home and work”
“Thanks very much! I now have a much more structured approach to things. Opened up Covey’s work to take further on my own."
Much more accessible to take this course than going straight into Covey’s books.”

 


The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Living workshop (2004)

100% rated this course as good or excellent.


“Complex ideas explained clearly with relevance to life”

It was clear and very useful”

I liked the mix of different learning/teaching”

Ideas put over well”

This course has pushed the right button for me to move on in a major decisions”

Helped me write my own mission statement”



Contact Tim LeBon


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