Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 6 – Holding the long goal

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 23rd, 2023|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

By River Meyer, SelfDesign Director of Organizational Learning and Culture This is the seventh article in a series exploring the SelfDesign philosophy.  I have always found that parenting skills require ongoing navigation. They are rarely a straight-ahead course. In my [...]

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 5 – Modelling and mentoring

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 9th, 2023|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

By River Meyer, SelfDesign Director of Organizational Learning and Culture This is the fifth article in a series exploring the SelfDesign philosophy.  Actions speak more clearly than words Folk wisdom suggests that children learn more from watching how we live [...]

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 4 – Cultivating mutual respect

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00July 12th, 2023|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

This fourth article in our series about SelfDesign philosophy explores how mutual respect makes possible the positive supportive relationships we need and thrive under with people, animals and the planet. Fostering mutual respect with our kids takes us on a journey of partnership.

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 3 – Setting the stage for relational learning

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00April 19th, 2023|Our Philosophy, Who We Are|

By River Meyer, SelfDesign® Director of Organizational Learning and Culture This is the third article in a series exploring the SelfDesign philosophy.  Learning happens in relationship, whether that relationship is with a family member, a mentor, friends, books or videos, [...]

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 2 – Being curious

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 31st, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

Being actively curious about others is key in creating relationship. In this second article in our series about SelfDesign philosophy, we delve into what “being curious” means and how asking questions challenges our assumptions, leads to learning, and helps us develop the wisdom that comes from honouring multiple views even if we may not agree with them.

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 1– Being present in today’s world

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 10th, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

Awareness of past, present and future is vital in daily life. In this first article in our series about SelfDesign philosophy, we delve into what “being present” means and how improving our conscious awareness of the present can help us in our relationships, including with our children and with learners.

Diving into SelfDesign Philosophy: A seven-part series

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00July 27th, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

We’re launching a series about SelfDesign’s philosophy. Join us here on the blog over the coming learning year to explore the elements that make up our philosophy, can help us create a ‘way of being’, and can also assist in how we can choose to parent.

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