In this round table dialogue, Prof Guy Claxton, expert in cognitive science along with Phyllida Anamaire, Irish writer and poet, and Giselle Genillard, trauma worker and midwife will explore Embodied Intelligence and the practical implications of a new integrated intelligence.
Thursday, 25 July CET | |
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| 19:30 – 20:00 | Meditation (optional) |
| 20:00 – 20:30 | Talk by Prof Guy Claxton |
| 20:30 – 20:40 | Response by Phyllida Anamaire |
| 20:40 – 20:50 | Response by Giselle Genillard |
| 20:50 – 21:05 | Discussion between Prof Guy Claxton, Phyllida Anamaire and Giselle Genillard |
| 21:05 – 21:10 | Break |
| 21:10 – 21:55 | Q&A |
Leader
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Guy Claxton
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Cognitive scientist and educator. Author of Hare Brain and Tortoise Mind. Winchester University. Guy Claxton is Emeritus Professor of the Learning Sciences at Winchester University and Visiting Professor of Education at King's College London. He holds degrees from Oxford and Cambridge Universities, has previously taught and researched at Oxford University, Bristol University, and the University of London Institute of Education, and is an internationally renowned cognitive scientist and educator. Guy's research focuses on the cultivation of non-intellectual forms of real-world intelligence is family, school, sports, artistic and contemplative settings, especially with an interest in the implications of Eastern and Western spiritual traditions for the education and development of today's young people.
Other Leaders
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Phyllida Anam-Áire
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Phyllida Anam-Áire is a mother/grandmother, former Irish nun, writer, poet, traditional Irish singer, psychotherapist and teacher of Sacred Ritual. She is the author of four published books and two poetry books. Her book “A Celtic Book of Dying” is now included in reading list for palliative care workers.
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Giselle Genillard
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Giselle Genillard is the founder of SOS International (SOSI) and combines her training as a somatic therapist with the art of midwifery. She has worked internationally in trauma outreach teams in South-East India post-tsunami, New Orleans post-Katrina and post-colonial South Africa post-independence. Giselle introduced Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing (SE) trainings in England and France and specialises in working with post-traumatic stress in childhood, adolescence, war situations and high stress.
Register for the Full Series
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Opportunity to meditate at the start of each session
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Time to interact with the speakers
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Unlimited access to recordings
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Registration form at bottom of page
Q&A with the Speakers
In each talk, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speaker
Access to Recordings
By registering, you'll be given access to the talks' recordings
Meet Fellow Meditators
Whatever the stage of your journey meet fellow meditators with whom to reflect and share your thoughts about this series in a safe environment
Meditate Together
We offer the opportunity to meditate together at the start of each session
The prices reflect the need to achieve self sufficiency. Therefore if you’re able to give a little more we would be very grateful. If you need a concession please let us know. We do not turn anybody away for lack of resource.
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