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 | |
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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 ??? |
| 21:05 – 21:10 | Break |
| 21:10 – 21:55 | Q&A |
Leader
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Guy Claxton
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Guy Claxton is a cognitive scientist. He holds degrees in Natural Sciences from Cambridge and Experimental Psychology from Oxford. He is interested in the expandability of real-world intelligence and in recapturing and refining the non-intellectual ways of knowing associated with unconscious and bodily processes. His practical methods of deepening teaching have influenced schools in many countries. His books include Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind: Why Intelligence Increases When You Think Less and Intelligence in the Flesh: Why Your Body Needs Your Mind Much More than It Thinks.
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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