Philosophical counselling and maieutics
Course description
The search for the good in life is rooted in the Socratic tradition. In this course, we delve into the philosophy of Stoicism and Stoic therapy that evolved out of this tradition. This is a logic-based counselling using conductive reasoning and critical thinking. We search for general, commonly held truths that shape beliefs and scrutinize their consistency with other held beliefs. We examine the way our different worldviews, narratives and perspectives inform the way we think and act.
We formulate a series of questions that test logic and fact. This is intended to help an individual or a team discover their beliefs about various issues, explore definitions and define general characteristics. We support and guide participants through self-reflection and critical analysis as a means to consider issues, needs and goals.
Methodology
Philosophical counselling is a form of therapy or counselling that investigates basic life issues such as what is a meaningful life, what is true love, what is morally right or wrong.
Participants receive a practical toolkit of methods. Some methodology preparations for the roles of counsellor and counselee are provided as a prerequisite for the course.
Benefits
This course provides a forum based on experiential findings of participants to widen a discussion on societal issues. With a philosophical mindset, participants open the doors to progress through an exploration of their own roles as stakeholders in the issues identified and discussed by the group.
Programme
- Opening and introduction
- A great theory and an effective practice
- Consideration of: Bonitas, Magnitudo, Eternitas, Potestas, Sapientias, Voluntas, Virtus, Veritas, Gloria
- Concentric circles: an outer circle and an inner circle
Local Evening – welcome reception
- Opening rounds
- Method of Elenchus
- Draw out ideas and underlying presuppositions
- Ways and means of persuasion: Practice the rhetorical argument, recognize the “traps of persuasion”, develop logical reasoning, Invoke emotions
- Mindfulness practice
- The exact nature of the elenchus is subject to a great deal of debate, in particular concerning whether it is a positive method, leading to knowledge, or a negative method used solely to refute false claims to knowledge
- Conflict dispute, recognition of one’s ignorance
- Methodologies and Practices-Overview of Core Methodologies
- Key moral concepts at the time
- the virtues of piety, wisdom, temperance, courage, and justice
- the implicit moral beliefs of the interlocutors
- bringing out inadequacies and inconsistencies in their beliefs, aporia
- Co-learning from nature and other resilient environments
- Practice
- Walking reflection
- Usage of techniques and tools to generate ideas
- Thinking innovatively
- Solving problems in a creative way
- Evaluating critically proposed ideas
- Closing – certificates and evaluations
Duration: 6 days
Dates: 26 September – 01 October
Location: Chania, Crete, Greece
Designed for participants/groups
This workshop is designed for people looking for a philosophical understanding of their lives, social problems or even existential issues and feel the need for a different exploration of problem solving. You may be:
- Searching for clarity
- Looking for deeper meaning
- Wanting to find a better way
- Needing help facing your challenges
- Wanting to explore options
- Having difficulty dealing with change
- Needing to reduce your stress
- Grieving the loss of a loved one
- Needing help to develop discipline
- Searching for self-fulfillment
We are inviting diverse participants initiating change in their communities and organizations.
This training is also designed for diverse multicultural teams including community leaders and those who are collectively addressing challenges in their work environments.
Instructors
Dr. Markos Perrakis, founder and managing director of Fractality, designs and implements projects in the areas of leadership development and strategic planning to promote effective communication and individual and collective process development.
Dr. Perrakis is one of the first persons in Greece to apply the methodology of appreciative inquiry for individual and organizational development. This approach seeks to strengthen human capital and social bonds to generate organizational capacity.
Fractality offers services in coaching, training, assessments, supervision, process facilitation and speaking, systemic consultation, solution focused and cognitive behavioural approaches, methods of participatory design, spiritual intelligence and psychometric assessment. Dr. Perrakis is a certified provider of Vocational Guidance and Professional Orientation and an ISO 9001 lead auditor.
Dr. Perrakis is a representative of the Association of International Institution Supervision in Europe, a member of International Intervision Groups, scientific assistant of the Society for Organisational Learning, and scientific partner of the European Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (EUMU) in Greece in the Strategic Planning and Human Capital Development programmes.
Dr. Perrakis holds a Ph.D. in social psychology on leadership styles and their efficiency in organisations and an M.A. in clinical psychology.
Miha Andrič is an international communication, speech and debate trainer, philosopher and sociologist based in Slovenia. He is currently Director of Educational Centre Argument, an executive board member of the International Philosophy Olympiad and a board member of Dialexicon.
Mr. Andrič has served as a member of the board of the International Debate Education Association, as director of the National Debate Organization Slovenia and convenor of the International Philosophy Olympiad, the largest philosophy event for youth. He has served as program director of several international debate academies in the Middle East, Africa, USA and Europe and has been guest lecturer at universities, high schools and independent educational institutions in more than 50 countries around the world.
Mr. Andrič specialises in coaching and teaching communication studies and humanities related courses – public speaking, negotiations, philosophy, cultural studies, rhetorics, leadership and team work, soft transferrable critical thinking skills, media literacy – and in the development and implementation of international educational programs based on interactive “speech and debate methodology” and collaborative participation.
Venue
Our programme takes place on the island of Crete in Greece in the pleasant seaside town of Platanias close to Chania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Porto Platanias Village Resort, located on the northwest coast of Crete, provides luxurious accommodations and fully serviced workshop facilities. Beaches, local eateries, shops and sites are within walking distance of Porto Platanias. This setting provides ample opportunity for participants to continue discussions outside of formal workshop hours in a relaxed atmosphere.
The closest international airports are Chania International Airport (24 km) and Heraklion International Airport (165 km).
Participation Fee
Option A.
The fee for this course is 780€.
Option A price include
– Tuition fees
– Educational materials
– Certificates
– Beverages and a welcome cocktail
Accommodation and meals are not included in the above fees.
Option B.
Total full package price for participants with double room
Accommodation: 1,300€ (approx. depending on the period) (+200€ single room):
Option B prices include:
– A 5*star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
– Breakfast
– Lunch or dinner
– Tuition fees
– Educational materials
– Certificates
– Beverages and a welcome cocktail
Additional option:
- A half-day excursion with the group led by locals – €50
Contact us
Questions or concerns? please contact us at [email protected] or call +302106010522. Cancellation Policy*
Until 30 days before the starting date of the selected workshop, cancellation will be free of charge and the pre-payment will be fully refunded. Between 30 to 15 days before the starting date of the workshop, 50% of the fee will be refunded. Within the 15 days before the starting date of the workshop no refunds will be made.