At a Glance...
When a woman starts walking the motherhood path, she finds
herself on a double track: On the one hand what she offers to the new human
being she is to call her baby is invaluable to last and shape the future of the
Humanity. On the other hand what she also remains to discover is that she is
going to evolve in a non-return way. Far beyond the pink fantasies she might
host in her imagination, motherhood is a sacred journey along Evolution. All
who dare to walk it get transformed in an irrevocable way.
Recommended Background
There are no prerequisites for this course. However,
the course will be conducted at the level expected of Undergraduate Students or
Professionals and Executives who can critically think and reflect. Therefore,
for all participants, reading and writing comfortably in English at the
Undergraduate College Level is desirable as well as a reflective Mind to delve
into Concepts.
Suggested Readings
Although the lectures are designed to be self-contained,
students wanting to expand their knowledge even further will be guided to do so
through extensive bibliography. Students are advised to read the required
readings either before or soon after each session, but in advance of the next
one. Recommended and supplemental readings can be read any time throughout the
course in the self-study context and this is what will take your understanding
to new heights.
Course Format
There will be video lectures (60-75 minutes each) each week.
The lectures can be divided into segments, separated by interactive quiz
questions for you to help you process and understand material. In addition,
there will be a case set and a programming assignment each week and there will
be a final exam paper. You are encouraged to maintain a personal journal of
thoughts, observations and experiences during the course. What we advise you is
to always reflect and ask yourself "how can this knowledge help me evolve?
How can I make use of it to support the evolution of others?"
Syllabus
During the time we are going to study together, these are
among the issues we are to explore:
1. Who is the Mother? Archetypes, Ideologies, Black &
White Cultures & Realities
2. From a Daughter to a LifePartner to a LifeBearing and
Beyond to LifeWisdom Bearer
3. The Motherhood Constellation
4. Decisions to Last & Promises to Keep
Before Conception, During Pregnancy, After Birth, When the Child becomes a
Parent him/herself
5. I grow as I help my child grow
The gifts I get as Mothering the Child
6. The gifts I offer to the Child are EVOLUTION GIFTS
Before conception, during pregnancy, at birth, during lactation after birth,
beyond childhood
7. I am a Mother But I am not a Mother...
The IVF experience, on Surrogacy, Adoption, StepMothering and more... Gifts and
Challenges
8. Single Mothering and other stories
9. Mother Grief and Potential ...Growth Gifts
Abortion, Loss of a Baby in the Womb, Cot death, Infant Death, My Child is in
Crisis...
10. Legal Aspects: Rights and Restrictions. How does the
society and the law protect motherhood? Is the society/ employers/ health
systems/ maternity hospitals/ family structures Mother-Friendly? Does anybody
hear?
11. Balancing extremes at times of confusion &
ambivalence. Getting back to clarity.
Where are the Limits? Or are there not?
12. Motherhood Programs and Alumni ...Mothers serving the
community of Mothers
FAQ
What is the most miraculous thing about this course?
You will get to realize that the gifts you exchange exceed
your most vivid imagination. Mother, you have been seen. You have been
recognised, too! Highly inspiring, highly comforting.
Will I be able to apply the learning?
Yes, right from the beginning! Each lesson includes
reflective activities and action learning assignments to help you understand
and experiment with the new ideas, knowledge and understanding introduced and
do so both at work or at home in your life. As you learn new avenues
unfold in front of you. The most important is that you will soon realize that
you, as a Mother, hold the keys to human future and you can use these keys in a
way that creates health, abundance, happiness, civilization & peace. Your
heart will open even more and compassion will embrace all around you. Highly
inspiring!
What resources will I need for this course?
All you need is an internet connection and the time to read
the exciting educational material online, discuss and reflect! Everything
else... you have it!
Shall I get any Certification?
Certainly! On successful completion of the Educational
Program, you will be awarded a "Life-Long Learning Certificate ". And if you excel, that is if you get 85% and above in all your
assignments, your certificate will be "With Distinction". Make the
Best possible Use of it!
Is this program available in other languages?
The program runs in English and Greek