Saturday Feb. 20
9:00am-10:00am EST Available
10:00am-10:30am Karen
10:30am-11:30am Available

Monday Feb. 22
8:30pm-9:30pm EST Available

Tuesday Feb. 23
7:30am – 8:30am Available
8:30am – 9:00am Mary-Elise
9:00am-2:00pm Available

Wednesday Feb. 24
7:30am – 2:00pm EST Available
2:00pm-2:30pm Scottie

Saturday Feb. 27
9:00am – 10:30am EST Available
10:00-10:30am EST Rosemary
10:30-11:00am Lucille
11:00am -11:30am EST Available

Dimdim Audio Recording: Listen to the call

MaestroConference Overview Feb. 11, 2010
Jackie Kelm also gave an overview of the webinar platform MaestroConference at our virtual gathering. To download the written overview she created click here: MaestroConference Written OverviewTo listen to the audio portion of her presentation click here: (see detailed instructions at the end)

MaestroConference Audio Recording:
Listen to the call

Virtual Cocktail Party Jan. 29, 2010
The recording of our Virtual Cocktail Party held Friday, January 29, 2010 is below. We used MaestroConference for the call which provides a call log afterwards of who was on and for how long. You can download the call log here: Call Log Jan 29 2010

On the call we essentially got to know each other and learned a little about our backgrounds. We found several common themes between all of us as follows:

• Highly varied “jungle gym” backgrounds
• Appreciative Inquiry/Positive Psychology
• Neuroscience

Cocktail Call Recording:Listen to the call

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You’ve come to the right place!

Click on the video below to see what 4 people with MS and 3 caregivers from Cleveland Ohio had to say after attending an Appreciative Living Learning Circle. Then read on to learn how you can participate in one yourself for free, AND get a free workshop by Jackie Kelm!

Here are a few comments these participants wrote on their evaluations:

“The Learning Circles made me more open to change and
I am now more appreciative of all that I have.”

“I feel this process is transformational; it can result in a whole new context for living!”

“I am eating better. Much better.”

“They gave me an awareness and appreciation of others
and their struggles and that I have so much to be thankful for.”

“While appreciating the physical abilities that I do have, I became
acutely aware of my abandonment of an exercise program…
I have found immediate benefit to returning to exercise.”

“It was good to be able to hear different perspectives that
opened up my thinking. I gained a new level of awareness.”

About the Learning Circles

Appreciative Living Learning Circles are based on the principles of Appreciative Living created by Jackie Kelm, which is essentially a positive, strength-based approach to creating personal change. The Learning Circles were created out of a collective vision created by over 70 people from 6 countries who wanted to see these ideas spread into the world. Many of these original visionaries are now part of the over 50 facilitators currently running Appreciative Living Learning Circles across the globe.

The NMSS Ohio Chapter Learning Circle Trial

The NMSS Ohio Buckeye Chapter is doing a trial run of the Learning Circles in March 2010 for the first 35 people who register. 3-4 groups of no more than 10 people each will be assembled based on location, and a volunteer facilitator will lead the group process. The groups will meet once a week for 4 weeks, for 90 minutes each time. We are looking for both participants and facilitators for this trial.

There will also be an optional kick-off workshop with Jackie Kelm on Saturday February 27 from 10:00am-12:00. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn about Appreciative Living in an intimate setting with the author herself. Facilitator training will follow from 1:00-3:00.

There will also be an optional celebration/follow-up session on Saturday March 27, again with Jackie. She will do a mini workshop on an area of interest chosen by participants, and will ask for feedback and improvement suggestions for the Learning Circles. You will have an opportunity to discuss your experience and get questions answered in an intimate setting.

Participant Requirements

In order to be a participant, you need to be a member of the NMSS Ohio Buckeye Chapter or a caregiver of someone in the chapter, and agree to do the following:

• Attend each of the 4 weekly sessions in March. (Dates and time to be determined)
• Make a good-faith effort to do the required reading and short exercises assigned each week
• Complete a short survey at the beginning, and one at the end to evaluate your experience and share suggestions for improvement.
• Take good care of the books and materials you are provided, and return them at the end of the trial.

Facilitator Requirements

We are looking for 3-4 people from the Ohio Buckeye Chapter to volunteer to facilitate the sessions. No expertise or previous experience is required, and the facilitator simply leads the group through the designed activities and readings. The requirements for facilitating are more extensive than for participating, but so are the benefits. The benefits of facilitating include:

• A more in-depth understanding of Appreciative Living and how to apply it to your life to create more joy.
• Personal 2-hour training class with Jackie Kelm and the other 3 facilitators, never before offered.
• Special facilitator-only thank-you breakfast with Jackie on Saturday morning March 27.

As a facilitator, you agree to:

• Read through the Facilitator Guide which will be given to you in January.
• Attend the kick-off workshop on February 27 from 10-noon OR read The Joy of Appreciative Living book provided.
• Attend the training session on February 27 from 1:00-3:00pm.
• Contact your assigned group members and take care of all arrangements for the group to meet, including room reservations and meeting announcements.
• Facilitate each of the 4 weekly, 90 minute sessions as described in the Facilitator Guide.
• Complete a survey at the beginning and end, evaluating your personal and facilitator experience

To Register:

Call the Ohio Buckeye Chapter at 1- 800- 344-4867

This trial program will be filled on a first-come basis. If you are interested, we suggest registering right away to secure your spot.

What happens after I register?

The first 4 facilitators and 35 participants to register will be grouped by location. Facilitators will then be notified and assigned a group. In early January 2010, facilitators will contact their participants with dates, time, and location for the March meetings.

Questions? Call  1-800-344-4867

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1. Spiral Bound Facilitator Guide

The Facilitator Guide includes everything you need to organize, plan, and facilitate an Appreciative Living Learning Circle. Click here to search the table of contents for the Facilitator Guide, where you will see how detailed and extensive the materials are. It includes a special section on Appreciative Facilitation tips, including how to keep conversations positively focused, how to handle dominant participants, and how to redirect people and the group process in appreciative ways.

2. Facilitator Support Webpage

The Facilitator Support Webpage includes a variety of helpful information and downloads, including exercise templates, marketing materials, evaluation forms, and commonly asked questions. There is also a forum for facilitators to provide input and feedback on materials and experiences. A link to this webpage with password will be provided by email once an order is placed.

3. Facilitator Email List

When you order the Facilitator Package, you become part of a larger global community of Learning Circle facilitators. You will be added to an email list where monthly updates are provided along with material revision notices and other relevant information.

4. Free Website Listing

If you sign up now, you will be able to list your name for free on the Appreciative Living facilitators website in exchange for linking to Appreciative Living on yours (if you have one). There may be an extra charge for this in the future.

5. The Ability to Purchase a Participant Guide License

As a facilitator, you may purchase a license to print your own Participant Guides rather than buying them for $14.95 each plus shipping. The cost to purchase this license when you order the Facilitator Package is only $59, and includes two free years of version upgrades. You may wait and purchase the license later for $79 with one year of free upgrades.

Prices:

Facilitator Package $25.97 USD if you order now (regularly $39.95)
Facilitator Package & License to Print participant Guides: $64.32 plus shipping if your order now, (regularly$98.95)

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Be sure to provide your preferred email address when ordering:

Information on how to access the facilitator webpage, along with an invitation to join the Facilitator email list will be sent within one business day of ordering to the email address you enter during check-out. So be sure to use your preferred address if you have more than one.

How Long Does it Take to Get the Facilitator Materials?
The Facilitator Guides are typically processed, packaged, and shipped within 48 business hours of receipt. The license to print the Participant Guides with the downloadable file is sent automatically by email upon ordering. The invitation to the facilitator email list along with the link to the facilitator webpage are manually emailed, typically within 24 business hours of receipt or less.

100% Money Back Guarantee
In case you still have any doubts, we offer a 30 day 100% money-back guarantee on any of the Learning Circle materials or products. Just go ahead and order, look through the materials, and if you are not satisfied for any reason, just return the materials within 30 days for a full refund.

"I just wanted to tell you about my first meeting of my first
Learning Circle with 6 other woman. We had a great time, lots
of laughs and some personal stories. One lady in her 70's
taught me so much even in this first evening about being
resilient,resourceful and responsible for our own health and
wellbeing. I would like to integrate these principles into my
own life more often and I look forward to doing more of them!"

Ros Lee, Tauranga Bay, New Zealand. 

"I just finished my first Learning Circle!!! Awesome! I want
more   What I believe worked are two things: First, was the
easiness for people to step in (no long therapeutic sessions or
difficult concepts). They felt empowered from the moment we
started as they were able to apply things straight away. Second,
to work with Appreciative Living in a group helps people think
about ideas and bring in more persepectives than you have
yourself, and that inspires people. It also stimulates
accountability. Thank you so much Jackie, for bringing
Appreciative Living into my life!!!"

Anja Doornboos, The Netherlands   AppreciativeLiving.NL

Order Now securely!

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Facilitator Package & License to Print Participant Guides for $64.32

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Additional Learning Circle Information:
Introduction and Overview of the Learning Circles
Learning Circle Vision
How to Start Your Own Learning Circle
Find a Learning Circle Facilitator

Description of Facilitator Guide: Spiral Bound, 130 pages
Publisher: Venet Publishers, Version 8.0.
Language: English
Dimensions: 8.5 X 11.0 X 0.75″
Shipping weight: 1.6 pounds

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