The heart of men’s and women’s issues
Over two days, we’ll cover topics such as how to become more emotionally available, literate, intimate and vulnerable with those you care about, why men are so far away from their feelings and the ‘weapons of mass distraction’ that women use most often to escape their feelings. Presenting: John Lee, Cynthia Morton, Jackie Furey and Khoa Do.| |
“John Lee is one of the three or four men who made the Men’s
Movement happen. His book ‘At My Father’s Wedding’ stirred hearts and
shifted lives across the world.
Honest, authentic, deeply aware and a powerful speaker, I recommend you grasp this chance to hear him in person.”
~ Steve Biddulph, one of the world's best-known
psychologists and author of many books including the best-seller 'Raising Boys' |
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| Dates: |
Saturday, 18th October 2008 from 8.30am to 5.00pm Sunday, 19th October 2008 from 9.30am to 4.30pm |
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| Venue: |
The Harbours Edge Events Centre
Level 2, Harbourside, 2-10 Darling Drive, Darling Harbour NSW |
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| Cost: |
$199 Early Bird Rate (for bookings before 15th September 2008); $225 for both days $150 for one day only (no early bird rate available) Morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch or buy it from the new Darling Harbour food hall or cafes close by within the lunch break. |
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Day one
The Heart Of Men’s Issues And How They Impact Women And Children – John Lee
In this fast-moving presentation, you will gain a deeper understanding of why men are so far away from themselves, their feelings, their fathers, each other, their children, and the women they love.
Creating and Maintaining Emotional Fitness – Cynthia Morton
Learn the three vital components required to create and maintain a higher level of Emotional Fitness and experience the opportunity for an ‘on the spot’ emotional stock-take to help identify any areas of your life that may currently be malnourished.
Break Out Women’s Group: The Grace of a Woman – Cynthia Morton
Following our breakdown / breakthrough, we are often emotional virgins, which can be extremely confronting. Hear about the “Weapons of Mass Distraction” women use to escape from being emotionally present to their feelings.
Break Out Men’s Group: Men and Emotional Sobriety – John Lee
Your drinking, drugging, and / or other addictions may have been treated and perhaps recovery is a welcomed friend, but where do you go next? Learn about Emotional Sobriety - becoming more emotionally available, literate, intimate, and vulnerable with those you love and care about.
In Your Greatest Obstacles Lie Your Greatest Opportunities – Khoa Do
In 2005, Khoa Do was presented with the Young Australian of the Year Award. You’ll be moved by Khoa’s inspirational journey, during which he will demonstrate real emotional fitness in action.
Day two
Emotional Intimacy Panel – Cynthia Morton and John Lee
Through discussion, you’ll hear about both our panel’s and their clients’ experiences with Emotional Monogamy and its vital role in preserving trust and sacred ground in intimate relationships between men and women.
The Heart of Similarities: How Men And Women In Recovery Can Truly Love Each Other – Jackie Furey
Do you focus on what love does not look like and fail to acknowledge, respect and honour how loving you actually are? Learn how to recognise the simple acts of love, which are often the foundation for extraordinary acts of loving. Discover how to recognise how you love someone, and that you don’t need their permission to love them – only your own.
Break Out Women’s Group: 'Healing the Mother-Son Wound' – John Lee
The way a man is mothered (or not) affects all of his relationships – to women, children, other men, and himself. This issue will be explored in depth and you will learn useful tools and information that can benefit you.
Break Out Men’s Group: The Strength and Discipline in Gentle Men – Cynthia Morton
Learn about the many “Weapons of Mass Distraction” men use to escape from being emotionally present to their feelings and find out how men can become gentle handlers of the female heart through being gentle with their own. You will also receive insight into how you can choose to respond with love rather than react in fear.
A Behind the Scenes Look at Relationships – Jackie Furey, John Lee and Cynthia Morton
This light, fun workshop will examine examples of relationships (good and bad) that we can all relate to.
Speakers
John Leeis a world renowned expert on relationships between men and women, and
parents and children. His simple teachings offer insights into developing better relationships
and better lives that anyone can learn from. John teaches how to stay true to yourself and
to listen to what your body is telling you.
Too many of us live "intellectual" lives, but we forget that a person needs to have a spiritual,
emotional, physical and
creative life. For more information about John Lee, visit www.johnleebooks.com
Cynthia Mortonis the author of the bestselling book A Helping Hand with Life and the multi
award winning Emotional Fitness
Program. As the CEO of the Emotional Fitness Foundation, Cynthia has worked with over
7000 people facing trauma and addiction challenges and has received numerous accolades for her work including: 2005 Australian of the Year Award and 2007 Pride of Australia Award. For more information about Cynthia visit www.emotionalfitness.com
Jackie Fureyis a psychotherapist, speaker, radio host and the Founder and Director of
Bedrooms to Boardrooms – an organisation that helps people obtain more of what they
want from life, love and work. In the past 7 years Jackie has spoken in over 30 major cities
around the world. Her opinion on relationships and topical issues is regularly sought by the
media. Jackie’s involvement with South Pacific Private began in 1995 and she credits her
early years there for making it possible to now do what she loves – help people find success
and significance in their lives. For more information, visit www.jackiefurey.com
Khoa Docame to Australia as a refugee with his family. He is a writer, director and teacher,
and the recipient of the 2005 Young Australian of the Year Award. He works extensively with
the community and with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. In 2003, Khoa
directed and produced The Finished People, nominated for three AFI Awards, three Film
Critics' Circle Awards and an Australian Writers' Guild Award. In 2001, Khoa was nominated
for an AFI Award for his screenplay for the short film, Delivery Day. Khoa's most recent
feature film was Footy Legends, starring Claudia Karvan and Anh Do. For more information, visit www.khoado.com.au
Program
Saturday 18 October
| 8.30 | Arrive & register |
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| 9.00 | Welcome (Jackie Furey and Lorraine Wood)
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| 9.30 | The heart of men’s issues and how they impact women and children (John Lee) |
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| 10.30 | Morning Tea
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| 11.00 | Creating and maintaining emotional fitness (Cynthia Morton) |
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| 12.00 | Lunch break – you are welcome to bring your own lunch or you can buy it from the new Darling Harbour food hall / cafes close by |
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| 1.00 | Breakout men’s and women’s groups:
• Women - The grace of a woman (Cynthia Morton) • Men - Men and emotional sobriety (John Lee) |
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| 3.00 | Afternoon tea
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| 3.30 | In your greatest obstacles lie your greatest opportunities (Khoa Do) |
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| 5.00 | Close |
Sunday 19 October
| 9.30 | Emotional intimacy panel (John Lee and Cynthia Morton)
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| 10.30 | Morning Tea | |
| 11.00 | The heart of similarities – how men and women in recovery can truly love each other (Jackie Furey) |
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| 12.00 | Lunch break – you are welcome to bring your own lunch or you can buy it from the new Darling Harbour food hall / cafes close by |
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| 1.00 | Breakout women’s and men’s groups:
• Women - Healing the mother-son wound (John Lee) • Men - The strength and discipline in gentle men (Cynthia Morton) |
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| 2.30 | Afternoon tea | |
| 3.00 | A ‘Behind the scenes’ look at relationships (Jackie Furey, John Lee and Cynthia Morton) |
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| 4.00 | Close (Jackie Furey and Lorraine Wood) |
Getting there
Located on the water's edge of Darling Harbour with magnificent views of the city's skyline, Harbours Edge is easy to get to from any direction with any mode of transport. Harbours Edge is located on Level 2, at the southern end of Harbourside Shopping Complex next door to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
BY FOOT: Harbours Edge is only a short walk from the CBD across Pyrmont Bridge from Market Street. The closest entrance is at the southern end of Harbourside.
TAXI: The closest taxi rank is right out side the entrance to Harbours Edge at the south end of Harbourside. It is also used for the Sydney Convention Centre.
MONORAIL: Jump on the Monorail at any of the stations around the CBD and alight at the Harbourside stop.
BUS: Public buses operate daily from Circular Quay with the “443” stopping near Harbourside. There is ample room for Private buses to drop off and pick up right outside Harbours Edge.
TRAIN: The closest train stations are Town Hall Station (George Street) and Wynyard Station (York Street).
LIGHT RAIL: The light rail extends from Central Station right through to Lilyfield, via Darling Harbour and Pyrmont. The Harbourside stop is just a 2 minute walk to Harbours Edge.
FERRY: A “Rocket” ferry service operates from Circular Quay outside the Museum of Contemporary Art in Circular Quay, providing a short scenic ride to Darling Harbour. There is also the regular Sydney Ferry service from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour.
CAR: Parking is available at Harbourside Parking, Murray Street or Sydney Convention Centre. (More details on parking below).
PARKING:
Option 1 - Harbourside Parking – 24 Hours Murray Street, Pyrmont (02) 9552 2330 Maximum $25.00
Option 2 - Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Parking Darling Drive, underneath the centre’s five exhibition halls (02) 9282 5000. Over 4 hours $27.00.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please feel free to email our event support staff at event-support@southpacificprivate.com.au