"One of the greatest failings of our society
is that we do not have a ceremony to mark
the passage from childhood to adulthood."
~Dr. Michael Thompson, author of Raising Cain~
The Event has aired but you can still
have the recordings to help you guide your child
as they make their passage to adulthood
have the recordings to help you guide your child
as they make their passage to adulthood
Are you...
- Confused? Can't keep up with her constant mood swings?
- Fearful? Wondering why he won't talk to you anymore?
- Sad? Missing the closeness you once shared?
Do you WISH you had...
- Experience with your own Rites of Passage to draw upon?
- Tools to guide your daughter or son through this passage?
- Understanding of what exactly they are going through?
Let Yourself be GUIDED by Experts
Join Janet, DeAnna, Michael Thompson, Annie Fox, and Josh Shipp
plus a host of Wise Elders who are committed to lighting the way
for YOU and for OUR YOUTH.
DeAnna L'am
Dr. Michael Thompson
Advisor Annie Fox
Teen Expert Josh Shipp
Get the SUPPORT YOU NEED!
- Prepare your child to cross the sometimes-stormy seas of adolescence
- Learn how to transform your relationship and get ready to greet them on the other side as budding peers
- Take responsibility for your role as an Elder in this crucial passage
Sure, you may be excited to see their new capabilities and all the milestones they seem to be passing so quickly! You may also be caught unprepared by their newly found independence...This is a scary time for them AND for you!
they will drift.
Adults must be as steady as a lighthouse,
a shining beacon of strength that points the way.
Like the swift tides - they will push against you!
Do you have the strong inner resources to hold your light steadfast,
to guide them through the stormy seas?
If you don't...WHO WILL?
Yes, your daughter or son will find their own way to seek risk and adventure with:
- Physical exploits
- Sexual experimentation
- Drug and alcohol abuse
they don't need the more surface risks
that may have served as your own rites of passage.
You can attend the entire 2-week event
FILLED with wisdom, insight, practical guidance and inspiration in real-time with our compliments!
2nd ANNUAL
Rites of Passage
On-line EVENT!
October 22 - November 2, 2012
Sign-up to reserve your seat
& receive 2 Complimentary Gifts:
"Elements of Ceremony"
by DeAnna L'am (video + pdf)
and
"Gender Differences You Need to Know"
by Janet Allison (video + pdf)
This is a PIVOTAL PASSAGE in your child's life!
so they can grow their seeds of
Womanhood,
Manhood,
and Integrated Adulthood
filled with satisfaction and healthy relationships
with others and with themselves!
You won't want to miss a minute of this Event!
Week 1: Monday - Friday, October 22 - 26
Week 2: Monday - Friday, October 29 - November 2
10am Pacific/ 11am Mountain/ noon Central/ 1pm Eastern/18:00 Europe (U.K.)
(Your dial-in number will be sent upon sign-up)
How did you experience your passage to adulthood? How will you prepare yourself and your family to receive and respond to your young adult? Here's help to pave the way for this deeply transformative passage.
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In this 100% PRACTICAL CALL DeAnna will guide you through the essentials of ceremony, and help you plan a meaningful and empowering Rite of Passage for your daughter or son. DeAnna will highlight unique aspects of adolescents’ needs, moods, and aspirations, and show you how to meet your unique adolescent in this time of transition.
DeAnna invites you to SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS ahead of time, briefly describing your young adolescent, your intention for their ceremony, and what you wish to see her/him transform. POST your Questions HERE and then listen in! Or call us LIVE to have a dialogue with DeAnna!
Tuesday (10/23): Getting Through to Any Teen You Care About
Josh Shipp had a traumatic childhood. Abandoned at birth, thrown into many different foster homes. Abused, Addicted, and Suicidal... Josh KNOWS what it means to be a teen in trouble.
This all changed when one adult got THROUGH to him.
Josh will explain how you can get through to that teen you care deeply about. Wednesday (10/24): Teaching Kids to Be Good People
Annie Fox gives you strategies for infusing your parenting with lessons about emotional intelligence, ethics, forgiveness, compassion, empathy, a big picture view of life, and social courage. A tall order(!) which Annie addresses with warmth and humor. Thursday (10/25): Community, Nature and the Sacred in Rites of Passage
Lorene Wapotich believes that today's youth need rites of passages that address the fundamental questions they are asking: Where do I belong? What value do I have? What really matters? How can I make a difference? Can I really be myself? Who will see and support me? Our conversation will focus on how connection to community, nature, and the sacred meet these basic and important human needs.
Friday (10/26): Wilderness Torah: Reawakening Earth-based Jewish Rites of Passage
Judaism today continues ancient traditions of initiation from childhood to adolescence with the Bar and Bat Mitzvah. While Judaism's intrinsic earth-based traditions have been all but lost in the modern world, there is a powerful movement afoot to bring Jewish life and its critical life passages back in harmony with nature's cycles. Join this exploration of how these rites of passage are being reconnected to the natural world.Rites of Passage experiences can vary widely and draw on many traditions. You'll hear about ancient and modern paths,
gender-specific and co-ed journeys. What's right for your child?
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Janet Lansbury delves into what it means to respect an infant or toddler. When we engage in person-to-person communication, trust natural development, and accept our child's feelings while setting limits with empathy, then a relationship is forged from infancy with the trust and respect that can help us navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of adolescence. It's never too late to parent with respect, but the sooner the better (and easier) life is for everyone.
Tuesday (10/30): Vision Quest: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Teens to Honor Their Transition into Adulthood
Mike Bodkin and Alison DeLong of Rites of Passage, Inc. will share stories from their many years of guiding young men and women into the wilderness to mark their entry into adulthood. Learn what youth take home with them after their 3-day solo in nature and 9 days in community. Hear reflections of parents being challenged and growing as they support their adolescent children through this transition.
Wednesday (10/31): The Noble Youth-El Joven Noble: Crossing the Bridge to an Honorable Adulthood
Jerry Tello will speak about cultures across the world, in which there are historically, protective factors, teachings and traditions that can assist young men and women across the "rites of passage" bridge. The presentation will provide an overview of the 4 childhood teachings that prepare youth to cross the bridge. This is what you need to know while your children are young!
Thursday (11/1):Developing Confidence and a Strong Sense of Self
Author and Boy Expert Dr. Michael Thompson shares insights from his most recent book: "Homesick and Happy - How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow." With summer camp as the example, Michael explores why it is so important for children to be away from home and how parent's first instinct of sheltering their children from harm actually deprives children of the major developmental milestones that occur through letting them go - and watching them return transformed. Friday (11/2):Inspiring Adolescents to Love Themselves
Coming of Age Expert DeAnna L'am
will discuss the essential stepping-stones to welcoming our children into adulthood, emphasizing girls' rites of passage, yet will expand to include men's and boys' experiences. Her aim is to empower parents of both genders to become comfortable with their children's transition into adulthood, and guide them in navigating the Coming-Of-Age journey with ease and confidence.
This is your opportunity to talk with the experts!
During each of these amazing days with experts, YOU will have the opportunity to ask questions and add your thoughtful insights to the conversation!
Please note that some calls (due to time constraints) are pre-recorded...however, DeAnna and Janet will ALWAYS be with you to continue the conversation!
We invite you into our VIRTUAL LIVING ROOM
to be a part of this dynamic EVENT!
Rites of Passage Schedule:
Week 1: Monday - Friday, October 22 - 26
Week 2: Monday - Friday, October 29 - November 2
10am Pacific/ 11am Mountain/ noon Central/ 1pm Eastern/
18:00 Europe (U.K.)
(Your dial-in number will be sent upon sign-up)
Week 2: Monday - Friday, October 29 - November 2
2nd ANNUAL
Rites of Passage
On-line EVENT!
October 22 - November 2, 2012
Sign-up to reserve your seat
& receive 2 Complimentary Gifts:
"Elements of Ceremony"
by DeAnna L'am (video + pdf)
and
"Gender Differences You Need to Know"
by Janet Allison (video + pdf)
