online groups and courses
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Journey to Oz: A Therapeutic Course (online)
The 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, is adored worldwide. Once upon a time, the movie would beam into our homes every Christmas, enchanting children and adults alike with Dorothy's journey through a colourful fairyland to find home. Which characters do we relate to, and why? How is Dorothy's journey like our own? How does it feel to long for home, or to feel like we are missing brains, a heart, courage? More info.
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Zen Tarot - a monthly online group
Zen Tarot is a monthly online get-together where two streams of spiritual wisdom come together as one: Zen Buddhism and the Tarot.
During these one-hour sessions, we will pull one card from the Osho Zen Tarot. We will discuss how this card’s teaching plays out in our lives before sitting together in a 30-minute ‘Zazen’-inspired meditation. Book on Eventbrite.
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2026 Retreats in Scotland… Tarot, Buddhism, Folklore
Join me on retreat in the Scottish Borders in 2026! All retreats are held in Abbey Wood, Tariki Trust’s woodland home in the beautiful Scottish Borders.
May 2026: Green Tarot Retreat
July 2026: Rhymer’s Retreat
July/August 2026: Buddha Nature
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Tarot for Wellbeing (with Online Events): training for therapists and helpers
Join me for my series of online events exploring individual cards of the Tarot from a therapeutic perspective, suitable for counsellors and professional helpers/healers. Upcoming sessions in 2025 are on Justice, The Hermit and Wheel of Fortune. These sessions count as CPD (continuing professional development) for therapists and counsellors.
“This event was essential for professional group workers and people interested in therapeutic Tarot methods. Stephen brings his knowledge and highly developed workshop skills to every session. His relaxation techniques, sensitive responses to participants and playful groupwork are outstanding. He is one of the best presenters online today.”
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Ten Directions: A Year-Long Training Course in Ecotherapy
Ten Directions is a year-long ecotherapy training course, informed by Buddhist Psychology, that prepares you to practice ecotherapy with others. You can do the training 100% online or with a blend of online/in-person training (in-person options are in Scotland). I am the Course Director for this training programme.