The Healing Art of Puppetry: Supporting the Child’s Path Toward Wholeness Nancy Blanning With an introduction by Janene Ping In the summer of 2023, a group of puppet enthusiasts, educators, and artists working within the Waldorf cultural stream gathered in Niwot, Colorado, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The essential focus of this gathering was to share the ... Read More ►
How Can I Help?: Offering Warmth in a Cold World Christine Huston These may be the first words spoken when a client enters a counselor’s room. It’s a variation of the words spoken to the king in the Parzival legend: “What ails thee?” We all hope to hear these words when we are in distress or confused or in ... Read More ►
Virtual Gathering Hosted by World Association of Puppetry and Storytelling Arts January 5th! As we approach the beginning of the new year, we want to extend a warm reminder about our upcoming virtual gathering, "Puppets for Peace"! This event is FREE for all members and friends! 📅 Date & Time: Friday, January 5th 8:00 am US Pacific Coast Time 11:00 ... Read More ►
Join Inner Fire in Transforming Lives! http://innerfire.us/ Are you a compassionate leader ready to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Inner Fire, a dynamic nonprofit residential healing community nestled in Southern Vermont, is on the lookout for an exceptional Executive Director. Find out more here! If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for a leadership ... Read More ►
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to become a vital part of our team as the Editorial Manager for our quarterly magazine! If you are passionate about making a difference in the world, have a sharp editorial eye, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Position: Editorial Manager Responsibilities: As the Editorial Manager, ... Read More ►
Can you start by describing the history of the Impulso Biodinámico de México and how the organization fits into the story of the biodynamic movement in Mexico more broadly? Since 2000, biodynamics in Mexico has had a tradition of classes, workshops, and diploma courses in various parts of the country that have been facilitated by pioneering teachers from Mexico ... Read More ►
The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota is located in one of the poorest counties in the United States. It is home to roughly 42,000 Oglala Lakota. Parents cannot afford tuition; therefore, The Lakota Waldorf School depends completely on the generous donations of individuals, foundations, and corporations. As the only Native American, tuition-free Waldorf school, we rely on ... Read More ►
By this time, children and families are pretty well settled back into a school routine. We were sad to say goodbye to the more relaxed summertime when days could be slightly more spacious. The reality of timeliness and disciplined responsibility for schoolwork probably felt like a pair of stiff, new school shoes. But now they are broken in, and the ... Read More ►
Where Is Your “I”? Discovering the Joy of Connection David Tresemer, PhD A person feeling besieged by life, asking for help, with a list of physical and emotional complaints, sits across from a counselor. Each of us has sat on either side of that encounter. A counselor can include an uncle, aunt, friend, licensed clinical psychologist, an employee of a ... Read More ►
Love Bravely: Exploring the Transformative Power of Music and the Arts Matt Matre Sawaya Over the past few years, I’ve experienced divisions between people in a way I never had before. I found myself thinking very differently about things compared with some of the people I’m close to. This started happening all around me—between family members, friends, and colleagues. “Fire ... Read More ►
