What's the simplest way I can put this?

Positive emotions make us go, and negative emotions make us stop. From building muscle to learning a language, change takes time: we need to keep going. As all coaches and clinicians know, a client's consistency is often the biggest challenge.

We can solve this problem (and many more) by designing positive emotion. But what does that mean? It means setting meaningful goals. It means supporting autonomy. It means facilitating focus. It means building confidence. It means feeling lightness. It means rediscovering playfulness.

Positive emotion isn't just about learning to feel good (which is important). It's also about knowing how to manage feeling bad, so we don't get carried away on downward spirals. The Joy Study Teacher Training will teach you how to work with both positive and negative emotion. You'll develop an intuition for injecting more joy, meaning and curiosity into life and work, and at the same time, learn how to manage shame, anxiety and self-consciousness; major barriers to joy.

As clinicians and coaches, we have the opportunity to spark subtle shifts in people's lives. With the right perspective, these shifts can be far reaching; as the relaxation, presence and resilience engendered by joy permeates into all aspects of our lives and relationships. 

What you'll learn

Communication

Good communication makes us relaxed and focused. Bad communication makes us subtly stressed; leading to anxious behaviour. And here's the trick: good communication isn't just about the words we use. It's also about how we feel personally and connect interpersonally. The Teacher Training will share practices for meeting needs, cultivating curiosity and connecting authentically.

Attention

The more distracted we are, the worse we feel. The more times we meet the present moment with clarity, calm and concentration, the more resilient, joyful and available we are. The Teacher Training will take you through a crash course in being present; teaching you Buddhist theories of joy and suffering, and three different meditation styles. We will also look at how setting meaningful goals affects our movement and psychology; from the sports science of communication to the depth psychology of uncovering hidden dreams and fears.

Body

We perceive with our whole body. Our tendons and muscles are involved with perception just as much as our eyes and ears. Relaxation is a precursor to vitality, curiosity and play. Feeling confident is also key. We can gain confidence through progressive impact training, dynamic flexibility and rolling exercises. By reducing injury risk from falls and muscle strains, we learn to trust ourselves more to explore, let go and progress in movement.

Environment

Why is it more fun to run downhill than uphill? Help people get into deeper states of focus by designing games and inviting play. Play isn't just something that children do. It's an engine of learning and experimentation that builds resilience and meaning in adults. To invite people into play, you really need to practice it yourself. The Teacher Training will share lifestyle practices on finding play in the everyday.

Testimonials

“Joining the 2 months of the Joy Study with Flynn was very inspiring, and I left it wishing for more. Flynn has this genuine and heartfelt interest for people. I also deeply admire his ability of fishing the essence of highly complex ideas and presenting it in clear language. If you work with him, you will get high commitment, high quality material and precious insights on mundane and on deep topics of life. I am thankful that we crossed paths, Flynn, and look forward to keep on practicing and learning with you!”

— Mariana Hilgbert, Dance and Movement Teacher

“Studying with Flynn is like how university should be, because he doesn’t just give you information, but supports you in cultivating wisdom. He provides you with a learning environment where you can grow and find your own answers. If you really want to dive into topics deeply and learn something for yourself, do it - but be ready because you’ll have to put in effort. So, a big recommendation.”

— Simon Maurer, Psychologist and Movement Teacher

"As a resident psychiatrist and movement enthusiast I was very satisfied taking part in this course. It combined theory and practice in an interactive and applicable way."

— Dimitris K., Psychiatric Doctor

Come and Jo(y)n

 If you're a movement professional (personal trainer, physiotherapist, movement teacher of any kind... If you know that movement is about more than muscle... If you want clear cut theoretic and practical knowledge to help bring joy, curiosity and meaning into your work...

The Joy Study Teacher Training is an online event like no other, drawing from an expansive range of resources, designed to directly enrich your personal and professional lives, putting you in contact with like-minded movement professionals. 

*A note on monthly payments: It is not possible to schedule the start date of the payments. If you would like to synchronise your payment plan with the dates of the course, select the Deposit Plan 1 option to pay 125 EURO today and then select Deposit Plan 2 on February 5th (after the first month of the Teacher Training). If you are happy to pay off the plan starting today, then simply purchase the Regular Payment Plan.

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Looking forward to working together,

Flynn Disney