Global Breath Consciousness Institute

SMI Workshops Modules
- Pre-natal Program
- Pre-Kindergarten Program (2- 4)
- Kindergarten Program (5 – 8)
- Elementary Program (9 – 12)
- Teen Age Program (13 – 16)
- Young Adult Workshop (17 +)
- Male/Female Relationships Workshop
- Therapy for addictive/abusive behavior
- Self-Management Program for adults

Special Activities
- African Heritage Studies
- Computer Music Tutorial
- Drumming
- Creative Writing
- Social Skills & Etiquette
- Building Leadership Skills
- Essential Entrepreneur Skill
- Parenting & Communication Skills
- Résumé and interview preparation courses

Pre-natal Program
Total hours: 16 hours – 8 sessions
Workshop Facilitator: Desmond Green and Dawn Vaz-Green
MODULE # 1 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
MODULE # 2 ¦ Recognizing and appreciating children as Divine expressions of life
MODULE # 3 ¦ Understanding the impact of emotions and other messages given to the unborn
MODULE # 4 ¦ Identifying the tools that will be required by the child for self-expression
MODULE # 5 ¦ Learning to demonstrate faith through actions that will inspire the child to have faith in his/her self
MODULE # 6 ¦ Understanding the relationship between vocabulary, self-image and behavior
MODULE # 7 ¦ Identifying the extended family network as the child’s natural support base
MODULE # 8 ¦ Beliefs – constructive and destructive and their benefits, passing on supportive belief systems
MODULE # 9 ¦ Evaluation, celebration and certification for coaches

Required Materials: Music, posters, nametags, chalk-board/flipchart, colored markers, notepaper, pens/pencils, tape recorder
Books:
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
Parenting handbook
Required equipment: TV, Computer, projector, DVD and CD player, camcorder, digital camera
Class format:
Ice-breaker exercizes
Deep breathing exercizes
Introduction of participants as vital contributors
Introduction of topic
Open discussion
Closing summary
Deep breathing exercizes
Positive Affirmations
Develop reading list

Pre-Kindergarten Program (2 - 4)
Duration: 8 weeks; one-hour sessions once per week
Facilitator: To be announced
Program content:
Subjects covered
SESSION # 1 ¦ Alphabet and numbers as tools for self definition and self-expression
SESSION # 2 ¦ Words that build self-esteem
SESSION # 3 ¦ Using games, music and dance as the effective communication tools
SESSION # 4 ¦ Art as a tool for self-expression and communication
SESSION # 5 ¦ What and Who Am I story sessions
SESSION # 6 ¦ The World Is My Home and Everyone Is My Family
SESSION # 7 ¦ Meeting My Family From Other Countries
SESSION # 8 ¦ Party time

Required materials: Posters, visual aids, music, recorder, paper, pencil, crayons, paints, blankets, exercise mats, bars, chutes, storybooks, miscellaneous craft supplies, other toys and games
Books:
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
Parenting Handbook
Eye Am My World
Required equipment: Projector, DVD/CD player, TV
Class format:
Greeting time – Hello everybody, hello world
Breathing games
Introduction to letters and numbers
Words and numbers games/Arts and crafts/Story telling/films
Songs and dances that affirm belonging

Kindergarten Program (5 - 8)
Duration: 8 weeks; one-hour sessions once per week
Facilitator: To be announced
Program content:
Subjects covered

SESSION # 1 ¦ Vocabulary building for self-esteem
SESSION # 2 ¦ Recognize and use words and numbers as tools for self-expression
SESSION # 3 ¦ Games, music and dance as expressive communication tools
SESSION # 4 ¦ Introduce children to show and tell methods of self-expression
SESSION # 5 ¦ ‘Who Am I’ story sessions – children to be encouraged to tell their own stories - record and play back
SESSION # 6 ¦ Environmental studies with the emphasis on ‘my environments as an extension of myself.’
SESSION # 7 ¦ Art and craft for final session exhibition
SESSION # 8 ¦ Celebration of self

Materials required: Posters, visual aids, music, recorder, paper, pencil, crayons, paints, blankets, exercise mats, bars, chutes, storybooks, miscellaneous craft supplies, other toys and games
Books:
‘Eye Am My World’
Required equipment: Projector, DVD/CD player, TV
Format:
Greeting time – hello everybody, hello world
Breathing games
Session topic
Story telling/films
Songs and dances that affirm belonging
Develop reading list

Elementary Program (9 - 12)
Duration: 8 weeks; one-hour sessions once per week
Facilitator: To be announced
Program content:
Subjects covered

SESSION # 1 ¦ Word building and self centering exercises
SESSION # 2 ¦ Imagination exercises
SESSION # 3 ¦ Play acting games
SESSION # 4 ¦ Trace relationship between feelings, thoughts, words, actions and experiences
SESSION # 5 ¦ Who am I and why am I here
SESSION # 6 ¦ Personal stories and creative writing
SESSION # 7 ¦ Preserving my environment as my home
SESSION # 8 ¦ Celebration of self exhibition

Materials required: Posters, visual aids, music, recorder, paper, pencil, crayons, paints, storybooks, miscellaneous craft supplies, and games
Books & CD’s:
Mood Settings
Eye Can Be Anything
Reverence For Life music CD
Required equipment: Computer, DVD/CD player, TV, projector, camcorder
Format:
Greeting time – hello everybody, hello world
Breathing games
Identity building
Session topic
Personal stories/films
Songs and dances that affirm belonging
Develop reading list

Teenage Program (13 - 16)
Duration: 12 weeks; one-hour sessions once per week
Facilitator: Desmond Green and Dawn Vaz-Green
Program content:
Subjects covered

SESSION # 1 ¦ Self centering techniques
SESSION # 2 ¦ Cause and effect
SESSION # 3 ¦ Beliefs, behavior and their benefits
SESSION # 4 ¦ Understanding emotions
SESSION # 5 ¦ Personal relationships and communication
SESSION # 6 ¦ Self-esteem building – ‘Who Am I and Why Am I Here’
SESSION # 7 ¦ Cultural field trip
SESSION # 8 ¦ Social Studies Project
SESSION # 9 ¦ Communication skills
SESSION # 10 ¦ Exploring other cultures
SESSION # 11 ¦ Building strong family ties – family session
SESSION # 12 ¦ Celebration of self

Materials required: Posters & visual aids, music, recorders, digital camera, paper, pencils, games
Books & CD’s
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
Handbook For Teens
Reverence For Life music CD
Required equipment: Computer, DVD/CD player, TV, projector, camcorder
Format:
Greeting time
Breathing exercises
Identity building
Session topic
Self expression, music, dance etc.
Develop reading list

Young Adults Workshop (17 +)
Duration: 10 weeks; one-hour sessions once per week
Facilitator: Desmond Green & Dawn Vaz-Green
Program content:
Subjects covered

SESSION # 1 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
SESSION # 2 ¦ The nature of being
SESSION # 3 ¦ Cause and effect
SESSION # 4 ¦ Beliefs, behavior and their benefits
SESSION # 5 ¦ Understanding emotions
SESSION # 6 ¦ Personal relationships and communication
SESSION # 7 ¦ Self-esteem building – ‘Who Am I and Why Am I Here’
SESSION # 8 ¦ Identity mapping
SESSION # 9 ¦ Laughter therapy – freeing pent-up emotions and limiting beliefs
SESSION # 10 ¦ Understanding and fulfilling my potential in life

Materials required: Posters & visual aids, music, recorders, paper, pencils, digital camera
Books & CD’s:
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
Handbook For Young Adults
Reverence For Life music CD
Required equipment: Computer, DVD/CD player, TV, projector, camcorder
Format:
Greeting time
Breathing exercises
Identity building
Session topic
Self expression/music/art
Develop reading list

Special workshop series (Relationships)
Duration: 12 one-hour sessions
Facilitator: Desmond Green & Dawn Vaz-Green
Program content:
Subjects covered
SESSION # 1 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
SESSION # 2 ¦ The nature of being
SESSION # 3 ¦ Understanding relationships
SESSION # 4 ¦ Understanding emotions and their effects on our moods and experiences
SESSION # 5 ¦ The destructive nature of jealousy
SESSION # 6 ¦ You Are complete and Whole As You Are
SESSION # 7 ¦ Unconditional self-acceptance
SESSION # 8 ¦ Healing hurts/releasing secrets
SESSION # 9 ¦ Fulfilling belonging needs
SESSION # 10 ¦ Self-esteem building
SESSION # 11 ¦ Laughter therapy and freeing pent-up emotions and limiting beliefs
SESSION # 12 ¦ Review and evaluation

Materials required: Posters & visual aids, music, recorders, paper, pencils, digital camera
Books & CD’s:
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
Handbook on Relationships
Handbook - 21-day self-esteem Exercises
Reverence For Life music CD
Required equipment: DVD/CD player, TV, projector, camcorder
Format:
Greetings,
Breathing exercises,
Identity building,
Session topic,
Self expression,
Review and evaluation,
Develop reading list

Addictive and Abusive Behavior
Duration: Total 24 hours - 12 two-hour sessions
Facilitator: Desmond Green & Dawn Vaz-Green
Program content:
Subjects covered
SESSION # 1 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
SESSION # 2 ¦ The nature of being
SESSION # 3 ¦ Releasing hurts and secrets
SESSION # 4 ¦ Understanding emotions and their personal and social effects
SESSION # 5 ¦ Releasing guilt and shame
SESSION # 6 ¦ Forgiving yourself & others
SESSION # 7 ¦ Understanding and overcoming dependencies
SESSION # 8 ¦ Unconditional self-acceptance
SESSION # 9 ¦ Rebuilding self-esteem and trusting self
SESSION # 10 ¦ Fulfilling belonging needs
SESSION # 11 ¦ Starting the healing process
SESSION # 12 ¦ Review and evaluation

Materials required: Posters & visual aids, music, recorders, paper, pencils, digital camera
Books & CD’s:
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
Eyeology
Handbook -21-day self-esteem exercises
Reverence For Life music CD
Required equipment: DVD/CD player, TV, projector, camcorder
Format:
Greetings
Breathing exercises
Identity building
Session topic
Self expression
Review and evaluation
Develop reading list

Workshops for coaches and training specialists
Duration: Total 48 hours – 24 two-hour sessions
Facilitator: Desmond Green & Dawn Vaz-Green
Program content:
Subjects covered

SESSION # 1 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
SESSION # 2 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
SESSION # 3 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
SESSION # 4 ¦ The nature of being
SESSION # 5 ¦ The dynamics of belonging
SESSION # 6 ¦ Self centering techniques
SESSION # 7 ¦ The relationship between vocabulary and experience
SESSION # 8 ¦ The relationship between self-image and experience
SESSION # 9 ¦ The relationship between belief and experience
SESSION # 10 ¦ Image building
SESSION # 11 ¦ Image building
SESSION # 12 ¦ Effective communication

Materials required: Note books & pencils, visual aids, music, recorders, paper, pencils, digital camera
Books & CD’s
Living Psalms
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
Parenting handbook
Mood Settings handbook
Handbook For Young Adults
Handbooks on Relationships
Handbook - 21-day self-esteem exercises
Eyeology handbook
Reverence For Life music CD
Required equipment: Computer, DVD/CD player, TV, projector, camcorder
Format:
Greetings
Presentation of the topic
Group discussion and shared experience
Word empowerment
Role play
Affirmational exercises and creative visualization
Develop reading list

Adult Self-Management Workshops
Duration: Total 12 hours – 6 two-hour sessions
Facilitator: Desmond Green & Dawn Vaz-Green
Program content:
Subjects covered
SESSION # 1 ¦ Passport To A Healthy Lifestyle
The principles and daily practices:
1. Conscious deep breathing
2. Empowering self-imaging
3. Unconditional self-acceptance
4. Conscious approaches to nutrition & exercise
5. Feelings & imagination
6. Gererosity – the source of unlimited wealth
7. Integrity

SESSION # 2 ¦ Keys to your moods
Using conscious deep breathing, words, images, feelings, memories & beliefs
SESSION # 3 ¦ Beliefs and attitudes
Increase personal effectiveness by taking responsibility for your belief systems, which create our experiences
SESSION # 4 ¦ The importance of the imagination
1. Using the imagination as the playful key for turning dreams into reality
2. Exercises that fuel the process
SESSION # 5 ¦ Prosperity Charting
Converting what you have into what you want – the process
SESSION # 6 ¦ Making the personal commitment for positive change
Materials required: Note books & pencils, prosperity charts, music
Books & CD’s
Passport To A Healthy Lifestyles
Living Psalms
Handbook - 21-day self-esteem exercise
Reverence For Life music CD
Required equipment: DVD/CD player, TV, projector, camcorder
Format:
Greetings
Presentation of the topic
Group discussion and shared experience
Role play
Affirmational exercises and creative visualization
Recommended reading list

Proposed Cultural Enrichment Program
‘Art In The Park’
‘Art In The Park Director: Dawn Vaz-Green
Project Dates: Ongoing program

Program Overview
‘Art In The Park’ is a cultural enrichment program for children and young adults. The program seeks to collaborate with Friends of Keney Park, talented local children and young adults, local professional artists, community scholars and advisors in the creation of a five-acre Art Park located in Keney Park. It is designed to create a center of attention in Keney Park and to reflect, showcase and integrate the multi-cultural diversity of the Hartford area.

The creation of ‘Art In The Park’ includes the following spaces:
1. A children’s art gallery and museum
2. Workshop spaces for children and young adults, including young people with disabilities
3. Performing spaces indoor and outdoor for the performing arts
4. Seminar spaces for hosting large international groups
5. Large gazebos for family interaction
6. Eight concession stands
7. Eight souvenir/memorabilia shops

The potential of ‘Art In The Park’
1. The children’s art gallery/museum is a repository for children’s art, with specific focus on the Hartford community.
2. Art In The Park’s international children’s art gallery/museum is to host children’s art from Africa, the Caribbean, South, Central and
North America, Europe and Asia on a revolving continuing basis.
3. It is a unique educational attraction that will bring tourists and potential talents from countries around the world.
4. The program plans bring together local, national and international artists and artisan in a variety of art disciplines to host special
workshops for children and young adults as well as persons with disabilities.

Project Goals and Objectives
• To bring community members and tourists to Keney Park
• To use art as a unifying force in community building
• To become the world renown hub for children’s art
• To hone the skills and creative energies of community youths including persons with disabilities
• To become a hub for the creative energies of community youths
• To create jobs for young people
• To showcase and document Hartford’s diverse ethnicity

Program Details
- Building community and working with children and young adults are the cornerstones of this program
- The creation of a Children’s Art Gallery and Art Park with outdoors and indoors display, activity and performing facilities
- The program will represent the vibrant diversity of Hartford’s ethnic communities through art, videotaped interviews, photography, and dance with community collaboration
- This program aims to uplift morale, build self-esteem, nurture skills and appreciate cultural differences between community members through shared cultural expressions/productions
- Workshops for children and young adults to learn traditional art forms are ongoing
- Specialty art and craft workshop by international artists/artisans are periodic

Requirements:
¦ Five-acre space for Art Park
¦ 30,000 – 45,000 sq. ft. indoor gallery/workshop/performance building space
¦ Art supplies for ongoing workshops
¦ Supplies for specialty workshops
¦ Murals, sculptures, outdoor lighting and landscaping – designed and constructed as a collaborative between community children/young adults,
special advisors and professional artisans