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The Theta Approach to Animal Communication Level 1

New York Open Center

The full Theta Certification training is recommended for animal lovers, trainers, veterinarians, pet store owners, rescue workers, groomers, walkers, therapy or police animal caretakers, vet techs, and anyone who wants to start a new career or who lives or works with animals. Developing the capacity to understand what animals are feeling and the state of their health can transform our relationships with them and our capacity to be of service to them....

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Healing Blends, Balms, Potions and Butters

New York Open Center

When enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas they brought a rich stockpile of plant wisdom with them. As people of African descent continue to settle in the U.S., our understanding of a plethora of herbs and unique healing techniques of African origin continues to expand. Today, renowned African-American herbalist, aromatherapist and author Stephanie Rose Bird will share her knowledge of healing remedies from the African diaspora. Be prepared...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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miLES Do Tank

Do Tank

The miLES Do Tank is an action-oriented design thinking course, tied to a challenge to translate learnings into local impact. In collaboration with Foossa, Makeshift, NYU Design for America, and Tenement Museum, the Do Tank cultivates a group of people with varied skillsets to work together on a real-world issue, from collaborative ideation to collaborative creation. This 14-weeks program for young professionals and graduate students is facilitated...

All levels 18 and older
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Brainwriting Workshop

General Assembly

In this workshop, you’ll learn when, why, and how to run a brainwriting session with your team. Brainwriting is a fast, effective brainstorming technique that can be run in a matter of minutes and generate hundreds of great ideas or design solutions. You will participate in a brainwriting session and learn the difference between an individual and interactive brainwriting. You'll take away a template you can use to start your brainwriting sessions...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Map of Heaven with Dr. Eben Alexander

New York Open Center

After the massively best-selling Proof of Heaven was published, many readers contacted Dr. Alexander to express how much his story of his near-death experience resonated with them and to share their own similar experiences. He met and heard from thousands of these readers and studied what the world’s religious traditions and its philosophers have had to say about the soul’s survival of death, and he has been deeply surprised at how often those...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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What’s Up with Winning? Gamification & Game Theory

Un-School of Disruptive Design @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY

Explore the use of Gamification (game mechanics used in non-gaming environments) and Game Theory (the economic analysis of how people strategize) in relation to change making. Fun Theory in every sense! In this class we unpack the ways in which human’s use strategies and ‘play’ to maximise the effectiveness of experience in the world. We look at the bigger picture of games and gamification and the ways in which they can be used to effect change,...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Latin American Cinema II

Easy Español

The main goal of this course is to provide students a unique cinematographic experience while hearing how Spanish is spoken in different social and cultural contexts. This exciting new course has been designed for Intermediate students in which 5 outstanding films from Latin America are used as springboards for group discussion. Students will also develop the necessary language tools to analyze how filmmakers create a meaningful source of approach...

(42) Intermediate 21 and older
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Hack your Brain: Participating with Purpose

Un-School of Disruptive Design @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY

Explore you brain as a foreign land! Understand your reactions and decision making as the cause and effect of a wider forces. Look at the how and why of choice motivation and ways you can inspire change and participation. This workshop explores the decision making process, from what motivates people in their decisions (it's not always what you think!) to the effect those choices have. Understand the triggers for your decision responses, unpack these...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Everything is Interconnected: Systems Thinking 101

Un-School of Disruptive Design

Systems thinking is one of the most critical tools for the change maker. Discover how to override the reductionist perspective with expanded systems thinking with our introductory overview and cornerstone class on systems at the Un-School!    Join us for an exploration of the systems that make up the world and develop the mental skill of systems thinking! In this class, we unpack the 3 major systems at play; social, industrial and ecological...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Systems Thinking in Action: Evolving Theory of Change

Un-School of Disruptive Design

Systems thinking is one of the most critical tools for the change maker. In this advanced systems class we uncover practical approaches to applied systems thinking and the development of a theory of change. Outcomes: Participants will leave with an advanced system map (Evolved Theory of Change) of their social change projects Participants will see how their projects are specifically interconnected and interrelated to each other Pre-requisites:...

(3) Intermediate 18 and older
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Defi Trading and Investing (In-Person) 2022 Updated

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xCubicle @ 40 Wall Street, New York, NY

This is small group setting where you will learn the basics of how to trade and invest in the Defi ecosystem. We’ll also be going over the tools required to navigate this space. Some of the topics will be: * Defi Fundamentals (AMM / Liquidity Providers / Impermanent Loss)* Defi Trading Intro & Walk Through* Tools in Defi (Metamask / Block Explorers)* Defi Farming* Trading & Farming Tips* Projects covered: Uniswap, 1inch, other EVM related...

Beginner 12 and older
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Bitcoin / Ethereum Securing Your Cryptocurrency Wallet

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xCubicle @ 40 Wall Street 28th Floor, New York, NY

You will learn the basics of Bitcoin wallets and how to secure them properly. This will also be a hands on paper wallet creation and walk through of using a bitcoin wallet device. Watch a short clip of our previous workshops: https://youtu.be/MY4WrTZWCz8 Below is an outline of what we will cover:  Brief Intro to Bitcoin for newcomers  The ABC's of a Bitcoin wallet  What is a public / private key pair related to wallets?...

Beginner 12 and older
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Developing a Theory of Change: Systems Thinking in 102

Un-School of Disruptive Design

Systems thinking is one of the most critical tools for the change maker. In this advanced systems class we uncover practical approaches to applied systems thinking and the development of a theory of change. Outcomes: Participants will leave with an advanced system map (Evolved Theory of Change) of their social change projects Participants will see how their projects are specifically interconnected and interrelated to each other Preferable Pre-requisites:...

(3) Advanced 18 and older
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Know Thy Self: The Hand as a Guide to Self-Fulfillment

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

In the palmistry tradition, the hand is considered “God’s Road Map.” Reading your own palm is like reading a book about yourself, and the story the hand tells us about our strengths, weaknesses, relationships and health can help us make the best choices to achieve happiness. It can reveal when there will be smooth sailing and when we must put in strenuous effort to reach our goals.  Remarkably, our hand’s lines change over time, reflecting...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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