The Helix Training Program - The Course / Structure

THE COURSE

STRUCTURE

HELIX is a four-year seminary program. Graduates are ordained. There are approximately 150 class hours per year.
Classes begin September, 2007, meeting from September through June with no classes held in July and August.
One 8-hour teaching day per month will be held on Sunday during the first Semester (September through December), and on Saturday thereafter, from 10:00am - 5:30pm.
One 2-hour Process Group per month will be held on the alternate weekend day starting October, 2007.
There will be at least one retreat weekend away from the city each year.
The class will meet on Tuesday evenings for a 2-hour intensive on a specific subject. (The intensives are taught by both the HELIX faculty and guest speakers.) At least four 5-week intensives will be held each year beginning in January, 2008.
One 1-hour session per month as student therapist will be required starting in January, 2008.
One 1-hour session per month as student client will be required starting in January, 2008.
Homework includes readings and process notes.
Two evaluation meetings per year will be held with a supervisor. Evaluations are based on:
- The quality of your spiritual commitment
- Your ongoing commitment to your personal process
- Your ability to be with others
- Your integration of the conceptual and practical material
You are required to work individually at least twice a month with a Helix Practioner or other trained practitioner of your choice.