The seminar will provide knowledge and skills from the field of Neurolinguistic Programing (NLP). NLP is a field of applied psychology and one of the most powerful approaches to communication and change. NLP offers understandings and tools that can be effectively applied to improving the educational outcomes for students, teachers, administrators, and the community. It offers a positive, practical view of learning as a way of becoming consciously more effective in the world, as a learner of whatever age.The seminar aims to:Introduce basic NLP concepts and how they can be applied in educational settingBoost the participants flexibility so they will be able to alternate between different teaching and problem solving strategiesDevelop better communication skills in the participantsAdvance understanding of non verbal communication in teaching and enhance the participants presentation skillsOffer techniques that will enhance their creativityOffer better understanding of how people are motivated and provide self motivation toolsOffer techniques for accessing more of creative potential of the mindExpand visionary thinking capacityEnhance “out of the box” thinking abilityImprove the participants emotional balanceEnhance the ability of planning courses/workshops/lessons in attractive and effective waysTake advantage of international group and enable exchange of experiences and ideasTraining ProgramSunday (19:00-22:00)Arrival, welcoming dinner and getting to know each otherMonday(10:00-15:00 and 18:00-19:30 )Introduction and overview of the courseIndividual expectationsTeam bonding gamesNLP essentialsImportance of emotions, feelings and “internal state” in teaching and learningListening made funTour in Limassol old townTuesday (9:30-16:00)Understanding different learning and teaching  strategies – practical applicationsAnchoring :developing and maintaining your states of personal excellencehelping learners to access learning statesWednesday (9:30-12:30 and 14:00-18:00)New approach to goal setting part 1-          What do you really want?-          well-formed outcomesTrip to archeological sites and traditional villages followed by wine testing Thursday (9:30-16:00)New approach to goal setting part 2-          Deep values and self-motivation-          Dreamer, Realist and Critic – integration of different ways of thinkingThe power of Teacher’s body languageFriday (9:30-15:00)POWERful (and emPOWERing) questionsHow will you apply the acquired skills to empower yourself and your learners?Summary, course evaluation and closure SaturdayDeparture of the participants