Doctor of Whole Health Leadership

Weekend Intensives

Students participate in four in-person weekend intensives throughout the course of the program.  These courses are designed to immerse students in a personal Whole Health experience.  The intensives will be held in various locations across the United States, providing students the opportunity to learn directly from leaders in the field.  Additionally, the intensives aim to enhance students’ skills and intentions for building networks with peers and faculty, which is crucial for advancing the collaborative nature of the Whole Health movement.

At the heart of the weekend intensives is the opportunity for personal growth and leadership development. Students will not only experience the Whole Health approach in a group setting but also learn how to facilitate such experiences for others and mentor new facilitators. The intensives also provide a platform for students to deepen their self-care practices under the guidance of experts. Moreover, students can discuss and develop their Capstone Projects with input from peers and faculty, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Students are responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses, although the program provides several meals. The weekend intensives typically commence on a Thursday afternoon or evening and conclude by midday on Sunday.

Sample Weekend Intensive Schedule

Thursday Evening

  • Meaningful Introductions
  • Orientation to the Intensive
  • Self-reflection Experience

  Friday Morning

  • Group Facilitated Experience of Whole Health
  • Experience of Pause, Notice, Choose and/or Mindfulness

Friday Afternoon

  • Group Facilitated Experience of Whole Health
  • Deep Dive into a Self-care Area

Friday Evening

  • Practice Self-care (on your own)

Saturday Morning

  • Group Facilitated Experience of Whole Health
  • Local Whole Health Organization-led Presentation/Discussion of Whole Health Successes and Challenges

Saturday Afternoon

  • Deep Dive into a Self-care Area
  • Small Group discussions on topics of mutual interest

Saturday Evening Dinner

  • Reflections on Whole Health Experience to date

 Sunday Morning

  • Group Facilitated Experience of Whole Health
  • Group discussion of Capstone Project Development to date