Foundation for Human Development

Foundation for Human Development To facilitate healthy human relationships and promote authentic human development

Society today is beset by problems associated with the breakdown of families and communities. The Foundation responds to this breakdown by its commitment to the development of attitudes and skills that facilitate authentic personal, spiritual and social development and transformation. To that end we offer a variety of workshops that foster the well being of individuals; help bring about behavioura

l change through insight and critical reflection; help adults develop personal and interpersonal strengths needed to meet the challenges of caring and educating the young; help develop a responsible relationship with the world of work; improve human relationships and develop a spirit of community. The Foundation draws its inspiration both from the experience of human psychology and the wisdom of religious tradition. The Foundation offers the support of a network of contemplative communities and the experience of comtemplative living.

FROM OVERWHELM TO EMPOWERMENTRECLAIMING YOUR INNER CALMThis workshop emphasizes taking back control,from a feeling of be...
11/11/2025

FROM OVERWHELM TO EMPOWERMENT

RECLAIMING YOUR INNER CALM

This workshop emphasizes taking back control,

from a feeling of being consumed by anxiety,

to feeling capable and in charge.

It focuses on actionable strategies.

Join Dr. Arune Pooransingh

Date: Sunday 23 November

Time: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm

Cost: $250 lunch included

call: 482-6500

WALKING WITH GOD - ABUNDANCEA contemplative walk through the beautiful Ortinola Estateinvites you to rediscover yourself...
11/11/2025

WALKING WITH GOD - ABUNDANCE

A contemplative walk through the beautiful Ortinola Estate

invites you to rediscover yourself

as part of the fullness of God’s creation.

The bright colours of the lush forest,

the perfumed scents, the rhythmic sounds

of the River are sure to restore

a sense of balance to souls

caught up in a fast-paced world.

Join Russell Nath, Ian Benjamin and Marc Grosberg.

Venue: Ortinola Estate, Maracas Valley.

Date: Sunday 16 November

Time: 6.00 am - 10.30 am,

$250 with breakfast.

Call: 482-6500

ENHANCE YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY WITH ST. ANTHONY OF THE DESERTAre you on a spiritual path? Wondering what St. Anthony mig...
29/03/2025

ENHANCE YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY WITH ST. ANTHONY OF THE DESERT
Are you on a spiritual path?
Wondering what St. Anthony might bring to your journey?
This workshop opens you up to the life and spiritual journey of St. Anthony of the Desert, focusing on his encounters with demonic temptations, his transformative experiences in the desert and the spiritual lessons applicable to our own journeys, particularly the power of faith and the discernment of evil
Join Michelle de Leon Thomas
Date: Saturday 05 April,
Time: 9 am - 1 pm,
Cost: $250 with lunch
to register - call 482-6500
or register online: humandevelopment-tt.org

CONTEMPLATIVE TRIDIUM with Marc GrosbergCome to the Foundation on Good Friiday and experiencea labyrinth walk.18 APRIL -...
29/03/2025

CONTEMPLATIVE TRIDIUM with Marc Grosberg
Come to the Foundation on Good Friiday and experience
a labyrinth walk.

18 APRIL - GOOD FRIDAY LABYRINTH, 5.30PM
Walk the dust carrying with us our regrets-memories of the times we have acted from our false selves…
As we exit the labyrinth, we walk away empty to enter the night of the Spirit, which is Holy Saturday

HOLY SATURDAY, 9.00 am - 11.30 am
Morning of Reflection and Silence.
We contemplate the silence, the stillness, letting go to God and allowing him space and time to act

Resurrexit EASTER SUNDAY, 6.00 am
And when the stone was rolled aside the light of the Father’s love, the Holy Spirit entered the tomb and Jesus’s earthly body...

This offering is Free, and donations are always welcome.
To register: call 482-6500
or online: humandevelopment-tt.org to register and more.

CARNIVAL LONG WEEKENDSILENT RETREAT ON THE SEA COAST28th February to 4th March 2025Deep calls onto Deep …‘To You, O Love...
31/01/2025

CARNIVAL LONG WEEKEND
SILENT RETREAT ON THE SEA COAST
28th February to 4th March 2025

Deep calls onto Deep …

‘To You, O Love, I lift up my soul;
O Heart within my heart,
in You I place my trust.’

Say 'YES" to this opportunity
to leave the Carnival Frenzy behind and welcome in the silence with extended periods of Centering Prayer, as taught by Contemplative Outreach, with some teaching and guidance from Penny Camps

Date: 6.30pm, Friday 28 February – 2.30pm, Tuesday 04 March
Cost: TT$1800. Meals Vegetarian
Register online at
humandevelopment-tt.org
or call 482-6500

EMBRACING THE SHADOWIlluminating the hidden power of your Shadow - "The shadow is 90% pure gold." Carl Jung“Our shadow i...
31/01/2025

EMBRACING THE SHADOW
Illuminating the hidden power of your Shadow - "The shadow is 90% pure gold." Carl Jung

“Our shadow is made up of the thoughts, emotions and impulses that we find too painful, embarrassing or distasteful to accept” (D. Ford Chopra)
This workshop is for everybody who has begun their developmental and spiritual journey, as it will help you to learn from the shadow, integrate it and allow it to evolve your thinking and doing. Join Angela Laquis Sobrian
Saturday 8 February, 9 am-1 pm, $250
Register online at
humandevelopment-tt.org
or call (868) 482-6500

WHY DO I HAVE PAINFUL EMOTIONS?Are you troubled by emotions like shame, guilt, depression, fear, anxiety?Do they have yo...
31/01/2025

WHY DO I HAVE PAINFUL EMOTIONS?
Are you troubled by emotions like shame, guilt, depression, fear, anxiety?
Do they have you feeling miserable and bad about yourself?
Wondering why this is happening?
Let’s explore these emotions and begin to recognize the positive side of feeling bad with Nicole Dumbell
Saturday 1 February, 9.00am-2.00pm, TT$250
Register online at humandevelopment-tt.org
or call (868) 482-6500

WHY DO I HAVE PAINFUL EMOTIONS?Are you troubled by emotions like shame, guilt, depression, fear, anxiety?Do they have yo...
16/01/2025

WHY DO I HAVE PAINFUL EMOTIONS?
Are you troubled by emotions like shame, guilt, depression, fear, anxiety?
Do they have you feeling miserable and bad about yourself?
Wondering why this is happening?
Let’s explore these emotions and begin to recognize the positive side of feeling bad with Nicole Dumbell
Saturday 1 February, 9.00am-2.00pm, TT$250

ONLINE WORKSHOP - UNPACKING DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPSThrough childhood and adolescence, many of us have experienced so...
16/01/2025

ONLINE WORKSHOP - UNPACKING DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Through childhood and adolescence, many of us have experienced some dysfunctional relationships, whether with parents, siblings, extended family, friends, mentors etc. The impact of this has conditioned our current behaviours, mindset and attitudes.
Some of us have been fortunate to have begun the healing process. This workshop is about unpacking these dysfunctional relationships, releasing the healing from within.
Join Steve Williams
2 Mondays, 20 and 27 January, 5.30-7.30pm, $200
To Register: call (868) 482-6500,
or visit: humandevelopment-tt.org and register online

LET US CONSIDER BEAUTY‘Let the Beauty we love be what we do, there are a hundred ways to kneel and kiss the ground’ (Rum...
16/01/2025

LET US CONSIDER BEAUTY
‘Let the Beauty we love be what we do, there are a hundred ways to kneel and kiss the ground’ (Rumi)
Whether we are aware of it or not beauty is quietly woven into our days. In Greek the word for ‘the beautiful’ is to kalon from kalein which carries the notion of to call. When we experience beauty, we feel called, it enriches our awareness, stirs joy and a gracious connection with the world, to our own bodies and to one another. Above all beauty is something we love to share with one another.
In the rush and bustle of daily life, the pressure of this digital age where everything is geared toward instant gratification, the real meaning and gravitas of Beauty can be forgotten.
Join Sarah Beckett as she helps us to reconnect with Beauty.
Saturday 18 January, 9.00am-1.00pm, TT$250

TAI CHI - FOR HEALTH AND WELL BEING, Has Begun!Join us on Thursday afternoons for the relaxing, deep breathing, physical...
16/01/2025

TAI CHI - FOR HEALTH AND WELL BEING, Has Begun!
Join us on Thursday afternoons for the relaxing, deep breathing, physically coordinating
practice of Tai Chi! Learn Tai Chi and Qigong breathing exercises for the prevention of stress
and chronic diseases. Learn postures and movements that prevent pain, improve balance
and coordination and promote brain and immune system health. Develop a healthy practice
that has lifelong health benefits, with Sue Salvary and friends
Thursdays, 09 Jan– 03 April, 5– 6pm, $390
To Register: call (868) 482-6500,
or visit humandevelopment-tt.org

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