Is the One Week Intensive right for me?
The One Week Intensive for Counselors (OWI) is a training workshop for psychologists, therapists, counselors, pastoral caregivers, and students working toward a psychology degree. This one-of-a-kind experience has been created specifically for clinicians and other professionals in people-helping roles.
Are Continuing Education Units offered for this workshop?
Yes; this workshop is being co-sponsored by the American Association of Christian Counselors, and Continuing Education Units are offered for this course. You do not pay for the CEUs until the workshop concludes and you have submitted your documentation to the AACC. Click here for details: http://site.cloudtownsendstore.com/ContinuingEducationCredit.doc
Where does the workshop take place?
We currently hold the One Week Intensive at the Aliso Creek Inn and Golf Resort in Laguna Beach California. Feel free to visit their website. www.alisocreekinn.com
What if I want to stay longer or arrive earlier?
Your registration covers lodging from Sunday afternoon through Friday morning. If you wish to add more time to your stay, you will need to contact Aliso Creek Inn to make the arrangements. When there are rooms available, they will do their best to accommodate you at a reduced rate. The earlier you register, the more likely you’ll be able to add days to your stay.
How can I register? How long does the registration process take?
Registration can be done online or by calling 800-676-GROW (4673).
If you choose to register online, we will call you to complete the brief interview. The phone registration process will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Can I make payments toward the registration fees?
Depending on when you register, payments can be made in two or three installments.
Payment plans are as follows:
If you register up to three months in advance of the workshop – you can pay half of the registration, with your final payment being due one month prior to the workshop.
If you register over three months in advance – you may choose to make two or three equal payments, with your final payment being due one month prior to the workshop.
What is included in the registration fee?
The registration fee includes your lodging for 5 nights – Sunday through Thursday – all meals (with the exception of Sunday, your arrival day), and workshop materials. Transportation is your responsibility. Once you register, we provide a Welcome Packet with Airport, Rental Car and Shuttle information.
How many people generally attend this workshop?
We intentionally take only a small number of attendees at each workshop. Our attendance is limited to a maximum of 40 people.
What is the length of the workshop?
Hotel check-in takes place on Sunday, after 3:00 PM. The workshops begin early Monday morning, and conclude Friday at approximately 12:00 PM.
Which airport is closest to the workshop?
The closest airport is John Wayne Airport (airport code SNA) which is 18 miles north of the Aliso Creek Inn. Long Beach airport (LGB) is approximately 37 miles north and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is approximately 55 miles north. San Diego Airport is approximately 70 miles south of Aliso Creek.
Should I rent a car for the week?
That is completely up to you! You have free time some evenings and might want to rent a car if you’re planning to visit any of the nearby scenic attractions. However, many of our attendees take a shuttle or taxi to the Aliso Creek Inn and stay put for the week. We include shuttle information in our Welcome Packet.
If I live in Orange County or have another option for lodging, should I stay at the hotel?
Staying onsite enhances the overall experience of the One Week Intensive for several reasons:
- It allows you to focus 100% on yourself and your own growth experience, something you rarely can do in the course of everyday life. Unlike home, there are no distractions to draw you away from your goal of personal and spiritual growth.
- You will be able to participate more fully in the workshop when you don’t have to leave at the end of each day for your home or other lodging. A good deal of meaningful conversation takes place outside of the structure of the workshop schedule, which can lead to a greater awareness of the issues affecting your personal life and leadership. The more time you spend with one another, the better your team members are able to give you insightful feedback.
- You can be more emotionally present in the process when you unplug from the distractions of everyday life that will tug at you; distractions such as traffic, voice mails, snail mail, to name only a few. At home, family and friends are used to having immediate access to you and will want to interact with you. All of these distractions draw you away from what you are discovering and experiencing; the result is a diminished experience.
- You will be more likely to hear from God as you eliminate all of the outside noise and distractions that can so often drown out His voice.
Can I bring along family members who are not attending the workshop?
We strongly discourage attendees from doing so, for all of the reasons listed above. This is a week to focus on your growth, and we have learned from past experience that the presence of family members during this process will distract you and lessen the impact of the workshop.
Are there scholarships available?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer scholarships for this workshop.
