Monday, August 9, 2010

Robert Birch



Robert Birch, M.A. travels throughout North America leading high quality trainings and retreat programs that invite participants to take healthier, more imaginative risks in their lives and organizations.

Robert earned his M.A. from the University of Victoria (Applied Theatre) researching how theatre and non-denominational ritual promotes personal and social health and well-being; He is also a graduate of the International School of Playback Theatre in New York. During a rigourous eight-year apprenticeship in group process he developed the necessary skills and tools to facilitate transformative programs that are informative, safe and highly effective.

Whether as a speaker, social educator, artist or activist Robert continues to design and deliver award winning,cultural-enhancement projects for groups and communities ready for change and growth. As a professional mentor or counsellor, Robert lovingly guides individual clients to evolve through self-limiting beliefs and chronic social patterns, inspiring people to step more intimately and more authentically into the adventures of their life.

Some organizations Robert has recently worked with include:

* Canada World Youth (www.canadaworldyouth.org)

* One United Resource Eco-Village (www.ourecovillage.org)

* Inner Vision Outer Quest (www.innervisionouterquest.com)

* Saltspring Women Opposed to Violence and Abuse (www.swova.org)