Course Descriptions

This course provides an integral support space during dissertation writing. A wide range of issues covering mind, body, and spirit, and known to play a crucial role in timely dissertation completion, are addressed. Topics addressed will include stress-management, self-creation, life-work balance, creativity and creative blocks, writing for publication, writing skills, community support, preparing for life after the dissertation, and more. Overall the focus is on framing the dissertation as a transformative process, and ensuring students receive the integral support to remain focused and on track with their work and thrive during the process. The course will include numerous guest teachers. (Required for all students who have advanced to candidacy.) TSD student; Advanced to candidacy