SCILS - Safe, Caring, Inviting Learning Spaces

Welcome to a world of possibilities, of playfulness and intentionality! As someone who works with groups (children / grown ups) or even as a parent, have you ever wondered how can the whole learning experience be made more exciting, more immersive & more impactful for everyone in the space? Have you ever imagined:

As an educator - how can you infuse more meaningfulness & fun in your challenging, and at times monotonous role?

As a community / mental-health worker - how can the 'change-making' process be made more inviting & beneficiary-centered?

As a trainer/corporate facilitator - how can authentic connections & a sense of belonging be fostered in the work-space?

As a parent - how can you enhance your own playful quotient to deal with the challenging demands of parenting?   

Do you feel strongly for doing something about practices such as 'coercive learning', 'corporal punishment', & 'exclusion'?

If your answer is a 'Yes' to any of the above questions, then this course can add value to you.

This course which is based on 'positive psychology' is about building the skills for identifying 'safe' / 'unsafe' moments, and for nurturing safe, caring and inviting experiences - on virtual platforms as well as in-person sessions. It has been seen through neurological studies and years of experience, that such spaces are usually a pre-requisite for impactful learning, change-making, and even for the birth of innovative ideas and solutions!

It is a result of my experience of working (and playing!) in the areas of learning, community-work and well-being since the past 10 years, my interactions with some global pioneers in the field of Experiential Education, 'Play for Peace' (PFP), and Creative Movement Therapy, and my exploration in the areas of Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mindfulness.

Here are some of the reviews from previous workshops and sessions I have facilitated over the years, that make the need for such safe, caring and inviting spaces more evident:

- "My observations of how the participants have felt during Play for Peace sessions conducted by Nikhil - They have enjoyed the sessions thoroughly and couldn't get enough of it. The spectrum of age groups has been from 4 to 70 years. In some groups there were some kids with Learning Disabilities. They enjoyed the sessions the most. It was pure joy to watch the impact of PFP on these kids. In general the PFP sessions energised and rejuvenated the spirits of the participants." -Hasmukh Sapnawala, Founder & Visionary - EBHLE (Experience Based Holistic Learning Environment)

- "I had the pleasure of working with Nikhil on several programs, for a diverse audience, from children to adults in various settings, from classrooms to in the field. Nikhil is an anchor and a strength to have on the team. He is empathetic, authentic, intuitive and focused in his facilitation style creating a safe environment for learning and growth. He is detailed in his prep work and is thorough in preparation and brings a diverse skill set to the team, in prep work, design and facilitation. He also connected well with other team members and was able to achieve a flow. I strongly recommend bringing him into any program. He is an asset to any program he joins." - Sukriti Gupta, Founder, Academy for Earth Sustainability

- "I have been using what we learnt at workshop... O boy... People loved it. PFP is universal need. For me it's not less than magic... Spontaneous connection is achieved. Never got such great feedback from client... Thanks to Nikhil."- Dimesh Patel, Outbound (Corporate) Training Specialist

- "This workshop helped me find my purpose of life" - Previous Workshop Participant

So yes, if you are someone who works with groups of people (children or grown ups), and if you have the intentionality to create such caring & impactful spaces for learning / change-making, then I'd encourage you to sign up for this course journey, and hope that all the passion and the work that has gone into creating it adds value to you, and through you, to many others in your professional and personal lives!