Adults Living with Dyslexia
Free On-line Workshop
Empowered Lives: Navigating Dyslexia as an Adult
Workshop Overview:
Objective: Empower adults living with dyslexia through a dynamic and interactive 2-hour live Zoom workshop combining design thinking principles and co-active coaching tools. Participants will gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and a supportive community to enhance their daily lives.
Agenda:
Module 3: Co-Active Coaching for Empowerment (30 minutes)
Introduction to co-active coaching principles.
Individual reflection: Identifying personal goals and aspirations.
Pair or small group coaching exercises: Providing support and feedback.
Strategies for overcoming self-limiting beliefs.
Module 4: Applying Design Thinking and Coaching in Daily Life (25 minutes)
Integrating design thinking solutions and coaching insights.
Goal-setting activity: Creating achievable and personalized action plans.
Group discussion: Sharing strategies and insights.
Q&A and Closing (10 minutes)
Open floor for questions and discussion.
Recap of key takeaways.
Sharing resources for continued support.
Post-Workshop Support:
Providing access to a dedicated online community for ongoing peer support. (Facebook Group)
Sharing additional resources, articles, and tools related to dyslexia and personal development.
Introduction (15 minutes)
Welcome and icebreaker to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
A brief overview of the workshop's goals and structure.
Module 1: Understanding Dyslexia (30 minutes)
Overview of dyslexia: dispelling myths and fostering understanding.
Personal stories and experiences shared by participants.
Interactive activity: Group brainstorming on challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia.
Module 2: Design Thinking for Personal Development (45 minutes)
Introduction to design thinking principles.
Empathy exercises: Understanding personal challenges and strengths.
Ideation session: Generating creative solutions to address daily obstacles.
BREAK OUT SESSION (define number of people based on how many participants)
Group collaboration: Sharing and refining ideas.