ISES Core Disciplines
Life Skills Coaching
Personal Life Mapping & Journal Writing
Hold the compass, record the bearing (15 hrs)
ISES’s leadership development includes sessions involving professional
life-skills coaches who engage students in life mapping exercises aimed at
helping participants better define their visions within an environmentally
sustainable world. Students are also encouraged to record their ISES experience
through daily journal writing. Subsequently students gain appreciation for
journaling as it applies to professions where log entries and/or field notes
are required.
Positive Peer Dynamics
Be an individual, support the group (15 hrs)
Daily extended-family meetings provide students with opportunities to develop
verbal communication skills within a positive peer group. Principals of “The
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” are applied as participants become
more effective listeners and speakers.
Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu
Empower thyself, build your confidence (15 hrs)
The host-family’s on-going Jiu-Jitsu training provides students with a unique opportunity to physically develop through stretching, conditioning and learning of basic Jiu-Jitsu techniques. Subsequently students build confidence through gaining greater self reliance.