Wellness Education Network
Building confidence, resilience & direction
Safety · Leadership · Wellness
Contact UsThe Self-Direction Method™ is a framework for developing the skills, awareness, and habits that lead to confident, responsible action in any area of life.
The Self-Direction Method™
What does it mean to truly direct your own life?
It starts with a simple idea: self-direction is a skill — and skills can be learned.
The Self-Direction Method™ draws from decades of experience in outdoor education, leadership development, safety training, and wellness practice. It is built around the belief that people are capable of far more than they often realize — and that the right framework can help them get there.
The Method is organized around four developmental stages, seven core steps, and six foundational principles — all designed to work together as a coherent system for growth and responsible action.
The Method continues to evolve from the work represented in The Six-Sided Circle: An Adventure in Creating Self-Direction, the Six-Sided Circle principles and teaching tools, and the Five Spheres of Wellness.
Awareness · Intention · Action · Reflection
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"Safety is not a destination — it is a practice."
~ SAFETY ~
Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and emergency preparedness training for individuals, organizations, and communities. Our safety programs are built on real-world experience and designed to give participants the knowledge and confidence to respond when it matters most.
- •Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
- •Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- •CPR / AED Certification
- •Emergency Preparedness Workshops
LEADERSHIP
Leadership is not a title — it is a practice of influence, responsibility, and service.
Core Framework
- •Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- •Decision-making under pressure
- •Communication and conflict resolution
Application
- •Team facilitation and group dynamics
- •Mentorship and coaching skills
- •Organizational culture and values alignment
Experiential Learning
Leadership skills are built through doing — our programs use real challenges and reflection to accelerate growth.
Practical Frameworks
Participants leave with tools they can apply immediately in their personal and professional lives.
Customized Programs
We tailor our leadership development offerings to the specific needs and context of each group.
WELLNESS
Wellness is more than the absence of illness — it is the active pursuit of a life that is balanced, purposeful, and fully engaged. Our wellness education programs draw from the Five Spheres of Wellness framework to help individuals and organizations build sustainable habits and practices.
Learn MorePhysical Wellness
Movement, nutrition, rest, and recovery as the foundation for everything else.
Mental & Emotional Wellness
Resilience, self-awareness, and the skills to navigate challenge and change.
Social & Community Wellness
Connection, belonging, and the role of relationships in a well-lived life.
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