The Wisdom of the Chairs
Each of us has the freedom to choose how to react to people, situations and events in our lives. However, we often allow our emotions to guide us. We react on impulse – we say or do things that we later regret.
This leads us to repetitive, unhealthy patterns of behavior. We feel unheard and misunderstood.
In such moments, we often act through two automatic patterns:
Accusation, anger, irritation, outburst – we push others away and take a defensive position
Closing in on ourselves – we lose confidence, doubt our worth, feel “insufficient” The Power of the Pause
The “5 Chairs” method is a practical and easy-to-remember tool. It helps us build an internal compass, a kind of personal navigation, in order to react more consciously, choose our words with care and act as we really want.
The power of the middle chair is precisely in its ability to stop us for a second, to create a space between stimulus and response. This pause gives us the opportunity to ask ourselves, “What is really important to me?”
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During this seminar you will:
recognize some of your dysfunctional behaviors and how they affect your overall well-being
learn new strategies for more constructively dealing with conflicts and challenging situations
better understand the impact of your emotions and how to build emotional resilience
learn easy and practical approaches to empathetic communication and connecting with others
build a better understanding of your feelings and needs and how to respect them without ignoring those of others
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Who is this seminar for:
– for people who experience pressure at work and are looking for a more conscious way to deal with stress and communication
– for parents and teachers who want to build emotionally stable
relationships with children and be an example of conscious behavior
– for leaders and professionals who want to build stable working relationships
– for anyone who wants to live wiser, more connected and act in harmony with oneself
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Leader:
Maria Padalski is the official representative of the “5 Chairs” methodology for Bulgaria – a certified trainer and coach, personally trained by Louise Evans.
She is a facilitator, trainer and coach with many years of experience in supporting organizations to improve emotional and organizational culture, build healthy relationships and effective interaction between people.
In her individual work, Maria leads a “Personal Values Program”, through which she supports her clients to find direction, guided by their values and needs, and to build a life in harmony with themselves.
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Date and place:
Meeting room of the regional library Lyuben Karavelov
June 14, 2025
Duration: 10.00 - 13.00
Participation fee: 65 BGN
Price for two: 100 BGN (when registering together)
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Space is limited.
Register now to reserve your spot. Share with a friend who might benefit from this.
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Important, with care for all participants:
Your spot is considered reserved after confirmed payment.
We understand that sometimes plans change, but please note that the fee is non-refundable in case of no-show, except in the event of cancellation by the organizers.
Thank you for your understanding and trust!
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