ACCORD is a model of a dynamic, sustainable community of learners. Our vision is to create an OASIS for learning, connecting and rejuvenation of our practices, our clients and ourselves.

As a center for learning, we are a vehicle for members to gain support at every stage of their professional development, whether the need is to learn new tools for everyday practical applications, be stimulated by leading edge thinkers, or connect with others who have similar needs for rejuvenation and renewal.

We are the place members choose to share their tools, techniques and insights through workshops, on-line learning activities and communities of practice.

We grow our organization by involving our members in continually renewing our vision, direction, and strategies.

We expand the reach of our organization by partnering with other professional organizations and groups.

As a member group, we are driven by the passion and desire of our members to support a wide range of disciplines, and to be proactive in initiating learning events and activities for others and ourselves.

ACCORD is the rich fertile OASIS in which our values can grow and guide us. It will require care and maintenance in order that we continue to flourish, individually and as a vital, creative organization.

Our core values include:

Learning: We challenge our learning spirits to take risks, experiment with new ways of doing things, and seek feedback on our actions. We nurture the aspirations and potential of others, and ourselves.

Inclusivity: We create relationships that are humanistic, empowering, trustworthy, and respectful of others.

Collaboration: We work together to achieve our vision and common goals, share our learnings, and celebrate our successes.

Change: We bring forward new ideas and ways to help ourselves and our clients integrate theory into practice in pursuit of holistic, sustainable change.

Integrity: We support the integration of mind, body, emotions, and spirit in our lives and in our practice.