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Improving the quality of life through the TOH system (patent) developed by IOTE

Improving the quality of life through the TOH system (patent) developed by IOTE
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We are an N.G.O. for Creation Science dealing with research for developing therapeutic environments through arts, to improve the quality of life (physically, mentally, spiritually). We manage the patented system “Therapy Of Hope” (TOH).

 

Read more:  mko-iote.blogspot.gr


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Objective Action

The goal of the program is to contribute to the self-improvement of the participants through seven specific groups outlined in the patented system “Therapy of Hope” (TOH, 2001-2021). IOTE manages exclusively the TOH system, according to the Creation Science.     

 

Target Audience

To all Greeks and philhellenes.

 

Duration

2015 - today


Description

The program is applied through the following:

a) Workshops for therapeutic arts
b) Cultural excursions in Greece (accompanied by mobile workshops)
c) Psychological support (group or individual therapy)
d) All of the above can be applied through social network media

The initials “I.O.T.E.” have been chosen primarily to be the same both in Greek and English, so they cannot be translated word by word. However, in both cases, they mean taking care of health and the environment. IOTE’s logo visualizes the 12colored wheel, because the innovative TOH system is based on this wheel’s symbolisms. Seven out of these 12 colors coincide with the rainbow colors (as defined by Newton) and, according to the latter we named our 7 groups:                                                                                                                                        

1) Ruby-initial contact: for new members to become acquainted with the program and the rest of us. This group changes in size all the time. Those who lose interest, often leave and those, who remain, proceed to one or more of the next specialized groups. The work of each group is scheduled for different days of the week, so that people may attend all of them. The following groups are paired according to their subject (related to environment, people or faith).

Environment:             

2) Jasper-arts and recreation: for health improvement, which is realized though (a) workshops and (b) excursions.                                                                                                                           3) Topaz-sciences: focusing on protection of the environment (cleaning up, reviving and preserving) 

People:                         

4) Emerald-health of the body: being realized through scientific lectures, seminars, as well as social gatherings (for healthy food), physical education etc.                                                           5) Beryl-mental health: achieved through the above mentioned (c) psychological support and group therapy enhancing interpersonal relationships and positive thinking.    

Faith:   

6) Sapphire-spiritual living: aiming at internal peace and balance in order to improve psychosomatic health.                                                                                                                     7) Amethyst-pursuit of the truth: based on Jesus’ teachings, Who brought social changes (healing of the society), not only another new religion. This change focuses on developing a healthy environment, which can influence people. Jesus’ message is extremely therapeutic, because it is hopeful.

In addition, trainees, who are interested in using the patent for professional purposes, can receive a certificate of ability to teach the TOH system.  

Specifically, in the jasper group, we understood that the main obstacle was the fear of the participants to express themselves through an art. For this reason, the psychological support was often necessary. People during their childhood are not afraid to express themselves through art. Later in life, as they grow older, they lose this ability. The TOH system liberates them from their fears, so that they take responsibility for their actions. Only truly free people are able to create true therapeutic environment. To help this process, we offer a wide variety of arts, so they can choose whatever suits and encourages them. We provide the following workshops:       

fine arts (emphasis on transparent paintings, which symbolize the truth), photography (and videο), sculpture (using polymer clay), art made of recycled materials, garden art (if people hesitate to take the initiative of creating art by themselves, then they will be encouraged to let nature play its role of the 'artist' for them), narrative art, patchwork, collage, felting, scrapbooking, and other crafts, multi-media art, and other digital arts.

We don't aim at producing excellent pieces of art, but to cultivate qualities for self-improvement and provide the necessary motivation for going forward in life. Our workshops are very flexible. There's no need for everyone to arrive on time at a certain place for the meeting. Some, or even all, of the group's members may attend the meeting from the convenience of their home, through social media means, as long as they follow the given guidelines.  

Besides our workshops, we organize excursions within Greece, going to specific places chosen for either their historic importance, or their environmental contribution. We encourage our groups to visit these locations together with their TOH instructors for educational purposes. The function of these excursions has a great therapeutic value, since we present Greece as a 'living culture' sometimes conquered by 'disease' due to its weak immune system, sometimes liberated and then enslaved again to other enemies. Our country is unique (natural beauty, surprising variety of flora and fauna, pleasant climate, traditional architecture, superb culture and language).


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Impact on Society

The most popular of our seven groups were: ruby, jasper, emerald (see main photo), beryl, and amethyst. People are extremely fond of our excursions (which are the exact opposite of the usual touristic ones) , since they develop strong friendships and long-term relationships through the excursion experiences. Also the visitors become good friends with the local people. It's difficult to estimate the total of people influenced by our activities.  Both our members and those who are their hosts talk about our program to others, we don't know, and those new interested people contact us at various times. Also, new members may come, because Greek products and the unforgettable experiences of such excursions 'travel' abroad and promote our country.

 

 



Initiative Location

Athens, Rhodes, Sacramento (California, U.S.A.)  


Working with Organization

We co-operate with interested N.G.O.s and groups. While we were presenting our program to an American audience which invited us to their country, they introduced us to two interested groups, one of young people and the other of an N.G.O. supportive of women who overcame cancer. Many of the members of those groups, according to their own words, are interested in visiting Greece where the language of the Bible is spoken.  


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Workers Participation

Only volunteers participate.


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Benefits for Οrganization

The TOH system gets to be known, good reputation, increase of membership.




Connection with Global Goals






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