by Antone Ade - AfterSchoolHouse
Create reproducible rites & rituals that mark transition from boyhood to responsible manhood. This comprehensive course guides you through designing meaningful initiation experiences that transfer responsibility, build community accountability, and foster authentic masculine development.
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Antone Ade is the founder of AfterSchoolHouse and creator of the Genaris platform. He specializes in designing educational experiences for neurodiverse learners and supporting communities affected by father-absence.
LECTURE 1: Origins - From Tribal Initiations to Modern Deficits Historical Context: Rites of passage have existed in every culture throughout human h...
LECTURE 2: Neurobiology of Marking Transition Key Neurochemical Systems: 1. Oxytocin - The Bonding Hormone - Creates trust and safety - Strengthens ...
LECTURE 3: Writing the Covenant The Power of Public Commitment: - Activates consistency bias - Creates social accountability - Crystallizes identity ...
LECTURE 4: Guided Ritual Design Workshop The 3-Phase Rite Structure: Phase 1: SEPARATION (30 min - 3 hours) - Surrender technology - Travel to unfam...
LECTURE 5: Debrief, Re-entry, and Long-Term Commitments Immediate Debrief (24-Hour Window): - Individual reflection - Sharing circle - Integration pl...
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