Our Programmes
Three formats.
One steady purpose.
From a single weekend to ten structured weeks — each format is designed around the same core question: what does the research actually say about how we relate to money, and what do we notice when we look more carefully at ourselves?
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How the sessions are structured
Each Slate Heron programme follows what we call the mirror-paired format: for every published concept introduced, there is a corresponding reflection prompt that invites participants to locate that concept in their own experience. The two are held together, not separated into theory and application.
Facilitation is conversational. There are no slides. The facilitator's role is to hold the space, draw threads together, and make sure the published literature is handled accurately — not to prescribe conclusions or action plans.
All sessions take place in person at our Bangsar venue. Group sizes are kept small — never more than 15 participants — so that discussion remains genuine rather than performative.
Published literature
Every concept traces to a specific, citable text — accessible to any participant who wishes to read further.
Journaling prompts
Structured prompts help participants move from abstract concept to personal observation without being directed to a specific conclusion.
Peer discussion
What other participants notice is often as illuminating as the text itself. Small groups make this kind of exchange possible.
Printed materials
All reading sets and workbooks are typeset and printed — designed for annotation and return reading over time.
Programme 01
Reflection Notebook Workshop
A short weekend workshop introducing a reflection-based approach to noticing one's own money habits. The session draws on common patterns publicly described in behavioural economics literature, uses gentle journaling prompts, and follows a small-group reflection format. Explicitly educational and non-therapeutic — participants who feel overwhelmed are encouraged to speak with appropriate professionals.
- Saturday and Sunday, full days (approx. 9 am – 4 pm each day)
- Printed journaling notebook included
- 8–12 participants per cohort
- One postgraduate-qualified facilitator
- Light refreshments provided both days
How the weekend unfolds
- 01Saturday morning: introduction to key behavioural economics concepts around spending and decision-making
- 02Saturday afternoon: journaling session using structured prompts; small group reflection
- 03Sunday morning: deep dive into one concept chosen by the group; continued journaling
- 04Sunday afternoon: closing reflection; forward-looking prompts; Q&A
RM 540 per participant
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Behavioural Reading Group
A six-session reading group working through accessible published books and essays on the psychology of household money. The reading list centres on Daniel Kahneman's accessible writing, classic essays in behavioural economics, and practitioner reflections from a range of cultural contexts. Format is conversational and facilitated — no individual financial or psychological advice is given. A printed reading compilation is included.
- Six sessions over six consecutive weeks
- Typically held on weekday evenings, 7 pm – 9:30 pm
- Printed reading set (approx. 180 pages) included
- Up to 15 participants
- Pre-reading distributed the week before each session
Session arc across six weeks
- 01Introduction: how behavioural economics differs from classical economic assumptions
- 02Loss aversion and the asymmetry between gains and losses in everyday decisions
- 03Mental accounting — how we separate money into conceptual pots
- 04Social influences on spending: status, belonging, and comparison
- 05Temporal discounting — why the future feels less real than the present
- 06Closing: synthesis and open discussion on personal takeaways
RM 1,180 per participant
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Programme 03
The Considered Spender Cohort
A 10-week cohort programme for adults aged 40 and above who wish to build a more considered relationship with everyday spending. The format combines reflection routines, household conversation prompts, and a curated reading list. A printed reader, weekly facilitated sessions, a peer discussion forum, and a printed closing reflective workbook are all included. Strictly educational — no therapeutic or financial advisory services are offered.
- 10 weekly sessions, each approximately 2.5 hours
- Printed reader and closing reflective workbook included
- Private peer discussion forum throughout the cohort
- Weekly reflection prompts sent between sessions
- Designed specifically for adults 40+
- Maximum 15 participants
Cohort journey (10 weeks)
- 1–2Orientation: establishing the reflection habit; introduction to key concepts from the literature
- 3–5Core concepts: decision fatigue, framing effects, social comparison, and household spending dynamics
- 6–8Application: participants bring their own observations; facilitated peer discussion
- 9–10Closing arc: synthesis, forward-looking reflection prompts, completion of closing workbook
RM 2,490 per participant
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Choosing the right programme
Use the table below to compare formats and decide which depth of engagement suits your situation right now.
| Feature | Notebook Workshop |
Reading Group |
Considered Spender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 weekend | 6 weeks | 10 weeks |
| Printed materials | |||
| Peer discussion forum | |||
| Closing workbook | |||
| Age focus | All adults | All adults | 40+ |
| Investment | RM 540 | RM 1,180 | RM 2,490 |
| Best for | First exploration of the topic | Those who enjoy guided reading | Sustained, structured engagement |
Start here if...
You are new to the topic and want to understand whether this kind of reflection resonates with you before committing to a longer format.
Notebook Workshop
Most popular
You enjoy reading and want structured discussion of published ideas, without committing to the full ten-week pace. Good for those with busy weekday schedules who prefer evenings.
Reading Group
Deepest engagement
You are 40+ and ready to spend ten weeks building a genuine reflection practice around spending — with peer support and structured materials throughout.
Considered Spender
Standards
What applies across all programmes
Postgraduate facilitators
Every session is led by someone with a relevant postgraduate qualification. Credentials are available on request.
Participant confidentiality
What participants share stays within the group. Facilitators do not discuss individual contributions outside sessions.
No advice or products
Slate Heron does not provide financial or therapeutic advice and does not sell financial products or services.
Cited source material
All concepts discussed cite specific published texts. Reading lists include full references for independent verification.
Small group maximum
No more than 15 participants per cohort across all formats — a ceiling maintained to preserve discussion quality.
In-person, Bangsar only
All sessions are held in person at 5 Jalan Telawi 3. We do not currently offer online or hybrid formats.
Fees
All-inclusive, no surprises
Notebook Workshop
RM 540
one weekend
- Two full days of facilitated sessions
- Printed journaling notebook
- Light refreshments both days
- 8–12 participants
Reading Group
RM 1,180
six sessions
- 6 facilitated evening sessions
- Printed reading compilation (~180 pp)
- Weekly pre-reading distributed in advance
- Up to 15 participants
Considered Spender
RM 2,490
ten weeks
- 10 weekly facilitated sessions
- Printed reader & closing workbook
- Peer discussion forum access
- Weekly between-session prompts
- Adults 40+ only
Next Step
Not sure which programme fits? Ask us.
Write through the enquiry form and describe where you are. We will help you identify which format makes the most sense — without any pressure to choose the most expensive option.
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