A one day workshop that will provide an introduction and over view of the existential approach to the talking therapies. The workshop will cover the following classic existential concerns:
·Freedom and responsibility
·Anxiety
·Meaning and meaninglessness
·Isolation and being-with-others
·Death
·Authenticity and inauthenticity
As existential philosophy is a ‘philosophy of action’ the workshop will consist of a mix of experiential group work, presentations, and discussions.
Creative Supervision Workshop (with Sue Mansworth & Sarah Grant-Jones)
Two experiential workshops focused on the theory and practice of creative supervision (BACP Endorsement Pending).
The workshops are aimed at all qualified counsellors/therapists, particularly: supervisors who wish to develop a creative side to their work; supervisees who would like to enhance their supervision experiences through creative activities, and those who would like to develop their “internal supervisor”.
Participants will have a chance to broaden their knowledge & experience of creative supervision as well as to develop creative supervision skills.
A one day workshop looking at issues around loss & bereavement. The workshop is experiential in nature and there will be opportunities to look at our own responses to loss as well as exploring some of the theory of the bereavement process and how we can help clients experiencing complicated grief.
£65 – places now booking
Dream Workshop
A one day workshop looking at how we can use the ideas and techniques of Focusing to work with our own dreams and those of our clients. The workshop is experiential in nature and you will be asked to bring some of your own “dream material” with you. No experience of Focusing is necessary and the workshop will be suitable for those who havepreviously attended a dream workshop as well as those who are new to the subject.
A one day workshop introducing the ideas and work of Gene Gendlin. As well as learning about some of the key concepts participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice Gendlin’s Focusing steps, both as“Focuser” and as a “Focusing Companion”. There will be an opportunity to attend an optional Focusing group, looking at using Focusing within Person-Centred practice for those who are interested
£65 – places now booking
Working with Issues Around Suicide Workshop
A one day workshop focusing on all aspects of suicide and working with clients with suicidal thoughts and feelings. Risk factors and warning signs will be discussed in full as well as professional practice issues such as ethical dilemmas around disclosure; care for self and BACP Ethical Framework guidance.
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