Body Mind Spirit CentreJo Macrae BSc (Hons) Psychology Dip Psychosynthesis Course information below biography
The mystery of the human psyche has been my lifelong passion, my exploration of it has occupied much of my adult life and looks set to continue to do so. Graduating in 1981 with a 1st degree in Psychology, I spent many years exploring the myth and the reality of mental illness whilst working in therapeutic communities and day centres, providing individual and group support to staff and 'patients'. My training at the Psychosynthesis and Education Trust culminated in becoming a diploma graduate in 1989. There followed a brief sojourn into counselling in Education, before taking a break from working in institutions to concentrate on raising my two sons, and run a private counselling and training practise. The beautiful Dorset coast drew me here in 2005, where I currently teach on the counselling training courses at Weymouth College and at the Shekinah School, and offer supervision for practitioners and private counselling. Inevitably over the years, my personal and professional development trail has led me to experience many therapeutic approaches alongside Psychosynthesis, (Psychodynamic Psychology, Creative Groupwork, Psychodrama, Process-Orientated Psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Solution Focussed Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioural therapy), all of which have contributed something to the person and practitioner I am today. It is the Transpersonal approach that most
informs my work though, because I find it to be the richest, the
best able to creatively and compassionately embrace the human
condition. Courses
and Healers This 10 week short course will equip you with skills in communicating in a way that enhances the healing process and creates a safer holding space for you and your clients. These skills are essential for any practitioner, particularly if your work involves verbal communication as an aid to diagnosis, as support in addition to the treatment, and/or the possibility of your client experiencing emotional release during treatment. The way in which we communicate at these points has a profound influence on the effectiveness of the healing. The course includes practical and theoretical sessions, in which we may learn experientially whilst supporting one another . 10 weekly sessions of 3hrs. duration - fee £18 per session - Weds. 10am to 1pm Call Josephine Sellers on 01963 824852 for further information - or Jo Macrae on 01305 777472 Introduction to Psychospiritual Development 6 week personal development course Starts Wed. 3rd Dec. On this course we will experientially explore some of the exciting features of Psychosynthesis - contacting inner wisdom - relationship to Higher Self - finding purpose and meaning - supporting emerging potential - nourishing the soul - mindfulness as a healing force. The course will be highly participatory and experiential, drawing particularly upon Psychosynthesis with aspect of Jungian Psychology , Western Mystery Tradition, Indigenous Shamanism and the wisdom of the group. Come prepared to feast your spirit, soothe your soul and enjoy re-connecting to the depth of your inner knowing. 10 weekly sessions of 3hrs. duration - fee £18 per session - Weds. 10am to 1pm Call Josephine Sellers 0n 01963 824852 for further information - or Jo Macrae on 01305 777472
Psychosynthesis for Counsellors & Psychotherapists Professional development course covering the major aspects of Psychosynthesis theory and practice: Levels of the unconscious - Identity with the Transpersonal Self - Love and Will - Addictions and the Primal Wound - Accessing Inner Wisdom - Meaning and Purpose - Mindfulness as Healing Presence. Practitioners wishing to enhance their skills by including a transpersonal perspective, will find in Psychosynthesis a creative and holistic approach that was born in the same age of Psychoanalysis and has been developing alongside contemporary psychological theory ever since. The groups will be highly participatory and experiential, interspersed with theoretical and practice sessions. Come prepared to openly explore an approach that is rich in its heritage, inspiring in its message and able to compassionately embrace the human condition. 6 monthly one day sessions (Saturdays) 9.30 until 4.30 - fee £60 per session Call Josephine Sellers 0n 01963 824852 for further information - or Jo Macrae on 01305 777472
INITIATORY TALES FOR WOMEN
Connecting to the Wild Woman archetype
The modern world impinges not only on the
natural environment, but also on our wild nature, the soulful
aspects of life that bring us meaning and vitality, keep us
connected to our creativity, our passion, our natural
instinctual inner knowing.
In these workshops we will feel into the
wisdom of ancient tales to help us to find our way back to our
natural selves, our wildish natures. When we find that, our
creativity blossoms, relationships gain depth, life gains
meaning and natural cycles can be restored.
The Wild Woman carries the bundles for
healing. She carries everything a woman need to be and to know.
She carries the medicine for all things. Clarissa Pinkola
Estes.
Sharing the tales, drawing on the wisdom of
Psychoynthesis, Jungian Psychology and one another, come
prepared to be moved, inspired and have fun with your fellow
Wild Women!
Workshop 1
The Red Shoes understanding our
addictive patterns
Workshop 2
Bluebeard the inner predator
Workshop 3
Skeleton Woman the way to loving
relationship
Workshop 4
The Ugly Duckling and The Little Match Girl
abandonment and empowerment
-Call Josephine Sellers 0n 01963 824852 for further information or Jo Macrae on 01305 777472
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