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Public Programs and Continuing Education Holos offers an ongoing series of educational programs to both the general public and to psychotherapists. All of these offerings resonate with the Holos vision of an integral approach to healing that considers the body, mind and spirit as well as the greater community in which we live. Our presenters are each a specialist in their field and bring a breadth of vision from cosmological perspectives to the mindful explorations of depth psychology. We strive to offer innovative and creative approaches to current topics in clinical psychology. Currently, we grant continuing education credit for licensed MFTs
and LCSWs (BBSE CE provider #2610).
with Jan Edl Stein, MFT Friday, September 17, 2010 Green Gulch Farm, Zen Center 6 continuing education units available for MFTs and LCSWs Early registration (before 9/6) $138 ($108 interns and students) includes lunch at the center This retreat is a day of renewal and rediscovery, as we open ourselves to the land around us in addition to the landscapes within us. While we spend most of our days in healing service to others, in outward focused problem solving, or in service work of any kind, this will be a day of deep retreat and renewal to refresh the spirit and sustain our worldly efforts. This daylong workshop is deeply experiential. It offers a renewal of the soul's intention and a re-connection with the elements of nature that support us. It is also an introduction (or refresher) for inner journey process and an introduction to eco-therapy. In the morning we will gather indoors and explore our inner landscape through body sensing meditation and traditional shamanic journeying. The intention will be to re-connect with an inner wisdom that informs and supports our experience of the world. We will enjoy the beautiful setting of Green Gulch, with its splendid coastal range flora, meandering gardens, Japanese architecture, and easy walk to the beach. An organic, vegetarian lunch will be offered to the group in the dining hall. If you would like to extend your time at the center, please contact the center directly for availability in the traditional Japanese guest house. for directions and more information about Green Gulch, please visit http://www.sfzc.org/ggf/ register and pay below with Paypal or contact Jan directly for more info 415.751.1307 jan@holosinstitute.net Grieving the Gulf America Worden, MA, MFT Intern September 19th, 2010 Fee: free of charge It seems every day I hear someone say they feel hopeless, powerless and shut down in the face of the oil spill that continues to devastate the Gulf Coast. Becoming paralyzed and numb is such a normal response to something so huge it is impossible to imagine, much less relate to! We numb ourselves to the hugeness of our feelings in order to continue on with our daily lives. Ultimately, however, while it helps us cope, numbing gets in the way of the energy and creativity necessary to make real change. When we come together and allow ourselves to really feel all of the feelings we can't feel while we're busy coping, amazing transformation takes place! At the bottom of all the sorrow, despair, and anger is so much love and life... enough love and life to power all kinds of responses to our world. Please come participate in some vivid, loving responsiveness to this disaster! The afternoon will be structured around some of the collective grieving practices of Joanna Macy with time for people to reflect on and share their experiences if they choose. My intention is that people come away more open and connected their feelings for the planet, as well as inspiration for moving into deeper connection and action. We'll start at 2 pm and finish at 5pm. Afterward, everyone is welcome to share some food, good company and any inspirations or ideas that seem important. Please contact America Worden (415) 675 9884 or america@holosinstitute.net Healing Earth: America Worden, MA, MFT Intern 1st and 3rd weeks starting in September 2010 (day will be determined by the availability of participants) Fee: $240 (8 sessions, including one day-long nature retreat) It is difficult to keep our hearts open in this time of great planetary turmoil-- as Earth heats up, ecosystems collapse and our community systems break down under the strain of our lifestyle. And yet, when we cut ourselves off from our feelings, we loose touch with our connection to our planet and ourselves. The changes that must be made within and around us can only happen through finding the courage to open our eyes and hearts. In this therapy group, we will explore the ways we stop ourselves from living fully in relationship to our planet and ourselves. We will work with the deep emotions beneath our anxiety and paralysis towards what is happening in the world. We will tap into our profound interconnectedness with life and look at how the Earth’s destruction effects our inner life and stories. We will discover resources of strength through these connections. And we will unlock the joy and freedom of feeling and seeing our way deeper into our lives and our world. The group process draws from Gestalt therapy, Ecopsychology and the work of Joanna Macy. We will meet twice monthly for 4 months, with one daylong retreat outdoors. Please contact America (415) 675 9884 or america@holosinstitute.net Walking in Air: America Worden, MA, MFT Intern September 12, 2010 October 2, 2010 Fee: free of charge
Come explore your relationship with the atmopshere! We're going to focus on getting a felt sense, from within each of our experience, of the atmosphere we all share. This workshop will be a short (about 1 mile for the Presidio and 3 miles for the Tilden Park) walk, with stops along the way for learning and feeling. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to bring food to share while we reflect on any important experiences and ideas, and maybe throw some frisbees through this newly experienced entity! Families and children are welcome and encouraged! Please contact America (415) 675 9884 or america@holosinstitute.net
Shamanic Practice Group for Psychotherapists 9:00 am to 11:00 am 2 Continuing education units for MFTs and LCSWs or training
credit for interns This on-going practice group for women psychotherapists and other healing arts practitioners meets monthly in an intimate Marin (Mill Valley) meditation space. This is a group for women who have some experience with shamanic journeying and are dedicated to practicing the technique in a small group format that supports the inner development of the practitioner. The structure of the group is typically a focused meditation, shaping of intention, and a longer journey. After our journeys there is reflection upon the material that is arising. Various themes and core shamanic techniques will be gently introduced in resonance with the group process. The intention is that as a group we will go deeper into our shamanic practices, using our journeys to support and strengthen our work in the world. The journeys and meditations will reflect the time and place in the wheel of the year cycle. Further details provided upon inquiry. Interview required for admission.
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Checks should be made payable to "Holos Institute" Mail to: All fees are non-refundable. CEU certificate included. All events have limited enrollment so please register early. Unless noted otherwise, all events take place at our Oakland center at 5463 College Avenue, near the corner of Taft, just a few blocks from the Rockridge BART station. We regret that we can not offer handicap access. If you have any questions, please call us at 510-287-8816, or email: info@holosinstitute.net home | people
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