New revolving holistic psychotherapy group beginning on the upper west side of Manhattan. Participants will learn tools drawn from a wide array of therapies and eastern spiritual traditions including cognitive behavioral, gestalt (which incorporated mindfulness before it became in vogue!), somatic and psychodynamic psychotherapies and diverse meditation practices.New modules/ topics will begin every 6 weeks. Clients can sign up for one module that interests them or continue on for all.
The focus of this group is to cultivate awareness, self acceptance AND change for enhanced living- in very precise ways. I will be using playful and creative modalities in each module including: movement exploration (where emotions can often be more easily accessed), grounding work, partner and group based exercises,work with tolerating feelings and relevant tools from eastern traditions including meditation and chakra work. Each module will address difficult thought patterns, avoidance and behavioral/ relational exploration of new possibilities for being and living. This group is for you whether you want to increase your self-awareness, add more tools to your daily life or tackle difficult patterns such as worry, a negative mood, sleep difficulties or stress management.
In each module you will have the opportunity to:
MEET yourself and others in ways that create deeper levels of connection. Identify and transform old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you.
PLAY at your growing edge; Extend beyond your comfort zone; Experiment with new possibilities of being and relating.
LOVE Learn to open your heart more deeply and tap into the compassion within you. Discover the many commonalities you share with others.
Cost: $65/ session or pre-pay for the 6 weeks and receive a discounted total fee of $330.
Location: 48 West 68th Street, NYC.
Time: Tuesday nights 7-8:30 pm beginning May 22nd, 2012.
For more information or to register: please email Staceylk22@gmail.com go to http://www.therapyinmanhattan.com/workshops
Topics will include:
May 22nd- June 26th : Starting where you are: A guide to your inner landscape of feelings and thoughts via body- mind and present awareness exercises.
July- August: Slowing down: how to slow down your nervous system (it’s more than just watching tv or getting a massage!), what gets in the way and how these skills can drastically reduce your stress levels, improve your sleep and your overall daily functioning. This module will include an introduction to meditation.
August- September: Forgiveness of self and others (this will be a 4 week module and will include psychological and spiritual exercises). How to access acceptance and compassion from within and how to extend it outward with difficult people in our lives.
October November : Managing unwanted habits or compulsive/addictive tendencies: ranging from obsessive thinking, binge eating to compulsive talking! You will learn skills for tolerating feelings and working through avoidance.
November - December : Family patterns: identifying them, working with them and learning how they manifest in the here and now, impact our relationships /or block us from getting into one; Finding new ways (including affirmations, behavioral exercises, chair exercises and role playing new skills) of moving through these patterns.
I look forward to meeting you!
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