Embodied presence and the therapist-client relationship

Come and explore presence to self and other in this embodiment workshop. Together we will play with a set of gestures that invite presence, authenticity and intimacy. Deepen your sense of awareness and capacity for presence to self and other, and develop your ability to perceive the embodied states of your clients.

he fundamental movements that occur between people when making contact can be experienced through embodying physical gestures. In this experimental workshop, we will explore these movements individually, in pairs and through some demonstrations and group discussions. We will link our explorations with Gestalt theory and discuss ways in which we can develop our sense of our client’s kinaesthetic experiences.

“When we therapists heighten awareness of our own sensing and moving experience, we kinaesthetically attune to the therapy relationship as it develops. In other words, we sense and include the other person in our experience.As we expand our potential for awareness and movement, we open to possibilities for growth and change in all our relationships.” – Ruella Frank

Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely and have fun!

Date| Wednesday 17 July 2024, 9.30am - 1.00pm

Fee | $165 Includes GST / Free of charge for all current ConnectGround interns

Venue| Elie, Gestalt Centre Training Campus, 27 Royal Parade Parkville

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To find out more

https://www.connectground.com.au/

https://www.gestaltcentre.com.au/

About the facilitator Louise O’Dwyer

Louise is a Michael Chekhov trained actor and a qualified teacher who recently completed her Advanced Clinical Training in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy at GTA. In her workshops, she explores the physical articulation of making contact as a way of heightening self-awareness.

She is interested in the intersections of creative expression and intimacy, physical grounding and connection, playfulness and depth, creative indifference and commitment.

ConnectGround is a community-based counselling & psychotherapy centre offering low-cost individual and group therapy that emphasises the therapeutic relationship as a support for developing awareness and flexibility.

ConnectGround offers opportunities for student interns, volunteers and graduate interns to gain experience by working with clients and to develop their skills and professionalism.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 7 days prior to the commencement of the event via Eventbrite to receive a refund less their fee.

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