Magic and Meaning - Expanding awareness in the therapeutic encounter

The therapeutic encounter can uncover experiences that are out of the ordinary, often relating to times of significant change. These are generally normalised as imagination, coincidence or hallucinatory but can also be viewed as occurrences of ESP (Extra Sensory Perception) visitation by spirits or angels or as archetypal and transpersonal. They are also sometimes regarded as having religious or spiritual meaning.

This weekend workshop will examine such experiences phenomenologically, without affirming or denying their reality. Traditional approaches and frameworks for exploring and “mapping out” this area of human experience can be used towards expanding awareness, developing sensory acuity, personal transformation and transpersonal integration.

This workshop will embrace creativity and empathy, within a framework of ethical integrative therapeutic practice.

This two-day CPD builds on the foundations of the earlier Magic and Alchemy workshop. However, it is possible to attend this CPD as a standalone

Why would someone want to do this course/workshop?  

This is a highly practical and experiential course, building on the foundation of the Magic and Alchemy workshop, though it is not essential that participants have attended this previous weekend workshop.   

There will be mindfulness exercises, creative visualisation, psychodrama and practical exercises.  Learning will be through group, small group and individual experience.  

Participants will explore insights from magical traditions, and learn techniques for personal and therapeutic change. 

Who is this event for?

The workshop would be particularly suitable for trainee and qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, but also anyone who is interested in the transformational potential of magical technologies within a modern therapeutic context.

Participants will need to bring an open mind, a willingness to engage in mind expanding exercises and creativity.

Some previous experience of mindfulness based practices would be helpful but not essential.

Meet the tutor: Robin Collins

Robin is an experienced counsellor and teacher of counselling based in Exeter.

Robin has practised meditation techniques for over 40 years, based both on Western and Eastern approaches. This has included involvement with mystery traditions that have historically been suppressed and even persecuted. Robin has extensive experience in exploring these transformational practices within a holistic therapeutic approach.

Reviews of similar courses by Robin Collins

“Robin clearly knows his subject very well and was able to impart the information in an interesting and exciting way. I feel my understanding has grown immensely.”

“2 days are not long enough. We have barely scratched the surface. MORE PLEASE!”

“Fantastic depth and breadth of knowledge.”

“Amazing weekend. I found this extremely helpful for my professional development.”

“Really well structured and run with a great balance of theory, practice and spontaneous integration of self and other.”

“Very experiential and teaching of very high quality. An incredible experience, a gift to myself which I would love to continue.”

“Robin knows his subject and his deep knowledge and enthusiasm is inspiring. More please!!”

“Fantastic training, very professional, insightful and inspiring. Thank you!”

“Was original and interactive- loved it! Would love part 2 for further study or even a diploma course!”

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