Counselling & Psychotherapy for Women Suffering with Trauma, Emotional Eating & Not Feeling Good Enough.

Workshops and training

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PSYCHOSYNTHESIS: A POSITIVE AND HOLISTIC MODEL OF GROWTH, TRANSFORMATION, AND FOR DEALING WITH CRISES.

[/fusion_title][fusion_text]The word holistic is used frequently within the coaching, health and helping professions, yet on deeper exploration; spiritual levels of consciousness have largely been neglected. Up until recently, spirituality has not been seen as legitimate in many academic and scientific fields and has rarely been given space in psychology, social work, coaching, counselling and psychotherapy training (F. Gale, 2007).

Considering global emergencies such as financial and environmental crises, war torn countries and displaced peoples, the widening gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian’s health and well-being, rising levels of addiction to the internet, food, drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex and shopping, as well as a growing sense of disconnection from self and others – neglecting to understand and include a spiritual context continues to have serious consequences for individuals, communities and the whole. (Reference: Psychosynthesis: A Psychology with a Soul)

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Exploring spiritual dimensions of consciousness is linked with better outcomes

Spirituality in this context is often used to describe the deeper essence of who we are, the innate part of us that continuously calls us towards growth and wholeness. This is the spiritual Self, also known as the deeper or higher Self (capital S in psychosynthesis). The Self is made up of will and consciousness – it is our life force. When connected to our deeper essence, it provides us with renewed vitality, a way of understanding and finding value, meaning and purpose in life.Dr. Roberto Assagioli MD, the founder of psychosynthesis was a neurologist and the first psychoanalyst in Italy.  Although heavily influenced by eastern and western spirituality, he was adamant that psychosynthesis was a respectable scientific theory.

According to recent empirical research by MU College of Arts & Science, exploring spirituality is linked with better health outcomes. Dan Cohen believes that spirituality not only fosters better mental health but may help our relationships by decreasing self-centredness and increasing our sense of connectedness and belonging to a larger whole.

The clinical psychology program at Columbia University is currently experimenting with integrating psychotherapy and spirituality in ways rarely seen at a major research university. Sofia University in California has taught this for some time, psychosynthesis being one of the modalities.

At the recent Australian Childhood Trauma Conference, Dr Dan Siegel repeatedly mentioned the need to be working with soul & spirituality in relation to trauma and healing.[/fusion_text][fusion_text]

Neuroscience and psychosynthesis

Dr Trisha Stratford will show how the intersubjective space between therapist and client is a neural feedback loop which exists at a neurophysiological level. Her PhD research on the therapeutic alliance showed that both the therapist and client impact each others brain and body during therapy so it is important that the therapist attunes to their inner world before each session.

Trisha will also introduce a model that came out of her PhD and has been tested in her post doctoral research to be effective. The model is based on unconscious process and creativity which enables clients to access unconscious process to align with their emerging potential to make long lasting changes in their lives.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”30px” sep_color=”#e8e8e8″ border_size=”1px” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””/][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”none” sep_color=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]

ABOUT PSYCHOSYNTHESIS AND THE CONNECTION WITH NEUROSCIENCE TRAINING

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An educational, practical and experiential workshop for developing coaching and clinical skills, tools and personal and spiritual insight. 

Facilitated by  Jodie Gale MA.

This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental methodology of psychosynthesis as an integrative, holistic and psycho-spiritual model of mental health and well-being. It is of particular interest if you or your clients are attempting to understand and integrate relational, personal and spiritual experiences and dilemmas. It provides a solid framework for finding a sense of value, meaning and purpose out of life suffering.[/fusion_text][fusion_text]

Course content

From a neuro-psycho-spiritual perspective, this course will teach you about:

  • working with the whole psyche: the past (pre-personal), the present (personal) and the potential inherent within (transpersonal)
  • working at a deeper, broader and higher level with your coaching or counselling clients
  • balancing and integrating body, feelings, mind and soul/Spirit
  • recognition and harmonisation of subpersonalities: the parts and the whole
  • mindfulness: disidentification from the parts and identification whole self/Self
  • to see with bifocal vision: the personal and the spiritual
  • how to work with both personal and spiritual crises
  • facilitation of Self realisation and spiritual awakening
  • the processes of personal and transpersonal will
  • the relationship between I-Thou and the universal whole
  • creative Self expression and the psychosynthesis stages of will and change
  • tools to work with the neural networks of the emotional/spiritual brain
  • a neuroscience model for using unconscious process to develop potential and align with life’s purpose
  • neuroscience, spiritual empathy and psychosynthesis

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Who is this course for?

Psychosynthesis training and continued professional development workshops are for psychologists, social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists, mental health workers, life-coaches, business-coaches, psychiatric nurses and alternative health practitioners who wish to add depth, meaning and psycho-spiritual understanding to their current discipline. Due to this course being experiential, it is also an opportunity to deepen your own inner journey.

This course is also useful for organizations: Course material can be modified to meet your company and clients’ specific needs (e.g a focus on addiction, working with specific groups of people).

 

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What can you expect?

All psychosynthesis courses are a combination of experiential exercises and theory. Other methods include the use of guided imagery, symbolic artwork, journaling, meditation, mindfulness techniques and small and large group work.

You will also receive a handbook of psychosynthesis exercises to use with your clients.

Psychosynthesis and the Connection with Neuroscience will provide an opportunity to enrich and deepen your personal, professional and spiritual development. It will also provide you with a clear and cohesive framework for counselling clients who present with both psychological and spiritual issues.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”30px” sep_color=”#e8e8e8″ border_size=”1px” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””/][fusion_text]

WHAT THERAPISTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS…

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Integrating Spirituality Into Your Life and Work

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Format, venue and course dates

Dates: Sign up here to be notified of our workshop dates.
Venue: The Awareness Institute at Crows Nest, Sydney, 2065. It is a convenient 5-10 minute walk from St Leonards train station, numerous bus routes and is located across the street from a multi-story car park which has a very reasonable early bird rate.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” top_margin=”15px” bottom_margin=”20px” sep_color=”#b11116″ border_size=”1px” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””/][fusion_text]

About the course facilitators

Jodie Gale
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Jodie Gale MA. has a MA. Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy, Dip. Psychotherapy, Dip, Psych. Therapeutic Counselling, B. Social Work, Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert Eating Psychology, CMCAPA, ARCAP Reg, PACFA Reg. Jodie trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London and has over 15 years experience in psychosynthesis theory and practice. She is a leading specialist in the field of addiction, eating disorders and women’s emotional, psychological and spiritual health and well-being. Jodie is passionate about putting the soul back into therapy!

Psychosynthesis referral network

For those who have completed the above Psychosynthesis and the Connection with Neuroscience, you will be eligible to join The Psychosynthesis Centre’s referral network. Jodie is currently looking to refer 1-3 client inquiries a week. There have also been some interstate inquiries looking for therapists who can work specifically with psychosynthesis.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_separator style_type=”single solid” top_margin=”20px” bottom_margin=”30px” sep_color=”#e8e8e8″ border_size=”1px” icon=”” icon_circle=”” icon_circle_color=”” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””/][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”35px” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

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Thank you for all the work that we did together. I know it has gone a long way to healing the way I treat myself & has given me greater Peace. Thank you for the enormous part you have played in my journey.
I spent most of my adult life putting other people’s feelings and needs first. In my therapy with Jodie, I learnt how to nurture and be true to myself.
When I came to therapy, I was depressed and suicidal; my life was pointless. Jodie sat with me in the darkness – she was so patient and always there for me.
In therapy, I learned how to become a nourishing mother to myself – this meant finding ways to soothe myself and meet my needs in other ways, rather than using food and drugs.
I found attachment and trusting in relationships to be my biggest struggle, but with Jodie’s help I barely notice it anymore. Her love and encouragement completely changed my life.
When I first came to therapy, I had no idea of the depth of the work we would do together. I’m leaving therapy so much more confident, empowered and self-believing.
I have spent most of my life in therapy, jumping from one therapist to another just waiting for something to work. And then I met Jodie. I felt comfortable and was able to be open and truthful for the first time.
Jodie’s raw approach to therapy was so refreshing. She had struggles in her own life, I knew what she said was real and I didn’t feel crazy or alone anymore because someone finally got it. Her compassion and desire to see me live my best life is palpable. I owe her my life.
Jodie is down to earth, caring and compassionate. I felt fully accepted for the first time in my life. It was this acceptance that helped me heal from my past trauma, hurts and problems.
The pain in my body was so heavy. It was unbearable. It has been a long and painful journey but now I am coming through the other side.
Sometimes therapy was hard and challenging but I learnt how to communicate more positively and I have more confidence now. It has improved my relationships with my family, with friends and at work.
The kindness, love and compassion Jodie shared with me throughout my therapy, are the most important tools I’ll ever need. The world needs a million more Jodies!
I used to feel completely worthless and not good enough – even more so after many failed attempts at therapy and being told I was ‘treatment resistant’. Jodie was patient with me and it was ultimately the start of my recovery from depression and many years of self-neglect.
Before therapy I felt abandoned and alone. I went to some dark places with Jodie, she witnessed my suffering and was there with me. It was hard but I did it and now I feel stronger.
I believe in destiny and I am so grateful that Jodie came into my life – she taught me about honesty, trust, boundaries, and healthy love.
Working with Jodie is a blessing for anyone fortunate enough to receive her support. She provided for me a space, both empty and full. Empty enough for me to find silence, stillness… and in that calm and quiet space, find me. And full- full of the love she unwaveringly offers, full of support and challenge.
Jodie always reflected back to me that there was something better, waiting on the other side of darkness. For me, she was the light house throughout my recovery journey. Jodie offered me light, until I found my own.
Working with Jodie pushed me to my limits, I wanted to quit so many times, and yet there was something in the way she mirrored back to me my own strength, my own purpose, my own soul, that kept me digging deep and showing up for myself.
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Jodie Gale. PACFA Reg. ARCAP Reg.

Soul-Centred Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Coach, Trauma & Eating Disorder Therapist.

Counselling on the Northern Beaches of Sydney: Allambie Heights 2100, Frenchs Forest 2086 and Manly 2095. Ph. 0431 878 858

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