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An Introduction to the Hakomi Method: Befriending the Inner Critic
April 2, 2016 - April 3, 2016
$250.AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HAKOMI METHOD:
BEFRIENDING THE INNER CRITIC
WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 10 AM-6 PM and
Sunday, April 3, 10 AM-4 PM
WHO: Presented by: Gregory Gaiser, Pastoral Counselor, Lead Hakomi Trainer, Austin, TX
WHERE: Sol Healing and Wellness Center (north location), 13805 Ann Place, Austin, TX, 78728
COST: $250 if registered and payment is made by Sunday, March 20; $275 thereafter
Refunds available until March 20; After March 20, you may send someone in your place if you cannot attend. Emergencies excepted.
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Hakomi Institute
633 W. Dittmar
Austin, TX 78745
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Continuing Education Hours:12 Contact Hours through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (Please check with your professional organization to see if they will honor these CEs)
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
THIS INTRODUCTION TO THE HAKOMI METHOD is based on the notion that everyone with a conscience has an Inner Critic. This part of ourselves was formed in the psyche during childhood and it is trying to help us in our adult lives. Sometimes however, the Inner Critic becomes obstinate and overly critical. In this workshop we will utilize the following Hakomi Principles to acknowledge, understand and hold compassion for the Inner Critic and the wounded Inner Child:
- Mindfulness. Mindfulness is the cornerstone of Buddhist theory and practice and is central to the Hakomi Method. Hakomi has a unique application of Mindfulness which includes not only present moment awareness, but assisted self-study toward habitual physical, emotional and thought processes which, in this case, emanate from the Inner Critic. Bringing consciousness to these habits ultimately leads to a path of compassion for the child who generated the Inner Critic as a coping mechanism.
- Non-violence. Hakomi doesn’t push for results or change; rather Hakomi facilitators ‘coax nature’ and trust that true change comes from support rather than confrontation.
- Compassion. Hakomi therapists actively cultivate what we call Loving Presence. This is another principle central to our approach and is a state of consciousness which can deliberately be cultivated and utilized in relationships. Studies show that the state of mind, the attitude of the facilitator is more important than any particular technique when it comes to change.
- Basic goodness. Hakomi asserts that people are basically good and that any ill feelings come from unmet needs. For example, the inner critic may appear to be mean, strict, inflexible, etc., but it is actually taking on some job for the person such as protection or guidance.
Please join us for this potent exploration of the Inner Critic and the Wise Inner Child utilizing the Hakomi Method.