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The Jonah Complex:
Embracing the Sacred in a Shame-based World.
The Biblical story popularly
known as ‘Jonah and the Whale’ has been loved across generations,
cultures and religious traditions for many centuries Even today
we identify with this reluctant prophet and his struggle to embrace
his divine calling. The message which he does not want to deliver
requires him to be himself, speak his truth and become visible to the
world.
We are like Jonah, wanting
to be ourselves and yet we also run from our divine calling due to shame.
Our journey towards the Beloved requires that we also be swallowed by
a whale that transports us to our destiny.
In this workshop we will:
Explore the major theme
in the book of Jonah, focusing on the relationship between shame, spirituality
and personal transformation.
Draw parallels between
Jonah’s dilemma and our own stories of shame. We will look at the
effects of unhealed shame in a world deeply divided by religious
ideologies.
Peter H. Coster, PhD, MDiv,
MFT
Founder and Director of
the Center for Psychotherapy, Spirituality and Creativity, Peter is
a workshop leader, teacher and clinical supervisor. He is an adjunct
faculty member at John F. Kennedy University, New College Berkeley and
the Graduate Theological Union. He maintains a private psychotherapy
practice in Berkeley and San Rafael.
TIME:
9:30 – 3:30
LOCATION: SAN
DAMIANO RETREAT, DANVILLE, CA.
CEU: 6 CONTACT
HOURS, MFT, LCSW, RN, LVN)
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The Spiritual Pychodynamics of the Enneagram: The Inner Path
The Enneagram is a powerful and affective tool for developing self awareness and understanding,
promoting personal growth and spiritual development. But how can this knowledge be
applied psychotherapeutically in the clinical setting?
This advanced training seminar will present an overview of the Enneagram as a complete system
consisting of a metaphysical map along with the specific psychodynamics for each of the nine fixations
The objectives for this course are to: | | |
 | Develop an appreciation of the Enneagram as a complete system. | | | Understand the relationship between each of the nine fixations (vices) and the corresponding Holy Ideas. | | | Learn how to use the Enneagram as a tool for diagnosis and assessment in treatment. | | | Begin to apply the spiritual psychodynamics of the Enneagram to specific clinical Situations. |
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Date: Professional Day To Be Announced
Time: 9:30-3:30 (registration @9:00am).
Cost: 6 CUE’S. $ 90 ( LUNCH INCLUDED)
Where: San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, CA.
Who should attend: Psychologists, psychotherapists, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, spiritual directors, nurses, social workers, life coaches.
Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of the Enneagram.
Recommended reading: A.H. Almass, Facets of Unity. Riso & Hudson, The Wisdom of the Enneagram.
For more information or registration visit. www.sandamiano.org
or call 925-837-9141
This workshop is sponsored by San Damiano Retreat Center. |
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