Spiritual Psychology
A diverse need exists for a counselling space orientated toward liberating the individual to share and express their holistic experience, that which they are entering the counselling process with; and having this held and honoured, even if it is a departure from traditional psychology. Spiritual psychology acknowledges the metaphysical experiences of the client. It includes what holds true for them in matters of: connection to a higher power, spiritual practice, faith, religion, personal beliefs, culture and tradition; and by holding these in heart and mind bring them into alignment with their psychological and spiritual goals. Thus the individual's process is guided by conscious intention. The need for inclusion of the client's spiritual experience in relation to their psychological dis-ease is necessary as it forms part of the meaning they may derive from their challenges. And as I have witnessed countless times, profoundly influences the manner in which they deal with these challenges. Aptly described by Gary Zukav as "aligning personality with soul's purpose", spiritual psychology prioritizes conversation around the soul and how to nurture our connection to it through our journey with mental health and healing.
Conscious Relationship Counselling
Conscious relationship counselling intends to assist individuals to identify what is necessary to go beyond the functionality of their relationship, and enable a means to relate rather that attach. Conscious relationships often gifts us with the ability to see ourselves more clearly through the experiences we have with another. The counselling process encourages each individual to recognize the sovereignty of the other and requests of them to consciously commit to respecting and honouring this, while simultaneously committing to their own individual work as a contribution to growth and harmony in the relationship. This process requires empathy, a contemplative attitude, willingness to become aware of how their behaviours impacts the other- whether positively or negatively. Compassionate engagement and interaction is fundamental to the counselling process, and clients are guided to use reflective language with each other. Key areas for exploration and awareness is; temperament, attachment styles, shared values and masculine and feminine energy, and how this contributes to the dynamic in the relationship. This approach is relevant to a counselling process with couples, families and groups, and has been a clarifying approach as a form of pre-marital counselling.
Breathing the Feminine (for women)
An introduction to Breathwork in the context of the Feminine experience
Session details:
Date: Sunday, 3 March 2024
Time: 9.15am to 11.15am (kindly arrive by 9am)
Venue: 196 Victoria road, Woodstock
Cost: R500 per person
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What is Breathwork?
Breathwork is an embodied processing and healing modality aimed at creating consciousness around the life-giving breath. In a breathwork session we breathe consciously with various breathing techniques, some are:
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Energizing
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Grounding & Relaxing
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Balancing to the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
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Transformational
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"The breath gives us the form for the flow”-Breathwork Africa
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Benefits of Breathwork may include: aids in immunity, influences energy and mood, relieves stress and anxiety, improves alertness, focus and memory, supports healthy sleep cycles, inspires creativity, deepens relaxation, balances the nervous system, acts as a form of trauma release, deepens embodiment and connection to self.
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Defining the Feminine experience?
It is understanding the dynamic of the feminine in the realm of the intellectual, psychological, spiritual, physical, and relational; and includes how to embrace, hold and move within, and from this place. It is the journey for the woman attuned to her feminine nature, and what it means to make a life from this space of wholeness.
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What to expect?
When you join this 2hr breath session and discussion, you gain an introduction to functional breathing, embodiment, 3 breathing techniques and an embodied experience of the feminine energy pulsing within. In addition, an opportunity to connect with other women, on the path to connecting more deeply with themselves through the breath.​
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If the above interests you, join us and make a booking here. Please bring along: a yoga mat, cushion for your neck and one to place beneath your knees, and a blanket to cover.
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I look forward to welcoming and holding you in breath.