Voice Dialogue, based on the theory of the Psychology of Selves, is a method by which we contact the many different sub-personalities or “selves” residing in our psyche impacting our lives. It is a highly effective tool that allows psychotherapists to rapidly gain awareness of their clients’ inner selves and guide their journey toward conscious living. The method broadens the practitioner’s skills to enhance decision making abilities in their clients by helping them identify which part of their personality is making the decisions. Insights and behavioral realizations achieved while using this technique are permanent; it is very difficult to regress to a lesser state of awareness. An additional benefit of this tool is that it can be incorporated in any other psychological system. The method of Voice Dialogue was created by the internationally renowned psychologists Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone and practiced around the world.

This course is a practical introduction to Contemplative Dialogue. This practice focuses on ways to improve the awareness of one’s own filters, assumptions and blind spots when engaging in dialogue with others - even during those times of major differences of opinion. With a clearer intention to understand and with more freedom of choice as to how we “show up” and respond, this practice is not about reaching agreement but rather about cultivating a more non- defended presence which results in a deeper, more trusting, and transformative relationship and connection with the client.

Some of the learning topics to be presented are as follows:
• Cultivating Authentic Presence
• Understanding Ladder of Inference
• Freedom and Awareness
• Telling the Truth with Compassion
• Engaging with a Non- Defended Stance
• Active Noticing / Mindfulness

Divorce can be devastating as it can impact every aspect of an individual’s life. Frequently, the client is frustrated because the law doesn’t always take into account what the client perceives as just. Lawyers and therapists have the same goal: to empower the client. This presentation will provide the therapist with legal insights and tools to help the client navigate the divorce process.

Research has proven and demonstrated the positive affects meditation has in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In this course we will explore various methods of meditation and demonstrate ways to incorporate them in the psycho therapeutic work with clients.

Research has proven and demonstrated the positive affects meditation has in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In this course we will explore various methods of meditation and demonstrate ways to incorporate them in the psycho therapeutic work with clients.

Voice Dialogue is a method that can help clients become aware of the many different parts of their personality residing in the psyche, how they affect their decision making and how to consciously choose from the strengths and limitations of these various parts. The main goal of this method is the development of a process by which a client can separate from and embrace the many parts of their personality thus expanding their inner landscape of who they are and their choices when making decisions.

Many transgender individuals avoid seeking therapy due to a lack of awareness and information about the transgender culture. This course is targeted to help clinicians become culturally competent by understanding the role of gender and sexual orientation within the transgender population. Topics include gender dysphoria, hormone replacement therapy, family & social adjustments, risks associated with the population, and current trends of the LGBTQ community.