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In this experiential workshop, we offer support for psychotherapists doing meaningful clinical work during a time of intense social and political upheaval. Many therapists are feeling under-resourced—and at times overwhelmed—as we help clients cope with a daily onslaught of disturbing news and events while being impacted by the same conditions ourselves.
This workshop grew out of a paper by the presenters, Charlie Bowman and Peter Cole, written in the aftermath of the recent presidential election and scheduled for publication in an upcoming issue of Gestalt Review. The paper, “I Am Here: A Gestalt Perspective on Navigating Through Troubled Times,” introduces the concept of Mass Induction of Trauma: the deliberate use of authoritarian tactics to overwhelm the collective nervous system, disrupt embodied presence, inhibit reflection, and generate a pervasive atmosphere of threat and helplessness.
We will explore experientially how Mass Induction of Trauma affects both client and therapist, and we will introduce Gestalt-based methods to counter its impact and support ongoing growth and development.
Through embodied experiments, didactic teaching, case examples, and group integration, participants will gain practical tools for staying grounded and relationally connected in today’s challenging environment.
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9:00–9:15 Welcome & Introductions
9:15–10:00 Centering, Grounding, Evoking, Supporting
10:00–10:30 Background & Genesis of the Paper
10:30–10:45 BREAK
10:45–11:45 Trauma, Crisis, and Atmospheres
11:45–12:15 Atmospheric Experiment
12:15–1:30 LUNCH
1:30–2:15 Gift of Relationality
2:15–2:45 Group Work Examples
2:45–3:00 BREAK
3:00–3:45 Self-Care & Support
3:45–4:20 Breakouts & Process
4:20–4:45 Closing Practice
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Participants completing this workshop will be able to:
1. Describe how authoritarian atmospheres and mass induced trauma manifest.
2. Identify somatic and atmospheric markers of trauma.
3. Explain relational dialogue and co-regulation.
4. Differentiate crisis from trauma using field theory.
5. Apply embodied grounding methods.
6. Discuss peer consultation as support.
7. Practice sensing atmospheric shifts.
8. Examine clinical examp
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This workshop is for Gestalt Therapists, Gestalt trainers and educators as well as trainees.
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There are no prerequisites for this program.
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Tuition: $225.00
Tuition fees can also be found on the Course Offerings page.
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To receive a refund for your cancellation:
30 or more days prior to your start date, you will be eligible to receive a full refund minus a processing fee.
This processing fee is 4% of total amount.14 or more days prior to your start date, you will be eligible to be refunded 50% of the reservation total.
Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the start date of the workshop or program, credits may be offered at the discretion of the Institute. If the reason for your cancellation is considered an emergency, this will be taken into consideration upon submission of required documentation.
Credits issued in lieu of a refund must be used within 12 months of the original program or workshop start date. After this period, any unused credit will expire and will no longer be valid. Extensions will not be granted.
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Continuing Education: 6 CEs
Gestalt Institute of Cleveland (GIC) is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), and accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board to offer continuing education. Participants in the Coach Certification Program become eligible for ICF, GPCC™ and BCC certifications through one program.
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There is no known conflict of interest for this program.
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Participants must attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation to be eligible for CE credit.
Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.