Working in the Here and Now
3rd July 2016 10am to 5pm
The expression “here and now” is used often in counselling and psychotherapy alongside such terms as genuineness , authenticity and intimacy. Carl Rogers described the therapeutic process as moving from the “there and then to the here and now”, Transactional Analysts describe the Adult ego state as being in the “here and now” and Gestalt therapists work largely in the moment. Although their approach does not place the same emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the catalyst for change there is increasing recognition by our Cognitive-Behavioural colleagues of the value of Mindfulness (the ability to consciously notice thinking and feeling right in the moment) for their clients.
This workshop is about integrating methods to increase and deepen our contact with clients respectfully and contractually whatever our original training.
Cost: £70-00 (12 places) (£10 discount if you book before the end of April!)
Steve Richards
My name is Stephen Richards. For the past 28 years I have been self employed as a counsellor, supervisor, consultant and trainer working with a wide variety of individuals, couples, groups and organisations.
I have had substantial training in Person-Centred Counselling and Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and have had additional training and personal experience with Gestalt therapy, Bodywork and Psychosynthesis therapies.
I am a qualified supervisor and have developed and taught professional training courses in counselling, supervision, counselling skills and groupwork.
In recent years I have also been involved in the Advanced Diploma in Forensic Counselling and Psychotherapy course and the Advanced Diploma course in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Families both at Wealden College.
I have run CPD and personal growth workshops for several years ranging from “Using DSM-IV the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association” through to “Body Breath and Soul-Exploring Eastern Techniques of Personal Growth”.
An increasing area of work for me is in public, private and voluntary sector organisations. I train and mentor managers to develop their thinking and skills and act as a consultant to directors and managers in coping with day-to-day problems and developing and implementing effective systems to prevent them arising.
For more about Stephen see www.heartswork.co.uk
