The “Journey of the God-Children” and the “Darkness on the Path of Enlightment” – a personal review of transpersonal Crisis-Catalysts in different traditions.
The term “The Godchildren” refers to a quote from Dr. Ingo Benjamin Jahrsetz. It defines people who have been placed in an early stage of life into deep transpersonal and sometimes traumatic experiences. If we follow the statement of the medieval mystic Master Eckhart “Suffering is known the fastest horse to God”; we can clearly build a metaphorical bridge to the Initiation-Crisis and Myths of the shamanic Traditions. Referring to my own biographical and therapeutic experience, from over 18 years of practice activities with people in crisis, I would like to discuss the odds on the path of self-realization, triggered by harrowing transpersonal experiences.
I refer inter alia to the experiences and background of an early near-death-experience and crisis of different types and massive transgenerational Traumas from second world war which finally brought me into the Mystic tradition and in the professional humanistic-transpersonal Field. As transpersonal therapist and supervisor who comes from a modern western culture, I went through the whole process of idealization, de-idealization and integration of ancient healing techniques. The shamanic Traditions and also Gestalttherapy and Theatre helped a lot to express the inexpressible. But during my own processes and the stories of many clients, I realized, that crisis where more often (unconsciously) induced than integrated. This also means emotional and sexual abuse as well as retraumatizations and physical death – which happened, for example – in a group in which I participated in, during a traditional two-week-Ayahuasca-Ceremony in the jungle.
Now it seems to me, that the most important issue in coping with transpersonal crisis as a resource, is preparation, ethics, professional guidance and (systemic cultural) integration. Especially the mindfulness-based meditation and the Holotropic Breathwork™ seem very suitable to guide people in their personal processes without psychedelic substance, or in preparation for psychedelic experiences.
Speaker:
Joerg Fuhrmann is an Expert for Crisis-Navigation, DeHypnosis and Trancetherapy. He has studied Social Science, Transpersonal Psychology and Dramatheatre. He travelled around the World to different Teachers and Shamans for 20 Years now. He´s on a guided spiritual Path of Mysticism by Zen-Master and Bendictian Monk Willigs Jäger and works as a Gestalttherapist (ECP/WCP)/ Eurotas Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist (ECTP) and as Eurotas- Supervisor (ESTP) in Switzerland, near Lake Constance. He´s Founder of freiraum-Institute and has worked many years as a Board certified Trainer for the National Guild of Hypnotists™ as well as a Speaker and Lecturer at different Universities. He´s also a Trainer at the biggest European Centre for Mysticism, Awareness and Zen. Since 2013 he is working on his PhD in Transpersonal Psychology. Actually he is accomplishing his 8-Year-Training in Holotropic Breathwork™ with Stan Grof and starting new Trainings in DeHypnosis and Transpersonal Trancetherapy with other Eurotas-Trainers.
Der Weg des Psychonauten: Lehren aus einem halben Jahundert Bewusstseinsforschung
In diesem reich bebilderten Seminar geht Stan auf seine 60 Jahre andauernde Erforschung einer grossen und wichtigen Gruppe von aussergewöhnlichen Bewusstseinszuständen ein, die über ein bemerkenswertes heilendes, transformatives, evolutionäres und heuristisches Potenzial verfügen. Stan prägte für sie den Begriff «holotrop» was «sich auf Ganzheit hinbewegend» bedeutet. Die moderne Psychiatrie hat keine spezifische Bezeichnung für diese Zustände und betrachtet sie als pathologische Entstellungen.
Holotropes Atmen
Zu Beginn geben Stan und Brigitte eine Einführung in das Holotrope Atmen und erläutern dessen Grundlagen. Die Inhalte und Erfahrungen der Atmenden reichen von intensiven Körpergefühlen, Wellen von Emotionen, lebhaften inneren Bildabläufen über biographische Themen und Erinnerungen bis zu Geburtserlebnissen oder transpersonalen Erfahrungen. Die Art und Weise des persönlichen Erlebens ist bei jedem Teilnehmer unterschiedlich und zeigt sich oft in überraschenden, unerwarteten Inhalten.
Bei Spannungen oder Schmerzen, die spontan während des Prozesses entstehen und sich nicht auflösen, wird fokussierte Körperarbeit angeboten. Diese folgt den Impulsen und Bedürfnissen des Atmenden. Die Körperarbeit zielt darauf ab, vorhandene Energien so zu verstärken, dass sie sich transformieren können.
Nach Beendigung des Prozesses gibt es die Möglichkeit, über das Malen von Mandalas eine andere, non-verbale Form des Ausdrucks der bisherigen Erfahrung und der Integration zu finden. Die entstandenen Bilder werden in den Sharing-Prozess am nächsten Tag miteinbezogen, der in Kleingruppen stattfindet. Die Teilnehmenden sind eingeladen, denjenigen Aspekten ihrer bisherigen Erfahrung, die noch einmal verbal ausgedrückt oder im Mandala angeschaut werden wollen, Raum zu geben, um einen Weg der Integration in den Alltag zu öffnen. Der Workshop wird mit einem Ritual abgeschlossen. Der Workshop ist als durchgehender individueller und auch Gruppenprozess gedacht. Deshalb empfehlen wir, während diesen Tagen keine zusätzliche Aktivitäten zu planen, die die Qualität der Erfahrung verändern oder den Prozess unterbrechen könnten.
Kurzdaten:
von Fr 13. April 2018, 10:00 Uhr
Freitag 13. April 2018, Der Weg des Psychonauten
10.00 – 17.00 Uhr
Freitag – Sonntag, 13. – 15. April 2018: Holotropes Atmen
Fr, 18.30 – ca. 22.00 Uhr
Sa, 8.30 – ca. 21.00 Uhr
So, 9.00- 13.00 Uhr
Hotel Hofmatt
Baselstrasse 88
CH-4142 Münchenstein
www.hotelhofmatt.ch
Infos zum Veranstaltungsort:
www.bpv.ch/basler-psi-verein/raum-hotel-hofmatt
CHF 620,00 / 550,00 (Mitglieder)
29th World Summit in New York on Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy & Mindfulness
Theme: ‘’Global Assessment of Happiness & Well-being towards Mental Health for a Better Society’’.
With the grand success of Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy & Cognitive Behavioral Sciences 2017, the Organizing Committee is glad to announce its “29th World Summit on Positive Psychology, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy”, conference which will be held during May 21-22, 2018 in New York, USA with the theme: ‘’Global Assessment of Happiness & Well-being towards Mental Health for a Better Society’’.
On this auspicious occasion, Organizing Committee invites all the participants from all over the globe to take part in this annual flagship conference. The scope of psychology is ever-growing due to constantly researches in this field. Associate with our informal organization pages to get normal scholastic and industry overhauls. We cordially welcome all the eminent professors, counsellors, researchers, nurse practitioners, students, therapists, social workers and delegates to take part in this upcoming conference to witness invaluable scientific discussions and contribute to the future innovations in the fields of Psychology, Psychotherapy & Mental Health with 10% abatement on the Early Bird Prices. The first round of Abstract submission deadline is June 27, 2017.
Bookmark your dates for “Positive Psychology, Mindfulness & Psychotherapy 2018” as the Nominations for Best Poster Awards and Young Researcher Awards are open across the world. All members of the Positive Psychology 2018 Organizing Committee look forward to meeting you in New York, USA.
Keynote Speakers for 2017 Edition:
• Dr. Carroy (Cuf) Ferguson, University of Massachusetts, USA
• Dr. Javier Fiz Perez, European University of Rome, Italy
• Dr. Fredrike P Bannink, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Mrs. Sandy Joy Weston, Weston Fitness, USA
• Dr. Merethe Dronnen, Volda University College, Norway
• Dr. Mark Andrew Holowchak, University of the Incarnate Word, USA
• Mr. Braco Pobric, High Impact Consulting, Training and Coaching Division, USA
• Dr. Anand Kumar Srivasthava, Indian Academy of Health Psychology, India
International Workshops by,
• Ms. Meghan Kirwin, University of East London, UK
• Dr. Elizabeth K Misener, University of Southern California, USA
• Dr. Michael T Walker, Associated Counselors & Therapists, USA
• Mrs. Karla R Wilson, Wabi-Sabi Vibe, USA
• Dr. Cristiane Maluhy Gebara, University of São Paul, Brazil
• Mr. Tito Paes de Barros Neto, University of São Paulo, Brazil
• Mr. Alain Jean-Baptiste, Possibilities in Mind, Canada
• Dr. Fredrike P Bannink, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Collaboration: 17th World Summit on Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy & Cognitive Behavioral Sciences in collaboration with India Academy of Health Psychology (IAHP).
Conference Topics:
Positive Psychology Interventions
Mindfulness & Compassion
Happiness & Well-being
Philosophy & Resilience(Epistemology & Metaphysics)
Psychotherapy (CBT, ACT, MBCT, Family & Group Therapy)
Spirituality & Yoga (Meditation, Spiritual care, Aging)
Stress & Depression
Optimism & Flourishing
Buddhist & Humanistic Psychology
Mental Health & Psychiatry Nursing (Mental Illness)
Psychological Disorders
Child & Adolescent Psychology
Counseling Psychology & Psychoanalysis
Cognitive Behavioral Psychology
Applied & Clinical Psychology
Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Sports & Exercise Psychology
Educational & Evolutional Psychology
Addiction Research & Therapy
Neuropsychology/
Social and Community Psychology
Psychopharmacology & Psychopathology
We shall be deeply honored by your gracious presence and we hope that you will be a part in making our event a grand success. Our goal is to bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration and wonder – and provoke conversations that matter. During the conference, we assure you that you will experience world class facilities and hospitality at the conference. The joy of attending Happiness Congress 2018 brings with it improvement and incremental growth in your approach to do things, in the broader manner to see things and the beauty to live international diversity.
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