Spirituality Workshops

Each of us has a belief, philosophy, explanation, or story about what it means to be human: who we are, what happens when we die, how we came to be, and how we should live. Even atheists have ideas around these questions. These stories animate our lives and are intertwined with our psychological self. The clarifying and understanding of one’s particular belief on these matters is an important aspect of psychotherapy since it underlies so much of our values and beliefs, how we spend our time and money, how we make decisions, what death means to us, and how the consciousness of death and dying affects us. Our spiritual and/or religious beliefs provide coherence for our understanding of the meaning and purpose of life, and when shared with others, provide a sense of community and continuity.

The ability to explore this subject with freedom from judgment or a need to commit to a particular point of view is a very important and meaningful aspect of the therapy process. Sometimes the need to reject confining or hurtful early religious teaching has interfered with the exploration of spirituality in adult life and has inhibited the development of a cohesive and integrated sense of self as a fully human and spiritual being. This exploration and the growth and change that develops from it may help a person return happily to childhood spiritual roots in a new way or begin a different and more satisfying spiritual practice.

Many of my clients are exploring some of the Eastern traditions as found in yoga and Buddhism, and the newer spiritual paradigms and ideas presented by people like Eckhard Tolle, Wayne Dyer, or Byron Katie. These ideas and the practices they suggest easily integrate with and enhance psychological growth. Twice a year I offer a 8 session Spirituality Workshop for people who have been or are currently in therapy with me, along with family members.

TAKE ACTION: TO EXPLORE YOUR SPIRITUALITY, FREE OF JUDGEMENT