Anger, like all emotions, has energy that naturally wants to move and express itself. Many of us, out of fear, repress this energy and, as a result, feel cut off from our own deep sense of wholeness and power. Developing a positive relationship with this misunderstood emotion means taking responsibility for its presence in our lives and learning ways to express it, thus leading to a greater sense of empowerment and intimacy with ourselves and others.

 

Description
This safe, supportive, fun and experiential workshop is designed for those who seek effective tools and greater comfort in dealing with anger in themselves, others, and/or with their clients.

Objectives
In this workshop, you will learn:       

• How anger can become a good friend and powerful ally
• How to recognize our own natural feelings of anger and what to do with them
• Somatic and spiritual methods to work with and transform anger
• Models for constructively expressing anger that leave us feeling empowered and effective.

Prerequisites (any one of the following):
To attend this workshop, please have experience in any one of the of the following: 1) some exposure to Hakomi (either from attending a workshop or training or have been in therapy with a Hakomi trained therapist or have read Ron Kurtz's book, Hakomi, Body Oriented Psychotherapy), or 2) experience with mindfulness, or 3) permission of the instructor.

For Whom
This workshop is more appropriate for individuals seeking greater comfort and familiarity with anger rather than those with impulse control or anger management issues. The workshop is open and relevant to both clinicians and the general public.

Dates
Saturday and Sunday, November 13-14, 2010

Times
9:30-5:00 both days.

Location
Rudramandir, Rasa Room, 830 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Directions

Tuition
Early Enrollment: $275 if you register by October 1, 2010.
Regular Tuition: $325 after October 1.
Student Discount*: $245 by 10/30; $325 thereafter.
VISA & Mastercard accepted.

Discounts
• Take both workshops and save $50 off the early enrollment deadline. If you sign up and pay for the Critic Workshop (9/18-19/2010) and the Anger Workshop (11/13-14/2010) at the same time, the cost for both is $500. Submit your registration form by August 15, 2010 to be eligible for this discount.
*Students: discount available to full time counseling studennts and interns.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received by mail or phone 14 days in advance of a two day workshop will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after the cancellation deadline.

CEU’s Offered
This course meets the requirements for 12 hours of Continuing Education Units for MFTs and LCSW’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider # PCE 4355.

To Apply
Download a Registration Form or contact Sharon Gardner below.
Please register at least one week in advance to insure your space.

More Information
Contact Sharon Gardner at (415) 839-6788 or email her at sharongardner@hakomicalifornia.org.

Scott Eaton, M.A., M.F.T. has been facilitating groups, workshops and trainings in the United States, Europe and Australia for over 30 years. He is a certified Hakomi therapist and trainer and has been a licensed psychotherapist since 1988. He has taught numerous workshops on anger in a wide variety of settings. In addition, Scott is a longstanding teacher and practitioner of meditation and an avid world traveler. Scott currently has offices in San Francisco and Emeryville. You can email him at scotteaton@hakomicalifornia.org.