Description
The critic is that part of us that constantly and mercilessly evaluates, assesses, criticizes, judges, compares, condemns, blames, and attacks our worth as a human being.

The critic's impact is devastating. It wreaks havoc with our self esteem. It can make us feel depressed and even suicidal. It limits our capacity to make choices that allow us to be fully alive. It cuts us off from our innate and deep sense of wholeness and power.

Being guided by the Hakomi principles of unity and non-violence, this workshop will explore the dynamics of the critic. We will learn methods to disengage from its impact and learn how to regain our power and self-esteem.

In Making Peace With Your Inner Critic, we will come to appreciate the protection it can potentially offer us, transforming it from a powerful opponent to worthy ally.    

Objectives
In this workshop, you will:

• develop an understanding of how the critic developed and what it’s purpose is
• understand the secrets of the critic and use these to overcome it's destructive impact
• develop a tool chest for disengaging from the critic and regain your sense of esteem.
• learn a step by step method to move from being a victim of the critic to reclaiming your power and dignity.
• change your relationship to your critic to one of an ally
• develop more self-compassion and acceptance

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 safe, supportive, and powerful experiential workshop is designed for those who seek effective tools in dealing with the critic in themselves, others, and/or with their clients.

The workshop is open and relevant to both clinicians and the general public

Dates
Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, 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 August 15, 2010.
Regular Tuition: $325 after August 6.
Student Discount*: $245 by 9/4; $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 students 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. 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.

Scott was recently interviewed by Stephen Colgan of the S. F. Examiner about this workshop. Click here to view the article.