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The Self is like a gem to be discovered, explored, honored and cherished within every individual.  It provides a blueprint for self-actualization, for individuation itself.  My work is to help people uncover and trust this Self to guide their lives.                 

These are the ways in which I work:   

Individual Psychotherapy

    The main work I do is individual transformative depth work.  Together, the client/patient and I create a container which allows opening to the authentic Self.  This is the work of individuation in Jungian terms.  We move from ego-centered living to the richness of our unfolding spirituality.  During this process, we will use many tools, including mythology, imagery, dreams and whatever each person needs to accomplish his/her work.  There is an emphasis in my work on integrating the "shadow," those parts of us which have been dis-owned (split-off from consciousness) and often projected onto others.  This "soul-retrieval" work is necessary to become whole once again.

    This work is done in an intensive psychotherapy setting which ranges from one session per week to two or three more sessions per week.  This depends on the presenting issues and what "form" of therapy would be most suited to the individual and his/her needs at any given time. 

    The work of this nature can be done in-person, or by phone.

Spiritually-based Couple's Work

    My work with couples is focused on deep communication and the development and sharing of empathy with one another.  We also work to integrate spiritual values into the work so that both people feel that the relationship reflects their deepest integrity issues.  Often, this involves the work of taking a new look at each person's responsibility-taking, and re-owning of the "shadow" which is being projected onto the "other."  Developing and sharing empathy is the most healing force I have ever seen in couples' work.

Small Group Teaching

    From time to time, I create small groups in order to explore specific themes and ideas.  The next ones will probably be around Aging as a Spiritual Awakening, and may form after the seminar with Angeles Arrien to take place in May of 2008.  If these groups form, they will combine Angeles' teaching with my own.  See info here.  If you find you might be interested in these groups, let me know.  These groups have been quite popular over the years and are an extension of my university and growth center teaching days.

    I also do consultation groups periodically to help therapists apply the principles of Transpersonal Psychology to help them make a spiritual practice of their own work with people.  I have done a good deal of consultation and supervision (no longer formally) over the years.  If you are interested in such groups, let me know.

Life Purpose Coaching/Mentoring

        Over the past 40 years, I have worked with and taught thousands of people.  I now have become certified in coaching techniques so that I can combine all my experience into helping you focus on your Life's Purpose.  Usually this is done as part of the psychotherapy process and having these skills is a useful tool.  However, this can be used as a "stand-alone" tool for those who want a coach who has the skills to integrate spiritual and psychological values into goal setting and self-actualization projects.

eTherapy

        eTherapy is a newer form of therapy/teaching/dialogue which is internet-based and uses a combination of confidential emails and phone sessions as tools.  The client can use any tool which suites his/her needs.  Or it can be used as an adjunct to in-person therapy.

        eTherapy works well with people who:

Disadvantages:

People with whom I work are usually: