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"What does it mean to heal, properly speaking, in the context of an existential approach". With Dr. Michael Guy Thompson We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Healing - between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Dr. Michael Guy Thompson “What does it mean to heal, properly speaking, in the context of an existential approach to psychotherapy and psychoanalysis? How can we take a term that we ordinarily associate with the object of medical treatment and apply it to conversations that are conducted between therapists and their patients with the aim to live a happier and healthy life? In this dialogue I want to explore the concept of healing by exploring the etymology of the word, “heal,” which is cognate with such terms as sane, sound, sanitary, cure, and whole, in order to offer a non-medicalized and diagnostically-laden notion of how an existential approach to psychotherapy may further a healthy way to live. To this end, I want to explore the relationship between health, healing, and sanity – all derived from the same etymological root – and how psychotherapy is not concerned with “treating illnesses,” but with furthering authenticity in our lives. I will argue that living a sane life assumes a life that is lived passionately, honestly, and authentically.” Dr. Michael Guy Thompson. Dr. Michael Guy Thompson, PhD, received his psychoanalytic training from R. D. Laing and associates at the Philadelphia Association in London, and served as the organization’s administrator from 1973–1980. He is Personal and Supervising Analyst and Faculty Member, Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California, San Francisco, and former Adjunct Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Francisco, and the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco. He is the author of over 100 journal articles, book chapters, and reviews, as well as numerous books, including The Death of Desire: A Study in Psychopathology (1985), The Truth About Freud’s Technique (1994), The Ethic of Honesty (2004), The Legacy of R. D. Laing: An Appraisal of His Contemporary Relevance (Ed., 2015), The Death of Desire: An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness (2017, 2nd edition), an extensively revised and expanded edition of the original, and most recently, Essays in Existential Psychoanalysis: On the Primacy of Authenticity (2024), also published by Routledge. Most recently, Dr. Thompson is founder and director of New School for Existential Psychoanalysis, a certificate-based virtual training program modeled on his work with R. D. Laing in London, based in San Francisco. He founded Free Association, Inc. in 1988 in San Francisco to further the legacy of R. D. Laing, and inaugurated the annual R. D. LAING IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY symposium at Esalen Institute in 2015, to further the legacy and relevance of Laing’s contribution to contemporary psychiatry and psychotherapy. He lives in Berkeley, California. www.mguythompson.com Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 22 February from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by:

The Professional Driver 7-Hour Course for One Day Course Introduction: This one-day course is designed to provide professional drivers with the essential knowledge and skills required to operate their vehicles safely and efficiently. The course covers a wide range of topics, including: Licence requirements Personal protective equipment (PPE) Vehicle pre-trip inspections Safe and economic driving Bridge strike avoidance and route planning Vehicle security Overnight parking The course is delivered in a classroom/remote location setting and includes a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, and practical exercises. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with other professional drivers and share their experiences. Who should attend? This course is suitable for all professional drivers, regardless of experience level. It is particularly beneficial for drivers who are new to the profession, as well as drivers who are looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. What will you learn? Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand and comply with all applicable licence requirements for professional drivers Identify and use the correct PPE for different driving tasks Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to identify any potential problems Drive safely and economically, taking into account road conditions, traffic, and fuel efficiency Avoid low bridges and plan routes effectively Secure vehicles to prevent theft and hijacking Park vehicles safely overnight We look forward to seeing you there! 😃

The Professional Driver 7-Hour Course for One Day Course Introduction: This one-day course is designed to provide professional drivers with the essential knowledge and skills required to operate their vehicles safely and efficiently. The course covers a wide range of topics, including: Licence requirements Personal protective equipment (PPE) Vehicle pre-trip inspections Safe and economic driving Bridge strike avoidance and route planning Vehicle security Overnight parking The course is delivered in a classroom/remote location setting and includes a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, and practical exercises. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with other professional drivers and share their experiences. Who should attend? This course is suitable for all professional drivers, regardless of experience level. It is particularly beneficial for drivers who are new to the profession, as well as drivers who are looking to refresh their skills and knowledge. What will you learn? Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand and comply with all applicable licence requirements for professional drivers Identify and use the correct PPE for different driving tasks Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to identify any potential problems Drive safely and economically, taking into account road conditions, traffic, and fuel efficiency Avoid low bridges and plan routes effectively Secure vehicles to prevent theft and hijacking Park vehicles safely overnight We look forward to seeing you there! 😃

First Aid at Work - Annual Refresher

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Create a vision for your life in 2025 with writer, artist and mentor Eugenia Rosa exclusively at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

Join us for an interactive food workshop giving practical advice and support for the body’s transition during peri-menopause and menopause. We will discuss menopause-related nutrition, focus on foods rich in calcium and vitamin D to support bone health, and emphasise the food groups that ensure a high intake of vitamins, minerals, and fibre We will also look at how to include whole grains to promote heart health, which is particularly important as the risk of heart disease increases after menopause and discuss the benefits of soy and soy products, as they contain phytoestrogens, which may help balance hormones. We will have a cooking demonstration as part of the workshop, discuss meal planning and have a Q&A with our nutrition expert At the end of the cooking session we will eat together as a group This event includes sample recipes and a free meal kit to cook at home. £5 per ticket

Join us at Braintree Plaza for the Celebrating Young Entrepreneurs networking event on May 21st, 2025! Connect, learn, and be inspired by fellow entrepreneurs, local business professionals, and industry experts. This free event offers valuable insights, guidance, and a chance to grow your business. Open to all, including non-participants of the North Essex Economic Board’s Young Entrepreneur programme.

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