Hysteria’s history, rooted in Greek myth, evolved into a Victorian belief of a “wandering uterus” leading to disturbing medical practices. 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. Hysteria- between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy “In this talk, I will compare the Histerical patient to the ancient Greek myth of Persephone, the goddess who traversed the boundaries between the world of the living and the underworld. Just as Persephone’s cyclical descent and return mirrored the changing seasons, hysteria was seen as a condition where emotions and experiences defied easy classification. This notion of transgressing boundaries became a cornerstone of early psychoanalysis. In Victorian times, hysteria took a decidedly bizarre turn. Here, the culprit was believed to be a mobile womb, an organ capable of throwing into disorder and confusion. This “wandering womb” was blamed for a variety of ailments and behaviours, particularly any expression of female desire out-of-wedlock. In a truly disturbing reflection of these beliefs, legal rulings based on this theory emerged. In some cases, women diagnosed with hysteria could be forced to undergo a hysterectomy.” Bárbara Godoy. Bárbara Godoy M.A., Adv. Dip. Exi. Psy, UKCP accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor, MBACP and SEA – Director of Therapy Harley Street. Bárbara’s academic experience in London since 2008 includes lecturing and researching on the theory and practice of Phenomenological Existential Therapy on Doctorate, MA and professional courses at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology, Regent’s University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling directed by Emmy van Deurzen. Bárbara has facilitated therapeutic Group Work internationally since 1997. The question about the meaning of Being-Woman was the topic of her thesis completed in 2005 and evolved into two main Women’s Groups: “Nine muses” and “Four Seasons” which she leads in addition to her individual private practice. Currently, as the clinical director of THS, Bárbara leads a team of over 20 professional practitioners in the area of Psychological services and Wellbeing consultancy. Bárbara is also the founder-director of THS’s Personal Development and CPD Programmes. 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 13 December 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:
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Meetings are a traditional and essential component of local government. For both elected members and officers, meetings serve as a forum for discussion and agreement, planning and monitoring, communication and leadership, and decision-making. Used appropriately, meetings can challenge, inspire, illuminate and inform. And while they are not the only meetings that elected members will be asked to attend, committee meetings, in particular, are a mainstay of the political management process. Effective chairing is important because it can provide clear leadership and direction, ensure that debates are focused and balanced, enable decisions to be reached and ensure that resources are used to best effect. This two-hour 'masterclass'-style workshop will help elected members to understand their role, offer some approaches and ideas that will help to tackle typical challenges, and help to generally improve their effectiveness as a chair. To understand the skills and qualities of a good chair To learn ideas and approaches for chairing a successful meeting that is on time and achieves its outcomes To understand the protocols and boundaries for appropriate meeting etiquette and the chair's role in managing this effectively To appreciate how to manage yourself and others appropriately To take away personal actions to apply to your role 1 Welcome and introductions Objectives What's the challenge for you? 2 We can't go on meeting like this Common meeting challenges for chairs and why they succeed or fail Consequences and impact for the Council What's the context? 3 Roles and responsibilities of an effective chair Activities and input that explore the role, skills and qualities needed Role of the chair: what is it and how to do it well 4 Chairing for success - ideas and approaches to meet the challenges Managing time and boundaries Preparation and planning Creating the right environment Self-management Challenging personalities and good meeting behaviour 5 Final plenary session What's your plan? Take away actions
A 6-week inner child healing course to help you to improve your mental health and wellbeing by understanding your childhood experiences and the beliefs and limitations these may have created in your present-day life. An introduction to connecting with your inner child, developing a relationship with them, learning how to parent them, protect them and empower them. This will enable you to understand your feelings, needs and boundaries and give you a set of tools to develop acceptance, love and compassion for yourself.
A 6-week inner child healing course to help you to improve your mental health and wellbeing by understanding your childhood experiences and the beliefs and limitations these may have created in your present-day life. An introduction to connecting with your inner child, developing a relationship with them, learning how to parent them, protect them and empower them. This will enable you to understand your feelings, needs and boundaries and give you a set of tools to develop acceptance, love and compassion for yourself.
Simply speaking, Life Coaching is about raising awareness of how we can move from A to B. Sometimes we don't know what place B is, and we can use Coaching to gain clarity on what B looks and feels like. Life Coaching is non-directive, which means as a Coach, I help you to unlock your potential rather than tell you what to do. The experience creates a space for accountability and motivation to take positive action. My role as your Holistic Coach is to provide you with a safe space for you to ground, explore & embrace your emotions, claim your personal power to design & live your dream life.
Supervision is an essential component of professional development in the field of clinical hypnotherapy. It provides a structured space where therapists can reflect on their clinical practice, receive constructive feedback, and explore new strategies to enhance their therapeutic skills. Our supervision sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of clinical hypnotherapists, ensuring that you receive relevant guidance and support.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFAider) is an internationally recognised training course that teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. We don't teach people to be therapists, but we do teach people how to respond in a crisis, and how to reach out before a crisis happens. The training gives people tools to support themselves and each other, so everyone can talk about mental health and seek help when needed. As an MHFAider you will be able to: Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other support Practise active listening and empathy Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma Discuss the role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality Practise self-care This course is ideal for those who would like to become an MHFAider to: Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support Alongside the best evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, MHFAiders are also provided with three-year access to ongoing learning and support through the MHFAider Support App 1 Introduction to MHFAider (3 hours 30 mins) MHFA and the MHFAider role Introduction to the MHFAider Action Plan 'ALGEE' What is Mental Health? Helpful and unhelpful language Undersign our Frame of Reference, understanding how we make sense of the world Understanding stress & the Stress Container 2 Understanding Mental Health (4 hours) What influences mental health? The Mental Health Continuum What is anxiety? What is a traumatic event? Active listening and empathy What are eating disorders? What is self-harm? What is substance misuse? MHFA conversation practice 3 MHFAider in practice (4 hours) Applying ALGEE What is depression? What is suicide? What is psychosis? MHFA conversation practice 4 Next steps (3 hours) Recovery and lived experience Applying ALGEE Boundaries in the MHFAider role MHFA conversation practice Moving forward in the MHFAider role and your MHFA action plan Self-care
Duration 4.375 Days 26.25 CPD hours This course is intended for This course provides a jump start on learning material that relates to the CMMC program, and to the planned Certified Professional (CP) certification in particular. It discusses the CMMC program, the current CMMC Model, and other CMMC materials as they exist today. The course may be of interest to individuals who wish to pursue the CMMC-CP certification when it is released. It may also be useful to stakeholders in organizations who will be involved in CMMC assessments, and who wish to gain a general understanding of the program and its requirements for their business planning purposes Overview In this course, you will examine the current CMMC model (Version 1.02), framework, context, and application within the DoD, as well as the expectations and requirements that will be imposed upon organizations that do business with the DoD. It will also help you to identify threats to cybersecurity and privacy within an IoT ecosystem and implement appropriate countermeasures. You will gain the skills to: · Identify risks within the defense supply chain and the established standards for managing them. · Describe how the CMMC model ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations. · Identify responsibilities of the CMMC Certified Professional, including appropriate ethics and behavior. · Identify regulated information and establish the Certification and Assessment scope boundaries for evaluating the systems that protect that regulated information. · Evaluate OSC readiness and determine the objective evidence you intend to present to the assessor. · Use the NIST 800-171A and CMMC Assessment Guide to assess objective evidence for processes and practices. · Implement and evaluate practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 1. · Implement and evaluate processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 2. · Implement and evaluate processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity level 3. · Identify processes and practices required to meet CMMC maturity levels 4 and 5. · Work through the logistics of a CMMC assessment, including planning for and conducting the assessment, as well as any follow-up processes, such as remediation and adjudication. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), managed by the CMMC Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB), is a program through which an organization's cybersecurity program is measured by their initial and ongoing compliance with applicable cybersecurity practices as well as their integration of corresponding policies and plans into their overall business operations. By Fiscal Year 2026, all organizations providing products or services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must obtain at least a Maturity Level 1 certification under this program. Managing Risk within the Defense Supply Chain Topic A: Identify Threats to the Defense Supply Chain Topic B: Identify Regulatory Responses Against Threats Ensuring Compliance through CMMC Topic A: Identify Limitations of Self-Certification Topic B: Identify Benefits of CMMC Topic C: Describe the CMMC Model Architecture Performing the General Responsibilities of a CMMC CP Topic A: Identify Responsibilities of the CMMC CP Topic B: Demonstrate Appropriate Ethics and Behavior Identifying and Scoping Regulated Information Topic A: Identify Regulated Information Topic B: Establish the Certification and Assessment Scope Boundaries Initiating the Assessment Process Topic A: Evaluate Readiness Topic B: Determine Objective Evidence Assessing Objective Evidence Topic A: Assess the Practices Using the CMMC Assessment Guides Topic B: Assess the Processes Using the CMMC Assessment Guide Level 3 Implementing and Evaluating CMMC Level 1 TTopic A: Maturity Level 1 Domains and Practices Topic B: Determine Scope Boundaries at Maturity Level 1 Topic C: Perform a Maturity Level 1 Gap Analysis Topic D: Perform a Maturity Level 1 Evidence Validation Implementing and Evaluating CMMC Levels 2 and 3 Topic A: Process Maturity Requirements for CMMC Levels 2 and 3 Topic B: Maturity Level 2 Practices Topic C: Maturity Level 3 Practices Identifying CMMC Levels 4 and 5 Topic A: Maturity Level 4 Processes and Practices Topic B: Maturity Level 5 Processes and Practices Working Through a CMMC Assessment Topic A: Define the Assessment Logistics Topic B: Resolve Assessment Related Issues Appendix A: Additional Documentation the CP Should Study