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Sanity is privileged over insanity, which is stigmatized. A therapoet views differences without hierarchy, valuing each unique expression. 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. Difference - between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Dr. Todd DuBose "Sanity and insanity have been situated in relation to each other on a hierarchical scale that privileges sanity over, beyond, above, and more than its “less than” subjugated copy, insanity. Framed in this way, insanity can only be stigmatized, devalued and pathologized, while sanity is that to which we are to strive, uphold, and genuflect. The therapoet as a phenomenological hermeneutic horizontalizes a spectrum of “sayings of suffering souls”, or “befallings”, which is the originally meaning of “symptom”, not as a pathogen to be excised. Countering supremacist hierarchies of sanity/insanity, or health/illness, the therapoet sees difference, not as deficient, but just different, anew, and not in relation to any centric norm, but just to other differences. The relation to other differences is a relative gradation, whose incomparability resists any kind of nothing-but-ism any more than a fish can be said to be nothing but a squirrel with fins, or dirt as nothing but dry water. The therapoet, therefore, attends to each showing or saying of the suffering soul, sufficient in itself, as it is, in its own way of presencing, by being with it, letting it be, without why.” Dr. Todd DuBose. Dr. Todd DuBose is a world-renowned, Distinguished Full Professor at The Chicago School’s College of Professional Psychology. He teaches philosophical foundations of practices of care, ethics, loss and mourning, psychology and spirituality, psychopathology, among other courses, all from a human science perspective, and with a particular focus on therapoetic care. He is a licensed psychologist, supervisor, consultant, and former chaplain, with over thirty-five years of experience. He holds degrees in continental and comparative philosophy of religion and existential-hermeneutical-phenomenological human science clinical psychology and integrates these approaches as a way of caring for such experiences as the impossible (no way out, boundary or limited situations), extreme experiences (such as psychosis, nihilism, suicidal and homicidal ideation), and the taboo (the places no one wants to go: the unwanted and unacceptable, unsayable, unforgiveable, forbidden, and irreverent). He regularly presents workshops in several international venues such as the Circulo de Estudios en Psicoterapia Existential, in Mexico City, Mexico, the Zhi Mian International Institute of Existential-Humanistic Psychology in Dali, China, and the Centre for Existential Practice in Melbourne, Australia. He is widely published and has written on caring for others in very difficult situations including traumatic loss, surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, and meaninglessness. He has also written a short dialogue with Miles Groth, edited by Loray Daws, called, Dialogues on The Soul of Existential Therapy, published by The Society for Existential Analysis. Most of all, he considers himself simply a fellow human being. 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 March 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:

Conflict Resolution Skills (On-Demand) Many organizations have assumed that workplace conflict is always destructive. So, they have often believed that conflict is best dealt with by managers or even via policies and procedures. After all, conflict creates workplace stress and leads to many performance problems, generating very real organizational costs! However, savvy organizations have embraced the fact that when conflict is understood and harnessed, it can be leveraged to add value to teams and even enhance performance. With the right knowledge, skills, training, and practice, conflict can be productive and make organizations better! In this highly interactive course, learners will discover the connection between individual conflict response and team-empowering conflict resolution skills. Participants will explore conflict's visceral dynamics and the nuanced behaviors we individually engage in to communicate and respond to conflict. Learners will apply techniques for transforming unproductive conflict responses into productive ones. Additionally, learners will use a systematic method that prepares them to objectively dissect real-world conflict, while practicing many strategies for resolving it. They will also develop proactive conflict approach plans, which they can transfer back to their own workplaces. At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the organizational costs of conflict Explain our physical and mental responses to conflict Communicate proactively and effectively with different types of people during conflict Replace unproductive conflict responses with productive ones Use the Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) process and conflict resolution approaches Relate team stages of development to shifts in conflict Develop a proactive conflict approach for your organization Create a conflict resolution plan for a real-world scenario Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course goal and objectives Opening activities Conflict Facilitation Readiness Conflict responses and perceptions Conflict basics Conflict and organizations Dynamics of conflict Conflict Styles and Communication A look at the color energies model Conflict through the color energies and DiSC® lens Communication with opposite color energies Individual Response to Conflict The anatomy of conflict Recognizing unproductive conflict responses 4 steps to productive conflict Choosing productive conflict responses Team Performance and Conflict High-performing team relationships Conflict and project team performance Conflict Resolution Diagram (CRD) and process Conflict Facilitation - Preparation Recognizing context and stakeholder needs Using team conflict resolution approaches Preparing for Crucial Conversations® Conflict Facilitation - Clarity Exposing assumptions and biases Defining the conflict and using the CRD Conflict Facilitation - Action Proactive conflict management Conflict facilitation practice Summary and Next Steps Review Personal action plans

Multidimensional ancestral healing for Self Worth and Abundance.

Polarization, or the “polarized mind,” is a fixation on one view, causing widespread destructiveness. It needs presence and love to address. 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. Polarisation - between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Prof. Kirk Schneider “I view polarization or that which I call the “polarized mind” as the fixation on a single point of view to the utter exclusion of competing points of view, and I see it as a core dimension of human destructiveness both individually and collectively. Arguably, polarization or the polarized mind is responsible for more devaluation and abuse than any other general psychological dimension, and it crosses cultures, parties, disciplines and so-called diagnosed and undiagnosed populations. In fact it is the undiagnosed populations—polarized cultural, political, and religious leaders and their followers–who have arguably caused the most human destructiveness by far, over those whom we conventionally termed the diagnosed The polarized mind may be partly dispositional but appears to be largely fear-driven and requires abiding presence and love to address it. We are in a race against time to avail people to these “nutrients.” Prof. Kirk Schneider. Prof. Kirk J. Schneider, Ph.D. is a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr Schneider was a 2022 Candidate for President of the American Psychological Association (APA), a co-founder and current president of the Existential-Humanistic Institute (an award-winning psychotherapy training center), and a two-term Member of the Council of Representatives of the APA. He is also past president (2015-2016) of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32) of the APA, recent past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology (2005-2012), a founder and frequent presenter/facilitator of the bridge-building dialogue approach the Experiential Democracy Dialogue and a trained moderator for the conflict mediation group Braver Angels. Dr Schneider is also an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University and an Honorary Member of the Society for Existential Analysis of the UK and the East European Association for Existential Therapy. He received the Rollo May Award for “outstanding and independent contributions” to the field of humanistic psychology from the Society for Humanistic Psychology, APA and is a Fellow of seven Divisions of the APA (5, 9, 32, 42, 12, 29, and 24). His work on existential-integrative psychotherapy has been featured in a special issue of the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (March 2016), as well as The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy and the APA’s forthcoming Handbook of Psychotherapy. Dr Schneider has published over 200 articles, interviews and chapters and has authored or edited 14 books including The Paradoxical Self, Horror and the Holy, Rediscovery of Awe, Awakening to Awe, The Spirituality of Awe, The Polarized Mind, The Handbook of Humanistic Psychology, Existential-Humanistic therapy, Existential-Integrative Psychotherapy, The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy, The Depolarizing of America: A Guidebook for Social Healing and his latest volume (February, 2023) Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World. Dr. Schneider’s work has been featured in Scientific American, the New York Times, USA Today, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Forbes Health, Psychology Today, BBC World News and many other health and psychology outlets. 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 12 April 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:

Managing Stress and Building Resilience: In-House Training Stress has an impact on all of us at some point in our professional lives. Learning how to manage stress and build resilience will result in higher professional productivity, better health, and more sustainable living habits. It will also help us create a physical - and emotional - work-life balance. In this one-day workshop, you will learn practical solutions to sustain behavior change that can positively impact your life on both a professional and personal level. When you are able to reduce the level of negative stress that affects you, your performance improves, along with your health and happiness. The objective of this course is therefore not only to create awareness around emotional well-being in a work context, but also to help participants create a better overall balance between the investment they make in their personal and professional lives. This course covers how our perceptions affect our beliefs and how our beliefs affect our actions. You will learn a host of stress-reduction techniques, while exploring your own stress triggers and responses. Highly interactive, the sessions cover a blend of theory, discussions, and exercises. You will explore concepts with fellow participants within a safe environment where skills and habits can be developed, sharpened, and improved. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify what stress feels like and what the typical symptoms and reactions are to stress Analyze your own responses to stressful events and the consequences of those reactions Organize your work structure to reduce stress and build resilience Recognize activities that drain you and those that give you energy Generate relief from stressful events Cultivate a mindset of resilience Better manage your time, work commitments, and personal boundaries in order to be most effective at your job Getting Started What is stress? Beliefs and thinking errors Work-life balance Drainers and energizers Stress reduction techniques Time management Summary and Next Steps

Managing Stress and Building Resilience: Virtual In-House Training Stress has an impact on all of us at some point in our professional lives. Learning how to manage stress and build resilience will result in higher professional productivity, better health, and more sustainable living habits. It will also help us create a physical - and emotional - work-life balance. In this one-day workshop, you will learn practical solutions to sustain behavior change that can positively impact your life on both a professional and personal level. When you are able to reduce the level of negative stress that affects you, your performance improves, along with your health and happiness. The objective of this course is therefore not only to create awareness around emotional well-being in a work context, but also to help participants create a better overall balance between the investment they make in their personal and professional lives. This course covers how our perceptions affect our beliefs and how our beliefs affect our actions. You will learn a host of stress-reduction techniques, while exploring your own stress triggers and responses. Highly interactive, the sessions cover a blend of theory, discussions, and exercises. You will explore concepts with fellow participants within a safe environment where skills and habits can be developed, sharpened, and improved. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify what stress feels like and what the typical symptoms and reactions are to stress Analyze your own responses to stressful events and the consequences of those reactions Organize your work structure to reduce stress and build resilience Recognize activities that drain you and those that give you energy Generate relief from stressful events Cultivate a mindset of resilience Better manage your time, work commitments, and personal boundaries in order to be most effective at your job Getting Started What is stress? Beliefs and thinking errors Work-life balance Drainers and energizers Stress reduction techniques Time management Summary and Next Steps

Enhance your ability to apply a range of techniques and tools to help improve management of emotions under stress, make more effective decisions in difficult scenarios and manage your energy more effectively in stressful situations.

Engage with riveting inquiries like the existence of God, ethical considerations of euthanasia, and the nature of good and evil within our OCR-accredited A-Level Religious Studies course. You'll navigate through the intriguing worlds of meta-ethics and moral responsibility, the intertwining realms of science and religion, and the modern dilemmas faced by Christianity due to secularism.  This course gifts you a comprehensive understanding of the ancient philosophical influences on global religions, the captivating debates around the human 'conscience', and the intricate interaction between sexual ethics and religious belief. Develop critical skills such as problem-solving, analysis, and research, setting a sturdy foundation for future university studies or diverse careers including teaching, law enforcement, youth work, or religious leadership. Designed for online study at your pace and convenience, this OCR A-Level course provides unlimited tutor support via email and phone. You'll receive a clear induction to the course and well-structured assignments to help you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for exam success. Our offerings include: A contemporary course, adhering to the latest specifications for engaging and dynamic content Accelerated learning options available for exams in 2022 Access to partnership exam centres network, ensuring a guaranteed exam venue Endless tutor support – Get assistance in drafting a study plan and enjoy constant support throughout your journey Exam pass guarantee (We'll provide support for your subsequent exam if you don’t pass on your first attempt) Recognise the significant influence of religion in shaping societal perceptions and beliefs.    About the awarding body Awarding body: OCR Our course code: X919 Qualification code: H573 Official Qualification Title: A-level Religious Studies OCR, a renowned UK awarding body, provides qualifications for learners of all ages and abilities. Our offerings range from GCSEs and A-Levels in over 40 subjects to more than 450 vocational qualifications. Developed in close consultation with teachers, industry leaders, and the government, our qualifications are relevant for today's learners and comply with the standards set by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).  ⏱ Study Hours: Allow between 250 and 300 hours for study time, plus additional time for completing assignments. 👩‍🏫 Study Method: The course is delivered via our online learning platform, providing a diverse learning experience with resources such as videos, quizzes, and interactive activities. If you prefer, the learning materials can be printed out.  📆 Course Duration: You have up to two years to complete your studies and exams after enrolling. Unlimited tutor support will be available throughout this period. 📋 Assessment: Enrol now for examinations from Summer 2022. You'll need to complete three standard A-Level written exams. Exams Paper one: Two-hour written exam, 120 marks, 33.3% of A-Level Paper two: Two-hour written exam, 100 marks, 33.3% of A-Level Paper three: Two-hour written exam, 100 marks, 33.3% of A-Level We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres across the country, eliminating the stress of finding one yourself. Assignments Various assignments are required throughout the course. While these do not contribute towards your final grade, they provide an opportunity for tutor feedback and progress monitoring. They will be used to produce predicted grades if needed. 👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes: Successful completion of this home learning course will earn you an A-Level in Religious Studies, issued by OCR. This certificate is identical to those given to students at other educational institutions. The chosen syllabus (H573) is best suited for online learning and provides the greatest opportunity for success. ℹ️ Additional Information Official Qualification Title: A-Level Religious Studies Difficulty: Level 3 Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements, but effective English reading and writing abilities are recommended. A general education up to GCSE level or equivalent is suggested. UCAS Points: 56  Course Content Our comprehensive curriculum covers topics such as ancient philosophy, arguments for the existence of God, religious language, Christian normative ethics, secular normative ethics, applied ethics, meta-ethics and conscience, foundations in Christian thought, Christian practices and development, Christianity in society, and detailed preparation for all three exam papers. Embark on this intellectually rewarding journey and gain a profound understanding of the world's religious landscape.

Enthralled by the remnants of the classical era? Passionate about theatre and art or captivated by epic movies and historic battles? Our A-Level Classical Civilisation course offers you an enlightening exploration of the ancient world, studying a diverse blend of classical literature, visual artefacts, and culture. Embark on an in-depth journey into Ancient Greece with this course, engaging with timeless classics like Homer's Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid. The A-Level Classical Civilisation course unveils insights into vital concepts that shape both ancient and modern societies, from the concept of love to the principles of democracy. Understand the social and historical context linking classical thoughts to the contemporary world. This course is designed to sharpen your evaluative and analytical skills, enabling you to effectively engage with a wide range of source materials. These skills are valuable across numerous higher-level degrees and professional paths. A-levels are revered as the educational benchmark in the UK, acknowledged by universities and employers as a testament to substantial accomplishment. Our home study course aligns with the new OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation syllabus, specifically tailored for online, self-paced learning. With unlimited tutor support, a clear induction, and structured assignments, we guide you to develop the knowledge and skills needed for exam success. If you opt to take your final A-Level examinations in the UK, we guarantee access to one of our exam centres. Perks of this course include: - A freshly designed course, following the latest specification with compelling and interactive content - Fast track option available for 2022 exams - Complimentary e-textbooks to assist your learning - Access to a network of partnered exam centres (guaranteed exam venue) - Limitless tutor support for study planning and throughout the course - Exam pass guarantee (We provide support for your next exam if you don't pass on your first attempt) An A-Level in Classical Civilisation equips you with an intricate understanding of the classical world, derived from studying a variety of ancient literature, thoughts, and culture.  About the awarding body Awarding body: OCR Our course code: X921 Qualification code: H408 OCR is a premier UK awarding body, creating qualifications that inspire learners of all ages and abilities. Its broad spectrum of general and vocational qualifications equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for their future, supporting them in reaching their full potential. The qualifications are developed in close collaboration with educators, industry professionals, and government to meet the requirements set by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). ⏱ Study Hours: Allocate between 250 and 300 hours for study, plus additional time for completing assignments. 👩‍🏫 Study Method: We utilise our dynamic online learning platform for course delivery. Don't fret; you can print the learning materials if you prefer. The learning resources include videos, quizzes, and interactive activities. 📆 Course Duration: The course runs for up to 24 months from the enrolment date. You'll receive login details to our MyOxbridge portal, where you can access your learning materials. 📝 Assignments Commence your learning journey for Summer 2023 exams.  This course demands the completion of three comprehensive A-Level examinations: 📚 Paper 1: Lasting 2 hours and 20 minutes, contributing to 40% of A-Level, with a total of 100 marks. 📚 Paper 2 & 3: Each lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, contributing to 30% of A-Level each, with 75 marks up for grabs per paper. These examinations comprise a combination of concise and detailed responses and extended answers. We assure a secure exam place in our nationwide centres. Locate your nearest centre today. We proudly offer an exam pass guarantee. Should you not succeed at first attempt, we pledge our complimentary support for your subsequent attempts. 📝  Assignments During your course journey, you'll be tasked with completing several assignments. These won't count towards your final grade but provide an avenue for tutor feedback and grading, assisting you in tracking your progress. This will be crucial for generating predicted grades if necessary. 👩‍🎓 Course Outcomes Upon successful accomplishment of this home-based learning course, you'll earn an A-Level in Classical Civilisation, conferred by OCR. This qualification is on par with that issued by any other educational institution, be it school, college, or university. We've selected this syllabus as we believe it's best suited to online learning and offers the highest possibility of success. ℹ️ Additional Information Course Difficulty - Level 3 Prerequisites - A strong recommendation for candidates to have pursued English Literature to GCSE or equivalent level prior to embarking on this course. UCAS Points - 56 Course Content ⚔️ The world of the hero  Starting off, you'll delve into the depths of Homer’s Odyssey, nurturing a mature understanding of this magnum opus and the spiritual, cultural, and societal norms that it represents. You'll explore the essence of a hero in the Greek realm, scrutinising literary mechanisms and structure that frame the plot, including speech utilisation, portrayal of war, mortality, fate, and relationships. 🎭 Culture and the arts  In this module, you'll examine the visual and material culture of the Greek Theatre, underlining the drama's impact on the classical world and its enduring influence on contemporary culture. 🌍 Beliefs and ideas In the concluding unit, you'll investigate the religious facets of ancient Greek society, focusing on the Olympian deities, the relationship between gods and mortals, and Homer and Hesiod's importance in shaping Greek religious perceptions. Subsequently, you'll explore mystery cults and their emphasis on initiation, personal choice, and individual participation. Lastly, you'll discern the interplay between religion and society, politics and religion, alongside the Panathenia and its relevance to Athens.

To understand psychopathology, one must learn a foreign language, lend an ear as it were to a language that is complex and symbolic. 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. Character- between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Prof. Robert Romanyshyn “I begin with the term psychopathology to emphasize that the word is about the logos—the thinking/speaking—about the sufferings of the psyche. To understand psychopathology, one must learn a foreign language, lend an ear as it were to a language that is complex, symptomatic, symbolic, and embodied. As complex, psychopathology reveals and conceals the sufferings of psyche. As symptomatic, psychopathology reminds one of things too important to forget but which are forgotten because they are too painful to remember. As symbolic, psychopathology is neither about facts nor ideas but about images, alchemical vessels that not only hold and contain psyche’s sufferings, but also cooks them. As embodied, psyche’s sufferings are inscribed in the flesh, etched as lines of character. To practice psychotherapy as an existential therapist situates therapist and patient in a dialogical field that is complex, symptomatic, symbolic, and embodied as a gestural field between them.” Prof. Robert Romanyshyn. Prof. Robert D. Romanyshyn, an Affiliate Member of The Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, a Fellow of the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, and a Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, was recently awarded the Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Humanistic Psychology Award from the Society for Humanistic Psychology APA Division 32. He has published eight books and numerous articles in psychology, philosophy, education, and literary journals. He is also a published poet and has written a one-act play about Frankenstein. In 2009 he created a multi-media DVD entitled Antarctica: Inner journeys in the Outer World, which offers a psychological reflection on the melting polar ice. In addition to online seminars and interviews, he has given lectures and workshops at universities and professional societies in the U.S., Europe, Australia, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand. 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 3 May 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: