Facilitated by Tim O'Connell, PH. D. and Oliver Williams
Next Workshop: September 24, 2011
Offering Bi-Monthly Holotropic Breathwork Since 1996 For People New and Experienced in Holotropic Breathwork
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Elliot
Keeping the heart open is no easy task.We know not only our own pain and our neighbor's pain, but also the agonies played out in the farthest reaches of this earth. We allow ourselves to see, to care, to witness. Marilyn Sewell
How little do we know that which we are!
How less what we may be. Lord Byron
Holotropic Breathwork tm is a powerful method of self-exploration, personal transformation and healing. Holotropic literally means "moving toward wholeness". Developed by Stan Grof, M.D., and Christina Grof, leaders in the field of Transpersonal Psychology, Holotropic Breathwork tm combines insights from modern consciousness research, depth psychology and various spiritual practices. Holotropic Breathwork tm helps participants reach non-ordinary states of consciousness through deep breathing, evocative music and focused release work. It activates the unconscious and mobilizes blocked energies to access all levels of human experience, including unfinished issues from childhood, physical or emotional trauma, perinatal memories, death and rebirth sequences, and a variety of transpersonal experiences. Facilitated by the breath and encouraging surrender to the wisdom of the body and psyche, the non-ordinary state induced by the breathing offers unusual healing potential.
The Process
The workshop takes place in a protected space where the process can be individual and internal. One person (the designated "breather") lies on the floor, eyes closed, and breathes more rapidly and deeply than usual. Music is played that is conducive to the buildup and release of physical and emotional tension. The individual’s own psyche is the director of the experience. Focused body work is available to help the "breather" discharge blocked energy at the end of the session. The other person (the "sitter") is present to protect and support the "breather".
In addition to the actual Breathwork session, time is set aside for mandala drawing and group- processing of the experiences that occur during the breathing sessions. The group-processing is an important element to help people express and integrate their depth experiences into their everyday lives. In the setting created by Holotropic Breathwork tm, the true depths of the psyche can emerge, leading to healing and personal transformation.
Holotropic Breathwork tm is highly experiential and may involve intense and energetic forms of emotional release. The workshop does not substitute for psychotherapy, but it can deepen and enhance psychotherapy, 12-Step programs, and many other efforts aimed at healing and growth.
Who, Where, When…
Who: Those who would like to: ………Enhance their own growth, healing process and creative energy ………Obtain a first-hand experience of a supportive process that can be an adjunct to therapy ………Experience a non-ordinary state of consciousness in a healing context .......Expand their spiritual journey through exploring another modality in addition to what work they are doing already
Where:Trinity House 1292 Long Hill Rd. Stirling, NJ (Reachable by public transport from NYC. See Directions Below)
Upcoming workshop dates:September 24, 2011 Cost: $150: Before September 14,2011: The cost is $135. Payable to Tim O'Connell, Ph.D. 615 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039
For further information, contact Tim O'Connell 973-992-6171 Oliver Williams 917-331-8971
Workshop Leaders Tim O’Connell, Ph.D., is a psychologist and a family and couple therapist in private practice in Livingston, N.J. He is certified in Holotropic Breathwork tm and was trained by Stan Grof, M.D. and Christina Grof. Since certifying in Holotropic Breathwork, he has facilitated in large workshops in Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Georgia. He has facilitated with Stan Grof, MD, and Jack Kornfield at several Insight and Opening Workshops at Omega Institute. He has been a trainer in Family and Couple Therapy at several institutions and an Approved-Supervisor for the American Association of Marital and Family Therapy. He has lectured extensively Transpersonal Psychology, the psychological and spiritual aspect of midlife issues and couples' therapy.
Oliver Williams,is certified in Holotropic Breathwork tm and was trained by Stan Grof, MD. He has facilitated workshops in England, Switzerland and various states in the United States. He has facilitated with Stan Grof, M.D. and Jack Kornfield at several Insight and Opening Workshops at Omega Institute. He is the founder of Journeyworks. Oliver is interested in research and in gathering data demonstrating the effectiveness of Holotropic Breathwork for populations dealing with substance abuse.
Holotropic Breathwork is inappropriate for pregnant women or anyone with severe hypertension, heart trouble, epilepsy, glaucoma or a history of severe emotional disorders or psychiatric hospitalizations. If you have any questions about these conditions, please call to discuss before attending.
Directions: For train directions go to njtransit.com or call 1-800-722-2222. You can check times of trains out of NY to Stirling. The best times according to the present schedule is 7:11 am from NY Penn Station arriving in Stirling, NJ Station at 8:21. It is .4 a mile (2/5 mile) from the station to 1292 Long Hill Drive, up the hill. But you can call us, and we will pick you up. You can call at 973-647-7112 or 917-331-8971. Make sure to check whether you have to change trains in Summit Station.
For driving directions go to mapquest or yahoo. The address is 1292 Long Hill Road, Stirling, NJ.
