At the heart of Gestalt is the process of raising self-awareness. The starting point for any learning is self-awareness, since we cannot change anything that we are not aware of. Awareness brings choice, greater choice leads to greater confidence and empowerment, which in turn brings the likelihood of being more effective in a wider range of situations.
By exploring how we engage (or not) with others, how we engage (or not) with ourselves and the (sometimes subtle) ways in which we block our own learning, participating in this group will help you build your skills of self-awareness and increase your opportunities for change and greater satisfaction.
‘Gestalt’ roughly means ‘whole’, and this programme works with the whole person, body, feelings, intellect, imagination and spirit. The group will give you the opportunity to learn more about yourself, to explore your personal issues with the support of others in a safe environment. You will be encouraged to ‘experiment’, be creative and playful in raising your awareness of how you learn and grow, and how you might ‘get in your own way’.
The regular meeting of the same group of people will provide you with the opportunity of exploring patterns you have developed for dealing with your life and decide if these patterns still serve you well or are in need of a ‘spring clean’. The support of others will give you the chance to explore how you deal with life’s difficulties, and with your or others strong and sometimes difficult emotions (anger, fear, vulnerability etc.).