Shame is both hidden and deeply present in our lives. 'Traumatic Shame', experienced in abuse and in times of disgrace, disorganizes us. 'Recognition Shame', in which we are awakened to our hidden nature through the gaze of a friend or therapist, is transformative—integrating, split-off parts of our body-selves. Through the use of case material, lecture, discussion, demonstration, individual and dyad work, John will explore the complex defenses and expression of the shame body and suggests ways to recover a present body-self with a healthy integration of shame: Potential themes for the day include:

• The power of image and energy in healing shame
• The role of shame in the constriction of breath
• Healing the mind-body split
  

John Conger, Ph.D. is a faculy member at the Institute of Imaginal Studies. John's work takes an imaginative approach to the body. He has been in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist for 25 years. Among his many publications in the areas of somatic psychology and psychotherapy are his two books: Jung and Reich: The Body as Shadow; and The Body in Recovery: Somatic Psychotherapy and the Self.

Program Information:

Dates:Saturday, August 7, 2004

Times:9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Location:IIS, 47 Sixth Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

Fee:$75

Registration:Call IIS at 707-765-1836 to register.

CEU Information:

CE Hours: 7.0

CE Fee: There is a $20 CEU Certificate Fee.

CE Approval For:

• MFT/LCSWs: This course meets the qualifications for 7 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (Provider number PCE1391)