... dream analysis workshop / dreamwork in the philippines ... (life coach, counselor, psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, quezon city, manila, philippines)

facilitating this workshop relived in me vivid memories of my wonderful stay in kerala, india way back in 2004.  why, you might ask?  well, in this workshop, participants were mostly indian nationals doing their graduate studies in clinical psychology.  

as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, i always make sure to work on my clients' dreams whenever they're brought up.  dream analysis is sort of like a game for me, wherein i help my clients decode the personal meaning of their dreams.  i always get a kick out of witnessing their 'aha' moment as the meaning of their dream dawns on them.  

as shown below, we did a lot of fun dreamwork activities:

by the way, i identify myself as a dream analyst and NOT a dream interpreter.  a dream interpreter interprets dreams for the dreamer.  a dream analyst, on the other hand, assists the dreamer in interpreting his/ her own dream.  a dream analyst therefore shuns dream dictionaries, knowing that each symbol in a dream has personal meaning which only the dreamer knows.    

this dream analysis workshop ended with a cultural show which i so much enjoyed that it made me dream of going back to india someday, and hopefully, soon! 

nighty night and sweet dreams everyone!

... groups for personal growth ... (life coach, counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, philippines)

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some growth group activities are just too enjoyable, so i jump in on the action.

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after the growth group, new friends!

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... the randy dellosa growth groups ... (philippines, life coach, counselor, psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist)

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The Randy Dellosa Growth Groups

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What is a Growth Group?
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• Growth Groups are small groups composed of 5-8 participants that meet regularly for the purpose of attaining greater self-discovery, personal growth, and life transformation.
• Growth Groups are highly-interactional and highly-experiential.
• Growth Groups may engage in activities such as psychodrama, body and sensory awareness, art/ sound/ and music therapy, dream work, health work, regressive-cathartic work, and others.
• Growth Groups aim for the growth and maturity of the total person. All aspects of the participants' lives-- the emotional, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, physical, relational, and spiritual aspects are addressed.
• The Growth Group is held in an environment that is supportive, safe, nurturing, and confidential.

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Who can benefit from Growth Groups?

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People who are:

• Seeking to be more self-confident and satisfied with themselves
• Seeking to break away from the dysfunctional and self-defeating patterns of their lives
• Undergoing life transitions and needing clearer direction for the future
• Seeking emotional, psychological, cognitive, physical, relational, and spiritual integration, and wholeness
• Seeking to relate with others more authentically and harmoniously
• Pursuing a path of self-discovery, personal growth, and life transformation
• Seeking for deeper purpose, meaning, and joy in life

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Mechanics for joining an Growth Group:

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• A psychological evaluation and one-on-one interview is required for selection of eligible participants.
• Growth group meetings last for 3 hours.
• Each participant must abide by the rules and ethical guidelines of the Growth Group.
• The selected participants will be informed of the schedule for the Growth Group Meetings.

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Some Guidelines for the Growth Group:
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• Participate actively.
• Express yourself.
• Be honest with everyone, including yourself.
• Stay in touch with your feelings.
• Focus on your experience in the here-and-now.
• Take responsibility for your choices.
• Take risks. Get out of your comfort zone.
• Give feedback and be open to feedback.
• Discover your defenses.
• Grow and expect to become a different person.
• Respect confidentiality.

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... lol!! warming up for psychodrama ... (philippines, life coach, counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist)

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for all action methods and experiential psychotherapies (i.e., play therapy, drama therapy, gestalt, improvisation therapy), the group warm up activity is an important phase.

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it is meant to loosen up the joints, limber up the muscles, promote body consciousness, enhance self-awareness, and strengthen the sense of camaraderie among participants.

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a few months ago, jath, gem, jobelle, dette, jaja, noreen and i gathered for a psychodrama session. our warm up activity turned out pretty hilarious and they caught it all on tape.

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if you care to join our fun, click on the pic below, watch the vid and laugh out loud- hehe!
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