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Join Dr Stephen Bacon for this transformational exploration. Register your interest using the form below.
This workshop focuses on the implications of constructionism for personal change and transformation. Essentially, the fluid and malleable nature of constructed reality suggests that transformations can occur more easily, more profoundly, and more permanently than normally thought. This is particularly true when the assumptions and limitations in the standard mental health model are effectively challenged.
The workshop is focused on experiential exercises and the acquisition of meaningful tools conducive to integrating constructionist principles into your ongoing psychotherapy and personal growth goals. There is an emphasis on integrating psychological goals with spiritual and existential principles; more specifically, the difference between sacred and secular space will be explored and the usefulness of different kinds of altered states will be integrated into standard practices.
Stephen has a background that bridges spirituality, psychology, and psychotherapy. He has worked as a psychologist in private practice for over 30 years, served as the Vice President for Program Development for Outward Bound USA. He has a Religious Studies degree, and lived in a yoga ashram for almost 6 years.
His current focus has been on exploring how psychotherapy works, the nature of social constructionism, and the connections between spirituality and therapy. He regularly conduct workshops, in the US and internationally, on these topics and have published numerous articles and a recent book, Practicing Psychotherapy in Constructed Reality: Ritual, Charisma, and Enhanced Client Outcomes.
“Despite being on the scene for nearly 150 years, psychotherapy has never has mass appeal. The majority of people who could benefit actively choose not to go. What is more, significant numbers end contact before achieving a reliable improvement in their well-being -25% of more after a single visit. Bacon’s thought provoking book not only explains why but offers a practical and effective alternative for engaging people in therapy and improving outcomes.”
- Scott D. Miller, director of the International Centre for Clinical Excellence
“This provocative book advocates the idea that the therapist is at the core of what makes psychotherapy and effective treatment. Bacon challenges prevailing wisdom by encouraging therapists to develop greater charisma if they want to maximize their impact on client mental health.”
- Michael J. Lambert, Brigham Young University
“I got 20 pages into Practicing Psychotherapy in Constructed Reality: Ritual, Charisma, and Enhanced Client Outcomes and just knew I had to contact Stephen and ask him to share this material. I am glad I did, as Stephen’s work has profound implications for people involved in, or interested in, the whole field of change work”.
- Pete Dalton – Aether and Alchemy
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