Professional Development Workshops
Course Information
This day will look at the roots of homophobia (both internalised and externalised) from the standpoint of the development of self-esteem - or lack of it. Sometimes referred to as 'narcissistic wounding', the reverberations of low self-esteem play out not simply in terms of individual problems, but are a key determinant of the social politics of the gay scene. Low self-esteem arises from messages within the family of origin as well as the wider cultural context. Despite nearly four decades of gay liberation, and a widening of social opportunity, young LGBT people still suffer from low self-esteem, and it may take several generations to work through the effects of this collective history. The role of counselling and therapy is crucial to this process.
Aims:
to appreciate the relevance and importance of self-esteem injuries
to recognise the manifestation of narcissism and its emotional and social effects
to explore the contribution of counselling and therapy in healing such injuries
Objectives:
to share the personal self-esteem histories of course participants within a safe and honouring space
to acquire a working knowledge of theoretical perspectives in understanding low self-esteem
to identify and develop working strategies for dealing with low self-esteem in client situations
Comments from previous participants:
"Learning more about what causes a lack of self-esteem, especially within a gay context."
"Well presented, clear, concise and in a way that made it very understandable."
"I found the
discussions in the big and small groups helpful and the concepts of authentic and neurotic cycles of longing and how I can relate them to my process and to my work with clients."
Trainer:
Keith Silvester is an integrative psychosynthesis therapist, trainer and supervisor. A former convenor of London Friend, Keith has been a community worker and a student counsellor. He is currently training director of the Psychosynthesis & Education Trust in London . Keith is a Pink Therapy Clinical Associate and a contributor to the Pink Therapy book series.
Fees 2008: £95 for members of the Directory of Pink Therapists £105 for Non-members
Fee 2009: £105 for member of Directory of Pink Therapists, £115 for Non-members
Click here to download a workshop flyer (2008)
Click here to download a workshop flyer (2009)