Psychologists collect personal and health related information about clients for the purpose of providing a highly specialised service. Psychologists are required to abide by a strict Code of Ethics that is set by the Australian Psychological Society. This code protects the interests of the clients and ensures that all information remains confidential except in particular circumstances.All personal information held by a psychologist will remain confidential and secure except in certain situations, which may include the following:
? It is subpoenaed by a court of law.
? Failure to disclose it would place the client or another person at risk.
? The client gives written consent for information to be released to another person/organization.
Transpersonal Psychology Techniques for Counselling
Transpersonal Psychology-trained counsellors can counsel clients who have transpersonal or spiritual crises or issues to resolve. They can also assist their clients to understand and develop awareness of transpersonal consciousness and abilities and spiritual dimensions of existence. Transpersonal psychological counselling can include:
ASSESSMENT
Counsellors may use Transpersonal Psychology questionnaires, inventories and other practical tools to assess their clients' experiences and understanding of spirituality in reference to psychological and holistic well-being.
ANALYSIS
Counsellors' analysis of the completed assessment inventories and feedback of this to the client is relevant for understanding and interpreting the significance and impact of client's beliefs and experiences upon their psychological well-being.
INTERVENTION
Transpersonal counsellors can offer strategies to assist the client to transform any negative outcomes from transpersonal experiences and spiritual confusion into enduring positive effects. A variety of transpersonal psychological tools and methods are available.
APPLIED COUNSELLING/TREATMENT PROGRAM
Counselling will include providing the clients with a safe space and opportunities to confide in them, giving helpful feedback and demonstrating understanding, as well as monitoring their progress. It may involve providing Transpersonal Psychological Homework Exercises.
GROWTH
Transpersonal counsellors can assist clients to develop their natural transpersonal abilities. For example, they can show their clients how to integrate transpersonal consciousness (e.g. intuitions) with rational intelligence for clarity and confidence in decision-making.
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Seminars, Workshops and Short Courses
Seminars:
About Transcendent Counsciousness Seminar
There has been a tendency in the mental health discipline t misunderstand and pathologize spiritual or transpersonal experiences. In this seminar, Dr Donna Golding offers a model of self that includes experience of trancendence of the ego and the ability for intuitive intelligence that is normal and natural. goring beyond rational and emotional intelligence, Dr Golding beleives that by integrating rational, emotional and intuitive intelligence into common practice provides a synergetic means of understanding the dynamics of life.
This seminar is suited for anybody interested in gaining a greater understanding of transcendent, expanded, transpersonal, spiritual, intuitive, metaphysical and higher states of consciousness. No background in psychology is needed. You will be encouraged to share your experiences inthis interactive seminar.
DATE: Tue 31 August 2010 TIME: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
VENUE: Wellspring Centre, 10 Y St, Ashburton VIC
COST: $45 (includes GST)
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Transpersonal Psychology & Counselling Training Workshop 29-30 Oct 2010
Name:______________________________________________
Phone:____________Mob:________________Email:___________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Mail cheque payable to Dr. Golding, Unit 1, 5 Linden St. Blackburn VIC 3130.
Electronic Funds Transfer: D. Golding, Westpac Bank BSB: 033 089 Account No: 289541
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Workshops:
Transpersonal Psychology & Counselling Training Workshop
For psychologists, counsellors, and students (minimum 3 years university)
This 2-day workshop provides an in-depth introduction to
transpersonal psychology (TP) and its application for counselling.
Presented by Dr. Donna Golding
DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT: Psychological research into self-development and transpersonal states of consciousness provides new theories on perception and self-identity. Transpersonal consciousness and experiences, often referred to as spiritual, metaphysical or the like, can be confusing and make people question their sense of self and reality. These experiences can have both positive and negative effects. This workshop explains what transpersonal psychology is and its practical application for understand Self. It addresses the difficulties people can have if they misunderstand, hane no framework for understanding thaie transpersonal or spiritual experiences. Techniques and tools for counselling clients or patients who present with transpersonal issues or wish to enhance their natural transpersonal potential are also presented and workshopped. This can be especially helpful for clients experiencing depression or who lack a sense of belonging, meaning, hope or direction in life.
It is designed to help you:
- understand what TP is and how it differs from earlier branches of psychology
- be familiar with TP developmental models, inventories, and assessment tools and their application for counselling
- learn about transpersonal experiences and their impact
- appreciate how to counsel clients who present with transpersonal issues
DATE: Fri and Sat 29 and 30 October 2010 TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm
VENUE: Wellspring Centre, 10 Y St, Ashburton VIC
COST: $495 (includes GST, morning & afternoon refreshments)
---------------------------------------- Registration Form --------------------------------------------------------------
Transpersonal Psychology & Counselling Training Workshop 29-30 Oct 2010
Name:______________________________________________
Phone:____________Mob:________________Email:___________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Mail cheque payable to Dr. Golding, Unit 1, 5 Linden St. Blackburn VIC 3130.
Electronic Funds Transfer: D. Golding, Westpac Bank BSB: 033 089 Account No: 289541
Cancellation Policy: Refunds less a $50.00 administration fee are given for cancellations received in writing via email or mail. Cancellation notice must be received by Monday 18 October, 2010.
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Workshops for business groups, corporations and community groups.
ENHANCING MENTAL HEALTH:
Psychological Development & Well-being Workshops
Below is an outline of psychological workshops that address some of the most common problems individuals face, such as problems with sleeping, self-confidence, grief and loss, burnout and more. Also, if you have requests for psychological workshops that are not listed below please let me know.
Aim Of Workshops
To enhance the participants' understanding about these psychological issues and conditions as well as provide strategies to overcome, manage and enhance psychological wellbeing in these areas.
Structure
Using Power Point presentations, these two-hour thirty-minute workshops are interactive to include discussion directly related to the participants' perceptions and experiences. Handouts / workbooks are provided. Suggested number of participants: minimum 10, maximum 25.
1. Transform Distressed Sleep to Peaceful Sleep
Getting a good night's sleep should be easy yet 15-20% of adults regularly have trouble sleeping. Sleep-deprived people are putting their health, quality of life and even their life-span in jeopardy. So getting enough peaceful sleep should be a priority. This workshop identifies causes, risk factors and outcomes related to distressed sleep. It provides and demonstrates practical psychological techniques and strategies to help you learn how to gain a peaceful sleep. A comprehensive workbook with practical exercises is provided.
2. Grief & Loss: Bereavement and Helping the BereavedMany people find it difficult to talk about death and grieving; and many don't know what to say or how to respond to others who have recently lost someone. This workshop is about both the griever as well as those supporting them. It gives information on models of grieving and the various stages of the grieving process. It also considers cultural differences as well as spiritual, religious and philosophical beliefs associated with death and the grieving process. Effective coping strategies including practical, emotional and communication styles are covered. Overall, this workshop will help the griever and their friends/supporters through the journey of grieving. An informative handbook that includes practical exercises is provided.
3. I Just Want to be Me: Enhancing Self-esteem, Self-worth, Self-confidence
What we show about ourselves to others often does not reflect how we feel inside. Low self-esteem is common for young through to mature people, among students through amateur to professional people. It affects both females and males. This workshop helps individuals gain direction and strategies to feel better about being who they are and realizing their potential.
4. The Blockbuster Series: Bust those psychological blocks that inhibit a sense of happiness, inspiration, strength, courage and more
These four separate workshops are a favorite for people wanting emotional intelligence to understand themselves and people's interactions!! Participants gain insights into their own psychological blocks and how these interfere with fundamental aspects of self. Each of these four workshops have a unique workbook which helps you break through psychological blocks that can weigh heavy on the mind, heart and body.
Moving Beyond Feelings of Hurt & Shame to Reclaim Inspiration and Innocence 5. Preventing & Overcoming Burnout
Burnout does not discriminate the professional from the non-professional. This form of exhaustion is a very common manifestation in today's society. This workshop trains you to recognize the psychological, emotional, physical and behavioral signs of burnout. It addresses the causes and effects of burnout on self, relationships and productivity. It will equip you with ways of coping and overcoming burnout so that you can enjoy life more fully.
