Educational Programs and Clinical Training
I offer professional training for health professionals and give public lectures and seminars on topics related to emotions, psychotherapy, and Reichian and Gestalt therapy. You can find out about Upcoming Talks and Seminars or Current Training Opportunities by clicking on the appropriate link on the left side of this page.
Below is a list of some of the presentations and workshops I have given.
PRESENTATIONS
Wilhelm Reich Lecture Series: National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) 2008-2010.
The Theory and Practice of Orgone Therapy: Talk given in New York, NY as part of the conference entitled "Orgone Therapy: Past, Present and Future". December, 5, 2009.
The Function of the Orgasm: An Exploration of Sexuality and Health. National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) Wilhelm Reich Lecture Series. February 7, 2009.
Contemporary Attachment Theory: An Orgonomic Perspective. Talk given in New York, NY as part of the conference entitled "The Future of Childhood: The Study of Children and Child Development from Wilhelm Reich and A.S. Neil to the Present". October, 25, 2008.
The Emotional Body (Mind). National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) Wilhelm Reich Lecture Series. April 30, 2008.
Respiratory Patterns and the Expression, Repression and Modulation of Emotion: Diagnostic and treatment applications in Reichian Psychotherapy and Naturopathy. National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) Grand Rounds. April 18, 2008.
Resistance to Cure: Why some patients appears unable or unwilling to get better. National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) Wilhelm Reich Lecture Series. February 23, 2008. .
Body Language. National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) Wilhelm Reich Lecture Series. September 19, 2007.
Key Concepts in the Contemporary Practice of Orgone Therapy. Talk given in New York, NY as part of the conference entitled "Wilhem Reich: Past, Present and Future Perspectives". April, 28, 2007.
Contemporary Reichian Psychotherapy: A body/mind Psychotherapeutic Approach. Two-hour presentation.Shanti Yoga Center. January 28, 2007. Description on linked page.
The Bioenergetic Basis of Psychological and Somatic Disorders: A Reichian Perspective. Two-hour presentation. National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM). January 23, 2007. Description on linked page.
The Body in Psychotherapy: A Reichian/Gestalt Perspective: Two-hour presentation. Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS). January 6, 2007. Seattle, WA.
Cycle of Experience: An Affective/Bioenergetic Developmental View. Two-hour presentation. AAGT 8th International Conference. August 12, 2006. Vancouver, CA. Description on linked page.
The Body in Psychotherapy: A Reichian/Gestalt Perspective: Two-hour presentation. Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS). May 5, 2006. Seattle, WA.
The Cycle of Experience: A Gestalt/Reichian understanding of character structure and the facilitation of character change in psychotherapy. Three-hour presentation. The Wellness Project. March 16, 2006; Vancouver, WA. Description on linked page.
Reichian Body-Centered Psychotherapy: An Introduction.
Shanti Yoga Center June 22, 2004; Vancouver, WA.
The broad face of emotion: current research into the nature of emotion and the application of this research to clinical practice. Three-hour presentation. Washington State Psychological Association 2002 Annual Fall Convention, September 28, 2002; Seattle, WA.
Reaching the Emotions in Psychotherapy: Lessons from Affect Theory and Body Psychotherapy. One-day workshop. Eastern Washington University Helping Professions Workshop Series. May 17, 2002; Spokane, WA.
How Orgone Therapy Works. Institute for the Study of the Work of Wilhelm Reich. November 4, 2000; NYC.
Reaching the Emotions: Lessons from Affect Theory and Body Psychotherapy. October 13, 2000. Seattle, WA.
Shame: An Orgonomic Perspective. November 20, 1999; NYC.
Orgone Therapy: A Bioenergetic Approach to Treating Emotional Distress. May 8, 1999; Seattle, WA.
Energy and Medication: An Orgonomic Overview of Psychiatric Medications. March 13, 1999; NYC.
Actions Speak Louder Than Ideals: Fostering Healthy Parent-Child Relationships. May 25-26, 1996; Ashland,OR
Reichian Psychotherapy: A Comparison of Two Cases with Different Character Structures. May 1, 1992.
Initial Biophysical Exam in Bioenergetic Treatment. Jan. 20, 1991.
Contemporary Approaches in Bioenergetic Treatment. Nov. 1989.
Application of Bioenergetic Theory and Technique to the Practice of Psychotherapy. WSPA1987 Fall Convention. Seattle, WA.
The Biophysical Basis of Character Structure. 1981 Vancouver, B.C.
Bioenergetics and Reichian Therapy. Fall, 1979. Olympia, WA.
WORKSHOPS & SYMPOSIUMS
Wilhelm Reich and the Development of Orgonomic-Bioenergetic Medicine. NCNM, April 24, 2010; Portland, OR.
Working with the Body in Psychotherapy: Lessons from Gestalt and Reichian Therapy and Contemporary Affect and Attachment Theory. GTTC-NW, June, 21, 2008; Portland, OR.
Working with the Body in Psychotherapy: Lessons from Gestalt and Reichian Therapy and Contemporary Affect and Attachment Theory. GTTC-NW, June, 16, 2007; Portland, OR.
Working with the Body in Psychotherapy: Lessons from Gestalt and Reichian Therapy and Contemporary Affect and Attachment Theory. GTTC-NW, June, 24, 2006; Portland, OR.
Working with the Body in Psychotherapy: Lessons from Gestalt and Reichian Therapy and Contemporary Affect Theory. GTTC-NW, June, 25, 2005; Portland, OR.
Anxiety and Depression: A Bioenergetic Perspective. October 31, 1998; Seattle, WA.
Self-Regulation and the Child's Health. May 15-16, 1993; Spokane, WA.
Rational Parenting - Promoting Self-Regulation in Children. February 6-7, 1993; NYC.
Our Roots in Nature: The Origin, Development, and Consequences of Human Armoring. June 6-7, 1992; Seattle, WA.
Health and Human Sexuality. November 9-10, 1991; Spokane, WA.
Body-Mind Behavior: A Bioenergetic Model for Human Development. November 3-4, 1990. Spokane, WA.
The Clinical Use of Bioenergetic Theory. Class offered for CE credit for psychologists. Spring, 1989.Seattle, WA.