Paul Gibney Ph.D.
Sea Temple Resort & Spa – Palm Cove, North QLD
Friday 22nd OCTOBER to Sunday 24th OCTOBER 2010
Limited to 30 Participants
Read what people have said about the August 2010 Retreat...
"Thank you Paul, your workshop exceeded my expectations, providing a safe space for us to speak the 'unspeakable' and to discuss some of the paradoxes, hypocrisies and egos in our profession. You have helped me feel human again instead of a failure... please do more of these 'real' retreats in the future!"
"Really appreciated space to be genuine and feel others were too... enables me to feel a connection in my difference/ aloneness."
"Palm Cove was an excellent location... lovely surroundings... I felt conflicted by wanting to sit in on the training and wanting to sit by the pool!"
"A thoughtfully conceived theme, beautifully executed, with some very valuable processes, relationships and outcomes for myself and for the group."
"I hope I can afford to do this throughout my career, as a constant and regular reflection and acknowledgment of my 'choice' to be a therapist. Gave me permission to think of my 'calling' and 'soul'. Thank you."
RETREAT PROGRAMME
Psychoanalysis has been known as ‘the impossible profession’. Social work has been referred to as ‘the unloved profession’. And, in between these extremes, every form of professional psychology, counselling and
helping has struggled to define its essential image and value, and its place
amongst the traditional professions.
Jungian psychology has pictured therapists as being informed by the
archetypes of physician and priest/priestess: a mix between a healing
science and a spiritual attention to human life. Existential therapists often
refer to the therapist’s task as an interface between science and art.
Despite its demands, failures and unpopular press, the therapeutic
profession tends to capture practitioners in a unique way that defines them.
Perhaps the conundrum of the therapeutic profession is that, more than
a profession, it becomes a way of being for the therapist – by practising
therapy, the therapist becomes her or him self.
This retreat will provide a reflective space to explore the meaning of
being a therapist and of living a therapeutic life. Complimented by the
peaceful tropical paradise of Palm Cove, North Queensland, the retreat will
promote dialogue and reflection on the therapeutic life and images of that life as seen through the lens of the Jungian concept of ‘soul’, the concept
of ‘vocation’ (calling), and the concept of ‘profession’. Dr. Gibney will lead
discussions around therapeutic issues. There will be time for relaxation,
guided reflections, solitude and shared meals.
Some topics for reflection:
Our most difficult clients and our
undeveloped aspects of self: the
therapeutic shadow.
The spirituality of the therapist: therapy as values in action.
The exhausted therapist and other injuries.
Internal dialogues to refresh the self.
On developing a safe community.
Exploring the concept of sustained and sustainable motivation.
Personal and professional selves: reasons for starting, reasons for continuing.
ENDORSED FOR 15 APS COUNSELLING HOURS
Members of other APS Colleges and non-college members may claim the equivalent number of generalist hours.
Certificate of Attendance will be supplied detailing hours of training, trainer's qualifications and course content.
PAUL GIBNEY Ph. D. is a psychotherapist and family therapist in private practice in Brisbane. Paul graduated in Social Work from the University of Queensland in 1980 and gained a doctorate from the same institution in 1993. From 1995 to 2005, he had a senior lectureship in the Social Work Department at the University of Queensland, where he taught advanced case work, family therapy theory and practice, and advanced skills in interpersonal helping. Paul, over the last seven years, has consulted extensively to government and non-government organizations in the areas of staff supervision, child protection, residential care, youth and adult mental health, and complex case supervisions.
Paul has lectured and presented workshops throughout Australia and New Zealand. His 2003 text,'The Pragmatics of Therapeutic Practice' is a set text in five Masters of Counselling Courses in Australia and he is the author of over 20 academic papers.
FREE ARTICLE:
The Double Bind Theory: Still Crazy-Making After All These Years – Paul Gibney
DATES
9:00am Friday 22nd OCTOBER 2010 – 2:00pm Sunday 24th OCTOBER 2010
This Three-Day Retreat will be held at Sea Temple Resort and Spa in Palm Cove, Far North Queensland.
Delegates are advised to arrive on Thursday evening to maximise the benefits of this retreat.
COST
$995.00 (Includes GST). Retreat registration includes; morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Friday and Saturday; morning tea and lunch on Sunday; drinks and canapés Friday 5.00pm on the Temple of Tastes Terrace; and two course dinner in the Sea Temple Restaurant on Saturday night.
FOR SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION
Click here for secure online registration or phone 03 9855 2220
LOCATION
Located spectacularly on Palm Cove's prestigious beachfront, The Sea Temple Resort & Spa can be reached by car in just 25 minutes from Cairns International Airport.
To view more images of Palm Cove click here.
To view a map of Palm Cove click here.
ACCOMODATION AND TRAVEL
As travel requirements vary widely, delegates are to arrange their own accomodation and travel.
The Sea Temple Resort and Spa offers a special delegate rate for guests attending the Retreat. Accommodation is subject to availability and can be confirmed by calling the Reservations Department on 1800 010 241.
As October is high season, early bookings are advised.
Accommodation pricing at Sea Temple has been confirmed as follows:
Studio Room - $265.00 per night including full buffet breakfast for 1 adult.
Two Bedroom Apartment - $390.00 per night including full buffet breakfast for 2 adults.
Please note: These rates also apply for delegates who would like to extend their stay either side of the retreat.
To gain access to these special rates, guests should mention that they are attending the Psychoz Retreat when making their booking.
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin fly to Cairns regularly from all major cities in Australia. For transfer options, refer to your accomodation (as they often provided shuttles) or click here.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be received in writing to PsychOz Publications. Refunds (less a $150.00 cancellation fee) are given for cancellations received by 5.00pm EST Tuesday 31st August.
Refunds will not be accepted after these times, regardless of personal circumstances. Cancellation policy is final and not negotiable. PsychOz Publications regrets the difficult personal circumstances that prevent people attending including medical conditions, emergencies, severe weather or transport difficulties, however the logistics of event management prevents PsychOz Publications from assuming responsibility for these contingencies.
Please note: registrations are transferable IN FULL to another person on notification to PsychOz Publications.
