Developing Intuition & Inspiration

Developing Intuition & Inspiration

Facilitated by Joy Oakley

2nd October 2010

 

 


 

 

 

We often use our intuition without knowing it, because so much of the interaction between us and our clients can be subtle and perhaps only implied through a fleeting expression; a momentary glance and from our own inner feelings and sensations.

We want to nurture this ability to 'hear' what is hinted at, or not said or understood directly; we want to learn to be open to our client on all levels. This has been called 'listening with the third ear', Rogers called it 'intuitive sensing', Freud called it 'free floating attention'.

You may already have thought about how you use your 'gut feelings'. your instincts, your hunches- this is your intuition, and it is vital to learn to trust our intuition in order to deepen our clients' explorations. In this workshop we will explore these exciting and sometimes neglected concepts in depth using imagery, metaphor and other creative methods to help us.


Joy Oakley

Joy has a degree in psychology,  and a diploma in Integrative Counselling (Person- Centred, TA & Gestalt). She works as a Hospice Counsellor and is a tutor on the Foundation Degree in Person-Centred Counselling at Sussex Downs College. She previously taught on the diploma course at Wealden College. She works privately as a counsellor and as a supervisor for individuals and Organisations.

 

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