TRAINING & PRESENTATIONS

July 11-23, 2010 - Lake District, Poland
Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA) 39th Annual European Summer Residential Training Program will include a 15-hour track on "Children and Adolescents from a Gestalt Perspective" with Lynn Stadler. Contact: ritaresnick@gatla.org

July 31-August 8, 2010 – Solvang, CA:  Felicia Carroll is offering her 60 hour Summer Intensive Training in Gestalt Play Therapy, the Oaklander Model  through the West Coast Institute for Gestalt Play Therapy.  This promises to be an international training experience.  You can also contact Felicia with questions.   Requests for reduced fee will be considered.  See website for request form.   To read more about this training or to register, go to www.feliciacarroll.com.  

August 16 to 20, 2010 – Wurzburg, St. Arbogast, Austria 
Felicia Carroll will be presenting a week-long training through the Institut fur Integrative Gestalttherapie of Wurzburg, the Kompakttraining 2010.  For more information contact the institutes directly or Felicia at www.feliciacarroll.com. 

August 16-20, 2010 – Malibu, California 
The 2nd Annual 21st Century Perspectives training in the Oaklander method will be held in Malibu, California.  For more information visit 21stcenturyperspectives.org or call Lynn Stadler at 805/962.9992.

October 13-17, 2010 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
Felicia Carroll will be presenting two workshops: Neuroscience of Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents and an Introductory Basic Workshop on the Oaklander Model.   For more information contact Adriana Ribas at www.quartetoeditora.com or go to  www.feliciacarroll.com 

November 26-28, 2010 and 3 trainings TBA in 2011 - St. Petersberg, Russia 
One-Year Training Program in St. Petersberg, Russia The Eastern European Gestalt Institute (EEGI) plans to offer a four-part advanced training program on the Oaklander Model in St. Petersburg, Russia. The first three-day session -- "Working with Children and Families" is scheduled for November 26-28, 2010. This new international project is specially designed for psychotherapists and consultants. Three subsequent trainings (three days each) are planned for 2011, for a total of 12 days. All the sessions will be taught by Lynn Stadler. MA, MFT. Lynn is a Gestalt psychotherapist, trained by Violet Oaklander. She has a private practice in Santa Barbara, California and offers trainings in the USA and internationally. EEGI's project managers will help participants to book reasonably cheap and cozy hotel accommodations. VISA support possible. Early registration is highly recommended, and some scholarships are available. Contact Konstantin Pavlov, Ph.D., M.D., Director of EEGI, kpavlov@etelecom.spb.ru

ARCHIVES

June 26-27, 2010 - Santa Barbara , California
Advanced Training Weekend offered by Lynn Stadler. This training is for students who have already completed at least 30 hours of training in the Oaklander Model. Contact: lynnstadler@verizon.net

June 24-25, 2010 – Kentucky 
In June, Felicia Carroll is the featured presenter for a Two day Conference for the Appalachian Center for Play Therapy at Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky.  As the only presenter, Felicia is honored with this invitation as only leaders in the field of child therapy are invited.   Felicia will be presenting on the fundamental of Gestalt Play Therapy.    Participants come from a seven state regional area, making this one of the larger state conferences.  For more information go to t www.feliciacarroll.com 

June 3-9, 2010 - Slovenia
Lynn Stadler will give a keynote presentation "32 Years and Counting: The Expansion of Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents into the 21st Century" at the 8th Annual Conference for the Slovenia Assoication for Psychotherapy in Zrece. She will also provide a three-day training sponsored by the Slovenia Gestalt Institute in Ljubljana. Contact: leja.jecelj@gmail.com

March 29 - April 5, 2010 - Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan
Lynn Stadler will provide two three-day trainings on the Oaklander Model for the Kyrgyzstan Gestalt Development Society. An Introduction to the Oaklander Model will cover Fundamentals, Anger and Aggressive Energy, and Working with the Field. The Advanced Training includes Working with Child Abuse, Sand Play Therapy, Self-Nurturing, Puppets and Music. Contact: alexandreremeev@yahoo.com

May 18, 2010 –  Marrakesh, Morocco 
Felicia Carroll will be presenting a half-day workshop on Working with Shame and Anger from a Gestalt Therapy Approach.  This conference focuses on innovations in the use of play and creative arts therapist in developed and emerging economies to provide psychosocial support children and adolescents.  Entire Conference is May 17-22, 2010.  For more information Felicia at www.feliciacarroll.com.

May 21-22, 2010 - Portland , Oregon
"Working Through Emotions: An Expressive Arts Approach to Therapy Based on the Work of Violet Oaklander" will be offered by Lynn Stadler and Peter Mortola. Participants will get first-hand experience with creative projective techniques and media, including clay, drawing, and projective cards. Contact: pmortola@lclark.edu

May 22-30, 2010 – Nurnberg, Germany 
Felicia Carroll will be presenting Basic and Advanced workshops in Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents for Symbolon Institute, Nuremburg, Germany. For more information contact the institutes directly or Felicia at www.feliciacarroll.com.

January 24, 2010 – Santa Barbara, CA 
Lynn Stadler will offer a one day workshop in Therapy with Children & Adolescents for MFT & LCSW trainees, interns & licensed professionals.  Workshop participants will have the opportunity to experience theoretical and practical aspects of the Oaklander Model. For more information contact Lynn at 805/962.9992 or at lynnstadler@verizon.net

February 27-28, 2010 - Santa Barbara, CA 
Advanced Training weekend for 2009 21st Century Perspectives participants, and students who completed one-year training programs in Santa Barbara with Lynn Stadler. For more information contact Lynn at lynnstadler@verizon.net or call 805/962.9992.

February 1, 2010 – Beverly Hills, CA   
Sue Talley will teach a workshop for the interns and staff of the Maple Center on Violet's model.  For more information contact Sue Talley at talkingear@gmail.com

March 22-26, 2010 –  London, England 
Jon Blend is facilitating a five-day workshop on Gestalt Therapy with Children & Adolescents in Central London in March 2010. This course draws inspiration from Violet Oaklander. Within a largely practically oriented framework participants will also explore some notions from Gestalt, attachment theory and family systems, developmental psychology and neuroscience. Some case vignettes from Jon’s clinical practice will be offered by way of illustration. To register, please contact: mail@gestaltcentre.co.uk or visit www.gestaltcentre.co.uk. Jon can be contacted by email: life-changes@ntlworld.com

October 6-11, 2009– Atlanta, GA
Felicia Carroll will be lecturing on “The Neuroscience of Gestalt Play Therapy” in Atlanta, GA at the Annual Conference of the APT. For more information go to: http://www.a4pt.org/ps.programs.cfm?ID=1140

October 10, 2009– London, England
Jon Blend is facilitating a five-day workshop on Gestalt Therapy with Children & Adolescents in Central London in March 2010, with a “taster day” on October 10, 2009. To register, please contact: mail@gestaltcentre.co.uk or visit http://www.gestaltcentre.co.uk Jon can be contacted by email: life-changes@ntlworld.com

October 15, 2009 - San Luis Obispo, CA
Lynn Stadler MFT will provide a one-day workshop entitled "Working with Children Recovering from Domestic Violence" for the Center for Alternatives to Domestic Violence (CADV). Participants will learn about the Oaklander Model, Therapeutic Process and how to work with Anger, PTSD, and Aggressive Energy via various creative projective techniques. For more information contact Lynn at 805/962.9992 or at lynnstadler@verizon.net

November 13, 2009– Elon University, Elon, N.C.
A three-hour workshop entitled "A Gestalt Play Therapy Sampler" presented by Ann Young at the North Carolina Association for Play Therapy Fall Conference. This interactive workshop will explore the use of experiential materials in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Participants will gain a better understanding of the Gestalt Play therapy approach taught by Dr. Violet Oaklander through demonstrations and participation in activities using clay, puppets, games, drama, and sand. For more information e-mail heloisaportela@gmail.com

November 22, 2009 – VSOF Meeting – Agoura Hills, CA
ALL WELCOME! Please join us at the office of Board President Sue Talley in Agoura Hills, CA for our quarterly VSOF meeting. See your Friends of the Foundation donations at work. Contact talkingear@gmail.com for directions.

December 9-13, 2009– Anaheim, CA
VSOF booth at the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference and Violet will present three times at the conference – a one-hour talk, a two-hour workshop, a conversation hour paired with author Mary Pipher, and a book signing. http://evolutionofpsychotherapy.com/

July 12-24, 2009- Niagara Falls area, NY
Lynn Stadler will offer a 15-hour course on the Oaklander Model during the Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles (GATLA) 38th Annual Summer Residential in New York State near Niagara Falls. The course is an optional track within an intensive 9-day Gestalt training program. Contact: www.gatla.org or lynnstadler@verizon.net

August 1-9, 2009- Solvang, CA
West Coast Gestalt Play Therapy Institute Summer Training in Gestalt Play Therapy. BBS and Play Therapy CEUs available Contact: Felicia Carroll at www.feliciacarroll.com. 

August 10-14, 2009– Malibu, CA

VSOF founding members Sue Talley, Karen Fried and Lynn Stadler will offer a new 30-hour training on Therapy for Children & Adolescents on the beach in Malibu. Named after Lynn’s new VSOF Windowsill column – 21st Century Perspectives – this training will combine aspects of Violet’s past two-week Summer training with some ideas for applying the Oaklander Model to specific presenting problems like Adolescent Cutting/Self-harm and struggles related to Learning Disorders. To maximize the gorgeous setting, sand tray training will take place on the actual beach.  Violet will be at the training one-day for a group Q & A, followed by a beach party and bonfire. We also welcome special guest lecturer Patric White. Thirty (30) CEUs are available. Register at www.21stcenturyperspectives.org. or contact Lynn Stadler at 805/963.9992 or lynnstadler@verizon.net.

March/April, 2009 - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Approximately 20 Gestalt therapists in training will attend a three-day workshop on the Oaklander Model at the Gestalt Therapy Development Society. Focus will be on Developmental Issues, Therapeutic Process, Anger and Aggressive Energy, Working with the Field.  For more information contact lynnstadler@verizon.net.

April/May, 2009 - Loma Linda, California
Four-day training on the Oaklander Model for Loma Linda University graduate students. Focus will be on Developmental Issues, Therapeutic Process, Anger and Aggressive Energy, Working with the Field.  For more information contact lynnstadler@verizon.net.

April 30 – May 4, 2009 - Madrid, Spain
Violet is offering a workshop and presenting at the International Gestalt Therapy Conference. www.xicongresointernacionalgestalt.org

May 2, 2009 - Santa Barbara
One-day workshop for up to 10  participants: Introduction to Working with Oaklander Model. CEUs available For more information contact lynnstadler@verizon.net.

June 6, 2009 - Santa Barbara
One-day training: Helping Children to Express Anger and Aggressive Energy for New Beginnings Counseling Center. For more information contact lynnstadler@verizon.net.

July 12-24, 2009 - Niagara Falls area, NY
Lynn Stadler will offer a 15-hour course on the Oaklander Model during the Gestalt Associates Training Los Angeles 38th Annual Summer Residential in New York State near Niagara Falls. The course is an optional track within and intensive 9-day Gestalt training program. Contact: www.gatla.org or lynnstadler@verizon.net

August 1-9, 2009- Solvang, CA
West Coast Gestalt Play Therapy Institute Summer Training in Gestalt Play Therapy. BBS and Play Therapy CEUs available Contact: Felicia Carroll at www.feliciacarroll.com. 

August 10-14, 2009 – Malibu, CA
One-Week Training in Malibu, CA
VSOF founding members Sue Talley, Karen Fried and Lynn Stadler will offer a new one-week training on Therapy for Children & Adolescents on the beach in Malibu August 10-14. Named after Lynn’s new VSOF Windowsill column – 21st Century Perspectives – this training will combine aspects of Violet’s past two-week Summer training with some ideas for applying the Oaklander Model to specific presenting problems like Adolescent Cutting/Self-harm and struggles related to Learning Disorders. To maximize the gorgeous setting, sand tray training will take place on the actual beach.  Violet will be at the training one-day for a group Q & A, followed by a beach party and bonfire. We also welcome special guest lecturer Patric White. Thirty (30) CEUs are available. More details and applications will be available at www.21stcenturyperspectives.org in late January. Meanwhile please contact Lynn Stadler ay 805/963.9992 or lynnstadler@verizon.net.

January & February
Santa Barbara, CA
The Oaklander Model with Children Traumatized by Domestic Violence

Guest lecturer Lynn Stadler will offer her perspective on using the Oaklander Model with Children Traumatized by Domestic Violence during three weekend seminars on Domestic Violence at Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA. For more information contact lynnstadler@verizon.net.

February 28-March 1, 2009
West Coast Gestalt Play Therapy Institute - Solvang, CA
Pinocchio:  A Story for All Ages

Several years ago Erv Polster, M.D., renowned Gestalt therapist and author wrote a wonderful book, “Every Person's Life Is Worth A Novel”.  Felicia Carroll, LMFT, RPT-S adapted this title and has done workshops and written a paper published in Germany called, "Every Child's Life Is Worth A Story." Recently Felicia had the opportunity to preview a videotape of Laura Perls discussing the value of literature in our clinical understanding of human nature.  Felicia turned Polster's title to name the theme of her talk, "Every Novel Is A Study In Personality."  On February 28-March 1, she will use the classical Italian story by Carlo Collodi, Pinocchio, to understand more deeply the child's experience in psychotherapy.  This is not your usual workshop.  So, check it out!  You can get more information and register online by going to http://www.feliciacarroll.com.

March 1
West Coast Gestalt Play Therapy Institute - Solvang, CA
Deadline for 10% discount for Summer training

Participants who register by March 1 for the Summer Training in Gestalt Play Therapy receive a 10% discount. Trainer: Felicia Carroll, LMFT, RPT-S. Dates: August 1-9, 2009.  You can get more information and register online by going to www.feliciacarroll.com.