TRAINING & PRESENTATIONS

January 22, 2011 & February 5, 2011 – Santa Barbara, California
Lynn Stadler will provide two seminars on working with children effected by Domestic Violence. These seminars are for Antioch University students. For more information contact lynnstadler@verizon.net

February 11-12, 2011– Solvang, CA
Healing the Torment of Shame: A Gestalt Perspective, a workshop with Felicia Carroll, LMFT and RPT-S, available to those who have completed basic training in Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents. 10 contact hours. For more information and registration go to www.feliciacarroll.com

March 2-4, 2011 –  Singapore
A new Institute in Gestalt Therapy in Singapore will be offering a new training program in Gestalt Therapy with children based on the work of Violet Oaklander.  Felicia Carroll is the invited trainer for this new program which will eventually have three levels of training.  For more information contact fcarroll@west.net    

April 1-3, 2011 – San Francisco, CA
Gestalt therapy with Children and Adolescents: a Workshop with Felicia Carroll, LMFT and RPT-S, will be held at the Integral Counseling Center. 1782 Church Street. San Francisco, CA 94131. For more information and registration go to www.feliciacarroll.com

April 4-8, 2011– London, England
Psychotherapist Jon Blend MA is facilitating a five-day workshop on Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents at The Gestalt Centre, London EC2, April 4th -8th 2011. Building on the success of last year’s workshop this practically oriented course draws inspiration from the pioneering work of Violet Oaklander (www.vsof.org). It is primarily for professionals seeking to develop skills in engaging children and adolescents. Working in groups, individually and in pairs we will explore using the arts as a vehicle for awareness and dialogue. Drawing on ideas from Gestalt, attachment and developmental theories, family systems and neuroscience we will focus on linking theory to practice. In addition to the course there is an exciting opportunity on 6th April evening for participants to (optionally) participate in a unique, improvisatory Playback-theatre experience (www.playbacksouth.org) . Following the course there is also an option of submitting a case study for certification. For more information visit www.gestaltcentre.co.uk or write to mail@gestaltcentre.co.uk. Jon can be contacted by email: life-changes@ntlworld.com

April 8-10, 2011 – St. Petersburg, Russia
Part Two of 4-part advanced training program "Working with Children and Families" sponsored by the Eastern European Gestalt Institute (EEGI).  This new international project is specially designed for psychotherapists and consultants. All four trainings are three days each, and all sessions are 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

June 17-18, 2011– Solvang, CA
No Child Is An Island: Working with the Field, a workshop with Felicia Carroll, LMFT and RPT-S, available to those who have completed basic training in Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents. 10 contact hours. For more information and registration go to www.feliciacarroll.com

June 26-July 1, 2011 – Solvang, California
Advanced Summer Intensive in Gestalt Play Therapy is offered to those who have completed the Basic training programs in the Oaklander Model.  This advanced training will focus on "Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning in Gestalt Therapy with Children"  Felicia Carroll, trainer.  For more information go to www.feliciacarroll.com

July 30 through August 6, 2011 – Solvang, California
Summer Intensive Training in Gestalt Therapy:  The Oaklander Model.   Felicia Carroll,
trainer.  For more information go to www.feliciacarroll.com

June-August, 2011 – Santa Barbara, CA
Felicia Carroll will be teach three sections of the child psychotherapy course at Pacifica Graduate Institute.  For more information contact fcarroll@west.net

August 15-19, 2011 – Malibu, California
The 3rd Annual 21st Century Perspectives 30-hour training in the Oaklander Model will be held at the Serra Retreat in Malibu, California. Advanced trainers Karen Fried, Sue Talley, and Lynn Stadler have worked closely with Violet Oaklander and are Founding Members of the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation. For more information visit www.21stcenturyperspectives.org
or call Lynn Stadler at 805/962.9992.

August 18 – 20,  2011 – Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars will be offering a workshop for Gestalt Play Therapy with Felicia Carroll as trainer.  For more information contact fcarroll@west.net

ARCHIVES

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

November 5 - 7, 2010 Moscow, Russia
Three day workshop on the Oaklander model in at a psychoanalytic clinic that treats children and adolescents will be given by Sue Talley. Contact: talkingear@yahoo.com

October 30-31, 2010– Solvang, CA
The Relational Self: A Gestalt Perspective, a workshop with Felicia Carroll, LMFT and RPT-S, available to those who have completed basic training in Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents. 10 contact hours. For more information and registration go to www.feliciacarroll.com

October 29, 2010 – Elon, North Carolina
A presentation on grief and loss titled “Sand trays from the Heart A Gestalt Play Therapy Workshop” will be given by Ann Young at the North Carolina Play Therapy conference on October 29th at Elon University. For more information contact Ann at hapyjly@carolina.rr.com

October 23, 2010 - San Francisco , CA
One-day "Introduction to Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents" provided by Lynn Stadler for graduate students attending the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and working at the Integral Counseling Center at Church Street. For more information contact Lynn at lynnstadler@verizon.net or call 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 

October 8-9, 2010 – London, England
Psychotherapist Jon Blend MA is offering a ‘taster’ weekend on October 8th (evening) and October 9th (daytime). This event covers similar territory in briefer form. It may also be helpful for those wishing to explore their own relationship with creativity and play, or considering embarking on training in child and adolescent therapy. It also serves as an introduction to Jon’s one-week course. To register for either workshop, please contact: mail@gestaltcentre.co.uk or visit www.gestaltcentre.co.uk. Jon can be contacted by email: life-changes@ntlworld.com

September 25-26, 2010 – Solvang, CA
Year-Long Training Series in Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents begins on September 25-26, 2010. Presenter, Felicia Carroll, LMFT and RPT-S. This series offers 60 contact hours for the BBS and the APT. Six week-ends ending in July, 2011. For more information and registration go to 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.

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. 

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.  

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

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.