Experiential Practicum in
Contemplative Group Work

A Core Process Approach

This is the second module of the Diploma in Contemplative Group Work.

Please note that this module requires a previous attendance at one of Karuna’s modules in Contemplative Group Work.

If you would like more information on our Foundation in Contemplative Group Work that would enable you to attend the Experiential Practicum, please see here.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This retreat is experiential and held within awareness-based practice, including periods of silence, meditation, and walking practice. Contemplative Group Practice will be established as part of every day.  It is open to psychotherapists, psychologists, experienced meditators, spiritual teachers and those already working in groups.

This approach has its roots in Relational Mindfulness and Buddhist Practice. The underpinning experiential premises include that human beings are connected and non-separate at deepening levels of knowing.   That we are all inherently well at our core, our centre, our heartmind.  This intrinsic well-being manifests in qualities of Spaciousness, Clarity and Compassion and has been called Brilliant Sanity. That the embodiment of these qualities of knowing manifests as awareness of how things are in the present moment and a movement to acceptance and wholeness.

When we orient to this quality of brilliant sanity in ourselves, the other, and to the relational field of the group, it reveals the being nature of inherent goodness, joy and love.  Identifying what obscures this and encouraging collective non-competitive endeavour allows a wholeness to grow.

The Contemplative Model of Group Enquiry has its roots in the Awareness practices of Buddhism and will include the Paramitas, Chanda the power of intention, Spaciousness Clarity Compassion, the three Kayas and the Brahma Viharas.

The courses below are listed in date order, the course that starts soonest is listed first.