introduction to Active Imagination

bridging the unconscious to the conscious

Date: December 7, 2019                                  9:45  - 10:00 — Sign In

Location: 2000 L Street                                   10:00 - 10:30 — Action Method Introductions and Warm Ups

Sacramento, CA 95811                                   10:30 - 11:00 — Exploration of symbolic images and how they manifest

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm                              11:00 -  12:30 — Experiential activity engaging in guided active imagination

12:30 -  1:00  — Group Process/Discussion and Q & A

This workshop explores the uses of Active Imagination with symbolic images derived from various sources. Participants will work with a personal image they’ve encountered amplifying understanding and meaning to integrate the unconscious and conscious mind. This workshop incorporates action methods to encourage an embodied experience that results in deeper understanding and change.

Learning Objectives of the ACTIVE IMAGINATION workshop include:

  • Participants will be able to understand and apply the use of Active Imagination to reveal unconscious beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and desires.

  • Participants will be able to apply the use of Active Imagination for personal growth and working with clients to expand awareness and integration.

  • Participants will learn how to apply action methods to increase spontaneity and creativity.

Presented by: Virginia “Gia” Herndon, M.S., LMFT # 40799, CAMFT -Approved CE Provider #79542

Gia has been a practicing therapist for over 18 years, with experience working in agency, higher education and private practice settings. She was a tenured counseling-faculty member at CSU, Bakersfield and an adjunct instructor in the Master’s in Education/Counseling program. She currently has a private practice in Sacramento. She works and teaches from a combination of Psychodynamic, Depth Psychology, Somatic, Psychodrama/Sociodrama, and Mindfulness perspectives, integrating art, sand tray, spirituality and nature.

Virginia “Gia” Herndon is approved by the California association of marriage and family therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. Gia Herndon, LMFT maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.




This course benefits:

mental health professionals and educators. Course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs, by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.


Cost:

$25.00

$40.00 with CEUs

Refund Policy: Cancellations 7 days prior to event may receive full refund. No-shows, failure to attend, and cancellations 7 days or fewer prior to event are non-refundable. A $25 fee in addition to registration fee will be charged for insufficient funds, denied credit cards, or charge-backs. By registering for this event, you agree to the terms of the Refund Policy.

Accommodations

To request accommodations for special needs, please email the Program Administrator at giaherndonmft@gmail.com

or call 661-319-1560

Grievances

To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email giaherndonmft@gmail.com or call 661-319-1560

or go to www.giaherndonmft.com

Certificates

Course Completion certificates will be awarded at the end of the course in receipt of a completed evaluation form.