Generative Trance

Generative Trance and Transformation: The Experience of Creative Flow

July 30 to August 3, 2012

Including "X-Change", August 1 to 3, 2012

This workshop explores generative trance as a powerful means of transformation and change. We will see how generative trance is different from traditional hypnotic trance, in that it allows an integrated connection between a person’s conscious and creative unconscious mind. Thus, rather than being controlled by an external presence, a person gains control over their own transformational capacities.

In this workshop you will learn many ways to develop the “creative flow” of generative trance as a superior alternative to the “fight, flight, freeze or fall asleep” approach of the ordinary conscious mind. You will learn how generative trance can be effectively used to achieve success, enjoy deep intimacy, heal wounds and transform problems, and create new self-identity maps. This is the cutting edge Dr. Gilligan’s 35 years of work, offering new pathways to creative trance and transformation.

Participants in this program also take part in the 2,5-day workshop "X-Change" featuring Bernd Isert, Professor Matthias Varga von Kibéd, Insa Sparrer, Dr. Gunther Schmidt, and Dr. Stephen Gilligan.

The “Mandala of Self” Model: Generative Trance and Systemic Transformation

August 6 to 11, 2012

This workshop explores how the integrative “Mandala of Self” model can be used for generative change and transformation. You will learn how transformational change requires creative flow across three core axes: (1) a time-line in which each significant life experience contributes towards a positive future; (2) a systemic dimension that integrates different “identity parts”; and (3) a trance dimension that flows between conscious and unconscious processes. In other words, people make positive changes when they can positively orient to their past, present, and future; accept and harmonize their internal parts; and establish a flow between their conscious and unconscious minds. The “Mandala of Self” model is a guide for how to achieve this generative state.

We will also see how these transformational conversations can and must be situated within the generative trance fields that are at the heart of all developmental growth, healing, and transformation. These are not contexts in which one part of the system is controlling another, but each part is harmoniously and reciprocally working together. An integrative theoretical framework will be offered, along with multiple techniques, demonstrations, examples, and exercises.

Trainer

Dr. Stephen Gilligan (U.S.)

Dates

July 30 to August 11, 2012, 2nd & 3rd camp week

2nd camp week:

July 30 to August 1, 2012, ending Aug. 1, 1 a.m.: "Generative Trance and Transformation: The Experience of Creative Flow"

August 1 to 3, 2012, starting Aug. 1, 3:30 p.m.: "X-Change"

3rd camp week:

August 6 to 11, 2012: "The “Mandala of Self” Model: Generative Trance and Systemic Transformation"

Requirements

None. The second course can be booked and attended independently of the first course.

Investment

Two weeks: € 1,840 plus conference flat fee

One week: € 920 plus conference flat fee

About Stephen Gilligan:

STEPHEN GILLIGAN, Ph.D., is a Psychologist in Encinitas, CA. He was one of the original NLP students at UC Santa Cruz; Milton Erickson and Gregory Bateson were his mentors. After receiving his psychology doctorate from Stanford University, he became one of the premier teachers and practitioners of Ericksonian hypnotherapy. He has taught in many different cultures and countries over the past 30 years. In 2004, he received the rarely given Lifetime Achievement Award from the Erickson Foundation in honor of his many contributions. He has published extensively, and his numerous books include the forthcoming “Generative Trance”, the classic “Therapeutic trances,” “The courage to love,” “The legacy of Erickson,” and “The Hero’s Journey: A voyage of self discovery”, co-authored with Robert Dilts.