Experiential Therapy
The sessions
The context and structure of the sessions are constantly being developed and revised with the goal of serving people who wish to actively decipher the ancient Greek pursuit of “Areté” (Ancient Greek : ἀρετή): sometimes referred to as excellence, other times as moral virtue.
The setting
A large room with privacy and a neutral decor are optimal to host the sessions. Outdoor settings (beach, hills, garden etc) are also possible, as long as they provide the suitable technical support and privacy. People of whatever educational musical or artistic background, gender, and age (+16 years old) are welcome to participate. No prior musical experience is needed.
Participants
2 - 8 People
Duration
60 - 90 min
Restrictions
+16 years old
The concept
This innovative, pilot program combines various established philosophies and therapy methods: Stoicism, Jung’s theory of archetypes, Wilber’s transpersonal psychology, methods of music & art therapy and James Pennebaker’s theory of expressive writing. Listening or playing music in a non-ordinary state of consciousness, participants are encouraged to achieve a form of introversion. Through music, they are drawn closer to a younger version of themselves, before the formation of their metaself. Using various artistic experiences (music-making, music-listening, painting, writing), verbal defenses are bypassed.
The benefits
- Enhance creativity through the aesthetic domain
- Expand their repertoire of experiences (behavior, feelings, insights)
- Reduce symptoms of distress and anxiety
- Find healthier ways of relating to self and others
- Explore personal and transpersonal phenomena
- Restore emotional equilibrium
- Enter possible unconscious territory
- Work towards an awareness and self development of a social consciousness