67th Annual Conference

Friday, February 26

Morning Workshops

10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Workshop 52

Hunger and Longing:  A Mind Body Approach to Intimacy

Chair:                

Mitchel Adler, Psy.D., CGP, Director and Clinical Psychologist, MindBody Intelligence Consulting, Davis, California

This workshop will explore how “hunger and longing” impact interpersonal intimacy.  Participants will discover how to uncover their core needs via investigating their immediate somatic, emotional, and cognitive experiences.  They will learn tools to assert these needs, thereby deepening authenticity, connection, and intimacy.  We will integrate developmental theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness practice to explore these issues.

didactic-experiential-demonstration-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Identify and address developmental roadblocks to intimacy in the group.

2. Utilize physiological arousal, of self and of group members, as data to inform core needs and to promote authenticity and connection.

3. Foster a deepening of intimacy in the "here and now" through interpretation of mindbody activation.

Course References:

Adler, M.G. & Fagley, N.S. (2005).  Appreciation: Individual differences in adding value and meaning as a unique predictor of Subjective well-being.  Journal of Personality. 73 (1), pp.79-114.

Badenoch, B. (2008). Being a Brain-wise Therapist: A practical guide to interpersonal neurobiology.  New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 

Siegel, D. (2007) The Mindful Brain: Reflection and attunement in the cultivation of well-being. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.