What Brings Children and Adolescents into Therapy? How loss of contact and a fragile sense of self serve as the fuel, data, and map for integration and healing Violet Oaklander, Ph.D., a world-renowned Gestalt therapist for children and adolescents, author, and trainer, often said there are only two reasons people come to therapy: difficulties making contact and a lack of a strong sense of self. During our two-day live meeting in Warsaw we will explore how issues related to contact and sense of self influence all aspects of Gestalt therapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. We will combine presentation, demonstration, small group work, and a creative projective process using drawings and picture cards. Participants will have an opportunity to return to and process some of their early life experiences so they can bring greater awareness and more self-support to their work with young clients. We will discuss the stages of the Oaklander Model therapeutic process, the basics of emotional identification and expression, how to effectively conduct the first session with children/adolescents and parents, and what it means to build an I-Thou relationship with young clients despite hierarchical differences related to age, size, education, and perceived status. Facilitator: Lynn Stadler is a Gestalt psychotherapist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in private practice with children, adolescents, adults, and families in Santa Barbara, California. She is a graduate of the Santa Barbara Gestalt Training Center and completed intensive training at the Violet Oaklander Institute. Lynn is a founding member and advisory board member of the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation (VSOF). She conducts workshops, seminars, and trainings for social service agencies, universities, and other educational organizations worldwide — online and in person. She is also a member of the International Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy (IAAGT) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Workshop language: The workshop will be conducted in English with consecutive interpretation into Polish. Date: April 21–22, 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday) Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Lunch Break: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Warsaw, Wspólna 56, room AB Number of Participants: Up to 30 Registration: https://inspiroway.com/video/lynn-stadler-children-2026 - Investment: PLN 1,350 - A deposit of PLN 750 is required upon registration - The remaining balance: PLN 600, due by March 1, 2026 - In the event of cancellation, the registration fee (deposit) is non-refundable. This workshop is intended for: - Students of Gestalt Psychotherapy schools - Gestalt psychotherapists undergoing certification and after certification - All psychotherapists interested in Gestalt psychotherapy - Individuals interested in personal development - Professionals and students of mental health-related fields (psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, etc.) CERTIFICATE: Participants will receive a certificate of participation – 20 hours.
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