This Course turns the attention of MI
on our ambivalence about our own Emotions
Ambivakence and Fear of Feelings
Basic Principles of Emotion Focused MI
with Sky Kershner, LPC, LCSW
Wednesdays at 2:30 - 4:00pm ET (nyc time zone)
Number of classes: 6
Meeting on Zoom
Duration of each session: 90 minutes
Tickets: $125 for the course
More info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hkRNEAEcY3D6qAg4zchC6fEJhMLit64vPUsFundCvpc/edit?usp=sharing
This is an educational series about human emotions, the ways we have trouble experiencing and expressing them, and how these difficulties create suffering in our lives and the lives of others. We will explore the idea and applications of Affect Phobia (fear of feelings) and how we can help ourselves heal from our anxiety and avoidance of our internal experience. We will apply Motivational Interviewing principles and practices to our ambivalence about our feelings.
This course was previewed in a full day pre-forum workshop at the MINT Forum presentation in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2024. See the Flier and the Video here.
Course Outline
1 - Intro to Feelings and the Two Triangles
2 - Anxiety and Inhibiting Sensations
3 - Defenses and Avoidance
4 - Core Feelings: Curiosity and Pride
5 - Core Feelings: Anger and Guilt
6 - Core Feeling: Sadness and Grief
Questions?
skykershner@gmail.com
