Introduction to Therapeutic Presence and Polyvagal Theory with Dr Shari Geller

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This is a recording of a FREE webinar with Dr. Shari Geller, who introduces us to her upcoming training with PCPSI " Therapeutic Presence and Polyvagal Theory" More info on the full training program can be found at https://link.pcpsi.ie/sgeller ___________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Shari Geller is an author and leader in the field of therapeutic presence, clinical psychologist, and mindful self-compassion teacher. Shari offers training modules in therapeutic presence internationally as part of a longer-term vision of having presence be a foundational training across psychotherapy approaches. With over thirty years’ experience weaving psychology and mindfulness, Shari co-authored the book, Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy (2012) with Dr. Leslie S. Greenberg (the second edition will be released October, 2022). Shari’s book: A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence (2017), offers hands-on tools and guidance for cultivating and strengthening presence in therapy. Shari created the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™), a group modality integrating mindfulness, rhythm practices and emotion-focused awareness to enhance wellbeing and presence. Shari serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). She is on the steering committee and part of the core faculty of the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP) certificate program. Shari is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health https://cmbh.space/, in Toronto, where she offers training, supervision and therapy in Emotion-Focused therapy (EFT) and Mindfulness and Self-Compassion modalities for individuals and couples. https://www.sharigeller.ca/