The Intersection of Gestalt and Trauma Therapies for Use in Dreamwork(Zoom)

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OMA Center for Mind, Body and Spirit

Join us for a special You Are Not Alone with Kristy Carnahan discussing healing from trauma through processing dreamwork in Gestalt therapy

<p>In Gestalt therapy, dreamwork is a technique used to explore and understand the messages and emotions conveyed through dreams. Unlike traditional psychoanalytic approaches that might interpret dreams symbolically, Gestalt therapy views dreams as projections of parts of the self. This is done to uncover hidden emotions, conflicts, or desires that the dream may represent. By engaging with these dream elements, clients can gain insights into their current life situations and unresolved issues, facilitating personal growth and healing.</p><p><br></p><p>This discussion will focus on the general overlap of trauma theory and Gestalt therapy, and will discuss the use of both to support clients’ healing from trauma through processing dreamwork.</p><p><br></p><h4>Give with compassion, support with kindness - This event is "Donate from the Heart". (A suggested donation is between $10-20).</h4><p><br></p><p>This event will be a Zoom Meeting, so your name and image will be on display, but not recorded unless you speak. If you are concerned with your privacy, please be sure to change your name and do not turn your video on at the beginning of the broadcast.</p><p><br></p><h3>This event will be recorded for later viewing. A replay will be provided to each registered participant within 48 hours of the original broadcast.</h3><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>About Kristy Carnahan</strong></strong></h3>

<p>Kristy Carnahan, MSEd, LPC, NCC is a licensed professional counselor who has been working with trauma survivors for over 25 years. She has degrees in linguistics and counselor education, and has worked as a victim advocate, legal advocate, supervisor, director, consultant, and private practice therapist. After obtaining a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling, she earned credentialing as a Nationally Certified Counselor and is a graduate and faculty member of the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Pittsburgh. She is currently a therapist in private practice. </p>

<h3>You Are Not Alone 2025</h3><p><br></p><p>Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering. In our fast-paced society, where productivity often takes precedence over personal well-being, the silent echoes of trauma can reverberate through generations, affecting not just individuals but entire communities. Recognizing and addressing trauma is not just a personal journey but a societal imperative, as healing can lead to more compassionate and resilient communities.</p><p>In the Fall of 2020, OMA brought together a panel of survivors to meet monthly and discuss their own individual traumas and journeys of healing. For four years, our panel covered a variety of topics and evolved into an amazing therapeutic journey for each person that shared their most intimate and vulnerable parts of themselves with the OMA community hoping to share the message that not only is healing from trauma possible, it is also a profoundly transformative experience.</p><p>As we move into this new year, we want to expand the work that has been done under the banner of You Are Not Alone (YANA) by offering trauma-informed trainings, lectures, workshops, and seasonal gatherings. Some of these offerings will come from our panel, but we are also reaching out to others in our community that have something special to offer to the healing discussion.</p><p>Healing from trauma is a complex journey, but with the right support and understanding, individuals can find a path to recovery. Trauma affects individuals differently, so the need to offer a wide variety of support is indicated. Our goal is to foster discussions around holistic health, safety, transparency, community, empowerment, choice, and the need for systemic change.</p>