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Shame, in life and in therapeutic relationship.Shame is a relatively new addition to the diagnostic world of pathologies of awareness. It began to become a focus of greater attention in the 1970’s and later with the recognition of narcissism as an evolving socio-cultural epidemic with psychological implications. Writing was scarce. Christopher Lasch wrote about it and psychological interventions were starting to be formulated around the ideas of Kohut. Before that time this condition was considered generally to be a member of a group of conditions referred to as Personality disorders. Previously, these were not considered to be pathologies treatable by therapeutic intervention and belonged to a separate group from the treatable neuroses (axis 2 of the DSM). Shame became the central organizing principle for these conditions.
The creation of interventions that could alter the awareness of these types of clients was a significant shift in thinking for psychotherapies (Gestalt as well as Psychoanalytic and other similar approaches that explored the workings of awareness and consciousness rather than simply behavior change.) Gestalt therapy has developed a significant voice in this new work that aims at the amelioration of shame. It is also becoming clearer that shame is not only involved in the destruction of healthy awareness for the clients with personality disorders but may be relevant for the more in-depth treatment of additional seemingly unrelated pathologies, including addictions, eating disorders and other difficulties that clients bring to therapy.
We will consider some ideas around the origins of shame, how they are different from the traditional evolution of neuroses, and the relational differences involved in interventions with shame.
Facilitator :
Jay Levin MA (Clin Psych), LMHC, NCC has practiced and taught counseling and psychotherapy for over 35 years. His interest in how values shape personal behavior and therapeutic interventions is mirrored in published articles that reflect his vision of a more hospitable world. Jay has been trained in Gestalt therapy by Erv and Miriam Polster and is certified by Gestalt Therapy Institute of Los Angeles (GTILA). He is a Professional Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and an Accredited Supervising Member of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT), as well as Training Director for the Gestalt Institute of the Gulf Coast (GIGC). A major aspect of his professional life is his ongoing affiliation with Gestalt Associates of Los Angeles (GATLA) where he has been Guest faculty for over 30 years.
Jay immigrated to the USA from South Africa, where he lives in Sarasota.
🌍 Workshop language: The workshop will be conducted in English with consecutive translation into Polish by Agnieszka Nawrot.
CERTIFICATE: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance – 25,5 clock hours may be included in the certification and re-certification process with EAGT.
📅 Date: November, 13 - 15, 2025 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday,)�
🕘 Working hours: 09:00 – 17:30�
🥗 Lunch break: 13:00 – 14:30�
📍 Location: Warsaw, Hotel Hamilton, Wspólna 72 street, first floor – conference room on the right-hand side�
👥 Number of participants: group of 10 to 16 people
Registration: https://forms.gle/sSLKhPnYnzijiR469
Participation conditions: �💰 Fee: 540 Euro / 630 USD �– Deposit required upon registration: 295 Euro /345 USD�– Remaining amount: 245 Euro / 285 USD, payable by October 27, 2025�
⚠️ In case of cancellation, the registration fee (deposit) is non-refundable.
Bank account for payments:
International account number for making payments (you can pay in EURO):
Inspiroway - Andrzej Solarz
26/40 Noakowskiego Street
00-668 Warsaw
IBAN: PL 65 1050 1168 1000 0090 8471 0905
BIC SWIFT: INGBPLPW
International account number for making payments (you can pay in USD):
Inspiroway - Andrzej Solarz
26/40 Noakowskiego Street
00-668 Warsaw
IBAN: PL 47 1050 1168 1000 0090 8477 5734
BIC SWIFT: INGBPLPW
The workshop is intended for:
Students of Gestalt psychotherapy training programs
Gestalt psychotherapists in training and certified practitioners
All psychotherapists interested in Gestalt psychotherapy
Individuals interested in personal development
Professionals and students in fields related to mental health (psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, etc.)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw City Centre, ulica Wspólna 72, 00-687 Śródmieście, Polska, Warsaw, Poland
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