Workshops

Appalachian Gestalt Therapy Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6575. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Appalachian Gestalt Therapy Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

The Appalachian Gestalt Therapy Institute, located in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, is excited to announce the expansion of our enrichment program! We will be hosting small specialty workshops presented by those in the Gestalt field, or those who may have something new to offer that would complement Gestalt training. These workshops can be from 1/2 day, to two or three days in length, and cover many topics, as long as the presenter has a working knowledge of Gestalt methodology and can incorporate this knowledge into their workshops.
Future Presenters
If you have an area of expertise that you feel would be of interest to others and would like to inquire further about presenting, please complete the Presenter's application and return it to us. If you have questions, please contact Nicholas Emmanuel at nicholasemmanuelagti@gmail.com or call him at 828.508.4539.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!

More About Taber:
Taber Shadburne, M.A., a cutting-edge counselor and teacher of transformation, has helped thousands transform their lives and their relationships for over 30 years. He has taught in about 60 cities, in 20 countries, on five continents. He studied Zen for 10 years, lived & practiced at the Dharma Rain Zen Center, and has worked deeply with various spiritual teachers. He has studied Comparative Religion, has an M.A. in Psychology, and training in Gestalt, Jungian, Hakomi, Voice Dialog, DreamWork, and ProcessWork. He's the creator of the work known as R/evolutionary R/elating, and is certified as a Master Trainer of Radical Honesty. He co-authored, "The Heart of Healing: Inspired Ideas, Wisdom and Comfort from Today's Leading Voices," with Deepak Chopra & others, and founded the Church of Soul, in Oakland, and the White Hawk Sanctuary, a retreat center outside San Diego.
Taber apprenticed and has worked closely for 20 years with Dr. Brad Blanton, who was trained by Fritz Perls, and was the founding president D.C. Gestalt Institute. Taber's work uses the Gestalt emphasis on the transformational effect of using present-centered awareness to more thoroughly experience, rather than resist, one's own spontaneously arising experience. The large influence of Zen on Gestalt is quite apparent to Taber, who has an extensive background in the study and practice of Zen and Buddhism, which also informs his approach, and his understanding and practice of transformational work, Gestalt therapy, in particular.

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Workshop Agenda
9:30-10 ~ Introduction
10-11 ~ Presentation of Principles of
              R/evolutionary R/elating (and Break)
11-12 ~ Experiential Exercises and
              Interpersonal Practice
12-12:30 ~ Debrief and Discussion
12:30-2 ~ Lunch
2-2:30 Further Instruction in R/R/ + Q & A
2:30-3:30 ~ Gestalt "Hot Seat" Work
                (and break)
3:30-5 ~ Exercises and real time,
               interpersonal practice of R/R/

For more information contact: nicholasemmanuelagti@gmail.com,
(828) 508-4539 or
Kara Poorbaugh karapoorbaugh@gmail.com

Student rate includes those currently in the AGTI training program.
To Register: Click here.

Accommodations available :
Dorm rooms on Warren Wilson Campus
Shared : $125.00 Single: $225.00
These rooms will NOT be air conditioned.
Camping available at nearby KOA East Asheville campground (828) 482-0321 from $40.00/night plus taxes
Many national chain hotels and independent hotel and B&B available from $108/night plus taxes. If choosing hotel accommodations, one on the east side of Asheville, Tunnel Rd or River Ridge are closest to the workshop venue.

To Register for the workshop and for Dorm accommodations:
Register Now

For more info: Call or text Nicholas at (828) 508-4539 or email: nicholasemmanuelagti@gmail.com