tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23119886.post3736146888228959284..comments2023-10-23T12:18:58.655-07:00Comments on PegSpot: Hakomi Therapy - Mind, Body, HeartPeg Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052139882594799076noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23119886.post-12490196866523392752007-01-20T14:26:00.000-08:002007-01-20T14:26:00.000-08:00pseudotom - It does indeed sound like you got a Ha...pseudotom - It does indeed sound like you got a Hakomi "lemon" on the phone back then. Very unlike the stated style and usual warmth of Hakomi therapists.<br /><br />Case in point: I saw my own Hakomi therapist yesterday (this is why I promote this style so enthusiastically; it has worked wonders for me) and we addressed the departure from the nest of my oldest child, my daughter who has moved from our house to a college dorm a mile away. I had resisted my own feelings of loss and grief, judging them as "silly" because she only moved a mile away, for goodness sakes. But my therapist helped me slow my brain down, listen to my body, and really get in touch with some deep maternal feelings about this life passage, which she honored as important and real. She has created a totally safe "space" for me, in which no feeling or thought is "silly" or irrelevant or judged in any way. A true therapeutic environment, in which growth is bound to happen. Once you really <i>feel</i> what you are feeling, you can incorporate it into your -- I dunno, your <i>being</i> I guess-- and move on.<br /><br />Long story, but I just want folks reading this to know that your brush with Hakomi was unfortunately atypical, and to share my own satisfaction and joy with it.<br /><br />Good luck. Again, I'd encourage you to look at the website again if you have any interest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23119886.post-11708908660452394982007-01-19T17:45:00.000-08:002007-01-19T17:45:00.000-08:00It was about a year and a half ago, over the phone...It was about a year and a half ago, over the phone. He asked me a few questions over the phone, I asked HIM a few questions over the phone, and he politely suggested I explore other options, and call him back in the future if other doors were closed.<br /><br />He didn't sound very friendly or open to me, and I wouldn't call him back, even if hell's door was frozen over, just from the vibes I picked up from the guy.<br /><br />I know it's definitely NOT what Hakomi's about, but, unfortunately, he was the only Hakomi Game in my town.<br /><br />You're right, this was so long ago, perhaps there could be others listed in my local area.<br /><br />This guy just didn't sound very friendly or open; very UNlike what I've read and heard about therapists of this genre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23119886.post-4710713047545901732007-01-18T15:21:00.000-08:002007-01-18T15:21:00.000-08:00pseudotom - I'm so sorry a Hakomi guy "blew you of...pseudotom - I'm so sorry a Hakomi guy "blew you off!" Sounds like bad chemistry. Was that recently? If not, you might check the website again and see if there are new therapists listed. It's a growing (and wonderful) school of thought and practice.<br /><br />Friends are great, but the real Hakomi deal is much better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23119886.post-32748630470711044952007-01-17T13:33:00.000-08:002007-01-17T13:33:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing this. I find this very interes...Thanks for sharing this. I find this very interesting, and it seems to resonate in my life.<br /><br />I DID have bad luck, however, when I called the only local Hakomi Guy in my neck of the woods, and he kind of blew me off. <br /><br />But, I, so far have had good success from a knowledgeable and helpful friend who fills me in on many aspects of this, and I thank you for referring us here to the official web site, where we can all learn more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com