Multi-Phasic Transformation Process®
from a Gestalt Perspective
(An Alternative Addiction Treatment Model)

Empowering excellent Clinicians to become
extraordinary Addiction/Recovery Professionals

 

About the program:

Gestalt Therapy bridges the gap between cognitive and behavioral therapies by also including the Bodymind, feelings, and emotions in its therapeutic approach to addiction treatment.

Gestalt Therapy illuminates and magnifies the individual’s awareness of “what is” and stresses present experience over “shouldism” and “aboutism”. This approach places importance on understanding a person’s behaviors in context of the environment/history and views coping mechanisms and resistances as creative adjustments to the stresses in life.

The Ten Multi-phasic Transformation Process® statements is ideally suited to the treatment of various kinds of addictions covering early pre-addicted developmental phases to full addiction and recovery and wholeness.

About the Multi-phasic Transformation Process © Model

The MPTP™ model allows for the greatest possible treatment needs in approaching individual differences by stressing the uniqueness of each client, considering his/her resiliency of the human spirit and personal integrity. The MPTP™ is eleven-phasic, overlapping, gender neutral and honed to rebuild neglected developmental needs required for recovery. It is relationship based and stresses empowerment to transform one's addictive life style. With this treatment approach awareness of “what is” in the personal, familial and social realm fosters personal response-ability for one’s self and others. Abstinence and/or reduction of addictive type behaviors are not dictated (as though we could) but emerge heuristically from this process. While this model acknowledges contributions of personal and familial histories in the context of time and place to the shaping of addictive experience and habits, examination of “how” each client continues to live “as if”, physical, relational, and emotional impasses are uncovered and worked with. This approach leads eventually to a deliberate, choiceful sobriety and lifestyle. Ten Awareness Statements and the Experience Cycle provide support and direction.

Course Objectives:

In this workshop participants will learn through:

• Identify developmental onset of addictive life styles
• Learn,  explain and apply purpose for Multi-phasic Transformation Statements
• Follow the progression of the Awareness/contact/experience cycle
• Explain the cyclical integration of Bodymind-Self
• Identify the progression of healthy functioning and interruptions
• List 6 basic human strengths inherent for addicted individuals
• Value creative adjustments as a positive force in therapy
• Identify the developmental stages that facilitate response-ability for change and integration
• Greater awareness of self through personal growth and professional development.

Here is what trainees say:

“Helga Matzko's trainings have had a profound impact on both my personal and professional development. She combines her deep theoretical knowledge and understanding of Gestalt principles along with her caring, sensitive, skillful work to a variety of issues including addictions, relationships, trauma and living a happy, purposeful life. I have been taking her trainings over the course of the past fourteen years and keep going back for more.”

Luke Gagne, MA, LCMHC, LADC, CEAP
NH/VT EAP Consultant, U.S. Postal Service EAP

“I have studied Gestalt Therapy with Helga for over ten years. Her workshops are engaging and personable. Each time I attend, I learn both personally and professionally. Helga is a life learner and she shares her acquired knowledge freely. Attending Helga's workshops keeps me on the cutting edge of the field. I have grown more than words can say - and the concepts of Gestalt Therapy through these workshops have permeated my being.”

Barbara J. Segura, MEd, LPC, LADC
Correctional Counselor Supervisor
Department of Correction State of Connecticut

"I am a person who has both a personal and professional interest in the struggles of addiction recovery and the devastation addiction creates. Through Helga’s coaching, supervision and training programs Helga has introduced me to a truly 'non-traditional strength based' approach to addiction treatment and recovery. Through our work together I have develop a new way of viewing addiction in myself, and to the clients I work with. I no longer view addiction as a disease; I now understand that addiction is an overused 'creative adjustment' which has become a fixed way of living. This change in perception has given me a new freedom and outlook.

Helga’s non-traditional strength based view is refreshing and long overdue. I find her work non-judgmental and empowering and her style supportive. I find her insightful and compassionate with a depth of understanding into addiction second to none.

I am excited by the changes I am experiencing in my clients and myself. I am receiving positive feedback from my clients regarding their treatment outcomes and personal goals. I would highly recommend Helga’s work to anyone who wants to take the 'hit and miss' out of addiction treatment and recovery and anyone who wants to make real positive change."

Ian Waugh, Director
Australia
www.bridgingthebarrier.com.au

Dates:

This is a 9 week program. Dates to be announced.

Fees:

Cost: $600

About Your Instructor :

I am a Gestalt therapist for nearly 30 years and have founded the Gestalt Institute of Rhode Island in 1988. I have taught developed and designed workshops since 1984 in addiction/recovery, trauma, and most Mental health Issues at Universities, Mental Health organization in the United States and Internationally. I have written extensively on various topics and my work has been translated into Greek and German. Since 2004, I am a Professional Life Coach certified by ICF. I have adapted many of my programs to coaching, i.e. Coaching the Addiction-Recovered Individual to Full Potential.