Laila Ghattas

Laila Ghattas is an artist, Gestalt therapist, group facilitator, Reiki practitioner and the founder of Aziza Healing Adventures.

Laila uniquely and effectively combines three healing modalities: Gestalt therapy, Expressive Art and Usui Reiki.

Education:

She studied at York University for her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, concurrently graduating with a Bachelor of Education, Special Education Part One and Ontario Teachers Certificate.

A graduate of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, Laila holds an undergraduate certificate in Gestalt Theory and Methodology and a postgraduate certificate in Gestalt Therapy.

Laila completed her Expressive Arts Certificate at Sir Sanford Fleming College.

Laila has her Reiki 1st & 2nd degree in the Usui System of Natural Healing taken with Reiki Master Anita Levin in Toronto 1988.

Philosophy:

Growing up in Ontario, Laila developed a natural love of the outdoors while camping, canoeing and hiking with her friends and family. Her leadership interests took root as a Katimavik group leader and from there she travelled around the world on many outdoor adventures.

Reflecting upon these journeys, Laila says the most important thing she has learned is that there are rich rewards for choosing to be awake in this life. In this context, to be awake is to consciously open up to and develop self and environmental awareness through the senses, intuition and a connection to a greater whole. This learning process has become Laila's way of life and is the very essence of her vocation.

Private sessions for individuals and couples usually run for one or two hour segments. One and two day intensives are also available. Sessions are held in the east end studio office near Main St. Subway station in Toronto, Ontario. M4C 2J2

Cash and credit cards are accepted as payment. HST applies. Extended health benefits do not cover these sessions.

Please email or call 416 696 0086 for more information

GESTALT THERAPY is a psychotherapy.

Gestalt means whole in German. Gestalt therapy came about in the 1950's as part of the Human Potential Movement. It is an accessible, practical psychotherapy that encourages self-acceptance and self-support. At its core is an interest in how, not why, we choose to limit our awareness. It demonstrates ways to work towards expanding our observations of the world and ourselves, and acknowledges the individual as connected and responsive to the immediate environment.

By exploring the emotions, feelings and perceptions of the present moment, Gestalt therapy heightens awareness to behaviour patterns. This is the first step in therapeutic change. Those who practice Gestalt therapy develop an awareness of the excitement and immediacy of being fully present in the moment, which fosters an ability to respond authentically. This leads them to be open to more appropriate choices previously unconsidered, rather than continuing with habitual behaviour. The result is an evolution towards living a more meaningful and authentic life.

For an excellent, more detailed introduction to Gestalt therapy please visit www.gestalt.org/yontef.htm

EXPRESSIVE ART

Clients without creative experience are constantly amazed at how much they enjoy expressing themselves with colour and texture,. Most participants are pleasantly surprised by the depth and relevance of what they learn from their creations.

Creative self-expression comes from your spirit, your soul and during these sessions your TRUE SELF get's a chance to talk to you, revealing valuable insight and perspective on what's really going on inside.

When you are creatively expressive, your head takes a vacation and your heart has a voice. It's to that voice we give our undivided attention. Laila Ghattas helps you decipher the message you are sending yourself.

You can literally see what's going on inside your emotional life as we explore your creations together as a group. Accelerated awareness and integration follow

REIKI

Reiki, specifically the Usui System of Natural Healing, is a Japanese form of hands on healing. It is body work that promotes awareness of how and where emotions are stored in the body. Through heightened awareness and release of these old emotions, you are left with more space to incorporate healing ways and choices in your life and perspective.

Please email or call 416 696 0086 for more information

Click here to read an interview with Laila about Aziza Healing Adventures.

AZIZA HEALING ADVENTURES

Found in this site are links to a variety of unique personal growth opportunities. We offer one-day workshops, weekend and weeklong retreats for Women, Couples Retreats, Relationship Patterns workshops for singles, families as well as couples. individual therapy and Reiki treatments are also available in Toronto, or on retreat. Home Alone links to simple art and Gestalt exercises you can try on your own.

Our guests participate at their own pace and leave our retreats with heightened clarity and a greater understanding of their true inner being.

If you have a group or organization with a specific need, we will custom design retreats and workshops that address topics such as grief, conflict, team building, low self-esteem and other concerns.

We'll also create memorable occasions for groups of friends anywhere in the world, as well as close to home.

The retreat locations in Canada, the US and Bali have been chosen based on natural beauty, quality of accommodations and the diversity of activities available to enable participants to enjoy their surroundings to the fullest.

Please email or call 416 696 0086 for more information

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