| LOCATION:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
One
of the most delightful aspects of our Toronto
self-discovery programs is the garden in which they
take place when weather permits.
Our
East End studio has an enchanted garden in
which to creatively explore your inner life.
Sit
overlooking the lush sancutary from the
deck, People love spending the day outdoors as the
natural peaceful surroundings weave its healing magic.
Colourful
flowers sway in the breezes, Japanese iris,
fragrant peony, roses, forget-me-not, bamboo and other
grasses cheer your courage and curiousity.
Original
sculptures by Canadian artists lovingly collected
for years provide sweet inspiration for creativity.
Sessions
are held in the east end studio office near Main St.
Subway Station in Toronto, Ontario. M4C 2J2
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FACILITATOR
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.
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THREE
HEALING MODALITIES available
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.
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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
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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.
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