Gestalt Art Therapy Centre: 2025 Books- Risking Being Alive

Dec 29, 2024

2025 Books- Risking Being Alive

2025 Books- Risking Being Alive

RISKING BEING ALIVE

By Yaro Starak and other authors

English

Printed Book (only)

A new edition by Yaro Starak (This book replaces the old version)

Risking Being Alive is a collection of ideas, experiments, and readings that introduce psychological and psycho-therapeutic tools that can be used to increase the sharpness with which you see and relate to the world. Used properly they will enable you to enrich your life and become master of your fate.

Authors

Yaro Starak

James Oldham

Tony Key

The metaphoric meaning of "The risk of being alive" refers to the idea that living and fully experiencing life inherently involves uncertainty, vulnerability, and the potential for challenges and struggles. It emphasizes that life is not without its dangers, setbacks, or emotional hardships, but embracing these risks is essential for personal growth, self-discovery, and a fulfilling existence.

Therapeutically, exploring the concept of "the risk of being alive" can have several benefits:

Embracing vulnerability: Acknowledging and accepting the risks and uncertainties of life can help individuals become more comfortable with vulnerability. This can lead to more authentic connections with others and foster emotional resilience.
Overcoming fear: Delving into the metaphorical risk of being alive allows individuals to confront their fears and anxieties, leading to personal growth and a sense of empowerment.
Self-discovery: By embracing life's risks, people may discover hidden strengths, passions, and aspirations. This process of self-discovery can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and what truly brings meaning and fulfillment in life.
Resilience and coping skills: Confronting and navigating life's challenges can build resilience and enhance coping mechanisms. Therapeutically, this can help individuals develop healthier ways to manage stress and adversity.
Living authentically: Embracing the risk of being alive encourages individuals to live in alignment with their values and passions, rather than succumbing to a fear-driven existence. This can lead to a more authentic and purposeful life.
Breaking free from limitations: Exploring the metaphorical risk of being alive can challenge self-imposed limitations and open up new possibilities and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Mindful living: The concept of the risk of being alive can also promote mindfulness, as individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in the present moment.
Finding meaning and purpose: By recognizing that life is not without risks and challenges, individuals may actively seek meaning and purpose, driving them to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

►It's important to note that the therapeutic exploration of "the risk of being alive" does not mean seeking out unnecessary dangers or engaging in risky behavior for the sake of it. Instead, it encourages individuals to embrace life's uncertainties, learn from their experiences, and grow through the process of living fully and authentically.

In this book, you will find a multitude of exercises to be explored individually for personal growth or as group work.

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UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE

RISKING BEING ALIVE

By Yaro Starak and other authors

Ukrainian

RISKING BEING ALIVE

By Yaro Starak and other authors

Ukrainian

A new edition by Yaro Starak

Note: Yaro Starak, a proud Ukrainian, is actively supporting Ukrainians during these challenging times of war.

The sales of his books translated into Ukrainian—Risking Being Alive (Yaro Starak, James Oldham, & Tony Key) translated by Rostyslav Burlaka's publishing house, and Working with Groups, translated by The International Association for Experimental Gestalt Therapy—are fully dedicated to supporting Ukraine.

- Risking being alive (Yaro Starak, James Oldham, & Tony Key)

Purchase the book in the Ukrainian language

https://ufreida.com.ua/ru/vidvaga-zhyty-james-owldkhame-tony-ki-igor-yaro-starak/

GEORGIAN LANGUAGE

- Risking Being Alive (Yaro Starak, James Oldham, & Tony Key)

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Yaro Starak

He graduated in Psychology from the University of Manitoba and in Social Work from the University of British Columbia, Canada. He continued his doctoral studies at the University of Toronto, specializing in group psychotherapy and Adult Education. He trained in Gestalt Therapy with Jorge Rosner at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and after graduation, he was a faculty member for four years. He worked as a professor at the University of Queensland, Australia and is the founder of the Gestalt Center in Brisbane and Terrigal near Sydney in this country. Yaro conducts gestalt training workshops in Spain, Mexico, Denmark, Germany, and Canada. He also gives workshops for groups of men using indigenous rituals. Yaro is Gestalt Art Therapist CAT®. Co-Director of the Gestalt ART Therapy center (Australia). Co-Director of the Arteterapia Gestalt (Gestalt Art Therapy training in the Spanish language)
Yaro has an interesting range of Books related to the Gestalt works, Couples & Groups work.

Gemma Garcia

Gestalt Art Therapist CAT® Gestalt Art Therapy. Gestalt Therapist Master diploma from the Gestalt Institute Valencia (Spain). Art Therapist using the Gestalt approach CAT. Master in Ericksonian Psychology at the University of Valencia (Spain). Communications Operator at the Provincial Emergency Coordination center and Fire Consortium (Castellon, Spain) Naval radiotelephone operator. Group work and individual psychological intervention in crisis and emotional impact on collective emergencies with firefighters, policemen, paramedics using Gestalt art therapy techniques. Aurasoma Therapist Level 2. Dip. of Visual Arts. Curator. Coordinator-Art Group exhibitions. Co-Director of the Gestalt ArtbTherapy center (Australia). Co-Director of the Arteterapia Gestalt (Gestalt Art Therapy training in the Spanish language)