Stanislav Grof, M.D.
Stanislav Grof, M.D., Ph.D.
My Studies and Work with Stanislav Grof, M.D., Ph.D.
I began ongoing study in 1984 with Stanislav Grof, M.D in transpersonal psychology and non-ordinary states of consciousness. I became a certified Holotropic Breathwork™ Practitioner and was active as a senior trainer in the Grof Transpersonal Training from 1993-2000 and have assisted Stanislav Grof at many large workshops. I have written books about Holotropic Breathwork, the technique developed by Stanislav Grof and his wife, Chrisina and described in their book Holotropic Breathwork. Stan Grof has written about the role of a therapist:
The essential attribute of the therapist is not the knowledge of specific techniques; although these represent a necessary prerequisite, they are quite simple and can be learned in a relatively short time. The critical factors are his or her own stage of consciousness development, degree of self-knowledge, ability to participate without fear in the intense and extraordinary experiences of another person, and willingness to face new observations and situations that may not fit any conventional theoretical framework. ~Grof, S. Beyond the Brain (1985, p. 375)
What have I learned from Stan Grof?
As a result of the deep holotropic work he designed and in which I participated, everything in my life changed. It changed turbulently for a while, but very much for the better. The key thing I learned was to trust the process experientially– to trust not only the process that happens, always surprisingly, in deep inner work, but to trust what happens out in ordinary life as well. I am very grateful for the Grof Cartography of the psyche which provides a template for all human experience and which is described in his books. I have been so blessed to have his mentorship.
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