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About Trance Camp 2025
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Overview 4/6/25
Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. provides an overview of the benefits and learnings of the Generative Trance/Trance Camp 2025 program. Week 1 takes place online; weeks 2 and 3 happen in-person in San Diego, CA.
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Introduction to Generative Trance Benefits
Stephen Gilligan, Ph.Dl summarizes the seven benefits of generative trance. To follow are his additional thoughts about each one of these benefits. Enjoy!
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Generative Trance 2025 An Introduction
Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. gives an overview of the scope and benefits of the generative trance program, often referred to as Trance Camp, that is being offered in 2025.
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Generative Trance Week 1
Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. provides an overview of the nature of his generative trance program and what specifically will be covered in week 1. This year, for the first time, week 1 of the program will take place across two weekends: the first, April 25-27, 2025 and the second, May 16-18, 2025.
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Generative Trance Week 2
Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. provides an overview of the nature of his generative trance program and what specifically will be covered in week 1. This year, for the first time, week 1 of the program will take place across two weekends: the first, April 25-27, 2025 and the second, May 16-18, 2025.
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Generative Trance Week 3
Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. provides an overview of week 3 of the generative trance program that focuses on advanced techniques of generative trance. This portion of the program will take place in-person near San Diego, CA.
Creativity in Mind & Action (CIMA)
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The Essentials of Coaching Skills
Doug O'Brien interviews Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. as part of his Essentials of Coaching Skills podcast program.
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CIMA Intro Webinar
In preparation for the launch of the new CIMA Certification Program on February 17, 2024, Stephen gives a hour and one-half long webinar to speak about the program. He is joined by Daniel Oil to demonstrate integral mind in action. Enjoy!
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CIMA Mission
A video articulation of the CIMA (Community for Integral Mind and Action) mission and charter as it continues to evolve and take its work out into the world.
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CIMA Mission
Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D. shares his vision of CIMA (the Community for Integral Mind and Action) and describes its mission is in these times of global crisis.
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Intro - Steps to a Creative Mind
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Steps to a Creative Mind #1
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Steps to a Creative Mind #2
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Steps to a Creative Mind #3
Creative Mind
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Morocco Webinar with Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D., 20 Decembre 2024
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CM Japan
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Creative Mind Webinar: Sept 18th, 2022
Stephen Gilligan's free webinar to illustrate the core themes and processes of the upcoming Advanced Creative Mind program - which kicks off November 11, 2022. You can learn more and register at: https://www.stephengilligan.com/advanced-creative-mind-certification.
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Somatic Creative Coaching
Stephen interviews Bilonda Bukasa, Eva Wieprecht, and Matias Ortola about their collaborative creation of music and dance. Stephen opens with thoughts about the daunting challenges of the day, and how creative works such as this beautiful one that help with the re-birthing that is so needed at this moment.
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Community of Mind
Stephen Gilligan's presentation at the Plenary Session of the IAGC Conference, April 2021.
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Creative Mind Webinar
In preparation for CM1, Stephen provided a free webinar to introduce and explore the material in the program. This event took place on March 29, 2021.
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Introduction to Creative Mind
Аll my life I’ve been studying the question: What is it that makes a human life meaningful? What is it that makes a human life happy? What is it that allows us to make a positive contribution to the world? — Stephen Gilligan PhD *** Creative Mind Coach Certification Change yourself, change the world
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With Jessie Shaw About Integral Consciousness
Stephen invites Jessie to share a video she created about Integral Consciousness through the gaze of Jean Gebser, author of The Ever-Present Origin.
Generative Trance
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La transe intégrative/the integrative trance : Steve Gilligan
English below. Dans cet entretien, Stephen Gilligan, psychologue et hypnothérapeute renommé, nous introduit à la transe générative, un outil puissant pour stimuler la créativité, renforcer l’intégration corps-esprit et accompagner la transformation personnelle. S’inspirant de l’héritage de Milton Erickson tout en intégrant des perspectives modernes, il explore la coopération entre l’esprit conscient et inconscient, le rôle du corps dans les états génératifs et l’application de cette approche face aux défis contemporains. Cette vidéo s’adresse aux praticiens, aux curieux de l’hypnothérapie et à ceux qui souhaitent découvrir comment la transe peut ouvrir des voies vers une conscience créative et résiliente. Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D., est un pionnier de l’hypnothérapie et de la transe générative. Élève de Milton H. Erickson, il a enrichi les principes ericksoniens pour développer une approche novatrice, qualifiée de « troisième génération » de l’hypnose, centrée sur la coopération conscient-inconscient, l’intégration somatique et des cadres narratifs comme le voyage du héros de Joseph Campbell. Avec plus de 40 ans d’expérience, Gilligan a formé des milliers de praticiens et publié des ouvrages tels que The Hero’s Journey et Generative Trance: The Experience of Creative Flow. Intégrant psychologie, spiritualité, neurosciences et pratiques somatiques, son cadre thérapeutique holistique s’applique aussi aux défis sociaux et environnementaux. Il continue d’enseigner, d’écrire et d’explorer les liens entre hypnothérapie, neurosciences et technologies. Aussi en audio sur Spotify : #TranseGénérative #Hypnothérapie #StephenGilligan #MiltonErickson #ConscienceCréative #IntégrationSomatique #VoyageDuHéros #Psychothérapie #RésilienceTransformationnelle #EspritConscientInconscient #Neurosciences #HypnoseModerne #CréativitéThérapeutique #ConscienceCorporelle #TransformationPersonnelle #resiliencepsy In this interview, renowned psychologist and hypnotherapist Stephen Gilligan introduces us to generative trance, a powerful tool for stimulating creativity, strengthening mind-body integration, and supporting personal transformation. Drawing on the legacy of Milton Erickson while incorporating modern perspectives, he explores the cooperation between the conscious and unconscious mind, the role of the body in generative states, and the application of this approach to contemporary challenges. This video is for practitioners, those curious about hypnotherapy, and anyone who wants to discover how trance can open pathways to creative and resilient consciousness. Stephen Gilligan, Ph.D., is a pioneer in hypnotherapy and generative trance. A student of Milton H. Erickson, he has enriched Ericksonian principles to develop an innovative approach, described as the “third generation” of hypnosis, focused on conscious-unconscious cooperation, somatic integration, and narrative frameworks such as Joseph Campbell's hero's journey. With over 40 years of experience, Gilligan has trained thousands of practitioners and published books such as The Hero's Journey and Generative Trance: The Experience of Creative Flow. Integrating psychology, spirituality, neuroscience, and somatic practices, his holistic therapeutic framework also applies to social and environmental challenges. He continues to teach, write, and explore the connections between hypnotherapy, neuroscience, and technology. Also available as audio on Spotify : https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/evelynejosse/episodes/La-transe-intgrativethe-integrative-trance--Steve-Gilligan-e34slec #GenerativeTrance #Hypnotherapy #StephenGilligan #MiltonErickson #CreativeConsciousness #SomaticIntegration #Hero'sJourney #Psychotherapy #TransformationalResilience #ConsciousUnconsciousMind #Neuroscience #ModernHypnosis #TherapeuticCreativity #BodyAwareness #PersonalTransformation #resiliencepsy
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Donner du sens à sa vie avec le Voyage du Héros - Stephen GILLIGAN
POUR RESTER INFORMÉ DE TOUTE L’ACTUALITÉ ABC TALK, PENSEZ À VOUS INSCRIRE À LA NEWSLETTER : https://bit.ly/abctalk-news En 1949, Joseph Campbell décrit le voyage du héros. Il explique que dans toutes les histoires, qui ont traversé les siècles, dans tous les grands romans, les films à succès, on peut mettre à jour la même trame, intitulée Le voyage du héros. Ce voyage est jalonné d’étapes - synonyme de transformation. Aussi en accompagnement, nous pouvons nous saisir de ces étapes pour booster notre évolution. Comment vivre une vie qui a du sens? C’est le thème de notre émission d’aujourd’hui, bienvenue dans les virtuoses de l’hypnose. Stephen G. Gilligan est Docteur en psychologie (Standford University), psychothérapeute, auteur et formateur. Elève de Milton Erickson et de Grégory Bateson, il fut un des premiers étudiants puis contributeur de la PNL. Reconnu comme l'un des grands continuateurs de Milton Erickson, salué pour son travail sur les processus de reconnexion corps/esprit et les états de transe générative favorisant les changements profonds, il intervient régulièrement dans le monde entier. Son approche de la psychothérapie est influencée par l'hypnose et par sa pratique de l'Aïkido. Il est auteur avec Robert Dilts, du "Voyage du héros – Un éveil à soi-même" paru hez Dunod. Pour vivre un séminaire auprès de Stephen Gilligan en France : Chrysalys - Be the change - 03 44 56 51 13 https://www.chrysa-lys.com Deborah Bacon Dilts (US/France) Née en Californie à l’époque du développement du mouvement humaniste, Deborah s’est toujours intéressée à ce qui permet aux êtres humains d’être mieux connectés à eux-mêmes, aux autres et au collectif. Toutes ses activités de formatrice, animatrice et aussi d’interprète pour des enseignants internationaux visent à proposer des espaces qui favorisent l’approfondissement du lien. Elle se considère aujourd’hui comme « praticienne en expérience de vie appliquée. » Deborah est aussi interprète de conférence anglais-français dans le domaine de la connaissance de soi depuis 1986, elle assure la traduction en direct dans l’émission. Catherine Roumanoff est hypnothérapeute, pnliste et auteur. Elle est aussi formatrice en hypnose et intervient dans différentes écoles. Elle anime des stages d’auto-hypnose pour que chacun puisse utiliser l’hypnose en toute autonomie, et de confiance en soi pour faire face aux défis de la vie. Site internet : https://www.hypnotherapie-angers.com Ses tableaux : https://www.art.roumanoff.com 🔹 RETROUVEZ ABC TALK SUR LES RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX 🟣 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/abctalktv/ 🔵 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/abctalk/ 🌐 Notre site internet pour voir toutes les émissions et conférences : https://www.abctalk.fr/
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Interview with Stephen Gilligan, Ph.d . on the development of generative trance
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Q&A: Question 1
Stephen answers the question: After a coaching session & being with a client, I can’t get them out of my mind for a long time. Will that affect me?
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Q&A: Question 2
Stephen answers the question: In session things go well with my clients, but the resulting behavioral change for them has been weak. How can I do ongoing work with my clients to bring about change that will support their daily lives?
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Q&A: Question 3
Stephen answers the question: I can’t perform ‘trance’ but usually the person feels ‘healed’ by our conversation. Is that normal? How can I bring in ‘trance’ with very rational people?
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Q&A: Question 4
Stephen answers the question: I still have a lot of deep wounds that haven't been healed. I feel inferior and my motivation is blocked. I'm afraid I couldn't be a coach after four modules of study. How do you overcome that?
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Q&A: Question 5
Stephen answers the question: I was often hit and scolded as a child. I know now that this hurt me very deeply. I'm always triggered by my child. I can't control myself from shouting and being violent. What to do?
5 Principles—Creative Performance State
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Introduction | Principle 1
Introduction and the first principle of creating a non-verbal coach field.
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Second Principle
Setting a positive intention.
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Third Principle
Accepting whatever shows up
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Fourth Principle
Balancing Opposites
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Fifth Principle
Multiple Representations
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Integration
Integration of the parts into a creative performance state.
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Stephen Gilligan Ph.D. small interview in the Munich supervision group 2023
Štefan Schwarc asked Dr. Stephen Gilligan Ph.D. to questions about the concept of the Hero's Journey, the differences between mindfulness and generative work, and the question of what generally qualifies a psychotherapist to provide psychotherapy.
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Somatic Creative Coaching
Stephen interviews Bilonda Bukasa, Eva Wieprecht, and Matias Ortola about their collaborative creation of music and dance. Stephen opens with thoughts about the daunting challenges of the day, and how creative works such as this beautiful one that help with the re-birthing that is so needed at this moment.
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Part 1: With Kathleen Dameron
Stephen Gilligan in conversation with Kathleen Dameron about social justice and racism.
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Part 2: With Kathleen Dameron
Stephen and Kathleen discuss their reflections after Stephen attended Kathleen's course "Transform White Racism."
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Part 3: With Kathleen Dameron and Shelle Rose Charvet
The conversation between Stephen and Kathleen concludes as they are joined by guest Shelle Rose Charvet. In this ongoing conversation they have focused on racism and how to foster social change. Shelle too has been a prior participant of Kathleen's workshop.
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Part 1: Conversation with Nora Bateson
Stephen Gilligan in Conversation with Nora Bateson, Part 1 of 2.
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Part 2: In Conversation with Nora Bateson
Stephen Gilligan in conversation with Nora Bateson, Part 2 or 2.
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With Jessie Shaw About Integral Consciousness
Stephen invites Jessie to share a video she created about Integral Consciousness through the gaze of Jean Gebser, author of The Ever-Present Origin.
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