Mariabruna Sirabella MS LMFT
Facilitator since September 17, 2003
Facilitator trainer since June 1, 2007.
240 Westgate Drive # 125
Watsonville, CA 95076
Biography
In my life I have been blessed with a richness of culture and experiences. The U.S. is my third home, after Italy and India. In Italy I grew up, learned about friendship, and during my studies in Theater Anthropology I met my passion for Eastern and Indigenous practices and traditions. They led me to India where I witnessed individual and community healing take place through trance and dance, and indulged my deep love for traveling. When I moved to the US in 1987, I started exploring my own personal healing and ways to be of service to others. This led to more inner and outer journeys and to teaching: Ashtanga Yoga, workshops, SoulCollage® - in private settings and in institutions such as JFK University where I am Adjunct Faculty. Since 1996 I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Watsonville, CA, where I also offer shamanic drumming sessions. Besides continuing to grow my SoulCollage deck, I paint and sculpt clay.
Description of SoulCollage® work
I use SoulCollage® individually and in group with clients as an adjunct to other clinical approaches, I also offer in-depth personal explorations and/or mentoring sessions to SoulCollage® beginners and veterans (in person, by phone or skype). Supervision consultations and Continuing Education Units are available for those who are using this method in clinical settings. The calendar for introductory workshops, group facilitation, in-depth workshops, trainings and retreats is available on my website. My SoulCollage® deck continues to 'take me places', inviting new explorations and themes, which I eventually turn into workshops or seminars. Some examples are the cards I started for Yogasanas (postures) and my own Bodynvocations as a personal exploration on movement; curriculums about managing chronic pain, overcoming domestic violence, and deepening our relationship with Animus and Anima. I have translated the Facilitator Manual into Italian to use in the Trainings I offer in my mother tongue, and I am translating more of Seena's materials into that language. I accept invitations to travel for facilitating a workshop, a training or a retreat, for which I can offer CEUs to MFTs and LCSWs in the state of California.
Trainer Statement
SoulCollage® is the most empowering method of self exploration and of integration of inner parts and insights I ever encountered in my personal journey and professionally. I have the privilege of witnessing its transformative and grounding gifts day after day in my work, and I receive them myself daily from reading my deck and giving voice to my cards. Making the cards is another blessing in itself because it offers such an opportunity to step out of time and and be in the rich cauldron that is play. I tell my clients and those who attend my groups that making cards is like gathering the ingredients for cooking a gourmet meal, giving them voice is doing the actual cooking, but reading them! That is when we get to eat and be nourished by our own creative work. And there is no end to this process, we can access it over and over again, it evolves with us and never stops to give back.
Mariabruna has been teaching the Four Suits since 1996, when she first met Seena Frost and embraced the method now known as SoulCollage®. She co-facilitates in-depth workshops and retreats with Seena and teaches internationally. Her art, writings and teachings encourage creative expression to nurture self-knowledge, evolution, freedom and joy - knowing that any small personal step contributes to the paradigm shift that affects us all.
Personal work with own SoulCollage® cards
This process has accelerated and deepened the integration of my psychological parts, of my life experiences, of the many colors of my emotions, of my connection with different people and cultures and of my spiritual aspirations. At personal retreats, when I surround myself with these mirrors of Life and Soul, I hear them play the complex and beautiful music of the Self. I am moved, inspired, challenged and deeply nurtured. I remember my Soul.
Other Notes
Transforming Conflict / Embracing Change - A CD by Mariabruna Sirabella
If you are interested in doing advanced work with yourself, or in groups you facilitate, to transform conflict into positive change, this CD offers three guided journeys, based on Mariabruna's long study of yoga and shamanic practice. Learn more.
Trainings
SoulCollage® Facilitator Training - Luzern, Switzerland
SoulCollage® Facilitator Training - Luzern, Switzerland
October 7-9, 2011
Optional pre-training Introductory Workshop on October 6 (see below)
Both programs in English.
Join Mariabruna Sirabella at the first SoulCollage® Facilitator Training offered in Switzerland!
The Training in Luzern will take place at Sylvia Eichmann-Sueess’ Atelier (luzernerstr 32; 6030 ebikon; Switzerland / www.atelier-es2.ch). Luzern is easily reached from several international airports. It is a quaint city on a beautiful lake in the heart of Europe.
The SoulCollage® Facilitator Training is for anyone who wants to facilitate SoulCollage® for self-discovery in groups and with individuals and/or anyone who is seeking an in-depth immersion in the SoulCollage® community experience. Anyone who would like to form SoulCollage® Groups or use SoulCollage® in already established groups (such as church groups, women's groups, senior groups, hospice, educational classes), for therapists and art therapists, or as an art technique as an adjunct to other kinds of groups, classes, or workshops is encouraged to register.
Learn more about this special event and register at http://www.sirarte.com/soulcollage_trainings.htm
'SoulCollage® Introductory Workshop October 6th, 2011 - Time: 10:00-18:00
Switzerland – Luzern at Sylvia Eichmann-Sueess’ Atelier
Tuition: 60 Euros. Pre-registration is required. Contact Mariabruna at varunas@sbcglobal.net. Fees collected in cash on the day of the workshop. Click here to learn more.
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SoulCollage® Facilitator Training - Italiano
SoulCollage® Facilitator Training - Italiano
Corso Residenziale per Facilitatori - 16,17,18 settembre 2011
a Roma, nella casa per ritiri ARSO, vicino al Vaticano
SoulCollage e’ la creazione di Seena Frost, M.Div., psicoterapista e scrittirice californiana. E’ un processo che attinge al potere trasformante dell’immaginazione e dell’intuizione per regalarci uno strumento di investigazione e di integrazione del Se’. Jungiano e transpersonale, questo metodo ci accompagna per tutta una vita nel lungo cammino di individuazione e maturazione. Ci invita a creare, a giocare, a riflettere, a crescere e a volerci bene.
Il costo del Corso e’ di US$ 450, per dettagli sul pagamento e per vitto e alloggio – non inclusi nel costo del corso - vedi piu’ sotto. Chi e' gia' Facilitatore di SoulCollage iscritto all'albo e desidera ripetere il corso paghera' soltanto US$ 100.
Per informazioni piu' dettagliate e per iscriversi aprire questi pdfs.
Informazioni
http://www.sirarte.com/SoulCollage_in_Italiano.htm
ROMA, RM (IT)
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Extended SoulCollage® Facilitator Training
Extended SoulCollage® Facilitator Training
August 30- September 2, 2012
Saudade Wellness Center (www.saudaderetreat.com)
Manadas Village, Sao Jorge, Azores Islands
This extended residential Training is meant for those who wish to take the Training at a slower pace. The Curriculum is the same as any other Training, but there will be time to go to the ocean and enjoy the quiet natural settings of Saudade Wellness and Retreat Center. Dr. Filomena Trindade, the founder of Saudade, is an internationally recognized Functional Medicine physician with a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA but is originally from Sao Jorge where she leads group and individual Wellness Retreats. She will treat us to an ideal, tasty and healthy diet of locally grown organic foods - gluten free and including fresh catch of the day from the ocean.
The Training is presented in English. Linda Woolfson (SoulCollage® Facilitator) will be assisting Mariabruna and will translate into Portuguese when and if necessary.
For those who intend to make this visit to the island a special treat to themselves there is the option to arrive at Saudade early and participate in a special group Retreat which include working energetically with the powerful island’s landscape, healthy nutrition and deep soul work. Detailed information will be posted separately and is also available upon request (sirarte.com@gmail.com). This Retreat is truly a full immersion in the mind/body/spirit connection co-facilitated by Filomena and Mariabruna, and is open to anyone. It is completely independent from the Training.
You may also extend your stay at Saudade for a personal Retreat and optional consultations with Dr. Trindade (please see www.saudaderetreat.com).
Direct flights are available from San Francisco and from Boston through Azoresexpress.com and SATA Airlines. Multiple connections are available from the major European airports. Transportation from and to the airport is available upon request.
Download a PDF with more information. Download a Registration Form.
Manadas in Sao Jorge Island, Azores, (pt)
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Corso di Formazione Facilitatori in Italiano
Corso di Formazione Facilitatori in Italiano
SoulCollage® attinge al potere trasformante dell’immaginazione e dell’intuizione per regalarci uno strumento di investigazione e di integrazione del Se’. Jungiano e transpersonale, questo metodo ci accompagna per tutta una vita nel lungo cammino di individuazione e maturazione. Ci invita a creare, a giocare, a riflettere, a crescere e a volerci bene.
Nel Corso di Formazione per Facilitatori Mariabruna attinge alla sua esperienza pluriennale per condividere aspetti teorici e tecniche per l’uso di SoulCollage® in sedute individuali e di gruppo. Il Corso di Formazione e’ aperto a chiunque sia interessato a usare SoulCollage® formalmente o semplicemente con gruppi di amici, in situazioni istituzionali o in centri privati, come espressione artistica, o come veicolo per la creativita’ personale. Per partecipare al Corso e' necessario avere gia' una base teorica e sufficiente esperienza nell'uso personale di questo metodo. Per dettagli contatta Mariabruna o visita il suo sito.
Psicologi e arteterapisti usano SoulCollage® , anche come strumento di investigazione e di integrazione a livello terapeutico.
Per ulteriori dettagli visita www.sirarte.com e www.casacorra.com
Provincia di Reggio Emilia, (it)
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