GTT Modul: Spiritual Emergency / Emergenza Spirituale, 24-29 November 2025 in Assisi/Italy

Healing and transformation can sometimes imply challenging moments in which we feel destabilized, particularly when following a path that involves experiences in expanded states of consciousness. 

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GTT Module: Spiritual Emergency - Embracing Unexpected Transformation

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Are you or someone you know navigating the powerful and often disorienting realm of a psycho-spiritual crisis? Join us for an intensive week dedicated to understanding, experiencing, and embracing the profound potential of spiritual emergency.

This seminar, “Spiritual Emergency – Embracing Unexpected Transformation,” is designed for those seeking clarity and guidance on the path of psycho-spiritual crisis, whether personally, through loved ones, or professionally. Combining in-depth lectures on the nature of spiritual emergency with four Holotropic Breathwork sessions, this week provides a unique opportunity to explore expanded states of consciousness, aiding in the integration and healing of these profound experiences.

In this module, we will explore the challenging manifestations that people sometimes encounter on transformative journeys. We aim to understand the factors leading to such difficulties and identify supportive approaches from a non-judgmental, caring perspective. Topics covered will include:

• The concept of Spiritual Emergence versus Spiritual Emergency, distinguishing natural spiritual growth from crises that require careful support.
• An exploration of various types of Spiritual Emergencies, as described by Stanislav and Christina Grof, including Kundalini awakenings, near-death experiences, and mystical states.
• Contemporary perspectives on Spiritual Emergencies, considering how they present in current psychedelic therapy, shamanic practices, and experiential work.
• The diverse challenges individuals may face after difficult experiences in Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness.
• Distinguishing between pathological and transformational states, understanding when a crisis is an opportunity for profound growth versus when it requires medical or psychological intervention.
• Practical approaches for addressing different scenarios in Spiritual Emergencies and best practices for integration, helping individuals make sense of and meaningfully integrate their experiences.

Participants will learn how Holotropic Breathwork and expanded states of consciousness can support individuals in navigating these crises and facilitate a return to wholeness. The seminar will also offer tools and insights to help participants distinguish between supportive and potentially harmful responses to these experiences. Whether you’re part of Grof Transpersonal Training, personally affected by psycho-spiritual crisis, or working in a therapeutic role, this seminar offers a compassionate, practical framework for navigating and embracing the transformative potential of spiritual emergency.

This experience is open to anyone seeking personal growth or professional development, providing insights and tools for both personal and collective transformation. Join us to deepen your understanding and gain confidence in supporting others through the challenging yet deeply meaningful journey of spiritual emergency.

To participate in the module it is not necessary to have previous experience in Holotropic Breathwork. It is required to complete the registration form as well as a brief confidential medical form.

If you wish to continue with the Grof Transpersonal Training, this module is one of the four mandatory required.

GTT Module: Emergenza spirituale. Abbracciare una trasformazione inaspettata

Modulo obbligatorio per il percorso di formazione ma aperto a tutti. La guarigione e la trasformazione personale possono talvolta comportare momenti profondamente sfidanti, in cui ci sentiamo destabilizzati, soprattutto quando intraprendiamo un percorso che include esperienze di Stati Non Ordinari di Coscienza. Questi momenti di crisi sono stati spesso interpretati da alcuni come psicosi o regressione psicologica, mentre da altri come opportunità di crescita e di profonde rivelazioni interiori. Stan e Christina Grof hanno coniato il termine "Emergenza Spirituale" per descrivere tali stati. Qual è la differenza tra una psicosi e Emergenza Spirituale? E come possiamo sostenere chi attraversa queste esperienze? In questo modulo, ci addentreremo nelle diverse manifestazioni critiche che le persone possono incontrare lungo il proprio percorso di trasformazione interiore. L'obiettivo è esplorare le dinamiche che conducono a tali difficoltà e identificare gli approcci più efficaci per sostenere questi processi intensi, con uno sguardo empatico e privo di giudizio. Nel modulo affronteremo i seguenti temi:

• 1) Il concetto di Emergenza Spirituale e l’Emergenza Spirituale.
• 2) Le varie tipologie di Emergenze Spirituali delineate da Stan e Christina Grof.
• 3) Le prospettive attuali sulle Emergenze Spirituali, come emergono nelle odierne pratiche di terapia psichedelica, esperienze sciamaniche e lavoro esperienziale.
• 4) Le sfide che gli individui possono incontrare in seguito a esperienze difficili in Stati Non Ordinari di Coscienza.
• 5) La distinzione tra stati patologici e processi trasformativi.
• 6) Approcci per affrontare diversi scenari dell’ Emergenza Spirituale e il processo di integrazione. In ogni modulo del Grof Transpersonal Training è integrata una componente esperienziale e dal potenziale sanante. II lavoro prevede 2 sessioni di Respirazione Olotropica come respiranti e 2 come sitter (accompagnatori), con momenti e strumenti specifici dedicati all’integrazione dell'intera esperienza. Non è necessaria una precedente esperienza con la Respirazione Olotropica, ma è richiesto il completamento di un breve questionario confidenziale.

Per partecipare al modulo, non è necessario avere esperienze pregresse in Respirazione Olotropica. È comunque obbligatorio compilare un breve modulo confidenziale sul proprio stato di salute. Se desideri proseguire la formazione del il Grof Transpersonal Training, questo modulo è uno dei quattro obbligatori richiesti.

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Payment Policy

Mandatory Training Module Early bird price for the GTT Module is € 950 payment - the latest 6 weeks before the module starts. Regular price is € 1100,-. Participants from non-EU countries do not pay a 20% VAT, and this 20% will be deducted. Registered EU companies with a valid VAT number will receive an invoice free of VAT if the VAT number is provided during registration. Retroactive changes are not possible.People coming from Poland, Ukraine and other low-income countries can contact us to have some discount.

Please note that the hotel accommodation cost is not included in the seminar fee and should be paid directly to the venue. The hotel room prices are as follows:

• Single Room: €125 per person
• Double Room: €105 per person
• Triple Room: €89 per person
• Quadruple/Quintuple Room: €75 per person.

The price includes full board with ample coffee/tea breaks.Extra nights can be booked (before and after the module's start) by contacting the hotel directly. You will find all the necessary information in the confirmation email following your registration.

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Cancellation Policy

The cancellation fee is always EUR 200 incl.20%VAT,- for a Module. If you cancel the module within 30 days before the course, the course fee will not be refunded, but could be applied to any other module or workshop with the Holotropic Association Austria (minus the cancellation fee). If you cancel the workshop more than a month in advance the total amount minus 180,- EUR cancellation fee will be refunded. If the organization should cancel the event due to any reason, the entire amount paid for the course will be refunded to the participants. Please note: The organisation will not take any responsibility for any additional expenses the cancellation may cause to the participant such as for example travel expenses.

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