Deepening Client Experience Through Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Hakomi Method – Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, IN-PERSON at CityU, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This workshop introduces the Hakomi Method, a Mindfulness-Centered, somatic approach to psychotherapy.
You will explore the Process Map of therapy, a model to deepen work with clients, through mindfulness, self-study and safety.
Through lecture, demo and practice exercises, this workshop will introduce you to:
- Principles of the Hakomi Method;
- Ways to promote mindfulness within ourselves and our clients.
- A process to help clients gradually uncover and understand “limiting core beliefs” and the transformation and integration skills for effective change.
- Skills of tracking for unconscious indications and contacting skills for deepening your work with clients.
Designed specifically for therapists, or students currently studying in the field of counselling or psychology, this workshop will give you the opportunity to:
- Learn to integrate body-centered, mindfulness-based techniques into your practice
- Gain hands-on experience and learn practical applications you can use in your work
- Develop gentle yet powerful skills to help clients explore limiting beliefs related to developmental injury and attachment wounds.
About the instructor:
Taught by Pamela Thompson, Registered Psychologist and Certified Hakomi Therapist and Teacher. Pamela has been in private practice for over 25 years; has been an instructor at the graduate level for those entering the field of psychology. She has provided years of supervision to practicum students as well as provisional psychologists. Pamela has over 25 years of working within the Hakomi community and advancing her skills with the Hakomi method with diverse populations.
Location: IN-PERSON – CityU, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
City University: 10121 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta.
In the Rogers Classroom on 2nd floor.
Dates: September 26-27th, 2026
Schedule: 9:30 AM-5 PM MT (with 1.5 hours for the lunch break)
Prerequisite: none – everyone welcome!
Instructed in the English language.
REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 1ST AND SAVE $50!
General Admission:
- Early Bird Rate (pay before AUG 1st): $400 CAD (plus 5% GST = $420)
- Regular Rate (pay AUG 1st or later): $450 CAD (plus 5% GST = $472.50)
Student, CityU Student, BIPOC and/or Non-Profit Admission:
- Early Bird Rate (pay before Aug 1) (or CityU Student at any time): $300 CDN (plus 5% GST = $315 CAD)
- Regular Rate (pay Aug 1st or later): $350 CAD (plus 5% GST = 367.50)
Scholarship Info
Hakomi Edmonton is strongly committed to community support and the reconciliation of historical harms.
Discounted registrations are available for:
- anyone identifying as a membership of a community of colour or other marginalized group
- anyone working for a non-profit organization providing services to marginalized communities.
Please indicate consideration for any discounted registration you would like to be considered for using the “please select your rate” drop down menu below.
CE: This program is not available for NBCC credit but we can provide a certificate that is recognized as a contribution to your professional development.
Registration closes Monday, September 21st 2026, at end of day.
Steps to register:
- Fill out the registration form below
- Send payment: e-transfer to: thompsonadmin@shaw.ca
PLEASE ADD: hakomi.edmonton@gmail.com to your safe sender list to receive your handouts, receipt and certificate. Thank you!
Presented by: HAKOMI INSTITUTE OF EDMONTON
Questions? please email hakomi.edmonton@gmail.com
