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| Ward Johnson, MFT | |
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 Ward Johnson is the director of the Center for Inner Work and has been licensed since 1978. He has lectured in a variety of settings and has published in a national journal about the effects of substance abuse on both society and the family. His primary interest is the integration of spirituality and psychological growth. |
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| Ward is a certified Bio-Energetic Analyst, having completed in 1992 six
years of training with the San Diego Institute of Bio-Energetic Analysis. Bio-Energetics looks very carefully at
a form of self-sabotage called "rising above," or, in Jungian terms, "the process of inflation." Rising above and/or inflation is an obstacle to psycho-spiritual growth because it operates as a defense against reality. Rising above almost always involves an element of escapist grandiosity by which reality is avoided."Rising Above" means seeking after new possibilities at the expense of immediate growth projects. If this self-sabotage is consistent the character issue can evolve into "Narcissistic Masochism" which means, "defeating oneself and think that one likes it that way." Such self-defeating behavior can be greatly reduced by pinpointing just where the avoidance is. Where there is avoidance, there is also excitement. Ward also specializes in techniques that help find their "edge" between excitement and self-sabotage. Ward Johnson also offers psycho-spiritual groups and educational classes. He has developed techniques to deal with self-sabotage which he presents in a group therapy program for men: "How Men Defeat Themselves and Think They Like It That Way." Dealing with procrastination is also another special interest, as well as, an introductory video tape on "What to Expect from Marriage". Associations: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) San Diego Institute for Bio-Energetic Analysis (Board of Directors) Certified Bio-Energetic Therapist American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) Optimal Psych Care Associates. Integrated Psychcare Associates Telephone: (619) 584-1725 Office (619) 843-5536 Cell (619) 584-4697 Facsimile |
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