What age are you? Working with Russian Dolls

Description

“You are behaving like a three-year-old.”

“You’re acting like a stroppy teenager!”

“I’ve never seen you like this.”

Often, we know that we’re behaving inappropriately but can’t seem to help ourselves. Or we surprise others by our apparently out-of-character behaviour. There are many selves inside each one of us and it can be a revelation to know which part of us has taken centre stage in any situation.

Thirty-five years ago, I found a way of using Russian Dolls creatively in the therapeutic process. In this workshop, I will tell you how my approach came into being, how I developed it and how I’ve worked with the model since. Used in conjunction with ego state circles, the subject of a companion workshop, you will learn how to introduce them to the client, how to identify the age of each Doll, what each one “carries,” and their key statements of emotional state. This can lead to conversations between you and each Doll so that each one at last, is heard. 

It is advisable that you bring your own set of Russian Dolls to the workshop with you. 

Who this workshop is aimed at
This workshop is aimed at practising therapists and those working in schools or in mental health settings. 

Why you should attend
You will learn how to introduce the Dolls to clients, how to identify the age of each Doll, what each one “carries”, and the key statements of their emotional states. This can lead to conversations between you and each Doll so that each one is heard at last.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR - CHRISTINE MEEK

Christine trained forty years ago with Dr. Winifred Rushforth in dreamwork and with Dr. Diana Bates at Wellspring in a Jungian/Humanistic approach, extending her training for a further two terms of training in Wellness. Finding dreams an invaluable guide, she studied a further two years in a Jungian dream group. She continues to use dreamwork in her practice daily and to maintain her own wellness.

By chance, the therapeutic use of Russian Dolls emerged in her work with an American client and she developed an additional model over the next year or so.

Some further years into her practice she attended a summer school on Transactional Analysis and, from an experience there that changed her awareness, she developed Eric Berne’s model using colour association and a hula hoop!

These three tools, along with her humanistic training, form the cornerstone of Christine’s approach to working with every new person who comes into the room. 

COST

Early Bird Standard £105 / Early Bird Trainee Therapist £85 until 17 April 2026

Therafter Standard £125 / Trainee Therapist £105

(There is an option to pay in 3 instalments via PayPal)

BOOKING FORM - Pay via BACS - Download form and email to audrey@greenwoodevents.co.uk

Handouts and CPD certificate are included in the price.

Please note that a delegate space is not guaranteed until payment is received.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Feel free to pass this invitation on to colleagues – everyone is welcome!

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'The event I attended with Christine Meek was fantastic. It's difficult to put into words, it has to be experienced to appreciate it.'

'This workshop offered an opportunity to explore the deeper parts of self in a creative way - I really enjoyed the training. The space felt welcoming and inclusive. Christine's warm, calming manner allowed information shared to land in a way that resonated. It gave me space to think about how the dolls could be helpful in the therapeutic space with clients.'

'This excellent workshop adds to the practice a new and important tool. I find it particularly helpful to identify "fractures" in the clients' lives. Christine is an exceptional presenter who is attentive to her audience.'

‘Great workshop that helps develop skills that can be use in many ways in therapy regardless of therapist modality. I particularly like the hands on experience that give clients medium to look at their life from a different perspective.’

‘This was a well communicated, organised and delivered event - the learning and experience is so relevant to my way of practice I, and hopefully my clients, will benefit hugely from attending.’

‘Christine was an excellent facilitator and explained the theory well whilst her passion for her practice remained evident throughout. The event was well organised with great facilities and Audrey was on hand to answer any questions or queries. All in all, a great day.’

‘A very enjoyable and informative workshop exploring how to use Russian Dolls with clients. The time given to practice with each other what we were learning made this a particularly valuable workshop to attend.’