At the core of every human being is an essential Self – an innate, indestructible sense of wholeness and peace. However, this often becomes obscured by life’s challenges, traumas, conditioned beliefs, and internalized narratives of unworthiness. We can learn to reconnect with this unchanging ground of wholeness to restore balance, resilience, and lasting
wellbeing.
Join Stephanie Lopez, Gestalt psychotherapist and President of the iRest Institute, for a transformative keynote exploring how the power of presence and essential Self can be harnessed within the therapeutic relationship. Rooted in the principles of iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation, this session reveals how embodied presence fosters empathic resonance, strengthens the therapeutic alliance, and supports clients of all ages in rediscovering their essential Self that has never been harmed or broken.
Through this experiential and insightful presentation, you will learn a simple yet profound approach to cultivating presence as a foundational resource. This orientation not only deepens self-trust and inner peace but also enhances self-regulation and emotional resilience across the lifespan. Discover how embodying presence can enrich your clinical work, and your own life, with lasting mental clarity, calm, and connection to the essential Self.