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Extensive experience in formulating and demonstrating a model of human behaviour that includes the physical, emotional and mental, as well as the esoteric. Knowledge of methods for bringing these into daily life: emphasis on visualisation, breath work, will training, body work. Therefore a holistic approach to mental health. Long experience (11 years) in counselling groups, couples and individuals.
Have developed my own philosophy and methodology, drawn from Western and Eastern models of the psyche.
Have done much work combining music and counselling.
1960: 1 year of Law
1965: Degree, BA Hon Philosophy, Minor, English, Sociology
Jan 1973 - Jan 1975: Residential studies in group dynamics, structure and cohesion; self-discipline and will development; sexual relations; the family; in-depth psychology; mediation; child-care; ecology and land management. Was appointed head student for a period.
Jan 1976 - Sept 1978: Courses in meditation; group dynamics; leadership styles; couples; Sufism; Taoism; Hinduism; Christian mysticism; household management.
1968 - 1970: Private instruction from a homeopath and radionics practitioner in breathing techniques; pre-Christian religions.
1972: Instruction in meditation.
1976: Instruction in transcendental meditation.
1992: Degree, M.Ed (Counselling & Guidance)
1992: Qualified in Polarity Therapy
Managing Partner, Gentlemen of Color, Austin, Texas; managed interior decorating firm; duties included sales, costing, book-keeping, budgeting and completion, personnel.
Counselling individuals, couples, families. Emotional, spiritual and career guidance. Involves:
Project: "Life Through Music" included
Forty city tour of Europe with Klaus Schulze, German composer. Internationally acclaimed director/leader of musical theatre group, composer and performer. I have toured Europe & America, and I have 12 albums released, 6 on compact disc.
Fluent in English and French
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March 3, 1993
Dear Mr. Brown:
I want to thank you for your work at Bastrop. Your February workshop which combined holotropic breathing techniques with music and movement was exceptional. Several inmates in your workshop have been in other holotropic programs, and have stated that your unique addition of music was most effective in helping them become aware of their issues, and experience a renewed sense of purpose.
As you know, our philosophy at FCI Bastrop is to emphasize the whole person. Our goal is to increase the development of the inmates' cognitive-emotional-social skills, as well as their value structures. Your program was obviously organized, balanced, and delivered with a true sense of enthusiasm and care. I hope that we will have the honor of having your program here at Bastrop in the future.
Thank you once again.
Geraldine F. Nagy
Counselling Psychologist
FCI Bastrop
Taken from the "Preliminary Information on The Gurdjieff Tradition in Austin, Movements & Group Work Development as of June 11, 1993":
Arthur Brown - Group Leader, Inner Exercises - A psychotherapist in private practice, Arthur has combined music and counselling in the development of a therapeutic methodology that draws on traditional Western and Eastern models of the psyche. In 1973, Arthur studied with J. G. Bennett at The Academy for Continuous Education, and continued studies in formal Sufism at the Beshara School of Esoteric Education from 1976 through 1978. An accomplished musician as well as a meditation instructor, Arthur Brown has released 12 albums. An Austin resident since 1978, he has eleven years' experience in facilitating groups, couples and individuals for psychological as well as spiritual development.
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