List of Seminars and Workshops
presented by Erik Bohlin, M.A.
1990
Fall 1990
Victory Bible Institute — “Pastoral Counseling 101”
This 6 Week Class taught: Qualifications, types of counseling, defining our role, our calling, ethical standards, introductory skills, client centeredness, rapport skills, assessment of person, spiritual assessment, note taking, introductory interview, Codependency, Pre-marital and Marital Counseling, Addictions: assessment and treatment; and Comprehensive Examination.
Fall 1990 and Spring 1991
Northshore Public Schools — “Homework: getting your children to use their minds without losing yours”
These evening presentations at Bear Creek Elementary, Hollywood Hill Elementary, Cottage Lake Elementary, Eastridge Elementary, and Canyon Creek Elementary focused on the Neurology of Learning style and study skills.
March 29, 1990
Mill Creek Foursquare Church — “Rules of the Dysfunctional Family”
April 11, 1990
Silver Lake Christian School — “Assessing and Reporting Child Abuse as Educators"
April 12, 1990
Grace Academy — "Peer Pressure: The Prophet Daniel"
Spring 1990
Silver Lake Christian School —“Stress Management for Educators”
May 3, 1990
Northshore Public School District — “Attention Deficit Disorder”
1991
January and February 1991
Victory Bible Institute — “Pastoral Counseling 102”
6 Week Class Syllabus: Advanced skills in counseling and working with clients. Reporting child physical abuse, domestic violence and caring for the suicidal client were addressed. Emphasis was given to the practicum experiences of role playing and going over actual cases as a group.
1992
September 1991-
May 1992
Washington State Society of Pastoral Counselors (WSSPC)
Erik organized this group for Christian professional and pastoral counselors. These monthly four-hour trainings on Saturday mornings included a breakfast and training by Erik and other professional counselors. Topic included: Sexual Abuse, Bonding, Education for the Counselor, Marital Systems, Rapport Skills, and Art Therapy.
1993
September 1992 –
May 1993
"Patterns of Excellence: A Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming"
This intensive 80 hour training extended of 7 months teaching counselors, health care professionals, and pastors the principles and techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. The course included a 200 page manual and a weekend of examination and certification in the skills learned.
October 9, 1993
Mill Creek Foursquare — "Sexual Addiction"
This Saturday morning presentation to the men explored the symptoms of sexual addiction and lust. Treatment options and spiritual principles were presented to aid them in recovery.
October 18, 1993
"Failures vs. Outcomes: What about Sin?"
This evening presentation focused on the NLP presupposition, "There are no failures, only outcomes." How does sin enter this presupposition and what as Christians do we make progress. We demonstrated the NLP technique of "Re-imprinting."
October 20, 1993
"Discovering our Treasure: God-given resources"
The heart of NLP is looking at how to we access the resources that God has given us? We often don’t find the resources easily accessible. Learning the neurological process so that we access resource. Some resources we will be exploring will include: love, patience, safety, learnings, understanding, curiosity, assertiveness, confidence, peace, rapport, and forgiveness, just to name a few.
October 27, 1993
"Anchors Away"
We discussed the triggers or “anchors” that induce certain states of depression, anxiety, and anger. Most problems can be seen as getting into stuck or unresourceful states. We discussed the anchors the get us into these states. We looked at the use of anchors throughout the New and Old Testaments and how they can assist our spiritual walk.
November 1, 1993
"How can I be codependent? . . I'm not married to an alcoholic." This was an introduction to the 5 core symptoms of codependency and the road to wholeness. We looked specifically how the disease of codependency affects our spiritual lives.
November 3, 1993
"What do I want?”
We dealt with our needs and wants through the process of "Outcome Framing." Many of us are not skilled at knowing what we really want. We go after things that are not good for us and “miss the mark.” By discovering what need lies behind the troublesome behavior we can honestly move away from it and begin to move in a healthier direction.
November 10, 1993
"Isn't there any gray?"
Rigidity of thinking and inflexibility are often the culprits that get us into trouble. Freedom from rigidity does not mean lowering standards or compromising on truth, but does help us see options and deal with people in a more loving way. The technique of "Partswork" was demonstrated and taught to help people deal with inner conflicts.
November 15, 1993
"Boundaries, Walls, and Free-for-alls."
Boundaries are what give us a sense of self. We will look at boundaries: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. We will look at the function of boundaries and how we establish them. We will discuss the difference between boundaries and limits. The technique of "Changing Perceptual Positions" was demonstrated and the participants were able to participate in the exercise.
November 17, 1993
"Regaining our Maps"
Our maps are internal representations of the world. Oftentimes, we confuse with what we “think” with was “is.” In essence, we are at the mercy of our maps. Codependency blocks us from knowing what we feel, see, hear and think. In contrast, it causes us to judge, think about, “feel for” and fix others.
1994
January 1994 – July 1994
"Patterns of Excellence: A Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming"
This intensive 80 hour training extended of 7 months teaching counselors, health care professionals, and pastors the principles and techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. The course included a 200 page manual and a weekend of examination and certification in the skills learned.
July 16, 1994
Single Parent Network Convention — “The Effects of Divorce on Children”
Erik presented at the convention the research of Dr. Judith Wallerstein, Frank Furstenburg, Anna Freud, and others who have studied the effects of divorce on children. His presentation helped single parents mitigate these effects and help them with skills to provide the best possible family experience.
August 3-5, 1994
National Association of Christians in Recovery, Seattle Washington — “E-motion: God’s way of moving us.”
1995
January 1995 – July 1996
"Patterns of Excellence: A certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming"
This intensive 80 hour training extended of 7 months teaching counselors, health care professionals, and pastors the principles and techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. The course included a 200 page manual and a weekend of examination and certification in the skills learned.
February 4, 1995
“Tablets of the Heart: A Workshop on Spiritual Journaling” —with Paul Peretti, M.S. and Erik Bohlin, M.A.
This day workshop included journaling exercises, art therapy and emotional processing tools.
June 8, 1995
Lake Stevens First Baptist Church — “Self Care for Mothers”
June 14-16, 1995
Lifeworks Weekend: “Personal Work”
This 20 hour weekend training focused helping people get unstuck and gaining a better sense of self. We examined thinking patterns, resource states, anchoring, and personal flexibility. The class helped the participants to a better respect and love for themselves.
August 1995
Single Parent Network Convention — “The Emotional life of the Single Parent”
This presentation dealt with the emotions of breakup and divorce and how it affects us and our children. The E-motion Worksheet™ which Erik developed was presented and utilized to helping people get free from the resentment.
December 8, 1995
Antioch Bible Church — “Rapport with God”
1997
September 1996 –
May 1997
"Patterns of Excellence: A Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming"
This intensive 80 hour training extended of 7 months teaching counselors, health care professionals, and pastors the principles and techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. The course included a 200 page manual and a weekend of examination and certification in the skills learned. This was a class offered through The Institute For Excellence a state licensed vocational school in the State of Washington.
1998
June 13, 1998
Antioch Bible Church North — “Becoming the Father you have always wanted to be” This presentation focused on beginning with the end in mind. How do you want your children to grow up to be. Parenting and fathering that focuses on character traits and resources will help you achieve this.
March 28-29, 1998
Lifeworks Retreat: “Freedom from Stress” at the Encouragement Lodge.
This two day workshop discussed the effects of stress on our emotional, physical and spiritual lives. Stress reduction techniques and lifestyle changes were discussed. Teaching and conversation around the use of Christian meditation and the “The Jesus Prayer” was explored.
May 2, 1998
Lutheran Bible Institute — “Freedom from Depression”
This four hour workshop was present with Kent Warner, M.A., LMHC which focused on the symptoms and treatment for depression. The class included time for discussing and the writing or a personal psalm as a resource for healing.
2000
October-December 2000
St. Andrew Orthodox Christian Church, Arlington,Washington — "Patterns of Love"
This seven week adult Sunday School class on marriage and family relationships discussed issues of communication, anger and conflict, boundaries, and family traditions within an Orthodox Christian framework. Writings from the early church fathers were integrated with principles from contemporary psychology.
December 2, 2000
Renton Assembly of God — “Rapport with God”
This presentation discussed the “Rapport Skills” from Neuro-Linguistic Programming and how we relate with other and God.
2001
June 7, 2001
“Lifeworks: Freedom from Emotional Eating”
This workshop focused on the emotional connection with food, the passion of gluttony and how the Church, the 12 step movement, and the principle of Neuro-Linguistic Programming assists in gaining freedom.
2002
November 12, 2002
“The Thing” (Christian Singles Group) — “What do we do in a time like this?” In the year commemoration of September 11th, this evening presentation focused on the virtue of courage in the Christian walk. Included was a reading from the life of St. George and how he stood up for his Christian faith and endured the crown of martyrdom.
2003
April 20, 2003
Everett Public School District — “Anniversary Reactions”
This training for Everett Public School’s Crisis Counselor Response Team taught and demonstrated the work of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in trauma work.
May 2003
Marysville First Assembly of God — "The Secrets Men Keep" This two part evening class introduced the symptoms of what it means to have a sexual addiction and how it affects one's life and the lives around them. Introduction to the process of partswork, 12 step meetings and the neurological technique of the Swish Pattern were taught to help men get into the process of recovery.
2005
January 15, 2005
Overlake Christian Church — “Marital Dances” This training for Overlake's Pastoral Lay Counselors introduced the topic of Systems Theory and how it can help marriages. Discussion of the Christian thought and examples taken from the Old Testament helped lay a groundwork for our work with couples. Various types of marital dances--"Addictive," "Codependent," "Pursuer-Distancer," "Affair," "High Drama-Chaotic," and "Spiritual Giant-Pagan" were presented and how to shift them.
2006
“Healing the Mind: The Nexus between Contemporary Psychology and Eastern Christian
Practice” at the Holistic Healing in Byzantium: Modern Adaptations sponsored by the Institute for Medicine, Psychology and Religion in Boston, MA (MP3)
Other Speaking Engagements
Everett Community College-Intro Psychology class-"An Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming;"
Gateway Christian Counseling--"Trauma Reduction,"
Univar Corporation--"Stress reduction for Job Transition,"
Chopelas and Associates Engineering--"Rapport Skills,"
Snohomish High School--"Adoption"
Freedom from Stress – one day workshop in Lake Stevens
“Communication” –Longview Trucking Club, Longview, WA