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How To Enrich and Deepen Your Coaching Process Without "Doing Therapy" An Introduction To Analytical Trilogy
Presented by Nancy Gerber, PCC BRIEF OVERVIEW Analytical Trilogy is a unique therapeutic methodology that studies the cause and treatment of psychopathology in individuals and society. Analytical Trilogy was developed by Dr. Norberto Keppe, a world-renowned Brazilian psychoanalyst, following his initial training in Vienna and after more than 30 years of clinical research in Europe, the United States and Brazil. It is called "trilogy" because it synthesizes psychotherapeutic science with the contributions of the great philosophical and spiritual thinkers -- unifying feeling, thought and action. While Analytical Trilogy has roots in traditional schools of psychotherapy, Keppe believes we are not ruled by subconscious psychological impulses nor are we victims of our upbringing or biochemistry. To the contrary, we are blessed with a vast consciousness, an awesome potential for deep awareness. But we hide our true selves, living instead from pathological thoughts, attitudes and behaviors that cause anguish and suffering. To become aware of the unconscious pathological attitudes and behaviors that undermine and sabotage our lives, we must reconnect with our inner selves -- the part of us that is mostly hidden from perception. The underlying principle of Analytical Trilogy (AT) maintains that, unlike other psychotherapies, no matter how ill or psychologically unbalanced a human being may be, he remains healthy in his essence. Illness does not exist in and of itself -- it is a result of denying one's true reality and the reality of life. Again, unlike most therapies, AT maintains that we are not the victims of our problems and difficulties, we are the creator of them. Consequently, we have the means to reconnect with our true inner self and to live from a foundation of truth, beauty and goodness rather than through our pathology, which creates anguish and suffering. The more we become aware of the ways we unconsciously hurt ourselves, the more psychologically balanced we become, the more we can accomplish, the more confidence we will gain and the better we can function, enjoying a healthy, successful life. THREE BASIC AND ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF ANALYTICAL TRILOGY 1. INVERSION We think we want whats best for us, but we dont. Values and perceptions of reality are unconsciously inverted in both the individual and society. This is Dr Keppes most profound and key discovery the foundation for much of his later development of Trilogical thought and methodology -- first observed in 1977. How does INVERSION operate in our day-to-day lives? o Love hurts o What you dont know cant hurt you o Ignorance is bliss

o A little knowledge is a dangerous thing o The more you spend, the more you save 2. RESISTANCE/UNIVERSAL ENVY Goodness in ourselves and others is the hardest thing for us to accept. We unconsciously globally resist and reject the goodness, truth and beauty in our inner selves and the goodness we receive from others. Dr. Keppe calls this resistance Universal Envy and believes it is the root cause of all maladies; the destructive psychological force behind all of our mental, physical and social ills. Keppe sees envy as a psychological blindness, a negation of awareness, an unconscious wish to destroy the goodness and beauty we see not just in others but in our own lives as well. By becoming aware of our Envy we can control it and keep it from ruining our lives. We also gain more control of our outcomes and are less likely to unconsciously sabotage ourselves. Where and how does UNIVERSAL ENVY show up in our lives? o Failure at the brink of success o Destructive relationships / sabotaging good relationships o Poor self care / illness o Procrastination o Lack of focus o Debt and under-earning o Continually falling short of goals o Gossip o Lack of gratitude / negative attitude 3. PROJECTION: IDENTIFICATION and IDEALIZATION Most of the time we are unconscious of the fact that we live in a fantasy world with unrealistic perceptions about ourselves and others. If a person is not aware of his Envy, he will automatically project it onto others. The things that bother us about others are the things that we dont want to see in ourselves. We try to escape from the consciousness of our problems by projecting our own characteristics and qualities onto others. Our greatest enemy is inside, not outside, ourselves. PROJECTIVE IDENTIFICATION We see others, especially those who are closest to us (spouse, family, friends and co-workers) as the cause of our problems. The target person(s) usually does not have the problems/attitudes ascribed to him. We generally project our own defects; that is, see inferiority in or disparage persons of great value. PROJECTIVE IDEALIZATION We imagine that the object (usually a loved one) possesses ideals and qualities we fail to incorporate into ourselves or our lives. This is something that everyone does to some extent -- imagining qualities the person or object does not possess. We exaggerate (fantasize) superior qualities and heap admiration on those who generally dont deserve it -- exactly the opposite of what occurs in the process of projective identification. How does PROJECTION manifest itself in our lives? o Blaming other people or circumstances for our mistakes or failures o Cycle of infatuation turning to bitter disappointment jobs, relationships, etc. o Consuming anger/fear/despair at circumstances beyond our control o Hypercriticism or excessively complimentary

TRILOGICAL CONCEPTS / IDEAS THAT INTEGRATE WELL INTO COACHING 1. We are what we do not what we think, intend, promise, plan, etc. -- we are completely responsible for our lives and outcomes 2. Consciousness of our errors is essential for our development 3. Cultivate awareness without judgment 4. Our essence is goodness, truth and beauty 5. Growth is not a find-and-replace function it requires constant vigilance 6. Focus on gaining awareness and greater of consciousness of actions, decisions, etc. rather than asking why? 7. How we think and speak about others says a lot about what we think of ourselves

How I use Analytical Trilogy to work more deeply with clients without doing therapy 1. Educate clients about the basic AT concepts/ideas above 2. Weave these concepts into the coaching conversation i.e. another pair of glasses 3. Aim to help them achieve greater awareness of their actions and attitudes 4. Help them gain greater consciousness of their errors, gaps, omissions so that they can make appropriate adjustments 5. Support them in taking ownership of their actions and 100% responsibility for their outcomes

********************************************************************************************************* SUGGESTED RESOURCES Analytical Trilogy web site http://www.trilogiaanalitica.com.br/english/index.html In depth info and resources: Articles, interviews, books, FAQs, Glossary, etc. Thinking With Somebody Elses Head Blog and Podcasts by Richard Lloyd Jones; Student and teacher of Analytical Trilogy http://somebodyelseshead.blogspot.com/# Analytical Trilogy On-line Introductory course -- http://kloka.se/analytictrilogy/ Analytical Trilogy Reading & Discussion In-Depth International Teleconference Study Group Every Saturday; Facilitated from Brazil by Dr. Claudia Pacheco, Dr. Keppes closest associate The only on-going study group about Analytical Trilogy available in English anywhere E-mail nancy@sstones.com with Trilogy telegroup in subject line for more info Trilogy for Coaches Study Circle E-mail nancy@sstones.com with Trilogy For Coaches in the subject line for more info.

Reflections on Envy
Contemplate the following questions thinking about yourself and the people you know. Do you: 1. Have a jealous nature? 2. Harbor resentment? 3. Believe that taking care of your personal appearance or being well dressed is a waste of time and money? 4. Believe that keeping your home or work area clean and neat is a waste of time? 5. Feel inhibited around people who are richer or more successful than you? 6. Feel uncomfortable at parties? 7. Feel bad when someone enthusiastically shares good news with you? 8. Feel uncomfortable or inhibited around people who are better looking or more intelligent than you? 9. Enjoy hearing about the misfortunes of people you dislike? 10. Enjoy gossip? 11. Feel uncomfortable around happy couples? 12. Have difficulty enjoying the here and now? 13. When someone shows you a new car or new home, wish you could have something similar for yourself? 14. Have you ever gotten into an accident or a fender bender with a brand new car?