Counseling in Existential Personalistic Anthropology follows the theory and method developed by Prof. Antonio Mercurio (Italy), founder of the Sophia University of Rome (S.U.R.), whose primary goal is to offer guidance and support to individuals, couples, and groups of all types (family, business, groups formed for creative projects etc.) who desire to learn how to increasingly “tune into” their Self (the core of inner wisdom present in every being, which also contains the life project and essential purpose) and thus become more balanced and whole, as well as become more creative and effective in dealing with the various issues they are faced with in their lives.

Our fundamental values are Love, Truth, Beauty and Freedom, which we work towards in a dialectical manner that emphasizes growth rather than dwelling on dysfunction or a pathological quest for perfection (seen as one of the greatest obstacles we have to overcome during this time in human history).

As people reach increasing knowledge and love of themselves, they become capable of experiencing and expressing greater levels of harmony, creativity and joy, as well as contributing in a positive, constructive manner to the society they live in, and Life as a whole.

Individual and group sessions focus on cultivating your ability to value your Self and your life, to listen to your inner wisdom and to make decisions and take action that will help you to create your highest potential, your own life and your relationships as a work of art. We will work together to increase your ability to freely and responsibly love and care for yourself and for others, and to accept love in such a way that the quality of your life and your relationships can continuously grow.

Responsible love is also about learning what your boundaries and limitations are, and we will work on learning about these together, on what they are and on how to set them with ourselves and with others. Learning about your own boundaries also means respecting those of others, and this will help you understand how to relinquish control of others and of external circumstances, and concentrate on doing what is important for you in the here and now.

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