Healing as a Natural Process 2009
Topic: Healing
A Doctor’s Touch – Yeshe Donden
This article is an excerpt from Richard Selzer’s book “Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery” (New York, Simon & Shuster, 1976).
Conditions For Healing 2001
Supporting the Healing Process
This video clip is from an interview with Ron and Patrice in 2009.
Quote – The Impulse to Heal
This video clip is from an interview with Ron and Patrice in 2009.
Healing and Unnecessary Suffering
A short clip from an interview with Patrice in 2009.
Healing – A Spontaneous Process
A short clip from an interview with Patrice in 2009.
Gabor Mate on Healing and Psychedelics
This is a short clip from an interview with Gabor Mate and Georgia Marvin in October 2025.
Overview of the Method (Master)
“Master” refers to a long version audio on the topic.
Healing (Master)
“Master” refers to a long version audio file on that topic.
About the Method (Master)
“Master” refers to a long version audio which has various chapters.
Setting the Context for Healing
“With the right state of mind, understanding and compassion come quite naturally, without effort. The healing relationship is developed effortlessly, the method and techniques work easily and the process moves quickly.”
Healing as a Natural Process
“Healing is a spontaneous process.” Ron Kurtz
Following the Healing Process
“The impulse to heal is real and powerful and lies within the client…We are not the healers. We are the context in which healing is inspired.” Ron Kurtz
Repair and Integration
“Integration occurs slowly as new, more realistic beliefs are formed. Engergy is drained away from the long struggle and becomes available for living this very moment. Confusion yields to clarity. In the process of integration, we witness the natural course of things.” Ron Kurtz
Experiments and Healing
Precise experiments in mindfulness, a hallmark of Hakomi, is used to spark a healing process by bringing into consciousness that which was hidden from the client.
Nirodha
“Yoga is the containment (nirodha) of the modifications of the mind.” Patanjali Please note: a full transcript of The Readings is available in the SHOP.
If It’s Not Disease
“I don’t think of the Refined Hakomi Method as curing disease. I think of it as a specific type of learning, the unlearning of adaptations that cause unnecessary suffering.” RK Please note: a full transcript of The Readings is available in the SHOP.
The Healing Process 2008
“The impulse to heal is real and powerful and lies within the client. Our job is to evoke that healing power, to meet its tests and needs, and to support it in its expression and development. We are not the healers. We are the context in which healing is inspired.” Please note: a full transcript […]
Testimonial – Shelly at UK Retreat
ES Captions How To Support the Healing Process
Hakomi Training 2001 Part 2
Ron teaching in Australia in 2001 – an eight part video series.
Hakomi Training 2001 Part 1
Ron teaching in Australia in 2001 – an eight part video series.
Advanced Training 2010 Part 2
Advanced training 2010 at Bodhi House in Olympia, Washington – a series of 7 videos.
Integration in Hakomi
This short clip is from a masterclass in 2009.
Integration
How to Support the Healing Process
This short clip is from a level 1 training in 2008.
Healing
This is a short clip from an advanced class in 2010 at Bodhi House, Olympia, Washington.
The Healing Relationship
Ron describes his understanding of the healing process that changed from intrapsychic to interpersonal. Please note: a full transcript of The Readings is available in the SHOP.