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Group of training attendees

Working with children and adolescents (2026 to 2027): a 9-month Gestalt arts intensive

Where: Ealing, London

When: Now taking bookings for 2026 to 2027.

(The image shows the group that successfully completed the 2023 course).

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Screen shot of Jon Blend doing online Lifemusic session

Windows to Our Practice

Jon recently contributed a personal essay to Windows to Our Practice, a global collection of child therapists’ reflections inspired by Violet Oaklander’s integrative Gestalt model. His piece joins voices from around the world, offering insight into the healing power of connection, creativity and authentic presence in therapy.

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Jon Blend and Karen Fried

The Just for Now story

Watch Jon’s interview with Karen Fried, creator of the ‘Just for Now’ series and international trainer and writer on the Violet Oaklander method.

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Screen shot of Jon Blend doing online Lifemusic session

Restoring the ‘Hum’ in Human!*

Watch Jon’s video bringing together participants from around the world in a Lifemusic session, part of the ‘Just For Now’ online seminar series hosted by Karen Fried.

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Job-Blend, Coco the dog and a little boy

On canine-assisted therapy – a talk for counsellors

Coming soon. Where possible, Coco my ‘co-therapist’ accompanies me for this talk on how animals may bring a healing presence to therapy with clients of all ages.

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