Join us to connect around Our Music & Our Dreams and how these seemingly disparate elements can shape us in positive ways. This salon applies to you as an individual, sibling, friend, single, couple, content creator, content consumer, caregiver or therapist. Book now and you and your Plus-1 can look forward to a great time as we gather for this group experience.
OVERVIEW Michael Mollura will be with us as our Featured Guest. Through talk time and screened content, we will immerse in his innovative, creative and warm-hearted spirit to explore the fascinating intersection of these two worlds, and how they can contribute to our health. (Also for those who can linger, Michael has agreed to share some more of his music for about 15 minutes after the salon ends... a extra treat!)
Michael is both an award-winning composer of feature films and a PhD level Jungian psychologist. Films featuring his compositions include Climate Refugees, The Road to Dharma, Heal, Awake: The Life of Yogananda, Reconciliation, HBO's Hot Coffee and Clarity. In his clinical practice, Michael specializes in incorporating original music to access neural pathways to healing. (for more scroll down)
As with all Stone Soup Ripple gatherings, expect to connect with others who share a passion for compelling ideas and people for discovery... and ripples. Facilitated by Christine Leuthold and conducted on Zoom in Gallery View, gatherings are intentionally designed for information and experience to intersect with personal and professional endeavors. ---------- SPECIFICS Date: Dec 29, the last Tuesday and the last full moon of 2020 Time: 5-7pm PT / 8-10pm ET (Please join the Zoom session a few minutes early to assure an on-time start.) At the end of the salon, Michael will share some more of his music for about 15 minutes more. Rsvp: $11 for the salon OR join as a member.* Plus 1: To add a ripple, please bring a guest. Just have them sign in and contact us for the access info.
*Membership, from $11/month, includes access to quarterly Screening Salon Series, Pop-Up Salons like these and more.
----------- ABOUT FEATURED GUEST, MICHAEL MOLLURA, PhD, MA, MFAMM bw shot for poster.jpg21.3 KB As a composer, Michael Mollura's music compositions have been used for theater, cinema, TV, commercial and world music genres for 3 decades. His extensive experience as a composer, studio musician and performer makes for a unique perspective. This, along with his signature authenticity, compassion and enthusiasm, also infuses his clinical psychology practice.
Musically, Michael blends traditional Eastern musicality and western minimalism. Screened content featuring his compositions include Climate Refugees, The Road to Dharma, Heal, Awake: The Life of Yogananda, Reconciliation, HBO's Hot Coffee and Clarity, with yet another in the works now. He has participated at The Sundance Film Festival, on a series of distinguished panels featuring veteran composers and directors weighing in on the importance of positive relationships during the filmmaking process.
FilAs a licensed clinical psychologist, Michael specializes in dream interpretations using original music to access neural pathways to healing. He earned a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and two Master degrees in the study of the healing components of music, performance and images. Dr. Mollura’s therapy includes a sensitive blend of traditional psychotherapy, Jungian driven Depth Psychology, Self Psychology and dream interpretation using music and creative expression. He has successfully worked with artists, entertainment industry executives, well-known musicians, parents, corporate executives and others.
Michael has presented his work at Esalen, Wright Institute, the Pacifica Graduate Institute and the Jungian Institute of Los Angeles. His work with dreams and music was featured at the 2019 Esalen Inspirational Film Festival in Big Sur, which was co-directed by Christine. There, he presented his world premiere Master Class of his work with music, dreams and sound.
"Michael Mollura is a genius in his mastery of music and his dedication to revealing the vibrations of Soul." -- Motion Picture Producer (& former SSR Featured Guest) Adam Schomer
----------- SSR FAQS Our Culture / Our Language SSR is about discovery, learning and connection, so you'll see words like series, salon, course and lesson. We intentionally use the word "salon" because that's what we are, but in a contemporary way. The majority time in our gatherings is spent talking among us... not being "talked at" by the screen or a speaker. That's what salons used to be and that's the experience we bring to you.
About Online Screening Salons In our gatherings every participant, including Christine and her Featured Guests, adds their unique ingredients into the mix. These salons are about experiencing, sharing and gaining new insights in an open, collaborative and genuine setting. The theme and screened content are the bridge to group conversation, and no one... not even the Featured Guest is expected to be an expert. We all come as we are, and that's actually what makes it special. Each online screening salon lasts two hours, with most of the time spent in group interaction.
* Talk time vs. screening time may vary, and programs are subject to change given the nature of the content creation industry and opportunities which might arise.
