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About me

M.Sc.Psych. Stefan Passvogel

I studied psychology at the University of Tübingen and am currently pursuing further training at the ZIST Academy for Psychotherapy. This training integrates depth-psychological therapy with Gestalt therapy and body-oriented psychotherapeutic approaches such as NARM and Somatic Experience. Thanks to numerous additional qualifications in systemic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, I am well-versed in various therapeutic methods, with a clear focus on treating attachment disorders in adults.

 

I have the honor of bringing the Three-Pillars Approach to Germany as a teaching psychotherapist. I studied this method with Dr. Daniel P. Brown and am under continuous supervision by Dr. David Elliott, the co-developer of the method. My work with the Three-Pillars Method is enriched by my long-standing experience as a meditator, hypnotherapist, and depth-psychological therapist. Another focus of my practice lies in attachment-based trauma therapy. This includes biofocal and bilateral stimulation techniques such as EMDR and Brainspotting, while also promoting secure attachment representations through the Ideal Parent Figure Protocol (IPF).

 

Since 2022, I have been presenting the Three-Pillars Method at various professional conferences and meetings, including those organized by the Milton Erickson Society (MEG) and the German Society for Hypnosis (DGH). My goal is to make this innovative method accessible to colleagues and expand their knowledge about the treatment of attachment disorders.

 

Another core area of my work is Positive Psychology and self-development. I support individuals in building stronger self-esteem and approaching themselves with greater self-compassion. Many therapeutic processes ultimately align with a “Guiding Purpose”—a clear internal orientation that highlights the meaning and direction of one’s life.

 

In addition to my passion for psychotherapy, I have dedicated myself to meditation practice for over 15 years. I began with Vipassana meditation under N.S. Goenka and mindfulness practice. Over the past 10 years, I have specialized in Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, particularly Mahamudra and Dzogchen, under the guidance of Daniel P. Brown and Dustin Di Perna.

Stefan Passvogel Profil

Memberships

Three-Pillars-Approach with Daniel P. Brown and David Elliot

Psychological psychotherapist (retired)

Teaching trainer for hypnotherapy

 

Main focus:
Three-Pillars-Approach for the treatment of attachment patterns

 

Memberships:
Milton Erickson Society for Clinical Hypnosis e.V.

German Psychotherapists' Association (DPtV)

German Society for Body Psychotherapy e.V.

Professional Association of German Psychologist

Positive Psychologie & Meditation (German)

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Positive psychology asks the question, what is the nature of human progress and flourishing? What distinguishes people who can adapt well to new circumstances and learn skills successfully from those for whom it takes longer or does not work too well? ...

Work experience

since 2023

- Trainer in the "Three Pillars Approach" in Germany through the Milton Erickson Society

- Psychotherapy in own (online) practice

- Self-awareness workshops on "Art of Relating

2022 - 2023

- Psychological psychotherapist (i.A.) at the ZIST Academy for Psychotherapy

- Core group therapist at the Adula Clinic for Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy

2018-2022

- Senior change management consultant on group-wide change initiatives
- University lecturer for courses in Positive Psychology and Emotional Mastery at renowned universities

2012-2016

NLP Trainer, NLP Master, NLP Coach (Society of NLP), Curriculum Hypnotherapy (Milton Erickson Society)

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