The Four Temperaments: The Meeting of the Hereditary and Eternal Stream

Michael Chase

In this interactive workshop we will look at the origin of the four temperaments:

• Melancholic
• Phlegmatic
• Sanguine
• Choleric

We will consider how each temperament reflects the meeting of two streams — our inherited tendencies and our eternal self. First appearing in childhood, the temperaments give each individual a particular colouring and richness of character. They can be the source of many strengths and gifts, while also presenting challenges that call for further inner transformational work in adulthood.

During the workshop, we will also work with the spirit or neutral mask, which represents the balancing point between the differing masks of the temperaments.

About Michael Chase

Mike established The Mask Studio in the mid 90’s and developed masks for training, education, performance and therapy. He has contributed to the Biographical Counselling training over 20 years as an external trainer, and has conducted self-development workshops around the world over the past 30 years. For 14 years he created the Hero’s Journey programme for students at the Glasshouse College using masks and psychodrama. For the last 9 years Mike has been working within a therapeutic community prison HMP Grendon using psychodrama and group psychotherapy. His book Mask was published by Hawthorn Press in 2017. Mike has a diploma in psychodrama psychotherapy and an M.Ed. in educational research and is a fully insured member of UKCP, undergoes supervision and abides by the UKCP Ethics for Practice. Mike runs workshops internationally, and is currently on the faculty of the Mental Health
Seminar at Emerson College.

Dates:

17-18th October 2025

Schedule – Friday 17th:

• 2pm Registration
• 2.30pm Workshop start
• 4-4.30 Tea/coffee break
• 6-7pm Soup & Sandwiches
• 8pm End of day

Schedule – Saturday 18th:

• 9.30am Workshop start
• 11am-11.30pm Tea/coffee break
• 1-2pm Lunch
• 4.30pm Evaluation and end

Cost:

Your place is secured by a £20 booking fee. VSS subsidises the rest of the cost for participants who meet the criteria. The cost is £70 for those who do not qualify for VSS.

Refreshments:

Tea/coffee breaks and dinner/lunch included

Note:

Prior booking is essential. Places will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Book your place by contacting Reception on 028 8225 0024.