“I don’t see fear as a warning to turn away. I see it as an invitation to go forward because in it lies love and the path to greater love. If I turn with gentle curiosity toward that flicker, I discover new paths to everything from practical systems change to the core of healing and health.” ~Sharon Terry, TED Talk
Sharon is a long-time student of Chris Price whose intensive study includes watching and cataloging many of the 30,000 archival audio and video recordings she digitized. She co-teaches long-term study programs with Chris and offers individual sessions. For three decades she has led PXE International and Genetic Alliance, where teams regularly train in Gestalt Awareness Practice (intro and open seat), and both organizations use GAP tools—especially for support and clear communication. Sharon also brings this practice to broader settings, weaving brief, usable exercises into talks and workshops, including a keynote at the Pacific Biocomputing Symposium (Hawaiʻi, January 2025), the annual meeting of deans of academic medical centers, and gatherings for parent-led advocacy organizations.
Sharon has led GAP workshops and trainings for:
Sharon also teaches in Japan, continuing a program Chris established nearly 30 years ago.
How she works Sharon’s offerings are simple and practical—grounding, presence, and a few reliable moves (show up, turn toward, offer time and space, meet with breath). The work isn’t about fixing a single problem so much as building capacity: separating direct experience from the stories we add, strengthening contact and communication, and restoring choice under pressure. Formats range from one-hour introductions to multi-day series for teams, leadership cohorts, and communities—online or in person. The through-line is usefulness: clear structure, kind attention, and skills people can apply right away.
“I love that Gestalt Awareness Practice, and gestalt practice in general, recognize that the individual is the expert of their own experience. As the mom of (now adult) children with a genetic condition, I have pioneered individuals, families, and communities taking their rightful place in research and services. GAP provides a structure and tools that support my desire to equip others to take charge of their health and more. I value the support it offers for those who suffer day to day—whether because their loved ones are living with disease or they are the people trying to make a difference in health and disease.” ~Sharon Terry