Council of Peers

Fernando Alessandri, PhD

Consigliere@ConsigliereOfPhilosophy.com | 646-481-5115
Council of Peers Inquiry Form

Please review this form as a potential Co-Journeyer (not patient!). Submit additional inquiries at the end. For maximum privacy you may call me at 646-481-5115 but please review this form first since combining everyone's availability is a challenge.
Who Can Benefit from a Council of Peers?
I would like to know more about possible gatherings for:

BishopsPriestsNon-Catholic PastorsOffendersCEOsCoachesLaw EnforcementParents of young childrenParents of older childrenNunsBrothersDeaconsDoctorsNursesPhysician AssistantsSocial WorkersCounselorsPsychologistsLawyersStockbrokersRecruitersHuman Resources PersonnelTuba PlayersCoffee BaristasReservationistsOther
I would especially like to find a group of peers with these traits IN ADDITION to the roles identified above. (There is more space at the end to elaborate on what you are hoping to find.)

FemaleMaleRace/Ethnicity/CountryReligious CommonalityDealing with addiction in the homeDealing with gender issues in the homeDivorced or annulled marriageSpecify Preferences:
If the above was too limiting, provide who your ideal peers would be.
Assembling Your Peers

I already have a group of 4-5 people that could benefit from including Dr. Alessandri at times.I am seeking peers in my geographic locale.I am seeking peers who live FAR from where I do.Other
Dr. Alessandri will "vet" members when participants are high profile people to ensure you are truly matched with peers and reduce risks of exposure. I will never reveal names or other guessable identifiers of people who make inquiries.
I or the person I may refer is in this situation has this going on:

Good active standing.May have accusations or problems not yet brought to light.Is under investigation.Has lost good standing.None of these apply.Other
What is your time zone? (Gatherings may be international.)
If you are unsure, use this to find it! https://24timezones.com/#/map
Availability for a regular gathering (check all that would work).

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Discuss questions, availability, and other concerns.
Why meet with Peers and Alessandri?
"It's lonely at the top."

We human beings benefit from being able to share our thoughts, ideas, experiences, concerns, downfalls – and progress and victories – with others who can relate to them. Secrecy and shame, and fears about impacts on others, all add additional burden to things we carry and further perpetuate problems.

Fulfilling the human need for fellowship does not mean this is "therapy" or based in pathology or brokenness. Friendship, comradery, shared experience and wisdom are all good enough reasons to participate. You have my blessing if you take this idea and simply organize something locally. Isolation is not good for individuals or in many of the roles we face.

I have personally benefitted from anonymous confidential groups that operate without a professional at the head. Alcohol has never been a central factor in any of my difficulties, but Al-Anon (the sister group of Alcoholics Anonymous) has been an eye-opening experience for me. It has shown me why Jesus would rather hang out with people whose lives are marked by sin, humiliation, loss, and repentance than with people in official positions of righteousness.

Incidentally, the word "alcohol" in Step 1 of AA and Al-Anon can easily be substituted with other things over which we may lack healthy control or indifference. Plus life need not get as "unmanageable" as happens for many spouses and children of alcoholics. Fill in the blanks with your own struggles: "We admitted we were powerless over (lust, bureaucracy, food, gambling, power, people-pleasing, money) — and that our lives (or organizations) had become unmanageable" (or could be better run).

Burnout is everywhere. I don't know if a certain saint originated this idea or was quoting someone else when he said something like, "true rest is not merely sleeping or withdrawing from activitiy. It involves finding inspiration." Thus, I am moving more towards teaching and working in groups and answering questions and fostering rich discussions.

MAXIMIZING ANONYMITY AND COMFORT

I do not mix people who might have a conflict of interest. My goal is to gather bishops with bishops, priests with priests, CEOs with CEOs. I also need to be able to "vet" out imposters or doers of harm and so will need to make sure people are who they say they are.

Cases involving absolute discretion can always contract me for one-on-one discussions.

If a person has lost former standing, I will not mix them with others who are currently in public positions with good standing. No one should feel in any way compromised in these gatherings.

GROUP SIZE

I have had very rich discussions with as few as 2 members, and I also cap groups at 5 + myself unless we jointly decide otherwise.

I maintain waiting lists and then send invitations when there are at least 2 people interested.

FEES

This format allows individual members to pay less while still allowing me to earn a living. We will discuss your situation personally and agree on a per-visit or per-month rate.
Disclaimer: This is not psychotherapy, medicine, or healthcare.*

I, Co-Journeyer, understand that conversations, education, and exercises provided by Consigliere and websites and apps he recommends are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. Consigliere's statements and writings have not been evaluated by any country's regulatory bodies (e.g., Food and Drug Administration). Consigliere asserts he is only a wise guy, an unconventional educational resource. This activity is not meant to be any form of psychotherapy, medicine, or healthcare.
Disclaimer: Consigliere makes no claim to be a licensed psychologist in your area.*

I, Co-Journeyer, understand that Consigliere is not representing himself to me as a licensed clinical psychologist, and I understand that his work with me is entirely outside the scope of clinical psychology. This activity is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals. It is the Co-Journeyer's exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If I am currently in therapy I am encouraged to disclose the nature and extent of this relationship to that therapist so nothing shady is believed to be going on. Not that shade is bad, on a hot day.
Disclaimer: Consigliere does not provide letters, evaluations, nor help with pets, accommodations, child custody, divorce proceedings, etc.*

I, Co-Journeyer, understand that Consigliere's work is with me or my organization but not with government entities and authorities I may interact with. He has no authority to speak on my behalf with or regarding healthcare needs or any kinds of academic, housing, or other accommodations. Those things require licensed professionals. His letters would be signed as, "Just Some Guy" at best.
Consigliere does not accept insurance, nor can you obtain reimbursement from health insurance providers.*

I, Co-Journeyer, understand that Consigliere is not "in network" nor "out of network" in the system known as healthcare. No money spent here works toward deductibles.
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Fernando Alessandri, PhD

Council of Peers Inquiry Form

Who Can Benefit from a Council of Peers?

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