Alexandra MacCracken is a seasoned Gestalt Soul Care Mentor, certified ICF-ACC coach, and violinist who offers transformative presentations on Gestalt Soul Care. Drawing from over 30 years of personal recovery and extensive training, including studies with Rev. Tilda Norberg and Dr. Sylvia Crocker, she integrates Gestalt modalities, 12-Step wisdom, and aesthetic principles into a holistic approach that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit. Alexandra is available to speak at small groups, conferences, and retreats, providing a safe and inclusive environment for participants to explore their authentic selves. Her presentations are designed to inspire healing, growth, and deeper self-awareness.
If you're interested in bringing Alexandra to your event or exploring how you might work together, please reach out—we’d love to start the conversation.
If you're interested in bringing Alexandra to your event or exploring how you might work together, please reach out—we’d love to start the conversation.
Recent Keynotes and Presentations:
Jan 24, 25, 2026
Gestalt Soul Care Workshop
Organization/Sponsor: Center for Trauma and Resilience Studies at Divine Mercy University
Audience: Students
Topic: Gestalt Soul Care fundamentals
Oct 31, 2025
Spiritual Caregivers Education
Organization/Sponsor: Blue Ridge Hospice
Audience: Conference participants (Chaplains)
Topic: Alexandra presented "Tuning Your Soul". Through guided visual and auditory exercises, discover how deeply interacting with art enriches our connection to the Divine. Alexandra utilized an integrative approach to enhance presence and an embodied spirituality for Chaplains.
June 14, 2025
Audacious Advocacy: The Annual Conference of the Association of Professional Chaplains
Organization/Sponsor: Association of Professional Chaplains
Audience: Conference participants (Chaplains)
Topic: Alexandra presented "Tuning Your Soul". Through guided visual and auditory exercises, discover how deeply interacting with art enriches our connection to the Divine. Alexandra utilized an integrative approach to enhance presence and an embodied spirituality for Chaplains.
Jan 24, 25, 2025
Gestalt Soul Care Workshop
Organization/Sponsor: Center for Trauma and Resilience Studies at Divine Mercy University
Audience: Students
Topic: Gestalt Soul Care Fundamentals
September, 2024
Re-Imagining and Co-Creating Conference
Organization/Sponsor: IAAGT
Audience and Venue: Gestaltists from international Veracruz, Mexico
Topic: Tuning the Soul: Deepening Pathways to Presence by Engaging and Enhancing Creativity
June, 2024
Spiritual Caregivers Education
Organization/Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Audience and Venue: Spiritual Caregivers
Topic: Spiritual Caregivers Gestalt Soul Care Retreat
Spring 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Gestalt Soul Care Workshop
Organization/Sponsor: Center for Trauma and Resilience Studies at Divine Mercy University
Audience: Students
Topic: Gestalt Soul Care Fundamentals
April, 2023
Spiritual Caregivers Education
Organization/Sponsor: INOVA Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Audience and Venue: INOVA Chaplains
Topic: Spiritual Caregivers Gestalt Soul Care Retreat
September, 2022
Fifth International GT Research Conference
Organization/Sponsor: EAGT - European Association for Gestalt Therapy
Audience and Venue: International Gestalt Community, Hamburg, Germany
Topic: Gestalt Research Report and Demonstration
Ongoing and Regular Presenter
Pain to Power Youth Group, Parish Series
12 Steps for Everyone 2024
Support for Life Transitions 2025
Organization/Sponsor: The Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna, VA
Yearly Presentation
Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence group
Organization/Sponsor: The Women's Center, Vienna, VA
Jan 24, 25, 2026
Gestalt Soul Care Workshop
Organization/Sponsor: Center for Trauma and Resilience Studies at Divine Mercy University
Audience: Students
Topic: Gestalt Soul Care fundamentals
Oct 31, 2025
Spiritual Caregivers Education
Organization/Sponsor: Blue Ridge Hospice
Audience: Conference participants (Chaplains)
Topic: Alexandra presented "Tuning Your Soul". Through guided visual and auditory exercises, discover how deeply interacting with art enriches our connection to the Divine. Alexandra utilized an integrative approach to enhance presence and an embodied spirituality for Chaplains.
June 14, 2025
Audacious Advocacy: The Annual Conference of the Association of Professional Chaplains
Organization/Sponsor: Association of Professional Chaplains
Audience: Conference participants (Chaplains)
Topic: Alexandra presented "Tuning Your Soul". Through guided visual and auditory exercises, discover how deeply interacting with art enriches our connection to the Divine. Alexandra utilized an integrative approach to enhance presence and an embodied spirituality for Chaplains.
Jan 24, 25, 2025
Gestalt Soul Care Workshop
Organization/Sponsor: Center for Trauma and Resilience Studies at Divine Mercy University
Audience: Students
Topic: Gestalt Soul Care Fundamentals
September, 2024
Re-Imagining and Co-Creating Conference
Organization/Sponsor: IAAGT
Audience and Venue: Gestaltists from international Veracruz, Mexico
Topic: Tuning the Soul: Deepening Pathways to Presence by Engaging and Enhancing Creativity
June, 2024
Spiritual Caregivers Education
Organization/Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Audience and Venue: Spiritual Caregivers
Topic: Spiritual Caregivers Gestalt Soul Care Retreat
Spring 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Gestalt Soul Care Workshop
Organization/Sponsor: Center for Trauma and Resilience Studies at Divine Mercy University
Audience: Students
Topic: Gestalt Soul Care Fundamentals
April, 2023
Spiritual Caregivers Education
Organization/Sponsor: INOVA Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Audience and Venue: INOVA Chaplains
Topic: Spiritual Caregivers Gestalt Soul Care Retreat
September, 2022
Fifth International GT Research Conference
Organization/Sponsor: EAGT - European Association for Gestalt Therapy
Audience and Venue: International Gestalt Community, Hamburg, Germany
Topic: Gestalt Research Report and Demonstration
Ongoing and Regular Presenter
Pain to Power Youth Group, Parish Series
12 Steps for Everyone 2024
Support for Life Transitions 2025
Organization/Sponsor: The Church of the Holy Comforter, Vienna, VA
Yearly Presentation
Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence group
Organization/Sponsor: The Women's Center, Vienna, VA