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WEEKLY ONGOING PROGRAMSSeptember 2010-February 2011 |
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NOTE: A minimum of 5 participants is required for each program. TO ATTEND A PROGRAM, YOU MUST CALL 212-579-3657 TO PRE-REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE DATE IT RUNS. WE ASK FOR A SUGGESTED DONATION FOR ALMOST ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS. PLEASE KNOW THAT IF IT IS TOO MUCH FOR YOU, YOU ARE ABLE TO PAY WHATEVER YOU CAN AFFORD. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are located at The Elizabeth Seton Women’s Center, 133 West 70th Street, New York, NY. Please send us a non-refundable deposit of $10 for each class when you pre-register. |
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Women’s Tell It Like It Is AA Meeting | MONDAYS / 12-1:15PM | |
Women’s Beginning/Literature AA Meeting | WEDNESDAYS / 12:30-1:30PM | |
Women’s AA 11th Step Meditation Meeting | THURSDAYS / 12-1PM | |
Women’s Conscious Contact AA Meeting | THURSDAYS / 6:30-7:30PM | |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2010-FEBRUARY 2011 |
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Tuesday, September 7 | ||
Tuesday, September 7 | ||
Wednesday, September 8 | ||
Wednesday, September 8 | ||
Thursday, September 9 | ||
Spirituality Sessions for Women in Times of | Thursday, September 9 | |
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | Monday, September 13 | |
Monday, September 13 | ||
Tuesday, September 14 | ||
Tuesday, September 14 | ||
Thursday, September 16 | ||
Thursday, September 16 | ||
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | Monday, September 20 | |
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source for Our Selves, | Tuesday, September 21 | |
Tuesday, September 21 | ||
Wednesday, September 22 | ||
Wednesday, September 22 | ||
Telling Our Stories: Healing Our Emotions | Thursday, September 23 | |
Dating Differently: Getting from Dating to Marriage | Fri,, Sept. 25 & Sat., Sept. 26 | |
Saturday, September 25 | ||
Tuesday, September 28 | ||
The Caregivers Calling: | Tuesday, September 28 | |
"Changing Your Thinking, Changes Your Life": | Thursday, September 30 | |
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | Monday, October 4 | |
Monday, October 4 | ||
Tuesday, October 5 | ||
Tuesday, October 5 | ||
Wednesday, October 6 | ||
Wednesday, October 6 | ||
Thursday, October 7 | ||
Tuesday, October 12 | ||
Tuesday, October 12 | ||
Thursday, October 14 | ||
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | Monday, October 18 | |
Monday, October 18 | ||
Tuesday, October 19 | ||
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source for Our Selves, | Tuesday, October 19 | |
Wednesday, October 20 | ||
Wednesday, October 20 | ||
Telling Our Stories: Healing Our Emotions: | Thursday, October 21 | |
Saturday, October 23 | ||
Saturday, October 23 | ||
Monday, October 25 | ||
The Caregivers Calling: | Tuesday, October 26 | |
Tuesday, October 26 | ||
Spirituality Sessions for Women in Times of | Thursday, October 28 | |
Monday, November 1 | ||
Tuesday, November 2 | ||
Tuesday, November 2 | ||
Wednesday, November 3 | ||
Wednesday, November 3 | ||
Thursday, November 4 | ||
Monday, November 8 | ||
Tuesday, November 9 | ||
Tuesday, November 9 | ||
Thursday, November 11 | ||
Breathing Into the Mystery: | Saturday, November 13 | |
Tuesday, November 16 | ||
Tuesday, November 16 | ||
Wednesday, November 17 | ||
Wednesday, November 17 | ||
Telling Our Stories: Healing Our Emotions: | Thursday, November 18 | |
Monday, November 22 | ||
Tuesday, November 23 | ||
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source | Tuesday, November 23 | |
Tuesday, November 30 | ||
The Caregivers Calling: | Tuesday, November 30 | |
Wednesday, December 1 | ||
Wednesday, December 1 | ||
Thursday, December 2 | ||
Monday, December 6 | ||
Tuesday, December 7 | ||
Tuesday, December 7 | ||
Thursday, December 9 | ||
Monday, December 13 | ||
Tuesday, December 14 | ||
Wednesday, December 15 | ||
Telling Our Stories: Healing Our Emotions: | Thursday, December 16 | |
Monday, December 20 | ||
Monday, January 3 | ||
Tuesday, January 4 | ||
Wednesday, January 5 | ||
Wednesday, January 5 | ||
Thursday, January 6 | ||
Tuesday, January 11 | ||
Thursday, January 13 | ||
Tuesday, January 18 | ||
Tuesday, January 18 | ||
Wednesday, January 19 | ||
Wednesday, January 19 | ||
Telling Our Stories: Healing Our Emotions: | Thursday, January 20 | |
Tuesday, January 25 | ||
The Caregivers Calling: | Tuesday, January 25 | |
Monday, January 31 | ||
Tuesday, February 1 | ||
Tuesday, February 1 | ||
Wednesday, February 2 | ||
Thursday, February 3 | ||
Monday, February 7 | ||
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source | sday, February 8 | |
Thursday, February 10 | ||
Tuesday, February 15 | ||
Wednesday, February 16 | ||
Wednesday, February 16 | ||
Telling Our Stories: Healing Our Emotions: | Thursday, February 17 | |
The Caregivers Calling: | Tuesday, February 22 | |
Tuesday, February 22 | ||
Thursday, February 24 | ||
Monday, February 28 | ||
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT | ||
Individual Spiritual Direction with Carolyn Lewis “Spiritual Direction is, in reality, nothing more than a way of leading us to see…the Holy Spirit hidden in the depths of our Soul.” Spiritual direction is the process of accompanying a person on a spiritual journey wherein a person’s inner identity may unfold, bringing meaning to the journey of life. One of the greatest gifts we may receive is to know that the Holy Spirit is indeed hidden in the depths of our soul and, thereby, affirm our own inner identity. The object of spiritual direction is to cultivate one’s ability to discern the holy in one’s life - to notice and appreciate moments of holiness, to maintain an awareness of the interconnectedness of all things, to explore ways to be open to the holy in challenging and difficult moments as well as in joyful ones. The director serves as a companion and witness, someone who helps you (sometimes with questions, sometimes just by listening) to discern the divine where you might have missed it and to integrate that awareness into your daily life, your work, your practice. (J. Staub) As in all journeys of faith, the final destination is only revealed as the travelers make their way. Spiritual direction is the opportunity to contemplate and reflect on your stories and your journey in a gentle one-to-one relationship with a director. Shamanic and Esoteric Healing Sessions with Leslie S. Bryan, Practitioner Spiritual Direction with Meg Holden, FSP “Spiritual direction is a process of accompanying people on a spiritual journey. It exists in the context that emphasizes growing closer to God or the holy or a higher power.” --Spiritual Directors International Spiritual Direction is a series of conversations which provide opportunities for a person to share their spiritual life within a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential environment. The one seeking spiritual direction meets with a trained director in a one-on-one session once a month. People come to receive spiritual direction for a variety of reasons, among them: when they are in need of a spiritual companion to assist them in a time of transition, discerning a new life path, developing their prayer and spiritual lives. Perhaps you find yourself in one these areas of concern and spiritual direction maybe able to assist you further in your journey at this time. “Spiritual Direction is concerned with helping people directly with their relationship with God.” - Barry and Connelly. In spiritual direction the director listens to the sacred story of another, and acts as a guide in encouraging the person to develop their relationship with God, self, others and all of creation. In the process of spiritual direction a person is encouraged to listen, notice God’s presence and movement in prayer as well as in the events of daily life. As an extension of spiritual direction the person is invited to make use of their own individual gifts in enhancing their prayer and spiritual life through the use of the visual arts, journaling, poetry, dreams, music, dance, and in other creative forms of expression. Health & Wellness Coaching with Holistic Nurse Consultant, Gil Marsella, RN,MSN,OCN. Spiritual Life Coaching for Women in Fear and Loss with Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O. Spiritual Counseling Sessions with Ruqaiyah Nabe, Ordained Interfaith Minister Spiritual Counseling Sessions with Karen O’Brien Massage & Energy Healing with Julia Perez, LMT Psychosynthesis Counseling & Wholistic Life Coaching with Renee Welde, M.S., NCC Psychosynthesis is a “Psychology with a soul”, allowing us to discover who we most deeply are and what our life purpose is, bringing greater joy, wisdom and well-being to ourselves and the world. Psychosynthesis is a model that moves toward health, wholeness and potential rather than pathology. As a guide in service to your growth, healing modalities include: deep listening, intuition, guided imagery, role-playing, inner dialogue, conversations with a Wise-Being, creativity, journaling, EFT, and accessing your will. I work most successfully with women’s issues, anxiety and depression, loss or grief, stress management, life transitions, fears, parenting, life purpose and potential, and personal and career development. Spiritual Direction with Nancy Walsh, MSW, MPA “We are living in a world that is absolutely transparent to God, and God is shining through it all the time. This is not a fable or a nice story. It is true. God manifests everywhere, in every thing, in people, in things and in nature and in events. You cannot be without God. It¹s impossible! Simply impossible!” Thomas Merton Are there times when you find your usual forms of prayer seem to be missing the mark or just aren’t fulfilling? Do you desire to deepen your prayer life but don’t know how? Do you notice, at times, that you are missing, indeed longing for an experience of God in your everyday life and are at a loss as to how to go about filling that need? Spiritual Direction might be of help. It is a process that can enable one to re–experience our journey and understand our everyday experiences in the light of God’s love for us. Spiritual Direction provides the opportunity to meet with a trained Director once a month for about 45 minutes to share/talk about what is happening in one’s everyday prayer life and to become aware of God’s presence in our prayer, in our lives, and in all things. |
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GROUP PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS | ||
Embody Your Spirit: A Monthly Gathering | ||
Tuesdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
Be all you can be! You may have heard people say this before and wondered, "Great, but how do I do that?" This workshop creates a supportive group environment in which you will explore ways of finding your true self and embracing it. You will play with visualizations to let go of things that keep you from being your true self, and you'll work with changing the energy around negative self-talk. Through Shamanic Journeying or Guided Meditation you will get to meet those spirits who guide you through life. You may consult with them, ask questions and receive helpful information or advice. You will find ways to embody your spirit, be all that you can be and celebrate the spirit of who you truly are! You must be able to hold a deep meditative state or have Shamanic Journeying Skills. YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Budgeting Principles for A New York Life | ||
Tuesday, September 7 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: William Wu, CFP | ||
Ever feel like things are getting more expensive in New York? Are you finding it more difficult to make ends meet? Learn how you can make your hard earned dollars go farther. Learn tips on how you can save money, reduce your debt, and put together a budget so that you can get a better grasp of your finances. This class will be your first step toward financial freedom! | ||
Suggested donation: $15 | ||
Keys to Living the Life You Really Want | ||
Wednesday, September 8 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marie Maybury | ||
Are you living the way you truly want? What would it look like? What is missing? If you want to live an extraordinary life, it doesn't just happen. You can create it. If you know what you want, the Universe does bring the How. And yet, there are key components that need to be in place in order to align with the How. Let's discuss and explore all these key points and be inspired to move into the actions that will help you realize meaningful, positive, authentic movement into your highest good. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Set and Reach Your Health Goals | ||
Wednesday, September 8 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
If I asked you right now, "Quick, what are five changes you could make in your life right now that could lead to a longer, healthier life?" you could probably come up with some pretty good suggestions. So why aren't you doing them already? Knowing what to do, and translating that knowledge into action, are often two entirely different things. This workshop draws on my background in business and nutrition to bring you the secrets of how to set and achieve your health goals. It borrows principles from business management, from the teachings of Dr. Stephen Covey (author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), motivational speaker Tony Robbins, the Franklin time management system, and my personal experience with clients and in my own life. By empowering participants to take positive action to improve their wellbeing, this workshop aims to give participants an increased sense of self-esteem and control over their own health by creating and then working toward realistic health goals. The session includes: identifying your dreams and purpose in life; how diet affects your brain, thoughts, emotions, and actions; how you can move toward the life you want through the food you eat; a quick assessment of your current health; the scientific reasons why people who set goals are more successful; making your goals SMART; some safe and effective suggestions for balancing your condition; the role of exercise, the worst forms of exercise, and which type of exercise is right for you; a sample program: Seven Steps to Health; set your own personal long and short-term health goals; and create a specific action to accomplish those goals. Participants will leave this workshop with a complete set of written health goals and an action plan with timelines for achieving those goals. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
A NEW DAYTIME WOMEN'S HEALTH DISCUSSION | ||
Thursdays, September 9 & 16 | 2-3:30PM | |
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Are you unhappy with your diet, body image and lifestyle choices? Are you curious and concerned about gynecological issues? Would you like support and guidance to reach some of your health and lifestyle goals? As a woman and a doctor specializing in gynecology, I really believe that improving our lifestyle, not only helps us to avoid or fight illnesses, but also makes us happier and more comfortable in our own shoes. Staying in shape, helps us to feel positive about our body and enhances our self esteem. In these interactive sessions, come with your questions and concerns about your health, especially your gynecological issues, and I will do my best to respond and answer your questions in ways that empower you in your health and life choices and journey. It's my desire to help you to have a better understanding of how your body works and how you can work with your challenges and discomforts to move you to greater health and well being. I will support you in making healthier lifestyle choices through diet, physical exercise and emotional balance. I will give you suggestions to stay motivated to live healthier and happier lives. Here are some of the topics we can explore and discuss together: menopause & HRT; STDs; cancer screenings; sexual disorders; nutrition & exercise regimens; healthy meal preparation; improving eating habits; weight loss; ways to increase energy & stamina; body and self image issues; and sex life. YOU MAY ATTEND EITHER ONE OR BOTH DISCUSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
Spirituality Sessions for Women | ||
Thursdays, September 9 & October 28 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Arleen Ketchum, SC | ||
These sessions will be based on the book written by Mary Ruth Broz, RSM and Barbara Flynn. They are meant to be like mini-retreat evenings away from the 'hustle and bustle' of our everyday lives. You will be invited into sacred space and guided through a time of reflection on the theme being addressed, songs accompanying the theme, meditative quiet "simmering time" for your own spiritual journey, and group sharing.YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS.
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Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | ||
4 Mondays, September 13 & 20, October 4 & 18 | 2-4PM | |
Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
A personalized meditation practice can be the key to healing, recognizing our gifts and valuing ourselves as women. Yet, we may wonder how to meditate, or how to enjoy meditation and get the most out of it. We may yearn for a deeply personal and satisfying meditation practice and just not know how to access it. In this 4-week workshop, with the togetherness and support of a group of women, you will experiment and play with a variety of meditation practices including: mindfulness meditation; guided visualization; meditating with your inner guide; meditating with music; art and meditation; mantra meditation; gratitude meditation; and meditation through movement. Cara will guide all of the meditation practices which will be followed by a discussion to help each group member to create a personally meaningful daily practice. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ATTEND ALL 4 SESSIONS, BUT YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $$100 for the 4 session series/$25 per session | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Sept. 13, Oct. 4 & 25, Nov. 1 & 22, Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 31, Feb 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30 PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
This class is a simplified, yet healing and meditative version of Tai Chi, created by Roger Jahnke, OMD, in order to make Tai Chi and Qigong accessible to everyone. The five flowing Tai Chi sequences are practiced seated, standing, and/or walking. Both the Tai Chi and the Qigong movements increase balance and coordination skills, as well as create a peaceful state of mind in order to promote inner healing within the practitioner. Simple Qigong self-healing techniques, such as self-massage, breath work, gentle repetitive movement, laughing exercises, spontaneous Qigong, and meditation may also be employed in the class. If you are curious about Tai Chi or Qigong and their healing qualities, or if you had previously tried Tai Chi and found you could not memorize the sequences, this class is for you! There is no need to memorize a complicated series of movements. In Tai Chi Easy™, the teacher guides the class by example, yet one's individual and unique style of movement is valued rather than corrected or changed. The class emphasis is on connecting movement with breath, increasing one's vitality, and engaging in a "moving meditation." One learns to feel the energy (chi, prana, or life-force energy) that emanates from one's hands and learns how to manipulate and play with that energy to promote mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. For more information on this style of Tai Chi, please see www.taichieasy.org. All levels are welcome, from the experienced practitioner to beginners!YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
Ultimate Wellness Workshop: Anti-Inflamation & Alkalization | ||
Tuesday, September 14 | 6:30-8:30 PM | |
Facilitator: Hara Taicher | ||
Are you ready to start feeling GREAT now? Do you suffer from stiff joints? Aches and pains? Are you steadily gaining weight but not necessarily eating more? Has your mood been affected? Are you finding yourself feeling defeated? Well, if you've been searching for answers, join me for my Ultimate Wellness Workshop! Come learn about alkalizing your system with simple, natural minerals and foods you buy at your local store. I will teach you how to use foods to reduce the inflammation in your system which is at the root of many health concerns, with my anti-inflammation diet, and I'll provide you with easy to follow meal plans to help you get started. Most doctors have little training in nutrition, and are more comfortable prescribing medications for what ails us. In this workshop you will learn how powerful food is. You will learn foods to stay away from, and find delicious replacements for them. You will get an understanding of some simple food plans that can have a dramatic positive effect on your health. Learn how to fuel your system with the nutrients and minerals it needs to be the amazing machine it is. No matter what your age, there are miraculous health benefits awaiting you. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
MY SONG IS OUT NOW: The Workshop | ||
Tuesday, September 14; Wednesday, November 17 & Wednesday, January 5 | 6:30-8:30 PM | |
Facilitator: Ruth Levy Abramson | ||
Are you longing to open up and sing? Do you love to sing but feel embarrassed, shy or insecure about your voice? Singing from the heart is one of life's purest pleasures but too often we block ourselves from experiencing, enjoying and expressing ourselves. Instead of appreciating and developing what is special about our voices, we worry about how we think we 'should' sound and if we sound 'good'. This workshop is an opportunity to unplug from all of that and learn how to honor and celebrate your unique voice and style. Called 'wonderfully spontaneous' by past participants, this workshop is fun, empowering, inspiring and profoundly healing. Using supportive, personal and group exercises, you will conquer fears, connect with your natural creative instincts and amaze and move yourself and others with the beauty and power of your voice-even if you never thought you could sing. *Absolutely no singing experience or skill is needed. YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL 3 SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
A NEW DAYTIME WOMEN'S HEALTH DISCUSSION | ||
Thursday, September 16 | 2-3:30PM | |
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(See full description of this Women's Health Discussion under the Thursday, September 9th listing.) | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
Women in Transition: A Sacred Journey | ||
Thursdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb.3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
" When we truly care for ourselves, it becomes possible to care more profoundly about other people. The more alert and sensitive we are to our own needs, the more loving and generous we can be towards others." Eda Le Shan
The amount of work is the same." Carlos Castaneda
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Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | ||
Mondays, September 20, October 4 & 18 | 2-4PM | |
Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
(See full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Chair Yoga & Relaxation Techniques | ||
Tuesdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Jan. 18 & Feb. 22 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
Would you like to explore traditional yoga poses, such as twists, backbends and forward bends, in a new format? Do you work long hours seated in front of a computer, and would like to learn how to stretch and tone while at your desk? Have you wanted to learn yoga and experience the benefits of yoga stretches and meditation but were unable to do floor yoga?
Chair yoga is a fun and creative way to explore yoga stretches in a format off the yoga mat. You will be amazed at how effective it is, even if you are
used to practicing yoga on the floor. During this class, we practice gentle yoga stretches and strengthening exercises all while seated in a chair.
Optional standing poses using the chair as a support enhance the balancing poses. At the end of our yoga practice, we will learn a seated meditation and the ancient practice of "Yoga Nidra" - a guided visualization that helps release tension in the body, and calms the mind. You will feel stretched, toned, and relaxed at the end of class. And you will leave with tools for de-stressing at the office, on an airplane, or even on the subway! | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source for Our Selves,
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Tuesdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 23 & Feb. 8 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
Are you feeling lost and confused in the chaos of these times? Do you want to help, but don't know how? In this gathering you will come together with other women to connect to the blessings of spirit; to connect your spirit to each other and to Mother Earth. We will weave together our blessings as a healing gift for the Earth and all the beings that live here. With our prayers we will create new dreams for the world as we would like it to be. With our power we will bring light into the darkness. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per evening | ||
Eat Right: Feel Great, Live Long! | ||
Wednesday, September 22 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
Every aspect of your life is affected by the food you eat. Because our brains cells are created from food, our diet determines our thoughts and consciousness. It affects our emotions by influencing our glands, hormones and enzymes. Good food choices can energize your life and provide the added power for an active lifestyle. And of course by eating the right food, we can stay healthy and live longer. This workshop will help participants move their lives in a positive direction by learning to make smart food choices. It covers:
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Staying In Balance & Enjoying Life: A Monthly Support Group | ||
Wednesdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
| In a time of increased stress, over-scheduling and multi-tasking, we all need ways to decompress, feel centered and at ease. In these sessions we will explore the following areas of our lives, ideas and tools to support us in maintaining balance and living life with joy: what being in balance means; listening to your inner voice; what it takes to be in balance; breathing properly; getting enough sleep; having a morning routine that helps you start your day; eating the right diet for you; exercise; work; activities; cutting out excess from your life; the importance of being present; and larger implications. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Telling Our Stories, Healing Our Emotions | ||
Thursdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
"If you keep telling the same sad small story, you will keep living the same sad small life."
Jean Houston
Our lives are made up of stories and the story we live is full of emotions. Most of those emotions are unsettling and cause us to lead lives of pain and struggle. We can make the conscious choice to change our story, lessening the emotional charge around them, thus creating the lives we envision and desire. In this monthly gathering, we will talk about the stories we live and transform them into the stories we desire to live. Dealing with issues of
anger and forgiveness, pain and loss, we will journey to that place of freedom and peace. Life is not meant to be a struggle. Life is meant to be lived with passion and flow. Make the choice to create a new story; it is in telling our old story that we can heal our emotions. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Okay, so you're tired of trying to find "Mr. Right." | ||
Friday, September 24 from 6:30-8PM & Saturday, September 25 | 10AM-4PM | |
Facilitator: Dianne Drummey Marino | ||
Are you longing for marriage, but nothing you've tried has worked? Do you often wonder, 'What am I doing wrong?' 'What's wrong with me?' Do you worry that God's plan for you might not include marriage? Women often say, "There are no nice men out there!" or they'll ask married women, "Where did you meet your husband," as if they could go there too, like a shopping mall, & find their soul mate! If you're looking for a magic pill, this workshop
isn't it. It's not about how to flirt or how to fill out the perfect online dating profile because if you're not ready, emotionally & spiritually, to receive your soul mate, he could sit down right next to you & you might not even "recognize" him, or worse, you might unknowingly push him away. In this workshop, you'll learn to identify your old, unconscious, ineffective relationship patterns and how to replace them with healthy, estimable attitudes & new behaviors, like setting boundaries - behaviors that increase your confidence & self-esteem & move you closer to being ready to receive your true love. Dianne Drummey was worried, too. An Emmy-award winning NBC News producer, her career was thriving but she despaired of ever finding the love of her life & marrying. Finally, after many failed relationships, Dianne decided her way was JUST NOT WORKING! So she radically changed her whole approach to dating & it worked! She's been married since 2000 to the most wonderful man in the world for her & feels profoundly blessed every day. Dianne will lead you through the same process of change she was "guided" through. Using handouts, writing exercises, sharing & support from other women, her inter-active workshop will give you renewed hope & the tools & resources to take a pro-active approach to realizing your dream.
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Suggested donation: $75 | ||
A NEW DAYLONG WORKSHOP | ||
Saturday, September 25 | 10AM-5PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde, MS, NCC | ||
Do you ever question if you're on the right career path? Do you dream of doing work that fulfills you? Have you been fired from your job or are you underpaid? In this daylong workshop, you will discover your birth path, your natural gifts and talents, your values, and what kind of career will help you rise to your fullest potential. We will get a deeper undertanding of how we can use our pain to fuel our passions and our life's mission. After exploring our life's purpose and what we were put on earth to do, we will leave with an action plan to move us closer to the direction of our life's work. As a personal and career development counselor for over a decade, and a Certified Intuitive Career Coach, Renee Welde, M.S., NCC has helped people create the work they love. Healing modalities include: guided imagery, intuition, numerology, journaling, and shared inquiry. Call ahead to give Renee your birth date at least one week before the class. | ||
Suggested donation: $70 | ||
A Vision Mapping Workshop | ||
Tuesdays, September 28 & January 25 | 6-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Dianne Drummey Marino | ||
Are you looking for more in your life? A loving partner? Travel to exotic places? More fulfilling work? Better health? Not sure? Does your life feel stagnant? In a bit of a rut? Want a few hints from the universe? Using music and guided meditation in a peaceful, nurturing space, Dianne will guide you through this easy process. You'll create your own personal collage of pictures and words cut from magazines. It's a fun way to explore & honor your desires & goals. You'll be surprised later how this simple exercise moves you closer to manifesting your dreams! Vision Mapping can be taken as often as you want. Come again and see if your visions have evolved or shifted since the last time you made a vision map. ALL MATERIALS, INCLUDING MAGAZINES, POSTER BOARD AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED, BUT PLEASE BRING ANY SPECIAL-INTEREST MAGAZINES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU!
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
The Caregivers Calling: A Monthly Support Group for Caregivers | ||
Tuesdays, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
As women, like the generations of women before us, we are all involved in caregiving in some way during our lifetime. Anyone who has ever cared for a child, spouse, parent, sibling or friend in need, knows very quickly the mental, physical, emotional and financial demands of care giving. The National Family Caregiving Association tells us that caregivers suffer more depression, anxiety and stress than the general population. In this ongoing monthly support group, we will create sacred space where we can listen, share stories, learn emotional wellness techniques and empower each other to become visionaries in our own lives, which will in turn benefit the lives of our loved ones. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
"Changing Your Thinking, Changes Your Life": | ||
Tuesday, September 30 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Hara Taicher | ||
Join author Hara Taicher on a transformational roadtrip in her book, "Changing Your Thinking, Changes Your Life "Your Personal GPS Guide To Extraordinary Living, which offers a step by step navigational guide to self empowerment. This journey provides a roadmap on how to live your life to its highest and best purpose by changing limiting ways of thinking. You will discover strategies that will assist you in the transformational process, by providing tools to challenge negative ways of thinking and then to ultimately remove the impediments to a clear and enlightened way of being. In this workshop we will go beyond the Law Of Attraction, to The Law of Deliberate Creation, The Law of Allowing, and finish with the ancient Hawaiian practice, The Ho'oponopono. Become a Master Creator. It's your divine birthright! Join us for this evening where we will investigate and unearth the boundless possibilities within! | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | ||
Mondays, October 4 & 18 | 2-4PM | |
Facilitator: Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
(See full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.)
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Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Oct. 4 & 25, Nov. 1 & 22, Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 31, Feb 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See the full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
An Introduction to 7-RAY HEALING for Body, Mind and Soul | ||
Tuesday, October 5 & Thursday, January 13 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
As a certified 7 Ray healing practitioner, I channel divine light energy through my hands. Each ray is administered for one minute, 3 inches away from the affected area. All of the rays possess specific forces for healing different physical, emotional and mental conditions. Each session is specifically geared for the person and condition and creates orderly molecular energy out of disorder. While each person experiences something different, the effects are all beneficial. We'll begin the evening with a brief introduction to the 7 Rays followed by a clearing meditation to prepare for the healings. Then, I'll work individually on each person as needed, administering either one or two rays. Yoga mats are recommended for those who prefer to be lying down. YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Embody Your Spirit: A Monthly Gathering | ||
Tuesdays, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 7th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Elizabeth Seton and Her Teachers | ||
Wednesday, October 6 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Regina Bechtle, SC | ||
It is said that the three master teachers of life are relationship, struggle, and sickness/aging. Elizabeth Seton, New York wife, mother and widow, founder of the Sisters of Charity, guiding spirit of the Women's Center, and life-long learner, absorbed much wisdom from these teachers. Sit in her company as you reflect on the life lessons that your own journey has taught you. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Make Your Dream Come True: | ||
Wednesdays, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
What’s your dream? In this ongoing monthly support group we will come together and express our deepest desires, and then find support in accomplishing our goals. One of the reasons we get “stuck” is because we need more support in reaching for our dreams. Using visualizations, intuition, brainstorming and networking, Renee will be guiding us step by step through a systematic approach to bringing our dreams into reality. Handouts included. Homework involved.IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ATTEND ALL SESSIONS, BUT YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Women in Transition: A Sacred Journey | ||
Thursdays, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb.3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See full workshop description under the Thursday, September 16th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Chair Yoga & Relaxation Techniques | ||
Tuesdays, Oct. 12, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Jan. 18 & Feb. 22 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. NO PRIOR YOGA OR MEDITATION EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
Explore the Prayer Within Your Breath | ||
Tuesdays, October 12 & January 18 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Nancy Walsh, MSW, MPA | ||
"Prayer, is God's Breathing in us, by which we become part of the intimacy of Gods inner life." H. Nouwen
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Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Reach and Maintain Your Ideal Weight | ||
Thursday, October 14 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
Sixty percent of adult Americans are overweight or obese, and the percentage just keeps rising. In addition, many people within normal weight guidelines still struggle to remain slender. This workshop will empower participants to stop struggling and start enjoying the food they eat. It equips participants with the knowledge to make wise food choices, and enables them to choose a healthy, nutritious lifestyle-not a temporary diet. It covers:
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
A NEW DAYTIME MEDITATION CLASS | ||
Monday, October 18 | 2-4PM | |
Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
(See full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Release Stress and Discover Your Strength and Power | ||
Mondays, October 18 & December 13 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
During stressful times, we can easily get swept away in activity and lose touch with our ability to relax, focus and access our strength, power and energy. In this workshop, you will learn meditations and practices to use throughout the day so that you can release stress and tap into your natural enthusiasm and joy for life. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source for Our Selves, | ||
Tuesdays, Oct. 19, Nov. 23 & Feb. 8 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full description for this evening under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU ARE WELCOME AT ANY ONE OR ALL OF THE BLESSING CIRCLES. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per evening | ||
Feed Your Child Right | ||
Tuesday, October 19 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
The food your child eats has a major impact on the quality of his or her life, both now, and in the future. Your child's diet affects:
Feeding your child right is tricky, because it involves not only knowing what foods to serve, but also the psychology of getting your child to actually eat those foods. It also involves combating peer pressure and other outside influences that may tempt your child to indulge in unhealthy foods, such as birthday parties and Halloween. This seminar covers all these topics, and also includes tips and tricks for getting your child to eat vegetables, lunchbox and snack suggestions and recipes, and a solid question-and-answer session to address participants' individual concerns. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
The Emotional Freedom Technique | ||
Wednesday, October 20 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
Energy medicine is quickly coming to the forefront in modern science and its effectiveness is worth noting. In this workshop we will learn the tapping technique of EFT that has the capacity to erase blockages and forever heal the traumas that wouldn't or couldn't go away. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Staying In Balance & Enjoying Life: A Monthly Support Group | ||
Wednesdays, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, September 22nd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Telling Our Stories, Healing Our Emotions | ||
Thursdays, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20 & Feb 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See the full workshop description under the Thursday, September 23rd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
A NEW DAYLONG WORKSHOP | ||
Saturday, October 23 | 10AM-5PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
This is a daylong workshop that elicits the incredible power of the ARTIST, SCHOLAR, ATHLETE and PRESIDENT that lives within us. Mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, we will learn the gifts and talents of these soul energies, as well as what happens through soul loss of these energies. We will also learn how to balance all four energies. Through harmonious balance we will receive greater love and joy from the ARTIST, deeper knowledge, intuition and understanding from the SCHOLAR, health, vitality and willpower from the ATHLETE and generosity, leadership and wisdom from the PRESIDENT. | ||
Suggested donation: $70 | ||
A Vision Mapping Workshop | ||
Saturday, October 23 | 10AM-1PM | |
Facilitator: Dianne Drummey Marino | ||
Are you looking for more in your life? A loving partner? Travel to exotic places? More fulfilling work? Better health? Not sure? Does your life feel stagnant? In a bit of a rut? Want a few hints from the universe? Using music and guided meditation in a peaceful, nurturing space, Dianne will guide you through this easy process. You'll create your own personal collage of pictures and words cut from magazines. It's a fun way to explore & honor your desires & goals. You'll be surprised later how this simple exercise moves you closer to manifesting your dreams! Vision Mapping can be taken as often as you want. Come again and see if your visions have evolved or shifted since the last time you made a vision map. ALL MATERIALS, INCLUDING MAGAZINES AND POSTER BOARD WILL BE PROVIDED, BUT PLEASE BRING ANY SPECIAL-INTEREST MAGAZINES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU! YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL OF THE VISION MAPPING WORKSHOPS. | ||
Suggested donation: $30 | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & 22, Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 31, Feb 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See the full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
Decluttering: Clear Your Space, Open Up Your Life! | ||
Tuesday, October 26 & Thursday February 24 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Dianne Drummey Marino | ||
Are you drowning in clutter? Overwhelmed by piles of papers, catalogues, magazines and 'to do' lists? Too embarrassed to invite people over? Can't find important documents and keep saying to yourself, 'It's gotta be here somewhere,' as you rustle through your piles, shopping bags, drawers and boxes? Besides being just plain ugly, clutter can have a strong negative effect on your entire life: clutter lowers your self-esteem, increases depression and self-pity (yuk) and creates a feeling of being 'stuck' physically, financially, creatively, socially and even spiritually. If you've tried to deal with your clutter already, you know it's very challenging and almost impossible to do alone. In this supportive, interactive workshop you'll get some basic strategies and step-by-step tools to help you get out from under this emotionally draining behavior. Clearing away your clutter will help you feel more confident, less stressed, more creative, happier & healthier. You'll have more energy and more time to have fun! Let's get started! YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
The Caregivers Calling: A Monthly Support Group for Caregivers | ||
Tuesdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 30, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
(See full description for this group under the Tuesday, September 28th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Spirituality Sessions for Women in Times | ||
Thursday, October 28 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Arleen Ketchum, SC | ||
All nature reminds us that for everything there is a season, and this is the season for letting go.
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Nov. 1 & 22, Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 31, Feb 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See the full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
Menopause From a Traditional Chinese Perspective: | ||
Tuesday, November 2 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Alix Keast | ||
In Chinese medicine menopause is thought of as our "second spring". It represents the beginning of the second, and more spiritual, half of our life. The traditional Chinese approach explains the passage of menopause as a synthesis of physical, emotional and spiritual changes, and is very beautiful as well as inspiring. Having this understanding before I went through menopause changed my experience, as I hope it will for any pre-menopausal women who would want to take the workshop. It would also be interesting and helpful to women who have already gone through menopause, as it gives a new way of looking at the aging process as empowering and truly full of grace. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Embody Your Spirit: A Monthly Gathering | ||
Tuesdays, Nov. 2, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 7th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Make Your Dream Come True: | ||
Wednesdays, Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, October 6th listing.) IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ATTEND ALL SESSIONS, BUT YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Feed Your Inner Woman: Diet & Women's Health | ||
Wednesday, November 3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
Women go to the doctor four times more often than men, and it's not just because we're more in tune with our bodies. What used to be called "female troubles" account for a large portion of those doctor's visits: Over 40% of women have fibroid tumors. By age 60, over half of American women have had their uterus or ovaries removed. Up to 25% of American women suffer from some degree of osteoporosis. One in 8 women will develop breast cancer. And untold others suffer from PMS, debilitating menstrual cramps, reduced fertility, and aggravating symptoms of menopause. Proper diet and nutrition can go a long way toward alleviating these problems and nurturing the strong, powerful women we are meant to be. This seminar will cover:
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Women in Transition: A Sacred Journey | ||
Thursdays, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb.3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See full workshop description under the Thursday, September 16th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Practices | ||
Mondays, November 8 & January 3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
Women often find themselves balancing several roles and managing the many tasks that go along with this challenge. We easily end up in a state of worry, preoccupied with all the things that we have to do. In this anxious state, we become drained and unable to find the peace of mind that is available to us in any given moment. This workshop teaches several mindfulness meditation practices that will allow you to experience the richness of each moment. Cara will guide you in several meditations including: mindfulness of breathing; mindfulness of the body; walking meditation; and loving kindness meditation After each practice, there will be time to discuss your experience and ways in which these practices can be integrated into your daily life. YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR BOTH SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
The Art of Prayer | ||
Tuesday, November 9 & Thursday, February 10 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
I have been taught that prayer is the most powerful thing we can do. It connects us to source energy, which fuels our entire being. While many may think of prayer as begging or pleading, Mother Mary speaks about the importance and methods of prayer in the channeled book Mary's Message to the World. In this workshop, we'll discuss in depth the nature of prayer and its many forms, which include desire, personal prayer, automatic prayer, healing, gratitude, statements of truth, admiration, joy, meditation and faith. We will then each write our own prayers to suit our specific needs and then end with a group prayer for planet Earth.YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR BOTH WORKSHOPS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
The Dream Job Workshop | ||
Tuesday, November 9 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
Do you ever question if you're on the right career path? Do you dream of doing work that fulfills you? Have you been fired from your job or are you underpaid? As a personal and career development counselor for over a decade, Renee Welde has helped people create the work they love. Using guided imagery, intuition, numerology, and shared inquiry, you will discover your life purpose and what you were put on this earth to do. Call ahead to give Renee your birth date at least a few days before class. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Bringing Light Into the Winter Using Imagery & Acupressure | ||
Thursday, November 11 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Wendy Z. Henry, LAc | ||
Winter is a time when we often step back and reflect and withdraw inwards. Holidays in the winter time use candles, supplying extra light as the days get darker earlier. In this workshop, Wendy will lead you in a series of Imagery exercises which focus on bringing light into our body during the dark winter months. We will then explore a set of acupressure points through Imagery exercises that will deepen our mind/body connection and prepare us for a winter time of inner reflection. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Breathing Into the Mystery: | ||
Saturday, November 13 | 1-5PM | |
Facilitator: Malou Thein | ||
Rebirthing is a way of initiation into the depth of our own authentic being. By using the breath in a specific way we release layers of stored trauma, repressed emotions and dis-ease. We gain greater health, we gain qualities and parts of ourselves, which lie beyond our conscious knowing; we access potential and resources, progressively embracing true wholeness. Breathwork is feminine in nature - it is gentle yet powerful. It is a practice of deep surrender to the wisdom and spirit within. During the workshop we will prepare the space and ourselves through simple movement, meditation and chanting. Each woman will experience her own session in a unique and safe way. What transpires during a session is something sacred, and exactly what is required for each person. Please wear comfy clothes. You may bring a sleeping bag, blanket and your favorite pillow for comfort if you like. The Center has some. Also bring an object (for the altar), which represents a feminine quality or essence and is meaningful to you. Please have a light lunch before class, and bring water, a snack, and a notepad. Limited enrollment based on a conversation with the facilitator. | ||
Fee: $50 | ||
Chair Yoga & Relaxation Techniques | ||
Tuesdays, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Jan. 18 & Feb. 22 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. NO PRIOR YOGA OR MEDITATION EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
The Poetry of Mary Oliver: | ||
Tuesday, November 16 | 6:30-8:30pm | |
Facilitator: Meg Holden, FSP | ||
In writing her poems, Mary Oliver draws inspiration from the natural world. In her home environment of Provincetown, Massachusetts, where she is surrounded by ocean and sky, whales and birds, she is frequently seen walking and standing still as she "sees" and reflects on what is before her. Mary Oliver invites us to gaze at the world around us, beginning with the ordinary. She encourages us to slow down and take notice of the beauty that the world has to offer in very simple ways. If we begin to "look" at the world around us we may start to live in a different way. It is through her poetry that Mary Oliver can help us do just that!
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
MY SONG IS OUT NOW: The Workshop | ||
Wednesday, November 17 & Wednesday, January 5 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Ruth Levy Abramson | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 14th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL THREE SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Staying In Balance & Enjoying Life: A Monthly Support Group | ||
Wednesdays, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, September 22nd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Telling Our Stories, Healing Our Emotions | ||
Thursdays, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20 & Feb 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See the full workshop description under the Thursday, September 23rd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Nov. 22, Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 31, Feb 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See the full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source for Our Selves, | ||
Tuesdays, Nov. 23 & Feb. 8 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full description for this evening under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU ARE WELCOME AT ANY ONE OR ALL OF THE BLESSING CIRCLES. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per evening | ||
12 Strategies to Conquer Food Cravings | ||
Tuesday, November 23 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
Do you go weak-kneed at the smell of chocolate? Do you open a bag of chips determined to have just a handful, and 15 minutes later find the entire bag empty? Do you sometimes wander into Ben and Jerry's as if in a trance? Do you adore fat, salt and sugar? If so, this talk is for you. We will discover what makes cravings so powerful, and how to use that knowledge to neutralize our cravings. We will cover 12 specific strategies for eliminating food cravings, ways to avoid cravings in the first place, and ways to satisfy cravings healthfully when they do strike. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
The Red Thread: Motherhood by Adoption | ||
Tuesday, November 30 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Alix Keast | ||
We adopted our daughter Emma 14 years ago in Nanjing, China. I can say without a doubt that it was the best thing I have ever done in my life, but the journey leading up to having Emma in my arms was daunting in many ways. This workshop is especially for women considering adopting and for those in the process of adopting, and will focus on the many emotions that I encountered on my way. I hope that by sharing my story, I can provide a safe and supportive place for others to bring their own hopes and fears into the light, and that this will help make it easier to move forward on this incredible path. In Chinese tradition it is believed that those destined to meet are connected by a red thread, even before they come in contact with each other. I know Emma was the child meant to be mine, and that this is true for all of the adoptive families I know. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
The Caregivers Calling: A Monthly Support Group for Caregivers | ||
Tuesdays, Nov. 30, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
(See full description for this group under the Tuesday, September 28th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Stressed Out? Chill Out! Using Food to Banish Stress | ||
Wednesday, December 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
Financial meltdown! Global warming! Family tension! Who doesn't have stress these days? Can anyone be blamed for turning to Ben & Jerry's for a little comfort? It's true that ice cream, alcohol, doughnuts and other "comfort foods" may help you forget your troubles for a few hours. But many people don't realize that those foods actually increase stress in the long run. Don't worry; relief is at hand. There are some special foods that function as true "comfort foods" by helping you drastically reduce the stress in your body. With just a little knowledge and a few changes, you can learn to create a deep, long-lasting calm in your body and your life. Here are some of the topics we will explore:
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Make Your Dream Come True: | ||
Wednesdays, Dec. 1, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, October 6th listing.) IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ATTEND ALL SESSIONS, BUT YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Women in Transition: A Sacred Journey | ||
Thursdays, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 & Feb.3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See full workshop description under the Thursday, September 16th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. 31, Feb 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See the full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
Feed Your Soul and Break Free of Emotional Eating | ||
Tuesday, December 7 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
Are you an emotional eater? In this workshop we will explore the complex patterns of our food consumption to find out what is really "eating us". From there, we will come to a deeper understanding of who we most deeply are and discover new ways of nourishing ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Through shared inquiry, we will finally come to terms with our weighty issues and free the soul alive! | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Chair Yoga & Relaxation Techniques | ||
Tuesdays, Dec. 7, Jan. 18 & Feb. 22 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. NO PRIOR YOGA OR MEDITATION EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
Contemporary Images of Mary of Nazareth in Art and Word | ||
Thursday, December 9 | 6:30-8:30pm | |
Facilitator: Meg Holden, FSP | ||
| What is your image of Mary? Is it one that is clouded by Marian history in art and word that depicts her as a person who seems elevated and beyond human reach? This workshop presents a modern interpretation of Mary as "real" through the works of a writer, a poet and a painter. Theologian Elizabeth Johnson in her work, "Truly Our Sister" has done extensive research on Mary and her place in history. She presents Mary as a young Jewish maiden of humble origins living in a small rural village. Johnson depicts Mary as she truly was, an observant Jew who lived an ordinary life, until one day in her "annunciation" she was asked to do something extraordinary.
to the invitation of God operating within history." Elizabeth Johnson
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Release Stress and Discover Your Strength and Power | ||
Monday, December 13 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
(See full workshop description under the Monday, October 18th listing.) | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Embody Your Spirit: A Monthly Gathering | ||
Tuesdays, Dec. 14, Jan. 11 & Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 7th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Staying In Balance & Enjoying Life: A Monthly Support Group | ||
Wednesdays, Dec. 15, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, September 22nd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Telling Our Stories, Healing Our Emotions | ||
Thursdays, Dec 16, Jan 20 & Feb 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See the full workshop description under the Thursday, September 23rd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Dec. 20, Jan. 31, Feb 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See the full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Practices | ||
Monday, January 3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC | ||
(See full workshop description under the Monday, November 8th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR BOTH SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
How Food Enhances Spirituality | ||
Tuesday, January 4th | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
Saints, mystics, and holy men and women throughout time have recognized that the food we eat can affect the quality of our spiritual lives. By strengthening our life force, a healthy diet can align our spirit with the forces of the universe. It can improve not only the quality of our physical lives, but also the quality of our spiritual lives and even, eventually, the quality of our death. This seminar explores such topics as:
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
MY SONG IS OUT NOW: The Workshop | ||
Wednesday, January 5 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Ruth Levy Abramson | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 14th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL THREE SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Make Your Dream Come True: A Monthly Support Group for Dreamers | ||
Wednesdays, Jan. 5 & Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ATTEND ALL SESSIONS, BUT YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Women in Transition: A Sacred Journey | ||
Thursdays, Jan. 6 & Feb.3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach | ||
(See full workshop description under the Thursday, September 16th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Embody Your Spirit: A Monthly Gathering | ||
Tuesdays, Jan. 11 & Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 7th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
An Introduction to 7-RAY HEALING for Body, Mind and Soul | ||
Thursday, January 13 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, October 5th listing.) | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Chair Yoga & Relaxation Techniques | ||
Tuesdays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 22 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. NO PRIOR YOGA OR MEDITATION EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
Explore the Prayer Within Your Breath | ||
Tuesday, January 18 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Facilitator: Nancy Walsh, MSW, MPA | ||
| "Prayer, is God's Breathing in us, by which we become part of the intimacy of Gods inner life." H. Nouwen
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Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Staying In Balance & Enjoying Life: A Monthly Support Group | ||
Wednesdays, Jan. 19 & Feb. 16 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, September 22nd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
How to Have a Happy Tummy: Secrets of Good Digestion | ||
Wednesday, January 19 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
One in five Americans suffer from chronic digestive upsets. But it doesn't need to be that way! This workshop offers 10 simple steps you can take to keep your tummy happy and the Rolaids, Ex-Lax, Metamucil, and other digestive aids out of your medicine cabinet. It includes:
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Telling Our Stories, Healing Our Emotions | ||
Thursdays, Jan 20 & Feb 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See the full workshop description under the Thursday, September 23rd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
The Caregivers Calling: A Monthly Support Group for Caregivers | ||
Tuesdays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
(See full description for this group under the Tuesday, September 28th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
A Vision Mapping Workshop | ||
Tuesday, January 25 | 6-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Dianne Drummey Marino | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 30th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL OF THE VISION MAPPING WORKSHOPS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
Eat for Success | ||
Tuesday, February 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
When you eat healthy and feel well, you are more focused, you have more energy, you work more efficiently, and you get more done. In other words, healthy food can help you achieve peak performance, accomplish more things more efficiently, and reach your goals. As a bonus, healthy people are calmer, more relaxed, and they sleep more soundly. They experience a greater feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment.
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Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Embody Your Spirit: A Monthly Gathering | ||
Tuesday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, September 7th listing.) | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Make Your Dream Come True: | ||
Wednesday, Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, October 6th listing.) IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOU ATTEND ALL SESSIONS, BUT YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Women in Transition: A Sacred Journey | ||
Thursday, February 3 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See full workshop description under the September 16th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Mondays, February 7 & 28 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
A Blessing Circle: Connecting to Source | ||
Tuesday, Feb. 8 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Leslie S. Bryan | ||
(See full description for this evening under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU ARE WELCOME AT ANY ONE OR ALL OF THE BLESSING CIRCLES. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per evening | ||
The Art of Prayer | ||
Thursday, February 10 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, November 9th listing.) | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Embracing Self-Confidence | ||
Tuesday, February 15th | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
If I had all the confidence in the world I would . . . ? Did you know that self- confidence is a skill and can be learned? In this workshop, we will share techniques that can help us trust our own abilities, have a better sense of control in our lives, and believe that we are able to do what we wish, plan and expect. It's time to call your spirit back in and listen to your own heart. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Staying In Balance & Enjoying Life: A Monthly Support Group | ||
Wednesdays, Feb. 16 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Pauline Yun | ||
(See full workshop description under the Wednesday, September 22nd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Beauty from the Inside Out | ||
Wednesday, February 16 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Marcia Berry | ||
How would you like to look good anytime, anywhere? Even when you first wake up? Even when you just step out of the shower? Even without makeup? Even if you're fighting skin breakouts, limp hair, or other beauty problems. With just a little knowledge, and a few quick simple steps, not only can you improve your skin tone, avoid breakouts, and restore the shine and bounce to your hair, you can achieve that inner glow that means true health and beauty from the inside out. Workshop participants will learn: what your skin tells others about you; foods that age you; foods that create blemishes and breakouts; a recipe for beautiful skin; foods that clarify and cleanse your skin from the inside out; how to have healthy hair; using food to create personal magnetism; and what your most important beauty is. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Telling Our Stories, Healing Our Emotions | ||
Thursday, Feb 17 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Facilitator: Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., | ||
(See the full workshop description under the Thursday, September 23rd listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
The Caregivers Calling: A Monthly Support Group for Caregivers | ||
Tuesday, Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Renee Welde | ||
(See full description for this group under the Tuesday, September 28th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL SESSSIONS. | ||
Suggested donation: $25 per session | ||
Chair Yoga & Relaxation Techniques | ||
Tuesday, February 22 | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Tuesday, September 21st listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME. NO PRIOR YOGA OR MEDITATION EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 | ||
Decluttering: Clear Your Space, Open Up Your Life! | ||
Thursday, February 24 | 6:30-8:30PM | |
Facilitator: Dianne Drummey Marino | ||
(See full workshop description under the Tuesday, October 26th listing.) | ||
Suggested donation: $25 | ||
Tai Chi Easy™ & Qigong Class | ||
Monday, February 28th | 6:15-7:30PM | |
Facilitator: Melissa Elstein | ||
(See full class description under the Monday, September 13th listing.) YOU MAY ATTEND ANY ONE OR ALL CLASSES. | ||
Suggested donation: $20 per session | ||
PRESENTER BIOS | ||
Regina Bechtle, SC,is a spiritual director, retreat leader, writer and poet. She has co-edited a four-volume collection of the writings of St. Elizabeth Seton, and currently develops resources and programs in the spirituality of Elizabeth Seton and the Charity/Vincentian way. She believes deeply in the power of connections and the wisdom of the heart, and celebrates the teachers in her own life. | ||
Marcia Berry is a nutritional consultant with a private health counseling practice in NYC. She specializes in the power of whole foods to recreate our bodies & our health. In addition to her private practice, Marcia lectures at organizations throughout the NYC area on a wide range of topics related to nutrition & wellbeing. Marcia’s interest in health and nutrition began when her own doctor recommended she see a nutritional counselor to avoid surgery to remove a fibroid tumor. While Marcia eventually elected to have the surgery, she did change her diet, which resulted in dramatic improvements to her health. For example, she eliminated chronic yeast and urinary tract infections. Her eyesight, which had been steadily deteriorating, improved a full diopter and continues to improve. The arthritis in her fingers vanished. She permanently shed 20 pounds. She began to sleep more soundly, her skin cleared, and her energy increased. She observed so many improvements in her health that she quit her job in corporate communications to pursue a career in nutrition. It is now her passion to help others experience similar improvements in their own lives. | ||
Leslie S. Bryan, MA, came to the healing arts from a career as a dancer, choreographer, producer, and university professor. Trained through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and continuing with Sandra Ingerman, she has maintained an active healing practice and teaching schedule in New York City since 1999. She provides healing services to the Jacob Perlow /Continuum Hospice at Beth Israel Medical Center. After September 11 she worked at the Integrated Stress Clinic at St. Vincent’s Hospital. (www.healingbylesliebryan.com) | ||
Leslie S. Bryan came to the healing arts from a career as a dancer, choreographer, producer, and university professor. Trained through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and continuing with Sandra Ingerman, she has maintained an active healing practice and teaching schedule in New York City since 1999. She provides healing services to the Jacob Perlow /Continuum Hospice at Beth Israel Medical Center. After September 11 she worked at the Integrated Stress Clinic at St. Vincent's Hospital. (www.healingbylesliebryan.com) | ||
Nathalie Castreau is a French licensed Doctor, specializing in Gynecology and Preventive Medicine. She has been living in NYC for almost 2 years. She travels back and forth to work in different Medical Centers in Paris. She has 25 years experience as a practitioner. She also offers workshops, private coaching, womens groups and cooking classes in France. In NYC, she is a volunteer for "Carrefour St. Stephen Friary", a non-profit organization that offers support to new African immigrants. She organizes their "Health Information and Screening Program" every week. Besides her practice as a doctor, drawing, painting and photography have been lifelong interests and pursuits. Artistic creativity is for her an energizing source essential to her life balance. Nathalie is passionate about empowering women and their families to live healthier and happier lives. | ||
Melissa "Mati" Elstein is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Practitioner (2nd Degree), and the founder of Good Energy Yoga & Reiki, LLC. Melissa completed yoga teacher training courses at Rasa Yoga, the Breathing Project, Integral Yoga Institute, and an advanced teacher training at Yoga Works/Be Yoga. She received her Pilates Mat certification by LindaFit Pilates at the Equinox Health Club. Melissa is a former professional ballet dancer, and a non-practicing attorney. She received her Interfaith Ministry Ordination for spiritual counseling, and does volunteer Reiki for the DOROT Center's home visitation program for the elderly. Melissa has taught yoga classes in NYC at Integral Yoga Institute, The Breathing Project Yoga Studio, Callen Lorde Community Center, Gilda's Club, The JCC, Namaste Yoga Center, Nurture's Path, and Rasa Yoga, and at The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY in their core faculty program. Melissa recently became certified as a Tai Chi Easy™ and Qigong facilitator, and has taught Tai Chi Easy™ and Qigong at the Omega Institute as a Core Faculty member. See www.goodenergyyoga.com for more information. | ||
Cara Franchi, LCSW, CASAC, is a licensed therapist, addictions counselor and Adjunct Professor at the NYU Graduate School of Social Work. For more information, see Cara's website at www.carafranchi.com | ||
Wendy Z. Henry, a licensed acupuncturist, maintains a private practice incorporating Imagery work with her clients. She is co-founder of the group Community Relief & Rebuilding through Education & Wellness (CRREW), founded in the aftermath of "9-11", which offers holistic services for individuals and groups. CRREW offers ear acupuncture every Wednesday at the University Settlement House. In Sept 2005, Wendy was invited by the International Association of Firefighters to offer services at the official staging area in New Orleans. In 2007, she was a grant recipient for a project in New Orleans, bringing acupuncture and other services to musicians and their advocates. She studies Imagery at the School of Images with Catherine Shainberg. Wendy is currently organizing acupuncture relief services for the people affected by the BP Gulf oil spill. | ||
Meg Holden , FSP is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Peace. She is the creator of a Franciscan Ecumenical Ministry of Peacemaking through spiritual direction and programs on spiritual themes. Meg is a poet and photographer. As a spiritual director she invites directees to make use of the arts in that of visual art, journaling, poetry, music and in other forms of creative expression to deepen their spiritual lives. Meg holds two masters degrees in the following areas: Special Education from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI and from Fordham University, Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education, Bronx, NY, where she concentrated in Spirituality and Spiritual Direction. Due to her experience as a teacher and chaplain of persons with disabilities, Meg has the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds and orientations. | ||
Alix Keast is a licensed Massage Therapist, with over 20 years experience studying, practicing and teaching Chinese medicine and bodywork. She has a private Asian Bodywork Therapy practice on the Upper West Side, and is a Senior Shiatsu instructor at the Swedish Institute of Massage. She is also a Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy (NCCAOM), Certified Shiatsu Instructor of the AOBTA, and Certified in Zero Balancing. Alix also has a program in Bodywork for Adoptive Families. | ||
Arlie Ketchum, SC, a former teacher and Founder of the Elizabeth Seton Women’s Center for the Sisters of Charity, has delighted in creating this safe, healing space for women over the past 13 years. Her workshops this semester will provide time for women to reflect on how we are co—creators of our own future. | ||
Ruth Levy Abramson is a singer/songwriter and the founder-director of Total Singer Support™, a boutique vocal studio dedicated to helping aspiring singers and professionals sing with more freedom, confidence and joy in any style they want using the world renown Speech Level Singing, the method studied by Stevie Wonder, over 120 Grammy winners and thousands of successful singers worldwide. www.totalsingersupport.com. | ||
Carolyn Lewis (M.A., M.B.A.) is a trained, supervised, and certified spiritual director. She received her training at the Center for Spirituality and Justice. | ||
Dianne Drummey Marino After 23 years as an Emmy Award winning news producer at NBC, Dianne had to retire in 2000 due to health reasons. She's spent most of her adult life in an eclectic pursuit of spiritual & personal growth, which she continues, one day at a time. She feels blessed by the Universe to be able to present her workshops to ESWC & is pleased to donate her time. | ||
Gil Marsella , RN, MSN, OCN began practicing nursing in 1970 as a cardiac and intensive care nurse. She also received a BA in English Literature and Art from Marymount Manhattan College. She served on the faculty of that institution conducting health fairs and consciousness raising groups. Gil has conducted AIDS awareness seminars and taught cancer prevention and self breast exam in the community. She received a BS in Nursing from Regents College and an MS in Nursing from Adelphi University. She received the Leadership Award & has been honored three times with Nurse Excellence awards from Long Island Jewish Medical Center for her work in out patient oncology. Her Master’s thesis was ‘Demystifying Spiritual Care.’ She has maintained Oncology Certification for the past twelve years and has lectured on pain management, depression and addiction. During the past 8 years her individual counseling has centered on guidance for healthy, thriving relationships. Gil’s desire is to continue to work with individuals and the larger community using all her expertise & gifts & not just after a crisis or illness. Her concept of a ‘Neighborhood Nurse’ seeks to return to the principles & practices of nursing’s founder & speaks of the heart of nursing care-to help others maintain health & well—being. | ||
Marie Maybury is a certified Master Personal Life Coach & Hypnotherapist. She was trained at NYU and continues to expand & learn through spiritually based Coaching programs & Metaphysical Studies. She has been an avid seeker & participant of many healing modalities and personal growth avenues because of her own struggle with Chronic Illness, depression & grief resolution. Her passion is her commitment to the encouragement, inspiration and motivation of other seekers to help them realize and manifest their authentic personal vision & deepest heart’s desires. | ||
Ruqaiyah Nabe is an Ordained Interfaith Minister. After more than three decades as a Professional Registered Nurse, Ruqaiyah has hung up her nursing cap and donned the robe of minister. She is a graduate of the One Spirit Interfaith Seminary and is certified to do Spiritual Direction; she is a member of Spiritual Directors International. Prior to her graduation from the One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, Ruqaiyah worked as a nurse in various traditional and non—traditional settings. She continues to function in the roles of independent contractor, freelance workshop presenter and adjunct professor of health science courses. Since her graduation from seminary, Ruqaiyah has taken on positions as mentor and volunteer at the seminary and various ministerial roles at other centers, programs and organizations. In addition, she assumes other duties as minister at marriage and baby blessing/naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals, memorials and other rites based upon the needs of the community and the time and availability for which her services are requested. | ||
Karen O’Brien worked for a decade as a television journalist with Tom Brokaw and Bill Moyers. She has been in private practice doing spiritual counseling and bodywork since September of 2000 and has worked part—time at ESWC for almost 10 years. She is a graduate of the Professional Training Program in Spiritual Psychology at The Concord Institute and has worked with wonderful healers, therapists, mentors and guides. Karen has training in a number of soul—centered, energy—based forms of body work. | ||
Julia Perez is a licensed massage therapist (Swedish Institute) with over 10 years of experience and Reiki practitioner who incorporates aromatherapy and reflexology with a background in recovery and twenty years of an amazing healing journey. | ||
Hara Taicher As a highly sought after Spiritual Life Coach for over 20 years, Hara has parlayed her empowering, inspiring and coaching tools into a unique wellness center for life enrichment. While educating her clients utilizing the leading edge life mastery tools and services, she offers her gifts as an accomplished writer, teacher and a commitment to sharing her ideals for experiencing an incredible life. In 2003, Hara founded Get Centered, a wellness center located in NYC offering the latest tools for life enhancement. Her mission is empowering people to be their own personal Guru. The end result is a self—mastery which entails personal transformation and the utilization of their unique gifts to make positive life—altering changes. Hara has been featured in many publications including Harper’s Bazaar, Where, Quest and In—Style Magazines. She has also been interviewed for W, Vogue’s nationally syndicated TV segment, “Trend Watch”, “Good News Broadcast” and “German TV Morning Show” for her innovative services. Currently, her focus is on total wellness, lecturing coast to coast, on the power of cleansing the body and the mind. Hara is featured as a weekly columnist on Good News Broadcast, where she shares information, insight and inspirational ideas designed to steer you towards greater joy in your life. | ||
Malou Thein brings to her work an exquisite understanding of energy and healing, personal transformation, and group facilitation. Her knowledge and experience include dance, choreography, traditional Chinese alchemical martial arts, extensive study and practice of energy medicine and healing, particularly based upon embryology and sacred geometry. Malou holds a BFA in dance, is a certified shiatsu practitioner, a licensed massage therapist, and is a graduate of Dr. Steven Weiss’ Altar of Creation (a 5 year professional training program for healers). She is currently engaged in a full—time healing practice at the Medicine Lodge Clinic in NYC. | ||
As a Spiritual Animator, Author and Advocate, Carolyn D. Townes, S.F.O., has been teaching, coaching and facilitating workshops for over a decade in the areas of women's wellness. Her company, Spirit Women Institute, is dedicated to equipping, empowering and encouraging women to lead lives in inner peace, passion and prosperity. Trained and certified in grief counseling, death education, hospice care, bereavement services, pastoral ministry and counseling, Carolyn has journeyed with women and men going through difficult life transitions through her workshops, one-on-one counseling, group coaching, and courses in grief, healing and life transition, such as dealing with anger, change and forgiveness issues. Visit Carolyn at www.carolyntownes.com; and www.mindyourstorynow.com. | ||
Nancy Walsh, MSW, MPACertified Spiritual Director; seeker, healer, teacher and student has utilized the breath as a prayer and healing tool since the early 70's and is looking forward to sharing it with you. She has continued for 9 years to be involved in the Ignatian Volunteer spiritual formation process. She spends 2 days a week in service at Mercy Center, a Woman's Center in Mott Haven, Bronx and is very involved in Ministries at St Francis Xavier Church in Manhattan. | ||
Renee Welde, M.S., NCC is a National Certified Counselor, Educator, and Certified Intuitive Career Coach. A Psychosynthesis instructor, shamanic practitioner and a "Who's Who among America's Teachers", Renee guides people to move forward in alignment with their highest potential and their true mission in life. A speaker and group facilitator, Renee leads empowerment trainings in personal and career development. | ||
William Wu, CFP, joined Kramer Financial Group after working as a financial advisor in Merrill Lynch's Global Wealth Management Group. He is very passionate about financial planning and believes in the benefits that proper planning can bring. With an emphasis on financial literacy and his ability to provide independent financial advice, he is able to serve his clients in the best way possible. Prior to financial advisory, William worked for Calyon Corporate & Investment Bank where is specialized in marketing and executing fixed income derivative solutions. William graduated with a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan (1994), and obtained an M.B.A. in Strategic Management and Finance from Fordham University (2004). In 2007, he received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc. William spends a great deal of his time working with non-profit organizations where he teaches fundamental financial concepts to members of his community. Although not a world traveler, he has traveled to Peru and Taiwan to help underprivileged children. | ||
Pauline Yun is an artist and 7-Ray healing practitioner dedicated to the betterment of life through spirituality and the arts. Her training has included a variety of eastern and western spiritual practices and philosophies for a holistic approach to enlightened living. As a professional artist who exhibits in the New York area, she has taught painting at the college level and leads workshops in a number of topics ranging from "Staying in Balance" to "Painting from the Soul." Pauline holds BFA and MFA degrees from CUNY Hunter College in Painting and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley in the History of Art and French. | ||
We give special thanks to all our volunteers: especially Ruben Alfu; Nathalie Castreau; Carole Desnoes; Carolyn Lewis; Andy Marino; Dianne Marino; Sister Gen Wetmore, SC; William Wu; our program planning committee, fundraising committee, Rev. Robert O'Connor, Blessed Sacrament Parish and the ESWC Board. | ||
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