Elizabeth Lewis Life Coach

Part 3: The Tools of Understanding: Personalities, Conflict, Respect
2020-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States

Part 2: The Tools of Understanding: personalities, Conflict, Respect
2020-03-19 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States

Visual Journaling: Creating Images of Peace During Times of Fear
2020-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church, W299 N5595 Grace Drive, Hartland, WI, 53029, United States
Perception. significance. Self talk. In our increasingly drama-driven, chaotic world, it can be easy to forget that these three things ultimately determine how outer environmental events affect our inner environmental landscape.
This workshop is an opportunity to create four images – fear, acceptance, letting go and peace – that will serve as stepping stones toward renewable images of inner peace and hope. No art experience necessary. Drawing implements and paper will be provided.

Sermon: The Gift of Fear
2020-03-15 10:00 - 11:15 UTC | Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church, W299 N5595 Grace Drive, Hartland, WI, 53029, United States
“How can I get rid of it?” is often our first response to the discomfort of fear. but putting aside fear without first illuminating its message and meaning, only serves to keep the source of our fear in place without healing it. Come discover how identifying and feeling your fears can transform them into gifts of Spiritual light and love – a doorway to listening to the “small still voice” within.
Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church, W299 N5595 Grace Drive, Hartland, WI 53029

Part 1 of 4: The Tools of Understanding: Personalities, Conflict, Respect
2020-03-12 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States
In today’s conflicted world, it’s more important than ever to recognize and understand our actions, interactions and response to others. In this workshop series, we will explore tools and ways to bring us together. We will look at personality styles, elements of dignity, conflict management, resilience, effective leadership and more.

Mandala-Making
2020-02-23 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Greendale Community Church, 6015 Clover Lane, Greendale, WI, United States
Workshop for children at Greendale Community Church.

Women's Retreat
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-23 | St. Anthony Spirituality Center, 300 E. Fourth Street, Marathon City, WI, 54448, United States
Chocolate-tasting meditation, relaxation techniques and other events to be announced.

SHADOW AND LIGHT: EXPLORING SPIRITUAL ARCHETYPES THROUGH MASK-MAKING
2019-11-15 19:00 - 2019-11-16 16:00 UTC | Franciscan Spirituality Center, LaCrosse, WI, United States
Come unmask your inner shadow and light through the self-revealing process of mask-making. Explore the active role that your inner guardians, allies and foes play in your life, happiness and spiritual path. this workshop will incorporate meditation, discussion, visual journaling and more. Develop a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of your life and spiritual journey! No art experience necessary, beginners are welcome.

HEALING FROM GRIEF - AM I DOING IT RIGHT?
2019-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Greendale Community Church, 6015 Clover Lane, Greendale, WI, United States
Grief is both a deep sorrow and a normal, healthy response to the stress of loss. Throughout our life, we experience grief in many ways in different situations. it’s uncomfortable,and many times, something we try to resist.
Grief caused by the death of a loved one can trigger many unfamiliar, uncomfortable and even frightening feelings, thoughts and physical sensations, sometimes leading us to wonder “grief – am I doing it right?” the focus of this workshop will be to create understanding regarding the individualized nature of grief and grieving. thoughts, emotions and sensations that often accompany the loss of a loved one, grieving styles, how to cultivate grief resilience, what healing means in the context of great loss, and more, will be explored.

IAPA CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
2019-10-04 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | Bloomington, IL, Park Regency Hotel
I will present the workshop, Self-compassion: Learn to be Kinder to Yourself, at the Illinois Activity Professionals Association annual conference.

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS LEGACY PROGRAM WORKSHOPS
2019-09-27 - 2019-09-29 | School of the Arts Legacy Program, Treehaven, Rhinelander, WI, Rhinelander, Wisconsin area
I will be presenting three workshops at this year’s School of the Arts Legacy Program in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, sponsored by ArtStart.
Personal Spirit Flags, 9/27/19, Friday, 2:30 – 4:40 p.m., Kids Tent by the Rhinelander Public Library
Community Paint project, 9/28/19, Saturday, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., library lawn, Rhinelander Public Library
Visual Journaling: Creating Images of Peace During Times of Fear 9/29/19, Sunday, 9 a.m. – Noon, Treehaven location

2019-09-22 09:00 - 16:30 UTC | St. Anthony Spirituality Center, Marathon City, WI, United States
Caregiver burnout is often referred to as “the cost of care-giving” for both family and professional caregivers. Over time, that cost can lead to physiological, emotional, mental and spiritual depletion expressed as an erosion in empathy, compassion and connection for and to others – and to one’s best self. This hands-on workshop will focus on tools for sustainable renewal and the development of a personalized self-care action plan aimed at helping you prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face of the challenges of care-giving. The signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout will also be explored.

DEPLETION TO RENEWAL: SELF-CARE TOOLS FOR COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS
2019-09-22 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | St. Anthony Spirituality Center, 300 E. Fourth Street, Marathon City, WI, 54448, United States
A caregiver is a professional or family member who provides for the care and well-being of others. For most care-givers, being there when needed is a rewarding core value.
Over time, however, the on-going responsibility of care-giving can deplete and overwhelm even the most resilient among us, manifesting in emotional, mental and spiritual exhaustion and physical stress, as well as a sense of disconnection form those in our care – and our best selves.
Learning resilience-building skills that can take you from depletion to renewal is an important new approach to self-regulation stress for both personal and professional care-givers. In this workshop, we will explore the causes, and symptoms of secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue and care-giver depletion, how to develop a self-care action plan and strategies and tools for renewal.
This workshop is recommended for family and professional care-givers alike. Professional caregivers include: teachers, chaplains, therapist, social workers, nurse, doctors, spiritual directors and more.

WRAP Conference Workshops
2019-09-20 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | Chula Vista/Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Representative of Activity Professional annual conference in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Two hour-long workshops will be presented:

Depletion to Renewal: HeartMath Tools for Building Resilience
2. Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Leader, Seeker, Thief: Personality Style & How it Shapes Our Interactions with Others
2019-07-20 - 2019-07-21 | St. Anthony Spirituality Center, Marathon City, WI, United States
Why is it easy to communicate with some family members and even strangers, but not others? What personality traits and emotional characteristics make for good leadership? In what way is personality an expression of Spirit?

Difficult people have certain personality traits or emotional characteristics as do leaders, as do we all. In this workshop, we will look at personality styles and types in the context of spiritual archetypes – psychological patterns of inner friends and foes that live within us and are expressed in our interactions with others. Through discussion, writing, guided meditations and more, we will explore: what our own patterns are; how to effectively cope with challenging people in work and home environments; qualities that make for positive and effective leadership; and more.

Heal Your Grief About Aging
2019-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Luther Manor, 4545 N. 92nd Street, Wauwatosa, WI, 53225, United States
In this workshop we will explore: how to cope with grief due to age-related loss; how to distinguish between what is helpful or necessary for you and what is not; how to re-imagine your final decades and years of life with renewed confidence, purpose, and meaning.

Visual Journaling: Using the Art of Self-Discovery to Process Grief
2019-06-05 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, The Student Union, La Crosse, WI, United States
This workshop is part of the International Death, Grief and Bereavement Conference, June 3 – 5, 2019.

Private Retreat
2019-03-30 08:00 - 2019-03-31 17:00, 2019-03-01 - 2019-03-10 UTC | WI

WOMEN OF GRIT AND GRACE: FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
2019-03-16 | Franciscan Spirituality Center, LaCrosse, WI, United States
As part of a day-long women’s event, I will present a workshop on the Healing Power of Art.

Healing Your Grief About Getting Older
2019-02-06 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States
In this workshop we will explore: how to cope with grief due to age-related loss; how to distinguish between what is helpful or necessary for you and what is not; how to re-imagine your final decades and years of life with renewed confidence, purpose and meaning.

Yoga and Self-Compassion Self-care Retreat
2019-02-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Country Unitarian Universalist Church, W299 N5595 Grace Drive, Hartland, WI, 53029, United States
SELF-COMPASSION: LEARN TO BE KINDER TO YOURSELF
A Yoga and Meditation Self-Care Retreat
with Kerry Duma & Elizabeth Lewis
When we feel compassion for others, we feel kindness toward them, empathy and a desire to help reduce their suffering. It’s the same when we turn compassion towards ourselves. Self-compassion means offering kindness and understanding to yourself during difficult times, when you make mistakes or notice something you don’t like about yourself, rather than judging yourself harshly; it means realizing that suffering, failure and imperfection are part of the shared human experience. Self-compassion is not self-indulgence – it is self-care, confirmed by research as the cornerstone of emotional health and healing.
For more information or to register on-line go to: http://www.kerrydumayoga.com
Class maximum is 20: Early registration suggested!

Mindful Meditation
2019-01-31 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | Delafield Public Library, 500 Genesee Street, Delafield, WI, 53018, United States
In this workshop we will explore: how to achieve the mental state of mindfulness; how to completely aware of all that is going-on within and around you form moment to moment without judgment or preconceived notions. We will experience mindful breathing, meditation and other practices that can help you reduce stress and pain, and find joy in what is.

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (Part 4)
2019-01-31 00:00 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States
For details, see January 10.

Morning of Spiritual Renewal for Women (conference)
2019-01-26 08:45 - 13:00 UTC | Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, DePere, WI, 54115, United States
A day of inspirational, enlightening speakers. Elizabeth Lewis session: Learn to be Kind to Yourself: practices for Self-compassion. Includes presentations, morning refreshments, lunch.

Self-compassion: Learn to Be Kinder to Yourself
2019-01-26 | Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, DePere, WI, 54115, United States
Note: this workshop is part of a day-long women’s retreat at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey. For details on the time of my workshop, please go to: http://www.norbertines.org
When we feel compassion for others, we feel kindness toward them, empathy and a desire to help reduce their suffering. It’s the same when we turn compassion towards ourselves. Self-compassion means offering kindness and understanding to yourself during difficult times, when you make mistakes or notice something you don’t like about yourself, rather than judging yourself-harshly; it means realizing that suffering, failure and imperfection are part of the shared human experience. Self-compassion is not self-indulgence – it is self-care, confirmed by research as the cornerstone of emotional health and healing.

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (Part 3)
2019-01-24 00:00 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States
See January 10 for details.

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (Part 2)
2019-01-17 00:00 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States
See part 1, January 10 for details.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Part 1)
2019-01-10 00:00 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States
The key to maintaining emotional, mental, and physical balance is to respond to stress not with frustration and self-criticism, but with mindful, non-judgmental awareness of your body and mind.
In this workshop series, we will explore research-based mindfulness-based stress reduction tools and techniques that are designed to alleviate stress and reduce chronic pain. Come learn how to replace stress-producing habits with mindful ones. Optional supplies: yoga mat or blanket.

Healing Your Grief About Getting Older
2018-11-28 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Shorewood Senior Resource Center, 2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood, WI, 53211, United States
“I just can’t do the things I used to be able to do.”
“My mind no longer works like it used to.”
In our culture, we tend to avoid the realities of aging. As our bodies change, we lose function and, society tells us, beauty and value. We lose our careers, and sometimes our finances and lifestyles. Once by one we lose our friends and family members. Our children grow-up and move away. Although our society dictates that we should fight the normal aging process – go around aging rather than through it – we know the reality of what we are experiencing. And so we can’t help but grieve for what is lost.
Grief is the constellation of internal thoughts and feelings we have when we lose something or someone we love or deeply value – including aspects and parts of ourselves. Grief is the anxiety, confusion, anger, sadness and other emotions we feel in response to loss. Grief in aging is normal and necessary. Mourning our losses by embracing and acknowledging the outward expressions of our grief is necessary to healing your grief about getting older.
In this workshop, we will explore: how to cope with grief due to age-related loss; how to distinguish between what is helpful or necessary for you and what is not; how to re-imagine your final decades and years of life with renewed confidence, purpose, and meaning.
