This workshop is part of the International Death, Grief and Bereavement Conference, June 3 - 5, 2019.
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.
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, […]
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)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I will present the workshop, Self-compassion: Learn to be Kinder to Yourself, at the Illinois Activity Professionals Association annual conference.
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, […]
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 […]