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PAST:

WORKSHOP: Self-Care for a Healthy Self
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

In this workshop, we will explore the theme of self-care - what it is, why it’s important, and how it relates to addictive behaviors. Focusing on mind, body, and spirit, we will incorporate self care techniques for the whole self. You will leave knowing what self-care practices you already implement, and some new ideas to try on your own.

Location: Mandana Community Recovery Center, Oakland, CA
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
More information: http://www.horizonservices.org/HomePage/Mandana.html

CLASS: How to Cope with Pregnancy/Parenthood in a Challenging Economy
Sunday, January 24, 2010 OR
Sunday, April 11, 2010

This class is for anyone who is coping with the stress and anxiety related to the current economic downturn, with a particular focus on how one’s pregnancy, feelings, and parenting are impacted. Focus will be on self-care techniques; managing interpersonal stress with partners, friends, and/or children; beliefs about prosperity; and the challenge of living with less. Participant will not only walk away with a better understanding of themselves, but also with practical tools to help them through this hard time. Laura Gardner, MA and Stacy Stoddard, MA are Marriage and Family Therapy interns, under the supervision of Marsha Hiller, with practices in North Berkeley. They are both passionate about the subject matter, complement each other's knowledge, and work in a relational, warm, and direct way. To register, please contact BirthWays.

Location: BirthWays, 1600 Shattuck Avenue Suite 122 Berkeley, CA, 94709, tel: 510.869.2797
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Cost: $30
More Information: http://www.birthways.org/classes.htm#economy

WORKSHOP: Self-Care for a Healthy Self (PDF FLYER)
Saturday, May 30, 2009

In this workshop, we will explore the theme of self-care - what it is, why it’s important, and how it relates to addictive behaviors. Focusing on mind, body, and spirit, we will incorporate self care techniques for the whole self. You will leave knowing what self-care practices you already implement, and some new ideas to try on your own.

Location: Berkeley office
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $40
Register now by calling 510.594.4300 or contact me.

CLASS: How to Cope with Pregnancy/Parenthood in a Challenging Economy
Sunday, June 14, 2009 OR
Sunday, August 16, 2009

This class is for anyone who is coping with the stress and anxiety related to the current economic downturn, with a particular focus on how one’s pregnancy, feelings, and parenting are impacted. Focus will be on self-care techniques; managing interpersonal stress with partners, friends, and/or children; beliefs about prosperity; and the challenge of living with less. Participant will not only walk away with a better understanding of themselves, but also with practical tools to help them through this hard time. Laura Gardner, MA and Stacy Stoddard, MA are Marriage and Family Therapy interns, under the supervision of Marsha Hiller, with practices in North Berkeley. They are both passionate about the subject matter, complement each other's knowledge, and work in a relational, warm, and direct way. To register, please contact BirthWays.

Location: BirthWays, 1600 Shattuck Avenue Suite 122 Berkeley, CA, 94709, tel: 510.869.2797
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Cost: $30
More Information: http://www.birthways.org/classes.htm#economy

WORKSHOP: Self-Care for a Healthy Self (PDF FLYER)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

In this workshop, we will explore the theme of self-care - what it is, why it’s important, and how it relates to addictive behaviors. Focusing on mind, body, and spirit, we will incorporate self care techniques for the whole self. You will leave knowing what self-care practices you already implement, and some new ideas to try on your own.

Location: Mandana Community Recovery Center, Oakland, CA
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5/non-members; free to Mandana Members
More information: http://www.horizonservices.org/HomePage/Mandana.html

WORKSHOP: Self-Care for a Healthy Self
December 16, 2008

In this workshop, we will explore the theme of self-care - what it is, why it’s important, and how it relates to addictive behaviors. Focusing on mind, body, and spirit, we will incorporate self care techniques for the whole self. You will leave knowing what self-care practices you already implement, and some new ideas to try on your own.

Location: Mandana Community Recovery Center, Oakland, CA
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
More information: http://www.horizonservices.org/HomePage/Mandana.html

Navigating Body Image and Changes Throughout Pregnancy
Monday, December 1, 2008

This course is for women who are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant. We will discuss the cultural and societal implications of pregnancy; the physiological bodily changes; explore where your fears and judgments originate and turn them around to move towards a positive, successful, and healthy pregnancy. Taught by Laura Gardner, MA and Stacy Stoddard, MA, both Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) interns.

Location: BirthWays, 1625 Shattuck Ave. Suite 307 Berkeley, CA 94709
Dates and Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
More information: www.birthways.org

Body Positive Child-Rearing
Monday, November 19, 2007

Location: The College Preparatory School, 6100 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Cost: Free to CPS parents

In this workshop, we will look at the cultural, societal, familial, and personal forces that create negative body image; and what you can do as parents to counter those forces to instill positive body image in your teens.

Schedule Consultation

Don't put off feeling better. Contact me to schedule a consultation: 510.594.4300.

The office is located in North Berkeley.
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