Healing Circles is
now offering yoga two nights a week with teacher Erin Fox!!
Mondays 6:00pm- 7:15pm Gentle
Thursdays 7:30pm- 8:45pm Moderate
Gentle class focuses on slow, conscious movements. Great for beginner or
those who like a slower practice.
Moderate class is faster-paced and holds poses longer. Previous yoga
experience or current exercise routine recommended.
Classes are $15 drop in, or 6 weeks for $72.
Students receive $2 discount.
Erin has been practicing yoga for 6 years and received her certification in
March 2012 from the Awakening of Spirit School- RYS. She has taught in
Chambersburg, PA and Assateague, MD. Erin offers a safe and supportive
space for students to find their inner peace and grow from within. She
loves sharing the gifts of yoga with others, especially new students!
For more information, contact Erin at emfox48@gmail.com
or 301-524-7507.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Wellness Wednesday: Transitions
Transitions
The
endings and beginnings of life’s transitions, as difficult as they can be,
afford us the opportunity to find our true inner direction and to engage in a
process of self-renewal. In this November Wellness Wednesday workshop, we will
discuss the nature of transitions and ways to turn the bumpy road into a
rewarding journey.
Often it is
difficult to leave the past behind, which can result in varying levels of
stress and potentially leaving one feeling isolated and alone. Transitions,
such as divorce, job loss, or the death of a loved one, can strike without
warning. Not all transitions, however, emerge from negative experiences. Even
planned and expected events, such as marriage, a new job, a desired move, and
the birth of a child can evoke unexpected stress while adjusting to new
circumstances.
Hope plays
an integral role in achieving success when facing life’s changes and challenges.
Those who have hope are more likely to develop effective strategies. This often
requires abandoning old ways to make way for developing new and effective approaches
to dealing with what is happening in one’s life.
Please join
me, Susie Mason, Psychotherapist, for a compassionate and caring look at
transitions. And, please visit my website at www.wholenessintherapy.com.
When: Wednesday, November 14th, 7:00 pm- 8:30pm
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Monday, October 15, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Transitions and Change
Transitions and Change
Susie Mason, LGPC
A central theme in our society is change, and adults today are facing increasingly challenging times.
As the pace of change continues to accelerate, adults are experiencing more personal,
relationship, and work transitions. Approaching new situations can evoke a
mixture of emotions, including elation, excitement, anxiety, self-doubt, and
depression.
All transitions begin with an ending that must be dealt with
in order to move on. Some transitions are expected and some are not. Sometimes
it requires examining answers to such questions as, “What happened? What went
wrong? Why is this happening to me?”
Not all endings are negative but still require adjustment,
such as graduating from college, being in a new relationship, starting a new
job, getting married, going into retirement, etc. The most difficult of
transitions include loss of a loved one, divorce/end of a serious relationship,
being fired, and facing a serious illness.
Transitions are comprised of an ending, followed by a middle
period of uncertainty, confusion, or distress, and eventually a new beginning.
Transitions are key times in personal development and often self-renewal.
Endings often require examining the past and letting go. How one handles the
middle period will determine the path and success of the new beginning. It is a
time for new possibilities and new growth. It is always a transition from
something to something.
Difficult transitions, especially a succession of difficult
transitions can challenge one’s sense of optimism and confidence. Change can affect
the whole person - mentally, physically, and emotionally. People need to have
coping strategies to face challenges, and mental strength can be learned.
Mental strength involves having an unyielding desire to succeed and the belief
that you can, as well as being able to roll with the punches. People who are
unable to maneuver through change or adapt are in danger of becoming trapped in
their circumstances.
People who are and have been experiencing change have
offered the following quotes:
On becoming a new mother. “I never thought of it this way,
but now it seems to me that I’ve crossed some kind of threshold and there’s no
going back. My old life is gone. How come nobody talks about that? They
congratulate you on your new life, but I have to mourn the old life alone.”
On moving to a new location. “I’m excited about my new move
and yet, at the same time, it’s hard leaving behind the people and places that
have defined me. I need to keep those connections and work on making new ones. It’s
been hard leaving it all behind.”
On retirement. “Why is letting go so difficult, especially
since we have been looking forward to this for so long?”
Working through transitions is an active process
requiring energy, strategies, and courage. Adults need coping strategies to face
challenges. Consider examining your transitions by :
·
Recognizing and accepting an ending.
·
Realizing what needs to be let go of.
·
Accepting the middle period of uncertainty.
·
Examining the options.
·
Speaking to a friend, confidant, or
professional.
·
Utilizing relaxation methods that work for you -
meditation, exercise, deep breathing, etc.
·
Developing a working plan that can be adjusted
as needed.
·
Moving forward with hope, faith, and belief in
yourself.
As life unfolds, trust yourself. You may find out you know
more than you think you know.
Working with
compassion and creativity to help people through life’s changes and challenges.
Susan Mason, LGPC, Healing Circles Wellness Center, 10
N. Jefferson St., Frederick, MD, 21701
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Open Meditation Group
Open Meditation Group
FIRST and THIRD WEDNESDAYS of each Month
6:00-6:45 p.m.
At each gathering, Pam will share a short reading for inspiration from different meditative traditions and facilitate a 30-minute meditation.
RSVPs appreciated. For more information, please email Pam at pam@therapywithpam.com or call her at 301-712-9015, x1022.
Cost: on a donation basis
Wellness Wednesdays: Balancing Life Wellness Series
Wellness Wednesdays: Balancing Life Wellness Series
Topic: Less Stress, More Joy! Create a Holiday Season that
Nurtures Your Soul
When: Wednesday, December 12th
at 7:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 in advance/$15.00 at the door
The holiday
season brings high expectations, over-committed calendars, and commercialized
excess for many while also conjuring up feelings of loneliness and loss for
others. Join expressive arts therapist Christie Van Horn and psychotherapist
Pam McDonald for an evening designed to transform your holiday stressors into
simplified but meaningful new traditions that will nourish, not deplete your
soul.
This
workshop will be experiential and fun. We will explore the big holiday
stressors and how to manage or eliminate them. We’ll reminisce about your
favorite holiday memories and create new ways to bring more of the meaningful
joy you remember into your holiday season this year. You will leave this
workshop with tools you can use for better self-care, less stress, and your new
intention to create a holiday that is uniquely your own.
Click here to register through Paypal
Click here to register through Paypal
Monday, October 1, 2012
Website Resource for Parents
Website Resource for Parents
By Kelly Beins, OT/RL
This website is VERY parent friendly and has a great resource for working with the schools:
The website is the
online link to the book: “Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive
Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues.” An excerpt
from the website:
“We all learn through our senses. Sensory
processing is how we transform sensory information from within our own bodies
and the external environment into messages we can act on. Sensory issues affect
all kinds of people—from those with developmental delays, attention and
learning problems, autistic spectrum disorders and other diagnoses to those
without any
other issues.”
The website is a wealth of information and resources for parents
of kids who struggle with sensor processing challenges including, practical
tips they can implement at home and school, books, activity ideas, and links to
other helpful websites. It is the first online resource I now give to
parents.
Kelly is available
for assessments and consultations to kids and families who might be struggling
with school & learning-related skills. She can be contacted at 301-712-9015 ext. 1028 or kbeins@otc-frederick.com, www.otc-frederick.com.
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