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Workshops can be attended
for just one single meeting, or can be repeated.
Workshops are offered on
a variety of topics including:
Understanding
and Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(for sufferers and family members)
This workshop provides
an:
Educational
Segment
- Defining obsessive
thinking and compulsive behavior,
- Distinguishing
it from "healthy worry", healthy, soothing distractions
and other things
- The most recent
understanding of biological reasons these symptoms may develop
- The most recent
understanding of psychological reasons these symptoms may develop
- Why obsessions
and compulsive behaviors can be so repetitive and persistent
- Overview of updated
treatment techniques
Group Processing
Segment
Participants can interact
with each other to process what its like to live with OCD as a
sufferer or as a support person. Specific discussion topics are
provided and facilitated.
Summary Segment
Bringing
together updates and insights arising from the educational and
group discussions, summarizing, supporting and motivating discussions.
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Cultivating
Wise Intuition
(for young adults, or teens getting ready to move on to college)
This workshop includes an:
Educational
segment
- Describing the
transformation from shyness to confidence, wisdom and insight
- Discussion and strategies
for how to navigate around "road blocks", including
body concerns, worries, self esteem issues, indecisiveness and
others
Group Processing
Segment
Participants
can interact with each other to discuss what aspects of this transformation
have been like so far. Discussion topics are provided and facilitated.
Summary Segment
Participants
have the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and observations
from the workshop.
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Relationship
Building Workshop
(for committed
couples or new couples)
This workshop includes
an:
Educational
Segment, outlining updated information on
- Developmental stages
of relationships
- Useful techniques
for resolving conflict
- Repairing rifts
- Enriching and deepening
your connection
Group Processing
Segment
Participants can interact
with each other in small groups or couples to try out specific
exercises from the educational segment.
Summary Segment
Participants
have the opportunity, if desired, to comment on what they have
heard or practiced in the workshop.
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Other workshop
topics will be added. Workshop dates, locations, ansd prices will be
updated beginning with the January 2009 schedule. Please check back
here at this website or send an email to me for updates or questions.
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Workshops