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II Monthly e-Newsletter

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Susan Gold

New board member Susan Gold is creator and editor of our brand new monthly e-mail newsletter. Her first one is published and is first to announces our upcoming 4th annual conference speakers and topics. Susan says each future issue will feature an interview with one of our speakers. Other time sensitive information with hot links will be included such as notice when ImagiNews is available.

Registration for the conference will be announced soon. Conference dates are October 5-7, 2012 at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you wish to receive the newsletter you can send a request to signup@imageryinternational.com.

Susan Gold is a fiction writer, teacher, and hypnotherapist practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds an M.A. degree in creative writing and specializes in using hypnosis and guided imagery to help writers and artists overcome blocks, reconnect with their creativity, and develop discipline in their craft. Please visit her website: http://www.susangold.net

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Podcast April 2012: Hypnosis and Guided Imagery

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

This month’s podcast presents Cheryl O’Neil, Susan Gold and Gina Vance Discussing Hypnosis and Guided Imagery. Click here to hear the podcast.

Susan Ezra hosts a panel of Imagery International certified hypnotherapists who incorporate imagery in their work. There are surprises as each has a different approach to their work. As is often the case with complementary/alternative practices the theory may be different. This is a fascinating presentation for anyone who is curious about the similarities and differences between Hypnosis and Guided Imagery.

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Podcast: Holocaust Rememberance Days

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Creating New Narratives Through the Experience of Trauma- Elizabeth Wolfson, PhD, LCSW joins Juliet Rohde-Brown, PhD on Juliet’s show – Emotional Pathways on Webtalk Radio.

Elizabeth Wolfson

They discuss trauma and how survivors of the Holcaust are helping young traumatized youth to create new meanings and hope. She refers us to visit Portraits of Survival – Life Journeys During the Holocaust and Beyond to learn more. Listen to the program by clicking on Elizabeth Wolfson – Holocaust Rememberance.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum – Days of Remembrance, April 15–22, 2012

Congress established the Days of Remembrance as the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust and created the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as a permanent living memorial to the victims. Holocaust remembrance week is April 15–22, 2012. The theme designated by the Museum for the 2012 observance is Choosing to Act: Stories of Rescue.
Watch the live webcast of the National Days of Remembrance ceremony in the US Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, April 19, at 11 a.m.

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Naparstek Workshop on Post Traumatic Stress

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Emerging from the Heart of Darkness: Guided Imagery and Breakthroughs in Healing Post-Traumatic Stress at Grace and Growth Counseling Center, hosted at Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20th

Hello, everyone.

Belleruth Naparstek

I’m very much looking forward to giving a day-long practicum on posttraumatic stress for mental health and health professionals at Grace and Growth Counseling Center, hosted at Mercer University in Atlanta on April 20th.

The workshop will review what the field has come to know about posttraumatic stress over the past dozen or so years and why guided imagery is a best-practice approach for treating it. I’ll summarize the relevant clinical research and discuss ways to introduce imagery into a clinical practice, whether that be with individuals, couples, families or groups.  I’ll demonstrate several kinds of effective imagery and go over practical do’s and don’ts, gathered over the years from the combined wisdom of hundreds of practitioners and their clients. I’ll also be talking about other imagery-based techniques and discussing special considerations when dealing with military-related stress, something we’ve been doing a lot of lately over here at Health Journeys.

If you want to learn more about this, click here or contact Mary Ellen Hughes at Mhughes@graceandgrowth.org or 678-235-3911.

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This week is National Sleep Awareness Week, folks, so we’re featuring some of our sleep-related titles for you to check out. We’re proud of the quality of our carefully curated collection and the range of techniques and practitioners that we’ve put together for you.

It seems to me we’ve never had such an epidemic of sleep deprivation and disruption as what we’re seeing right now, and we can’t keep these titles in stock. I wonder what that’s about, exactly. For years, weight loss seemed to be America’s Most Obsessed About Issue, and we used to joke that sales of our Weight Loss imagery paid the bills and allowed us to keep carrying our less popular titles.

I’m not sure exactly when that changed – maybe 10 years ago? – but now Healthful Sleep clearly holds that distinction. It’s far and away our bestselling title, and has been for quite a while. This can’t be good either. Here’s hoping we all get more sleep – the nourishing, restful, replenishing, renewing kind.   Take care and be well!

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Charlotte Reznick – Great Parenting Show

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

24 Parenting Experts Share Their Wisdom: Your Success! March 13th thru May 31st, 2012
10am PT/ 12pm CT/ 1pm ET

DEAR COMMUNITY,

Charlotte Reznick

Have you every wondered…

How to discipline your children without ruining their self-esteem?
How to protect your child from being bullied at school or online?
How to deal with picky eaters?
How to raise your children to be financially aware?
How to overcome your own parenting issues to raise emotionally healthy children?
Whether you are a parent, therapist, educator, or medical professional, I am excited to tell you about a great show I’m taking part in. It’s called the Great Parenting Show. It’s the #1 Online Resource for Parents and it promises to answer all of the questions above and more.

This breakthrough three-month series begins on Tuesday March 13th at 10 am PT, 11 am MT, 12 pm CT, and 1 pm ET. You can learn more and register here.

Not only are the interviews available online, but they are FREE to you AND you can ask your top parenting question of me, and the other 23+ great parenting experts!

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I will be speaking on Thursday, May 10, 2012. My topic will be The (Healing) Power of Your Child’s Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success so don’t miss the chance to ask me your questions live over the web! Register here.

Learn more about Charlotte’s offering click here.

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Podcast March 2012: Belleruth Naparstek

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Belleruth Naparstek discusses Military Applications Using Guided Imagery with Susan Ezra.

Belleruth Naparstek

Belleruth Naparstek, the author of Invisible Heroes, discusses with host Susan Ezra why Guided Imagery is the treatment of choice for Post Traumatic Stress, combat stress, military sexual trauma and sleep disturbances among issues veterans have difficulty.

As Prevention Magazine recently noted, she has been quietly creating an underground revolution among mainstream health bureaucracies, by persuading institutions like Aetna U.S. Healthcare, the U.S. Veteran’s Administration, The American Red Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield of California, United Health Care, Oxford Health Plans, GlaxoSmithKline, Ortho Biotech, Roche, Abbott, Amgen, and nearly 2000 hospitals, mental health centers, social service agencies, health spas and recovery centers to distribute her guided imagery recordings, in several instances free of charge to clients.

Psychotherapist, author and guided imagery innovator Belleruth Naparstek is the creator of the popular, Time Warner Health Journeys guided imagery audio series. To find research on Guided Imagery and other topics mentioned visit her website http://www.healthjourneys.com (more…)

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Jenny Garrison Workshops in Florida

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Hello Friends of Imagery!

Imagery is the natural ability to invite and receive a helpful image from within one’s inner being. I’m writing to let you know about two imagery workshops I’m presenting in Florida…both are coming right up!

Jenny Garrison

The Spiritual Path of Imagery
Sunday March 11
2pm – 5pm
$30
Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp in Cassadaga, Florida

Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of interactive imagery and to experience the spiritual heart journey for themselves. Cost is $30. This workshop will be held at the Andrew Jackson Davis Building on the grounds of Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp in Cassadaga. You may call the camp for more information or to pre-register at 386-228-3171.

Imagery to Nourish Heart and Soul
Saturday April 28
10:30am -12:30pm
$30
620 Hungerford Dr., Suite 15 Rockville, Maryland 20850
Pre-register: (301) 395-9118

This event will be hosted by Dr. Veronica Hayduk at her office in Rockville Maryland. Come and learn how to use imagery to deeply relax and to nourish your heart and body. Participants will have the opportunity to experience imagery, combined with breathing practices, to vitalize the heart and to experience the heart’s wisdom during guided deep relaxation.

Please visit my website http://www.imageryinyou.com for more info or to contact me! Blessings, Jenny
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Jenny is author of Imagery in You. To obtain copies, visit her website.

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Imagery and QiGong, San Anselmo, California

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Create a new beginning with Qigong and Integrative Imagery Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1-5pm San Anselmo, California
With Denise Aubin and Susan Ezra download flyer Blossom into spring

Qigong is cultivating our own vital life force while finding balance and harmony in the elements of nature all around us.

Integrative Imagery is a powerful mind-body practice utilizing the imagination to manifest our intentions.

We will use movement and imagery to center, cleanse, plant seeds of new beginnings and blossom into spring.

Join Denise Aubin, a leading practitioner and teacher of Qigong and Susan Ezra, a leading practitioner and teacher of Integrative Imagery for a transformative and energetic experience.

Date: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1-5pm

Location: Yoga Garden

412 Red Hill Blvd. San Anselmo, CA

http://www.yogagardenstudio.com for directions

Cost: $75 early bird by April 16 / $85 thereafter.

$15 additional for RN, MFT, LCSW for 3.5 contact hours

Register: Send check made out to Susan Ezra to:

80 Taylor Dr. Fairfax, CA 94930

Information: denise@danceofqigong.com or susan@integrativeimagery.com

Refund policy: Full refund if cancel by April 23. No refunds after that date.

Denise Aubin, MQT is a certified Medical Qigong Therapist.

Denise teaches Medical Qigong classes and has a private practice in Marin County. For more information, visit: http://www.danceofqigong.com

Susan Ezra, RN, HNC has dedicated her nursing career of more than 30 years to assisting people in accessing their own healing abilities. For more information, visit: http://www.integrativeimagery.com

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Interactive Guided Imagery(sm) Certification Discount

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Save $1000 Off Regular Tuition and Get Certified In IGI℠ During 2012!

David Bresler, PhD

If you’ve ever thought about getting certified by the Academy for Guided Imagery, here’s an outstanding opportunity to join our 2012 class and save a bunch of money ($1000 off regular tuition with extended payments plan available).

To qualify for this special tuition discount, you must enroll in Certification training before February 29, 2012, and complete all requirements by 12/31/12.

If you’d like to become recognized as an expert in using guided imagery and enjoy all the benefits of Academy Certification, we encourage you to register right away, for space is limited and with this offer, we expect our 2012 class to fill quickly.

To find out more about this special opportunity, click here.

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Call for Proposals

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Hello all you Imagery Lovers everywhere!!

Jann Fredrickson, LICSW

Our FOURTH annual conference : “Imagery and the Soul“ takes place October 5-7, 2012 at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California USA.

If you would like to be one of our presenters, send your proposals to me, Jann Fredrickson by email to: Jann.Ruth7@gmail.com / JFredr7753@aol.com, OR mail to: PO Box 213, Newport, MN. 55055, OR fax to: 651-458-1633, by March 31, 2012. I will start accepting conference proposals by January 31 and will let you know by April 17 if your proposal is accepted.

Proposal Requirements

1. All workshops are to be 90 minutes long.

2. Your name, address, and email address.

3. Brief biography (25-50 words) including expertise for presenting on your topic.

4. Title of the workshop and how it pertains to our theme.

5. Two objectives stated with one action verb per objective and in measurable behavior or outcome.

For example, say you are giving a workshop to teach folks how to use Emotional Freedom Therapy and Imagery. So your objectives would read:

a. At the end of the workshop, the participant will have a basic knowledge of what EFT is and HOW it can be used in combination with imagery.

b. At the end of the workshop, the participant will understand how effective the modalities of EFT and imagery are when used in conjunction with one another.

6. Course description (25-35 words).

7. Course outline.

8. What your audio/visual (AV) needs will be.

You can call me with any questions: 651-208-6458 during the hours of 12:30pm to about 3:30pm CST most days (this is walk time) or your can email me with questions.  We had a terrific lineup last conference and I know that this year it will be even better!!  Looking forward to hearing from YOU.

Proposals Due March 31.

See our conference page for more details.

May this be our best conference yet!!

Jann Fredrickson Ramus, LICSW
Conference Chair 2012
JFredr7753@aol.com
Jann.Ruth7@gmail.com

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