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!

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.

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.

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

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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Dr. David Bresler Will Teach Ten New Live Clinical Guided Imagery Workshops in LA Starting in February, 2012.

The Academy is pleased to announce that a series of ten new “hands-on” workshops will be taught by Dr. David Bresler, starting on February 24-25, 2012. This is a unique opportunity to learn advanced Interactive Guided Imagery(sm) techniques from one of the originators of this powerful mind/body approach.

These one day programs will focus on utilizing guided imagery for treating stress, anxiety disorders, acute and chronic pain, depression, smoking, weight control problems, trauma and PTSD. Two workshops will also focus on enhancing creativity and taming the Inner Critic, based largely on the imagery techniques Dr. Bresler developed during the five years he worked with the creative staff at Walt Disney Imagineering.

These workshops will be held every three to four weeks on Fridays and Saturdays at the Bresler Center in West Los Angeles. Participants must have completed at least Level I training through the Academy as a pre-requisite for enrolling in these advanced programs. If you are interested in attending, register quickly for each of the workshops will be limited to twelve students and we expect them to fill quickly.

For more information, a schedule, and an enrollment form, click here.

Leslie Davenport

Tapping into the heart’s wisdom through imagery is an ancient practice, but today guided imagery is enjoying a renaissance in a variety of medical, psychological, educational, artistic and spiritual practices. It is used in as part of treatment with medical conditions, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, phobias, writer’s block, athletic performance, and deepening spiritual practice.  I hope to see you at one of these upcoming events

April 16: Guided Imagery to Support Grief Sutter Hospice
10:30AM – 12:30PM, San Mateo, California

April 22 – June 10: Integrative Healing for Cancer Care: An Educational Support Group
California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco
Fridays 1:30PM – 3:30PM,  Free  415-600-3081

May 7: Shout! A Healing Arts Day for Veterans San Francisco, California Free 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

May 14 & 15: Revive, Thrive & Restore to the Core Wellness Retreat Renaissance ClubSport, Walnut Creek, California.

June 25: Spirituality & Religion in Psychotherapy
JFK University, Berkeley, California. CE Credit.

August 20: Spirituality & Religion in Psychotherapy
in Campbell, California  CE Credit.

September 10: Clinical Application of Deep Imagination
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Institute for Health & Healing, San Francisco, CE Credits

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Leslie’s book Healing and Transformation Through Self Guided Imagery includes a self-facilitation worksheet with step-by-step instructions for unscripted guided imagery everyone can learn. It is available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions.

To find out more about Leslie Davenport, visit her website:

http://www.lesliedavenport.com/

The Magic of Imagery
with Kathleen Colloton, RN and Susan Ezra, RN

Susan Ezra, RN

This is the last in a series of talks offered by Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, California in the Integrative Oncology Speakers Series. The theme is The Power of the Imagination for Health and Healing.

The series covers integrative modalities. The talks help the patient choose an integrative therapy and practitioner for support during treatment and beyond into Survivorship.

To reserve your place, please call 925-7787

Everyone is welcome. Please pass the word on to any of your patients or clients. Click to download the information on The Magic of Imagery with Cancer.

Best regards,

Susan Ezra
(415) 925-6327

]]> http://imageryinternational.org/2010/11/27/free-talk-the-magic-of-imagery-with-cancer-greenbrae-ca/feed/ 0 http://imageryinternational.org/2010/11/07/imperial-thomson-innovative-wellness-november/ http://imageryinternational.org/2010/11/07/imperial-thomson-innovative-wellness-november/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 03:50:40 +0000 imagery http://imageryinternational.org/?p=2934 Maureen Imperial and Janine Thomson share more than their hypnosis practice called Imperial Thomson Innovative Wellness. They are also mother and daughter. Although they work individually with clients, they both are united in the belief that each individual they see for hypnosis should be treated with kindness, respect and compassion.  Their goal is to empower each client by giving them the tolls needed to make positive lasting change.

They were keynote speakers at Imagery International’s 2010 conference. What a dynamic duo!

November workshops offered by Imperial Thomson Innovative Wellness in the Long Island, New York area:

Maureen Imperial

Meditation with Maureen

This meditation circle we will explore different sounds and vibrations you can use with your meditation. This will also help you choose specific meditation mantras to use on your own.

When: Tuesday November 16 @ 7:00pm
Where: Step Into Wellness – Bellport Village, NY

Instructor: Maureen Imperial
Email Jt.Hypnosis@yahoo.com if you want to attend.

Janine Thomson

Incorporating EFT and Reiki

Combining  Reiki and EFT offers amazing work that can be done either assisting others or doing self-work.

When: Sunday November 21, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where Step Into Wellness, 10 Station Court, Bellport Village, NY

Introduction To EFT

Where: Truth Seeker Meeting – Patchogue
When: Friday November 19th,  7:00 – 9:00pm

Instructor: Janine Thomson EFT adv.
Email me for more information Jt.Hypnosis@yahoo.com

Maureen and Janine practice in Long Island, New York.  If you live near them check their website for upcoming events and subscribe to their newsletter

Healthcare professionals providing direct patient care are invited to attend this workshop on relaxation and guided imagery techniques for self care and use at the bedside. Learn about: stress management, brief imagery techniques for coping with illness and treatment, pain control, reducing anxiety, burnout and more.

Terry Reed, RN

When: Sept. 30, or Nov. 18 (9am-4pm) includes am snack and lunch. Registration deadline one week before class.

Where: Nursing Education Classroom Ground floor. Peninsula Medical Center 1501 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, Ca.

Cost: $85 (Includes 6 CEU’s) No refund if notification occurs less than 3 business days before class date. Open to all health care professionals

To Register: call 650-570-6157 or e-mail: terry@integrativeimagery.com NOTE: Please apply for tuition aid and educational leave prior to registering for the class. About Terry Miller – Co-creating Beyond Ordinary Nursing eight years ago with my colleague, Susan Ezra, has literally changed my life and allowed me to manifest my life’s purpose; to help others and myself reach their full potential. I had used imagery very early in life creating imaginary pets and special magical journeys, but had forgotten most of that when my mind started specializing in another form of imagery; negative thoughts and fears. My first imagery session brought such healing , joy, and creativity that I knew I had to have more balance and perspective in my life; both personally and professionally. In addition, I wanted to contribute to the healing of my chosen profession; nursing. The most treasured gift I have received in teaching this work, has been to learn to let go of old “fix it” models that burn out compassionate health professionals and give them tools that potentate healing in their patients, themselves, and health care as a whole.

For registration go here

The Healing Power of Children’s Imagination:
 Nine Therapeutic Tools

Charlotte Reznick, PhD

Can you calm a four-year-old’s nightmares, a six-year-old’s fright of the first day of school, a nine-year-old’s terrible temper, or an eleven-year-olds chronic headaches? In this rich visual and experiential workshop, author, child educational psychologist, and UCLA Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology, Dr. Charlotte Reznick will share how to harness the healing powers of a child’s imagination.
In a groundbreaking new way to help children not just to survive, but thrive in our challenging times, nine simple imagination tools will be pulled from her years of research and clinical experience to show how to help children cope with stress and anxiety by accessing their natural strengths and resources.

You will walk away knowing how to teach the children you work with (or children in your life) to fish for the food of the soul, of the growing Self, with the tools of imagination.

In the workshop, we will cover how to help children:
•    Love, accept, and appreciate themselves
•    Reduce pain and heal other physical ailments
•    Overcome fears, such as fear of the unknown, abandonment, doctors, disasters, and dying
•    Deal with bedtime issues such as insomnia and bedwetting
•    Cope with death, divorce, and other losses
•    Handle anger, hurt, and frustration
•    Achieve success at school and in sports
•    Live peacefully with siblings and parents

If you would like to transform the lives of children that you care about, if you’d like to help them access their innate wisdom and intuition… then join us.

About the Instructor:  Charlotte Reznick PhD is a child educational psychologist, an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at UCLA, and author of the LA Times bestselling book The Power of Your Child’s Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success (Perigee/Penguin). In addition to her private practice, she creates therapeutic relaxation CDs for children, teens, and parents, and teaches workshops internationally on the healing power of children’s imagination. You can find out more about her at her website http://www.imageryforkids.com.

Attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Reznick’s latest book “The Power of Your Child’s Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success” (Perigee/Penguin).

Early Registration (through Sept 15)
 Cost: $50 
Discounts: $35 UCLA Staff/Faculty and Fifty Plus Prgram; $30 UCLA Student & Seniors; $40 KCRW subscribers

Registration now open!
Regular Registration (Sept 16 to Oct 16) 
Cost: $55
 Discounts: $40 UCLA Staff/Faculty and Fifty Plus Prgram; $35 UCLA Student & Seniors; $45 KCRW subscribers
CEU (Continuing Education Units): $25 additional, for BBS and RN.  CME Pending
Scholarship and Work-exchange opportunities available.