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| Tour of Meditation Practices (5/1) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Ages 12 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Building Your Self-Esteem (5/2) |
| How we feel about ourselves impacts every part of our lives: our romantic relationships, our career, our finances, our family life. It determines our satisfaction with life and our psychological health and resiliency. This four-week workshop teaches you how to cope with difficult situations, enjoy your life and improve your relationships through boosting your self-confidence and building sound self-esteem. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $120 fee. $95 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Boastmasters (5/4) |
| [Meet at El Mercado, 1302 S 1st Street.] Here's your chance to dust off your old accomplishments, actual or imagined, and really shine! You have probably rarely had a chance to brag about what you've done, so here's it is! Boast your way to happiness and be regaled with applause from your very own peanut gallery! Free for members. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Board Meeting (5/5) |
| As a nonprofit, the Board of Directors establishes our mission and goals, and develops policies and procedures to help us move effectively in that direction. Our Board meetings are open to the public; feel free to come and share your energy and ideas to help us tap the creativity, love and playfulness of the human spirit. No charge. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (5/5) |
| ["October Sky" with Jake Gyllenhaal [PG].] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Chitchat & Chow (5/8) |
| [Discussion Topic: Creativity at Cannoli Joe's, 4715 Hwy 290 West.] Tackle a personal growth topic with a lively group of thinkers while savoring a new cuisine at one of Austin's many fascinating restaurants. Topics range from Money to Creativity to Careers to Spiritual Growth. Ages 18 and up. Free (except for cost of meal). (Return to calendar) |
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Improvisational Art (5/9) |
| Regardless of whether you're a novice or an artist in full bloom, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the possibilities and "the rules," or underwhelmed by a lack of ideas. Painter's Block can stifle your freshest creative impulses, or even cause you to stop creating altogether. In this one night workshop you will experience a technique that will free up your mind and your brush, allowing your fresh inner creator to shine through. You might even surprise yourself! Led by local artist Leslie Harvey. Ages 12 and up. $25 (supplies included). $15 for members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Building Your Self-Esteem (5/9) |
| How we feel about ourselves impacts every part of our lives: our romantic relationships, our career, our finances, our family life. It determines our satisfaction with life and our psychological health and resiliency. This four-week workshop teaches you how to cope with difficult situations, enjoy your life and improve your relationships through boosting your self-confidence and building sound self-esteem. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $120 fee. $95 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Usual Error: Turning Conflict Into Communication (5/12) |
| This is a lively, entertaining, interactive workshop presented by Kyeli, Pace, and Serafina Smith. We are passionate about communication and we'd love to share what we've learned with you and help you improve your communication skills! In this workshop, we'll give examples of when it's best to postpone communication! We'll talk about the fallibility of memory, and ways to prevent touchy subjects from coming up again and again. We'll also talk about being on the same team, defining terms, and the intent behind the things people say, and we'll end by offering a beautiful gift to our audience. $20 sliding scale. $15 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (5/12) |
| ["The Pursuit Of Happyness" with Will Smith.] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Peace Sunday (5/13) |
| In an effort to improve the peaceful conditions in the world, we host a monthly quiet meditation, where all beliefs and religious traditions are honored. Following the meditation, participants are welcome to join in a potluck brunch and share camaraderie and croissants. Ages 14 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (5/15) |
| Hundreds of approaches to relaxation/centering/meditation have been developed over the centuries, and each has its own charm, benefits and wisdom. We explore one new approach each meeting. This lets you work some relaxation into your life while building a repertoire of stress-management techniques for improving your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Ages 12 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (5/15) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Participate in a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energy healing together. Oceanna leads this experiential practice and support group. This is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Dream Shop (5/16) |
| Dreams are an untapped source of self-discovery, and most of us don't realize we create hundreds of intriguing images in our dreams every night. In this workshop, you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts in your life. As a result, you'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. Ages 18 and up. $20 fee. $10 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Advanced Assertiveness (5/17) |
| This workshop takes up where "How to be Assertive and Loving Too" left off. Through six weeks of dynamic instruction, group exercises and exciting role-plays, you learn how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $145 fee. $120 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Guided Imagery & Music (5/17) |
| Music can lead you on an inner journey into your own consciousness. In the powerful process of Guided Imagery & Music, superb musical compositions take you wherever you need to go for personal growth and fulfillment. At the end of the musical journey, you'll have the chance to share your experiences with the group. Afterwards, you'll create a visual image to help you better enjoy and remember the insights you received during your voyage. Led by Amy Blair, a Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery. Ages 12 and up. $20 fee. $10 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (5/19) |
| ["Eight Below" with Paul Walker [PG].] Most Saturday nights, you'll find us watching a popular movie here at the Center in a fun, informal atmosphere. Then we have a discussion. We don't discuss the movie, though; we discuss personal growth issues and themes that came up in the movie. So we're not doing a "Siskel and Ebert" type of review, but rather an in-depth personal growth process that helps us get to know ourselves and each other better. During the discussion we learn and practice essential communication skills like I-Statements and Open-Ended Questions, so that we can apply them more effectively in the rest of our lives. Each month there's a different general topic for the videos, ranging from Relationships to Overcoming Obstacles to Remarkable People. Come join us! Ages 18 and up. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Spiritual Book Discussion (5/22) |
| Get more out of the books you read! This group provides an opportunity to discuss spiritually-oriented books, as a way of exploring the many spiritual options that have been recently evolving inside and outside of the traditional religious sphere. Led by Pamela P. Latham LPC. $10 Suggested Donation. (Return to calendar) |
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| Advanced Assertiveness (5/24) |
| This workshop takes up where "How to be Assertive and Loving Too" left off. Through six weeks of dynamic instruction, group exercises and exciting role-plays, you learn how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $145 fee. $120 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Usual Error: Conflict Resolution (5/26) |
| This is a lively, entertaining, interactive workshop presented by Kyeli, Pace, and Serafina Smith. We are passionate about communication and we'd love to share what we've learned with you and help you improve your communication skills! We begin this workshop with an amusing story about what happened when one of us 'overdosed' on communication. We discuss the effects of emotion on our bodies and our communication skills, and we'll ask what happens when you get attached to being right. We share a second story about the nature of attachment and expectations, and we end with a very interactive segment about dealing with verbal attacks. $20 sliding scale. $15 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Don't Stress Out! (5/30) |
| In this 24/7 technological culture, most of us live at breakneck speed and never stray far from society's unrelenting, stress-filled drumbeat. Everybody tell us to reduce stress, but they don't realize that "taking a bubble bath" may not be our cup of tea. In this four-week workshop series, Pamela P. Latham, LPC, helps you select the stress-management methods and tools that fit your individual needs, values and lifestyle, and begin reclaiming the joy in living that is your birthright. $120 fee. $80 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Advanced Assertiveness (5/31) |
| This workshop takes up where "How to be Assertive and Loving Too" left off. Through six weeks of dynamic instruction, group exercises and exciting role-plays, you learn how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $145 fee. $120 for members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
