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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (9/2) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. $10 monthly, paid the first Monday of each month. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (9/3) |
| 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. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (9/3) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Oceanna and Lia Nelson facilitate a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energetic healing together. This is an experiential practice and support group, and is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Power of Fables and Myths (9/4) |
| ["The Storyteller and the Bishop," from the Hasidic Tradition.] According to the mythologist Joseph Campbell, fables and fairy tales represent some of the most profound insights humankind has to offer. Only problem is, those insights aren't obvious at first glance. In this workshop, we use exhilarating role-plays and discussions to discover the in-depth meanings behind their plots. Free. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Rewriting Your Conception and Birth (9/5) |
| Was your birth day a celebration or a trauma? The impact of our first few hours is often reflected in patterns throughout our life. For many people those patterns intensify every year during their birthday month. In this two-evening workshop we will remember and feel our way through the process that brought us into the world, and redesign through words and art new intentions for the way we present ourselves in this world. Presented by Charlotte Sternkind Del Toro, RMT & massage doula. $35 fee. $20 for Annual and Premium members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Eclectic Spirituality (9/7) |
| As a child, Butterfly was brought up in a particular religious tradition. She was not exposed to any other religion or philosophy until she chose to study them on her own as an adult. Each religion or philosophy has something to offer. By studying them all, we can discover what they all have in common and choose what feels true for each of us, discovering our own beliefs and eliminating what feels uncomfortable. Join Butterfly in exploring the power of individual truth! $30 fee. $15 for Annual and Premium members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (9/7) |
| ["Topsy Turvy" with Jim Broadbent.] 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! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (9/9) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. $10 monthly. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Chitchat & Chow (9/10) |
| [Discussion Topic: Personal Growth at Asia Chinese Restaurant, 1931 Ben White Blvd.] 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. Free (except for cost of meal). (Return to calendar) |
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| Rewriting Your Conception and Birth (9/12) |
| Was your birth day a celebration or a trauma? The impact of our first few hours is often reflected in patterns throughout our life. For many people those patterns intensify every year during their birthday month. In this two-evening workshop we will remember and feel our way through the process that brought us into the world, and redesign through words and art new intentions for the way we present ourselves in this world. Presented by Charlotte Sternkind Del Toro, RMT & massage doula. $35 fee. $20 for Annual and Premium members. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Advanced Relationship Skills (9/14) |
| Public school never taught us how to create a truly happy relationship. In this workshop, you'll discover and practice the tools that transform difficult interactions and painful arguments into loving, mutually-supportive teamwork. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $75 fee. $45 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (9/14) |
| ["Captain Correlli's Mandolin" with Nicholas Cage.] 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! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Growth Report (9/15) |
| [Featuring Ruth Arbuckle.] Personal growth is not a one-person job. At the Center, we believe that the support of a community of like-minded people is a potent ingredient for exploring and understanding ourselves. That's why we offer you (as a member) a chance every year or so to share where you are right now on your personal growth journey. Many of our members say that having a small group of eight or ten people validating and supporting them for around two hours was one of the most powerful experiences they've had in a long time. We'll give you some questions you can use as a starting point, and you can improvise and embellish from there. (Like everything else here at the Center, the Growth Report is optional. However, we recommend it highly!) Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (9/16) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. $10 monthly. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Tour of Meditation Practices (9/17) |
| 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. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Reiki Exchange (9/17) |
| Within each one of us there is the capacity to energetically heal the imbalances of the mind, body and spirit. Oceanna and Lia Nelson facilitate a group where novices and others can discuss, learn and practice energetic healing together. This is an experiential practice and support group, and is not designed to be an alternative to regular health care professionals. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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Dream Shop (9/18) |
| Dreams tantalize us with intriguing images every night. In this workshop you'll use those images to start resolving emotional conflicts in your life. You'll leave feeling clearer, more self-confident and more empowered. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $20 fee. $10 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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Guided Imagery & Music (9/19) |
| Music can lead you on an inner journey into your own consciousness. In the powerful process of Guided Imagery & Music, appropriately-selected musical compositions take you wherever you need to go for personal growth and fullfillment. 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. $20 fee. $10 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (9/19) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 fee. $50 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Your Ideal Relationship (9/20) |
| Most of us spend years searching for satisfying relationships, and the results are often less than we might hope for. We may have overlooked the all-important first step: becoming clear about what we really want. This workshop provides valuable tools for identifying traits we desire in a partner, and suggestions on how to build fulfilling relationships using these newfound insights. Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Video and Discussion (9/21) |
| ["Hearts In Atlantis" with Anthony Hopkins.] 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! Free. (Return to calendar) |
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| Practice Your Personal Growth Potluck (9/22) |
| After attending all those workshops on communication and personal growth, where do you go to practice the skills you've learned? How about a potluck? Believe me, talking about the best way to barbecue the chicken (or set the table or arrange the centerpiece) is a very different experience here at the Center--where people try to communicate with assertiveness and love--than it is in the not-so-functional families many of us grew up in. The informal atmosphere helps us get to know each other in a candid way and practice our new communication skills on people who are more likely to encourage than to criticize. Free, but don't forget to bring something yummy to share! Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (9/23) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. $10 monthly. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| Chuckle Your Way To Enlightenment (9/25) |
| ["Parenthood" with Steve Martin.] A good belly laugh doesn't just feel good, it actually boosts our immune systems and improves our health. So we encourage laughter each month with an event designed for just plain fun. We watch humorous flicks, visit comedy clubs or attend other events that promise a hilarious time for all. Free. Please RSVP. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
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| How To Be Assertive & Loving Too (9/26) |
| Being nice is not the same as being a doormat. You can be helpful and caring without getting run over by someone else's aggressiveness. This four-week workshop teaches you how to give without being taken and how to be assertive without being obnoxious. Presented by Robert McGarey, M.A. $95 for the four-week series. $50 for Annual and Premium members. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available for some professionals. Please RSVP. (Return to calendar) |
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| Healthy Minds In Healthy Bodies (9/30) |
| Wellness is a whole-person thing. In order to stay really healthy, we have to keep our bodies, minds, emotions and spirit all in great shape. So why not get together weekly and support each other in that quest? The leadership of the group rotates each week, and each meeting includes time for members to discuss and share their health goals and progress. In addition, the leader for that week may also decide to give a presentation on something that has excited them or been important to their health and healing. $10 monthly. (MEMBERS ONLY.) (Return to calendar) |
