Workshops & Upcoming Events
On the Humanness of Healers
A Continuing Education Event
May 19th, 2008
10am - 2pm
with Jillian Guthrie, LCSW
Many called to be “healers” (anyone who has a gift or
desire to help others) struggle with being human while trying to help others; self -needs are forgotten, resulting in physically, emotionally, spiritually ill healers. The unfortunate result is an overall loss of gifted, effective Healers as they push themselves to continue working, disconnect from their work, become unable to function, leave the profession, and even commit suicide. When a Healer is ill, client care is inarguably impacted.
Jillian, in all her humanness, conducts presentations based on her experience as a therapist who “forgot herself”, but now lives fully to share her insight with humility and gratitude - in the hopes that other healers will take heed and take action. Her organization, Healers in Balance, strives through interviews, literature, and presentations to help Healers become aware of and attend to their own needs, in order to provide the best care to those they help.
Some of the Objectives discussed:
Characteristics and manifestations of “Forget Thyself”; Why, as helpers, we are vulnerable; How it can effect our work and our purpose; Ways to avoid it; adjust and improve; What Healers need to be healthy while helping others; The characteristics of a balanced, effective Healer.
Jillian Guthrie, LCSW, has presented at conferences throughout the state, and is an increasingly requested speaker. She is known for her easy, interactive, welcoming manner in presenting; as well as her efforts to make her workshops a productive yet enjoyable experience, that fosters a positive yet realistic perspective of Healers and their experiences. More info on Healers in Balance and Jillian's work is at www.healersinbalance.com
Email Jillian or call (479) 253-9366 for more details.
Fee $40 Pre-Registration required. Register Online.
3-hour continuing education credit - PDF flyer with more info
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MUSIC FOR PEOPLE
Thurs, May 22nd
6:00 pm
Music for People s a fun and easy way to learn non verbal communication skills through the use of musical instruments. This is a program Lorna and Craig have used to Entrain (get on the same track) people of all ages and from all walks of life. Your basic rhythms will be found, your listening skills will improve and all in all you will have a wonderful evening.
Suggested donation $5 - For more information call 479-363-9402
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Drum Building Workshop
Monday, May 26th
10 am -4 pm - $250
Build your own Trance Drum. This drum has between 6 to 12 sides, and is based a the traditional Native American style. The wood frame will be pre-built and ready to be worked up. You will choose your natural animal skin for the heading of the drum, and you will learn to lace your skin onto your drum. All aspects of drum building will be covered. At the end of the workshop you will go home with a personally created Trance drum.
Class size limited to 6 - Pre-register online or call 479-363-9402
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Herbal Arts Evening Showcase
November 1, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm, Fee: $10
Experience herbs through the camera’s eye and poetry’s images
On Saturday night, Nov. 1, medicinal plants and herbs will be center stage during a multimedia herbal arts showcase at Fire Om Earth Studio, 874 Mill Hollow Road in Eureka Springs, AR.
Join Steven Foster, internationally known herbal expert, who will share a special presentation of his photos, knowledge and personal anecdotes on selected healing herbs. Steven's website
Cynthia Gallaher, Chicago-area poet, will trade off by reading poems about the same herbs from her recent manuscript, “Botanical Bandwidth: Poems about Medicinal Plants and Herbs.” Come prepared for an entertaining evening, and leave a little more savvy in the healing arts. Cynthia's website
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Coming Next Year
Herbs & Botanical
Weekend Retreat
with Steven Foster
April 25 - 26th, 2009
An informational weekend with Steven Foster, author and photographer of Medicinal Plants and Herbs. (Petersens Guide, National Geographic).
"Our mission is to serve the human-plant relationship. Recognizing that plants are vital for food, wellness, medicine, flavor and fragrance, we offer information and imagery on the source of plants of human experience. In doing so we strive to introduce you to the plants in a way that inspires growth". For more visit Steven's website.
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