GROUPS

• Co-Ed Support Group
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based Anxiety Management Group
• Focusing
• Focusing and Meditation Group
• Meridian Yoga
• Traditional Usui Reiki Training

Co-Ed Support Group

Tuesday nights
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Men and women are coming to this group to do their own personal work. Typical issues that are addressed are: self esteem, identification and expression of feelings, relationships, assertiveness and how to create a positive group experience. If interested, call David Johnson, LCSW, at 847.475.3017; he will explain how one enters the group and answer any further questions. No prior group experience required.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based Anxiety Management Group

Wednesday nights
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beginning March 14

Heartwood is pleased to announce a new 12-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based Anxiety Management group. CBT has been extensively studied and is the only non-pharmaceutical form of therapy proven to be effective in treating anxiety disorders. Participants must attend all 12 sessions plus an initial evaluation with the group leader Lori Aitken, LCPC. The cost of the program is $150 for the initial evaluation plus $65 per group session. A 20% discount is available if the full fee is paid prior to the group's start date. Most health insurance plans will cover all or a portion of the cost.  

For more information or to schedule an initial session please contact Lori Aitken, LCPC, at 847.527.7421 or click here to email.

Focusing

Marsha Smith, LCSW, certified Focusing trainer, leads a group in Focusing which teaches you a safe and gentle way of working with your bodily-felt sense of life issues, enhances your awareness and leads to steps of creative change and growth. Described in the book Focusing by Eugene Gendlin. 847.323.1717 or click to email.

Focusing and Meditation Group

Fridays afternoons
Noon - 1:00 pm
and
Saturdays afternoons
1:00pm - 2:00 pm

Learn mind-body Focusing and Mindfulness skills to relieve stress, move past blocks and increase energy. Remarkably, it's in the very places where we feel uneasy and unclear that we can find the energy and wisdom to move forward. Private sessions for individuals or pairs (people can find it beneficial to learn with another to practice with after the training). Participants can build a solid foundation in the practices of Focusing and Mindfulness. Group sessions are $25.

Facilitator Marsha Smith, LCSW, is a psychotherapist who has been helping children and adults with emotional health for over 20 years. To register/schedule an appointment, please contact Marsha at 847.323.1717 or click to email.

Meridian Yoga

Monday mornings (includes meditation)
9:15 am - 10:45 am

Meridian Yoga quietly nurtures a conscious and intentional union of one's mind, body and spirit. Gentle moves encourage and assist the greater flow of chi through energy pathways as space is given to cultivate awareness of our inner and outer environments. Instructor Colleen Hubbard leads small group sessions of Meridian Yoga, which is based on the five elements and the meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. To register, call 847.491.1122 x20.

Traditional Usui Reiki Training

Reiki Level I: February 19, 2012; $150
Reiki Level II: March 18, 2012; $200

Reiki Level I: All of our work begins with working on ourselves. This class provides an introduction to energy principles and practice, emphasizing self-treatment plus learning about space clearing, chakra balancing and claiming our own authority as energetic beings. No prerequisite; beginners are welcome.

Reiki Level II: Learn to help your family and others with hands-on energy work, long distance healing, plus working with our animal friends to assist and comfort them. With the tools presented in Reiki I and II, you have all you need for a solid basis in energy studies. Practice groups are offered for Reiki II students to continue learning about the energy. Prerequisite: Reiki I.

Call 847.338.2030 to reserve your spot. Space is limited; preregistration is required. Karen Daughtry, MA, Reiki Master/Teacher and Healing Touch Certified Practitioner is co-author of the children's book, My Helpful Healing Touch. She is also a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Level III Certified Practitioner of The Reconnection (Axiatonal Alignment) and has a private practice in energy work.