Results are in! Lately the topic of sexuality, specifically among females in the church has sparked my interest. The thoughts cross my mind because I am a female, and I am also a part of the church. These thoughts are directly related to me, and many of those whom I love. I love the church, […]
The next session in our free quarterly workshop series on grief is taking place on Tuesday December 12 from 6:00-8:00. Sarah Netzky will be hosting this gathering which will focus on the particular challenge of grieving during the holidays. This season can be a very painful time for those who have experienced the loss of […]
On Saturday December 3, I offered a workshop on how to deal with the grieving process during the holiday season. In this two-hour workshop, participants learned new information about grief and grieving but most importantly they were able to get support from others who themselves are grieving. Below is a review of what was covered […]
Even before a child is born, mothers have hopes, dreams and fantasies of who their children will be and what being a parent to that child might be like. During pregnancy, they begin preparations.They fill their homes with baby clothes, toys, books and supplies. They decorate rooms and fill them with tiny furniture to create […]
The second session of Dating Boot Camp is underway! In the first and second weeks, participants examined the very early stages of getting to know each other. In Week 1, we discussed the utility and limiting qualities of snap judgements and first impressions. Then, we deepened the interactions and explored the process of how we […]
The holidays are billed as a joyful season filled with family and friends. But for many, the holidays are a very difficult time. They are a reminder of another year gone by without meeting that special someone. Another series of parties to attend with no “plus one”. Another year of family gatherings spent talking to […]
After a wonderful summer off, Dating Boot Camp is back! If you are frustrated by the bar scene, can’t seem to find success with online dating and are tired of your friends playing match maker (or don’t have any friends playing match maker!) it might be time for something more radical. Join me and 5 […]
The first session of DBC is in the books! Over the five weeks, workshop participants engaged in experiential exercises to explore topics such as: – Introductions and first impressions – Does our “self sales pitch” actually sell what we intend and what others want to buy – How internal self-beliefs show up in our body […]
During our third meeting, DBC participants shared feedback about each others’ online dating profiles. Many were more nervous for this group than for the first meeting! Being scrutinized by our peers is pretty scary. I believe they all left with some useful feedback about how their self-report is interpreted by others. Today, we look at […]
Dating Boot Camp – Week 2: This session, DBC participants broke up into single-gender groups to consider their peers’ feedback and impressions from the first week. We discussed tendencies to view new information through old lenses, the idea of taking another’s perception as truth versus a reflection of their own stuff, and the way insecurities […]