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Space is limited! So, Reserve Now!
Invitation to Providers of Children’s Services
“Living Free of Stress – Now” Workshop and Retreat
Save These Dates!
October 12th, 14th an 17th
Dear Friend,
If you or any persons you know provide children’s services or services that benefit children, then you and they are invited to attend a one-day workshop/retreat on releasing and preventing stress. This special event, called “Living Free of Stress – Now”, is being provided free of charge to the people of New Orleans on Thursday, October 12th; Saturday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 17th.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
“Living Free of Stress – Now” is designed especially for children’s services providers including:
- Head Start staff and childcare providers
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Health care and mental health professionals
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Support personnel and anyone working closely with children
HOW TO REGISTER:
If you would like to register or have any questions, call or e-mail, Stan Davis at 336-381-3988, stan09@aham.com or Charlotte Twardokus at 336-381-3988, cat09@aham.com. Other details about the workshop/retreat will be provided at the time of registration.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FROM THIS PROGRAM?
- Experience a way to remain centered, still and quiet within yourself, regardless of the circumstances or surroundings.
- Learn how to release stress in the very moment it occurs, rather than waste energy and time trying to “manage” it.
- Discover how to be “quiet on the inside.”
- Experience an inner place of peace, calm and confidence within you – no matter what is occurring to you or around you.
- Discover how your peace and calm can be transmitted to the children and others you’re working with.
WHO IS SPONSORING THIS WORKSHOP?
AHAM-the Association of Happiness for All Mankind, a non-profit organization based in Asheboro, North Carolina and the New Orleans-based Institute of Mental Hygiene are working together to present these specially designed workshop sessions. AHAM operates two meditation retreat and training centers providing workshops, retreats, telephone seminars and support programs throughout the U.S., Canada, India and worldwide.
Earlier this year, The Times-Picayune published a feature story about the unique service AHAM was providing in New Orleans. To see the story, visit web site: http://www.nola.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/living-5/114076654939890.xml
WHO ARE THE TRAINERS?
The workshops will be conducted by two qualified trainers from the AHAM Meditation Retreat and Training Center:
- Stan Davis - Stan spent over 4 months in New Orleans conducting stress relief sessions for area service providers and first responders shortly after Hurricane Katrina.
- Dr. Linda Swanson - Linda brings many years of experience in working with families and children, having developed curriculums for family and child-centered programs.
PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Each of the “free-of-charge” workshops will run from 8:30am to 4:30pm, including ample time for breaks and lunch. Pre-registration is required and we ask that participants arrive on time and remain for the entire program. Register today—space is limited!
WORKSHOPS LOCATIONS:
- October 12th and 17th workshop/retreats held on the first floor meeting room of the K & B Plaza Building located at 1055 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Parking is available in the rear gated lot accessible from both Calliope and Carondelet Streets.
- The October 14th workshop/retreat will be held at the Depaul/Tulane University Multi-Purpose Room at 1040 Calhoun Street, near the Zoo.
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