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    Upcoming Groups: 

     

    San Diego, CA 

     

    Rebecca Bass-Ching, LMFT MFC#44584

    Helping People Heal their Relationship with Food, their Body and their Story.

     

    For more information:   

    www.potentiatherapy.com/cultivating-courage/ 

     

     

     

     

    Waxahachie, TX

     

    Clearing Away What Gets in the Way

    June 21, 6–9pm; June 22, 9am–5pm (optional evening activity); and June 23, 9am–12:30pm

    Cost: $225

     

    For more information, contact:

    Jeanye Mercer at jeanyemercer.com

     

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Whole Hearted Living Weekend Intensive

    June 21, 6pm–9pm; June 22, 9am–5pm

    Cost: $300 if registered by June 7th; $320 thereafter

    ($200 due w/ registration, balance due June 21st)

    Registration is due by June 17th

    Space is limited to 12 women

     

    For more information, contact:

    * Dianne Jones, LMHC, 515-229-8047

      dianne.familylegacy@gmail.com

      http://www.diannemorrisjones.com

    * Nancy Schornack, LMHC, 515-210-6805

      nschornack@gmail.com

      www.nancyschornack.com

     

     

    Golden, CO

     

    Wholehearted Living Weekend Intensive

    June 21, 1pm–6pm; June 22, 9am–5pm; June 23, 9am–noon

    Cost: $629 before June 1st for the Early Bird Special; $699 after June 1st

    Includes breakfast, snacks, lunch, and course materials

    Space is limited

     

    For more information, contact:

    * Mara Kormylo, LCSW, 303.324.5469

      mara@marakormylo.com

      http://www.marakormylo.com

    * Sarah Phillips, LCSW, 303.995.3763

      info@sarah4therapy.com

      www.sarah4therapy.com

     

     

    Atlanta, GA

       

    “Authenticity, Resilience, and the Courage to be Enough” 

    · Dates/Times - May 17 (4:30 pm) - May 19 (4:30 pm)

    · Location - Brinson’s Race: A Center for Authenticity and a Working Family Farm

    · Cost - $450, incl. food, lodging (at Brinson’s Race and at The Coleman House Inn), workshop supplies, beautiful retreat space, and one follow-up group coaching call

    · Facilitator – Laura Biering, MM, CPCC, PCC, CCF-Candidate

    · For more information and to discuss a suitable fit - Please contact Laura at Laura@TrueVoices.com or 404-296-8221

     

    “The Audacity of Authenticity” – A Six-Week Class, based on Daring Greatly, the most recent bestseller by Dr. Brené Brown. 

    · Dates/Times - May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 and 17 (7 – 9 pm(Registration closing after May 13th class)

    · Location – Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta

    · Cost - $225, text book purchase, not included

    · Facilitator – Laura Biering, MM, CPCC, PCC, CCF-Candidate

    · For more information - Please contact Laura at Laura@TrueVoices.com or 404-296-8221, or David Aurilio at Daurilio@SLC-Atlanta.org or 404-417-0008, ext. 102.

     

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Whole Hearted Living - 8 Session Group
    June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 30, Aug 6
    Tuesday Mornings 9 am-10:30 am
    Cost:  $350  ($200 due with registration, balance due June 4th)
    Space limited to 12 women.

     

    For more information:
    *Nancy Schornack, LMHC, 515.210.6805
    *Dianne Jones, LMHC, 515.229.8047

     

     

    Washington, DC

     

    Connections Group

    Fridays 9:45am–11:45am from May 31 – July 26

    We will not meet on July 5th

     

    Fall weekend 2.5 day Intensive for therapists

     

    For more information:

    call Amy at 202.540.0796 or email amy@tatsumiandjones.com or visit tatsumiandjones.com

     

     

    Austin, TX

     

    Daring Greatly Weekend Retreat

    WHEN: May 31, Friday from 1pm–6pm; June 1, Saturday 9am–5pm; June 2, Sunday 9am–noon

    COST: $650 ($50 discount if you register by April 15th)

    WHERE TO STAY: Let us know if you need suggestions for a local Austin hotel

    NOURISHMENT: We will provide snacks all weekend, plus breakfast and lunch on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday

    limited to only 12 participants

     

    For more information and registration:   

    contact Dawn Hedgepeth, LCSW by phone at 210-685-3388 or e-mail at dawnfh@gmail.com or contact Shayna Barksdale, LCSW by phone at 512-981-5279 or e-mail at shayna@austintherapyforgirls.com

    Register through Eventbrite to attend.

     

     

    Outside Houston, TX 

     

    Women's Weekend Intensive: "Stepping into Authenticity: Building Resiliency and Claiming Worthiness"

    June 21-23, 2013

    Open to women, ages 18 and up

    Limited space

    $1050 including lodging and 2 meals daily (bed, breakfast, and lunch)

    Individual private screening session required prior to group in Houston office, free of charge.

    Deadline: May 25, 2013

    2 Facilitators: Amy Coffelt, MA, LPC, NCC, CCF-Candidate and Catherine J. King, MA, LMFT, LPC

     

    For more information:   

    call 281-961-3552 or e-mail Amy Coffelt at at AmyCoffeltLPC@gmail.com

     

     

    McLean, VA 

     

    Connections: Reclaiming power and courage in a culture of shame

    An eight-week psychoeducational group

    Friday mornings, 10 am to 12 noon, McLean, VA

    May 3 – June 28, 2013 (no meeting May 24)

    Space is limited; individual screenings required prior to registration

     

    For more information:   

    Anne Martin, PhD at 703-335-6172, ext 220 or e-mail at anne.martin@pastoralcounselingNV.com

     

     

    Orange County, CA

     

    8 week Connections for Professionals group forming now

    Thursdays, 6:00–8:00pm

    May–June with dates TBA on participant availability

    Cost: $400

    Space limited to 8 participants

     

    For more information:   

    info@melissamilneogata-lcsw.com
    www.melissamilneogata-lcsw.com

     

     

    Los Alamitos, CA 

     

    Connections Group 8-weeks

    April 11–May 30

    Thursdays evenings 6:30-8:30pm

    limited space (3 available spots left!)

     

    For more information:   

    February Johnson MSW (310) 525-8971 or email GraceCounseling@hotmail.com

     

     

    Torrance, CA 

     

    The Hustle for Worthiness: Exploring the Power of Love, Belonging, and Being Enough

    3 Day Intensive

    April 19-21

    Cost $500

    (ask about partial scholarships available for those who qualify-2 available)

     

    For more information:

    February Johnson MSW (310) 525-8971 or email GraceCounseling@hotmail.com

     

     

    Travassa Resort, Austin, TX

     

    The Hustle for Worthiness: Exploring the Power of Love, Belonging, and Being Enough
    This group is open to the public! 
    Friday, May 31st at 1pm through Sunday, June 2nd at noon
    This group is limited to 12 people. 
    Register by April 15th to receive a $150 discount.
    This group is limited to 12 people. (This event will sell out; register early)
    $2200 for weekend; lodging and all delicious meals included

     

    For more information:
    Shayna Barksdale, LCSW, 512-981-5279austintherapyforgirls.com
    or Dawn Hedgepeth, LCSW at 210-685-3388dawnhedgepeth.com
    or email questions to dawnfh@gmail.com
     

     

    Copperfield, NW Houston, Texas

     

    The Hustle for Worthiness: Exploring the Power of Love, Belonging, and Being Enough
    April 2 through May 28, 2013, Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm
    Open to women, ages 18 up
    Limited space
    Individual private screening session required prior to group

     

    For more information:
    call 281-961-3552 or e-mail Amy Coffelt at AmyCoffeltLPC@gmail.com

    www.livewithyourwholeheart.com

     

     

    Denver, Colorado 

     

    April 1 - May 20 

    8-Week Groups 

    Mondays at 4:30-6:30pm (for individuals) OR 7-9pm (couples group) 

     

    For more information:   

    www.sarahp4therapy.com 

    www.marakormylo.com

     

     

    Austin, Texas
     
    Cultivate Courage Group
    8-week group for women on Fridays
    Group begins March 22 (11:30am-1:30pm)
     
    For more information: