Center for Progressive Therapies

Wednesday January 14th- In the Library (main meeting room) 7 PM
C4PT An Invitation for Connection-
Open to all those connected with C4PT
The first hour will be casual networking, snacking & enjoying the process. Hot spiced cider, a warm fire some of the best of Winter music.
We are planning our business structure changes and Spring offerings so this is a good time to help out with the activities
We will have refreshments throughout the evening - bring a snack to share if you wish.
Call regarding agenda & future speaking opportunities. Contact Jim Cowles, director, C4PT
Cost: none
Contact Info:(860) 916-2775 or write to: info@C4PT.org

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Friday January 16th , 7:00 pm The Guild January Program
Welcome to 2009 and the beginning of a new year of Guild programs. Each year we offer 8 speakers on a variety of metaphysical topics. At the beginning of each year you have the opportunity to prepay for either a package of all 8 programs or a package of 4 programs - both at discounted rates. And if you prepay for 8 programs we include a subscription to The Door Opener magazine

Discover Your Soul Purpose Reawaken Your Dreamer Cathy Ewing-Rinker

What will you do with yur one wild and precious life? Do you have a clear sense of purpose in your life? Is your life driven by intentionality, by deep meaning and an awareness of your personal destiny? Or are you one of the 80% of American adults who report that their lives are unfulfilled, unhappy and lacking in purpose and passion?

Join us for an evening of inquiry, presentation, meditation and exercises to help you gain clarity about the reason you are here on earth at this very important time in our evolution. We are all needed to shine our individual lights, to bring our unique gifts, talents and perspectives to the world at this time. Let 2009 be the year you discover your unique and special purpose.
Bring your open heart, your curiosity and your willingness to play and leave with a deeper understanding of who you are, why you are here and how to stay aligned with your passions and purpose

Catherine Ewing-Rinker, is the founder and co-owner of Spirit Matters, a holistic healing center in Ellington, CT. She is a Certified Dream Coach,Certified Passion Test Facilitator, psychotherapist, Ordained Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking and Reiki Master Teacher.She assists individuals and groups identify their purpose and passions, recognize and release limiting beliefs and behaviors and create a vision of the life they want. She supports them in moving out of their story and into their vision. In short, she coaches people to become "the greatest version of the grandest vision" that they can imagine for themselves. Cathy's guiding principle is always the greatest and highest good of her client.

Cost: The good news is that pricing will remain the same as last year. To attend a single event is $15. The cost of our packages is $75 for a package of 8, and $45 for a package of 4. See website for details.
The Guild Website

February Events(back to top of page)

Saturday February 14th through Monday February 16th
Heart, Mind & Soul -Self Esteem, Hope, Motivation

This is the first time offering at C4PT. It is a weekend workshop full of fun & excitement for teens & young adults. You'll participate in activities designed to help you increase your self-awareness& happiness & motivate yourself toward the life you'd like to create for yourself! The program is open to young men & women 14 to 23 years.

Fees $100 deposit & $279 second payment are due per the website information Email the instructors

Friday Feb 20th , 7:30 pm
The Guild February Program
Come Dance With The Moon - Charlie Edgarton
For an hour or more - Learn how she dances with you- Here ... ... through this door . . .

In one evening, learn how and when the Moon empowers, challenges, entices and supports different facets of your life at different but predictable times every day, every week, every month. The way to do that is to watch the moon as it travels around a special circle - your unique birthchart, every 28 days.
The handouts for this program include 4 items.
1- Charlie's birthchart 2- A Key to your chart's symbols. 3- A simple, 5 page overview of the building blocks of Astrology and 4- A 2 page ephemeris for February and March 2009 [An ephemeris is a daily listing of the planets' zodiacal positions . . . e.g. the Moon is in Virgo all day today]

If you email Charlie at Orion255@aol.com before February 19 with your first name, birth date, birth place and as close to your exact birth time as you can get, he will bring a copy of your chart for you to the Program (with no "birth time" he can use noon). When you walk away from this presentation, you will have all the tools you need to "read" your own chart.

Just as daybreak, first light, gently but firmly shatters the intoxicating, spell binding depth of the thickest yet most fragile part of the night, those last hours and minutes before dawn, so can each of us begin to more clearly know the Moon, each morning, each afternoon, each day and each night as she dances around our chart every month and awakens each of our planets in her own time.

Charlie Edgarton has been a professional Astrologer since the early 90's and a member of The Astrological Society of Connecticut since '98. He's been doing readings at fairs throughout southern New England since 2002. He began his study of Astrology under Isabelle Hickey in the early 70's. That was also the time he started working with past life regression. He may be reached by email at Orion255@aol.com or by phone at (860) 573-0410.

March

Wednesday March 11 and Wednesday March 25 7:30 PM
Adventure Groups 101-Scott Goldsmith
Attention Group Facilitators, Youth Workers and Counseling Professionals...

*Tired of frustrating group counseling sessions?
*Can’t find quite the right activities or curriculum?
*Do you want to actually enjoy and look forward to group sessions?
*If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this workshop is for you!
Adventure Groups 101
It’s been proven that most of us learn best when actively engaged in an experience followed by reflection. Adventure groups allow participants to develop important social, emotional and behavioral skills through engaging activities and reflection in a safe environment. Metaphors are used as powerful tools to facilitate growth to allow participants' learning to be easily applied to real-life situations. Whether you work with kids, teens or adults, leadership or anger management, in the community or school, this dynamic workshop will provide you with a host of fun, easy to facilitate, meaningful activities that can be modified to work with virtually any population.}
What should I expect from one of Scott’s trainings?
1. To have fun while learning many immediately useable activities through participation and reflection.
2. To learn how to apply the theories underlying activities and make them applicable to your groups.
3. Activities that have been tried and found to work with your target groups.
4. Activities presented won’t require any expensive equipment or extraordinary talent to facilitate.
5. Activities that can be infinitely modified!
6. All activities and information presented will be given to you in written form.
7. Activities that will be inexpensive or free to implement.
8. To have more fun with your groups after the workshop.
9. Free support in the future as needed from Scott via email.
Scott Goldsmith is a school psychologist, individual therapist, adventure facilitator and team building consultant working out of Manchester, Connecticut. He has facilitated adventure programs, trainings, workshops and activities for a diverse group of corporate, community and educational institutions. The list includes several Fortune 500 companies, the Connecticut Counseling Association, Connecticut School Counseling Association, UConn and MCC’s Excursions in Learning program, National Challenge Course Professionals Symposium and Connecticut Challenge Course Professionals. Over the past nine years, Scott has facilitated experiential and adventure based counseling and non-counseling groups throughout Connecticut. Scott is also completing his first book which is about using experiential groups to enhance emotional intelligence.
FOR MORE INFO: http://sgoldsmith1.tripod.c

Thursday March 19th - In the Library (main meeting room) 7 PM
C4PT An Invitation for Connection-
Open to all those connected with C4PT Last month we had lots of great discussion & are forming a core group. Our last meeti was productive.
This is the last Healthfest planning meeting. It is a requirement that you be part of this planning group if you wish to participate. C4pt is a sponsor of this event & this is an opportunity to let many others know about yourself & your work. The fair committee encourages artists to display their spiritual pieces.
We typically host pot luck offerings so, bring a snack to share if you wish.
Call regarding agenda & future speaking opportunities.
Cost: none
Contact Info:(860) 916-2775 or write to: info@C4PT.or

Friday March 20st , In the Library (main meeting room) 7:30 pm
The Guild March Program
Stress Effects and Whole-Self Healing - Leedra Yablonsky -

What do back pain, insomnia, diabetes, memory problems and depression have in common? Which single factor has been linked to over 80% of all illnesses? Why do so many people these days have food allergies and environmental sensitivities? In a word - STRESS. Stress can affect us on all levels - mental, physical, and emotional. It can also disconnect us from Spirit and our own internal source of wisdom. Only when we reintegrate all aspects of our being can we truly heal in a way that is uniquely our own.
Come be a part of a lively discussion and demonstration of how and why stress affects us. Improve the effectiveness of your meditation, yoga, exercise, and relaxation practices. Learn how the simple concept of 'cause correction' can address multiple issues simultaneously and allow us to achieve our best potential. By releasing stress, wellness and joy become the reality of the integrated self.
One always begins with the simple, then comes the complex, and by superior enlightenment one often reverts in the end to the simple. Such is the course of human intelligence. - Voltaire

Leedra Yablonsky is a Certified Developmental Alphabioticist, and a member of Alphabiotics International. Often called the "Original Brain Reboot", Alphabiotics allows the brain to "reset", rebalance, and release stress. Once stress is released, the body's resources can be better used for strength, growth, and wellness.

Leedra can be reached at (860) 295-0773 or email@Alphalign.info. For more information about Alphabiotics, please visit www.Alphalign.info

Cost: pricing has remained the same as last year. To attend a single event is $15. The cost of our packages is $75 for a package of 8, and $45 for a package of 4. See website for details.The Guild Website

Saturday, March 28th
Greater Vernon Healthfest

Come & explore the many wellness options available to you! We will be in the Vernon Middle school where hundreds of wellness practitioners will be on call for you!!

http://www.vernonhealthfest.com/
We hope to see you there!!!

April

Saturday April 4th , 1:00 pm
Accessories Magic - Diane Donato
In this workshop Diane Donato, Owner of Clothes Encounters Image Consulting will be presenting a 1 to 2 hour workshop to teach you how to create “That Out of This World Look” with a few accessories and a few pieces of clothing. Learn to make the most of your current wardrobe as well as what you need to put on your “wish list” to add to your wardrobe. You will also be introduced to some basic scarf tying techniques as well as the Clothing Capsule Concept---an ideal way to put together your clothing for travel - especially for business; but fun dressing too! Visit our website: www.clothesencounters.org

Friday April 23rd 5:30 to 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday April 24th & 25th, 9am to 5pm .
Anatomy Trains for Yoga - Eli Thompson
Anatomy Trains is Tom Myers' revolutionary re-vision of musculo-skeletal anatomy. Our body is wondrously complicated and the traditional parts-based anatomy often serves to confuse rather than enhance its understanding. The Anatomy Trains simplifies it for us in a practical way.
The Anatomy Trains maps out how muscles fascially connect to each other, forming 12 myofascial continuities from head to toe and from birth to death. The Anatomy Trains help explain how one tight area can create a series of compensations that distort and hinder our everyday movements, leading to chronic compensations and eventually pain and dysfunction. By opening and engaging these continuities we can better experience our seamless unity in a easy, pain free manner.
This workshop gives a new perspective on anatomy and how it relates to health and fitness. We will explore the 12 Anatomy Trains and how they either support or hinder our intentions. We will learn to SEE them (Body Reading) and formulate effective strategies to bring the body back toward balance. In the classes for Bodyworkers we will explore how to manipulate the myofascia via Myofascial Release Techniques from Tom Myers' KMI technique library. In the classes for Yoga we will learn how these imbalances distort our student's yoga postures, discover the common compensations used to make the pose 'look good', and explore ways to engage these limitations and deepen our student's experience of Yoga. Come explore!
Taught by certified teacher Eli Thompson. 617-776-9494 or Eli@EliThompson.com
Download an Anatomy Trains flier for posting or passing on at: EliThompson.com/flier.pdf
Friday evening, Saturday, & Sunday $295 early registration, $345 there after.

Regular Offerings

Body Bliss Yoga - Carissa Field
Classes starting in March 2009. It is great for your body, mind & soul & inexpensive! Carissa meets where you are in your practice and if you are just startiing? great. You will benefit from yoga imediately! Visit her website www.bodyblissct.com or write to her or her phone: 860 268-5388

Belly Dance with Shalimar
Classes starting in March 2009. Enjoy dancing with New England's favorite Bellydancer. Learn from the best! www.BellydanceCt.com .Email Her -Phone 860 985-2583

Saturdays 10 am, Sundays 11 am Evenings are being scheduled
Classical Dance From India
This classical form of Dance originated many centuries ago in Nothern Part of Inida. It helps in relaxation,
expression and is an excellent workout medium.

Welcome to our dance with instruction We are beginning January 2009 in Building "B" (the rear south east building). We will be having instructions and activities as posted.

Discover the mental & physical benefits others have found in the practice of dance.. Reduce stress, develop greater self awareness, improve your strength and your flexibility. No prior experience is necessary. Instruction & atmosphere is provided.

Please help us to meet your needs by telling us what your ideal class schedule might be and by sharing anything else that might help us to better serve you. These studios are created & maintained for you. Peace to all!

For more information, please call Rina at 860-643-2054or write her at rinabsws@yahoo.com
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For more information, please call Rina at 860-643-2054or write her at rinabsws@yahoo.com
Click here for directions to the Center.

Please help us to meet your needs by telling us what your ideal class schedule might be and by sharing anything else that might help us to better serve you. These studios are created & maintained for you. Peace to all!

Occasional Friday Evenings,(usually second Friday evening of the month)7:00 pm
Sauna, Sweat, Drumming and Food
This event includes an evening of sauna / sweat, singing, drumming & a restful cool-down with relaxed music. We have some percussive instruments to share - please bring what you have. You supply the energy. Arrive @ 6:30 to 7:00pm. Starts @ 7:00pm.

Join us occasional Friday for a sweat open to all. Two or three rounds of sweating include steam temperatures up to 225 degrees, drumming and music making; special intentions are welcomed. Share your heart and spirit with others in this child friendly environment as we enjoy this cleansing excercise. No experience or musicianship is necessary to participate. Bring swim/sweat attire, drinking water, drums or other sound makers. Our newly renovated sweathouse opens at 7:00 . Bring your sweat clothing, sandals, robe etc. Bring a dish to share for an after-the-swim dinner if you wish.Come & enjoy our beautiful terraced gardens.
A casual social starts with a drum circle, dancing is casual (heals are discouraged)
Utility share& recommended donation: $10/person. children under 14 free
Jim (860) 916-2775

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Third Friday of each Month 7:30 to 9:30 pm January - May and September - November.
The Guild - Various Presenters & Offerings
The Guild presents monthly metaphysical, spiritual and holistic programs for education and enjoyment. We believe that these programs are intriguing, uplifting, and provide tools for personal growth and healing. The Guild was formed in 2000 under the leadership of Nancy Geysen as a continuation of the New Age Guild of Connecticut after that organization had run its course. The intention has been to continue providing interesting programs of a more metaphysical nature similar to those the New Age Guild was known for. Each month the Guild schedules a presentation at the Center for Progressive Therapies. The purpose of the Guild is educational & brings specialists in the many Holistic, Integrative Health practices to the public. Subjects areas covered in the past include Animal Communication, Past Life Regression, Nutrition, Devine & Spirit Worlds, Stress Reduction Techniques, Holistic Lifestyle, Zen Meditation, The Power of Now, Bach Flower Essences, Shamanism and past life therapy.Numerology & Astrological Practices, Dreams, Naturopathy, The Energetic Body, The four Agreements, Various Therapies & Modalities of Healing. All are welcome, regardless of background or experience.
Cost:
The cost: The good news this year is that we have lowered the cost of attending our programs from $20 to just $15. We hope that with everything else going up this will encourage you to spend more evenings with us. And, of course, this lowers the cost of our packages to $75 for a package of 8, & $45 for a package of 4.
To pay by check, make out to ‘Nancy S. Geysen, c/o The Guild’. If mailing send to Jon Roe, 70 Valley Falls Road, Vernon, CT 06066
Contact Info: Ken: sevenhawks@Yahoo.com Tel:(860) 875-7257.or Jon: 875-4101,or write: Jon.Roe@comcast.net or visit www.TheGuildCT.org
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4th Thursday Evenings of each month 7 pm
A Men's Circle - Gatherings for the Male Journey
Started by Alan Lopez, this meetingorganized the group. We continually explore our group's intensiojn to be in unity in a time that try men's souls. Perhaps, as in no previous era have we men found ourselves facing such vital challenges: both inward and outward. We are confronted with critical questions:
What it is to be a man? What is the direction of our journey? and above all - What trustworthy resources are available along the way?
In our gatherings we will explore, share, and support each other to act on these and other questions that live in our souls. We will have the opportunity to step out of the awful, invisible isolation that marks the lives of so many of us into a confidential community of peers.

This is an ongoing Men's Circle started last year by Alan Lopez, PhD. Alan maintained a private psychotherapy practice in CT for nearly 20 years and has led numerous workshops on men's issues and founded several long running men's groups. He is the author of "Passion and Purpose in Men's Lives".
Info & Registration:Jim @ 860-916-2775 write: info@c4pt.org

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Occasional Thursday Evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Educational Health Talks - Various presenters
Each Thursday evening we will have a guest speaker on health topics.
Cost: Free but a $5 Donation is appreciated
Please call presenter to express your interest and participation. When this happens the presentors prepare accordingly! If there are fewer than 5 interested persons the health the presentation is typically rescheduled
Contact Info: Tel:(860) 916-2775

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