Updated June 2008
 Current Calendar of Groups, Workshops and Services:
FREE* ANAD DROP-IN EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUPS
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30PM
Beth Hennessey (ext 21)
Saturdays 9:30-11:00AM
Erin Diedling (ext 19)
Open to women, men and teens with Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, who want a safe place to discuss struggles and successes with others in recovery. No pre-registration, join any week by just “showing up”. Free/Suggested Donation $4
FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30PM
Jenn Schurman (ext 20)
Open to family and friends who want to learn about eating disorders and how to support the person in their recovery while also helping themselves cope with their own personal reaction to the person’s illness. No pre-registration, join any week by just “showing up”. Suggested Donation $4/Meeting.
Support Group FAQ’s: www.awakeningcenter.net/eatingdisorder/faqsupportgroups.htm
WOMEN’S EATING DISORDERS THERAPY GROUPS
Thursday evenings
Amy Grabowski, MA, LCPC (ext 11)
Led by a therapist with personal recovery experience. Explore feelings, thoughts and behaviors which contribute to binge eating and/or purging and learn key ways to recover your Self and change your Core Beliefs. Intake interview/commitment to group required.
RECOVERY JOURNALS
Thursday evenings
Brandy Jones (ext 13)
Keep your recovery on track daily using visual ways to express and explore issues around self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationships, eating disorders/disordered eating or body image issues. Low fee/sliding fee available.
Intake interview & commitment to group required.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) GROUP
Monday evenings
Dr. Gulin Guneri, PsyD, (ext 18)
Members may join at the start of a new unit.
May 12 - June 2 -- Core Mindfulness: being more present in the here-and-now and enjoying the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future
June 9 - June 30 -- Distress Tolerance: learning to tolerate and survive a crisis situation without making the situation worse by resorting to impulsive, unhealthy behaviors
July 7 - July 28 -- Emotion Regulation: learning about the function of emotions and acknowledging humans’ tendency to react to negative emotions with secondary emotions of guilt, shame, or anger
August 4 - August 25 -- Interpersonal Effectiveness: learning effective strategies for establishing healthy boundaries with others
Intake interview & commitment to group required.
PEER SUPERVISION GROUP FOR THERAPISTS
Every Other Monday Morning
Erin Diedling (ext 19)
For professionals who are looking for more support with their client caseload, to create community and break isolation.
PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUP
Wednesday Evenings
Dr Jerry Lind (ext 12)
Therapy group for men and women, open to all issues. Includes therapeutic process, experiential exercises, meditation and exploration of different spiritual perspectives to facilitate healing and growth. Begins in March. Group meets for 10 sessions with option to renew. Intake interview/commitment to group required.
‘TTC @ TAC’ – TEENS TAKE CHARGE AT THE AWAKENING CENTER
Wednesday Evenings
Linda Winter (ext 22)
Mari Richko (ext 15)
DBT group for teens, 13 - 18 yrs. Help for teens to take charge of their emotions, their choices, and their lives. Give them the tools to be in charge.
Feb 7—Mar 13: Distress Tolerance
Mar 27—May 1: Emotion Regulation
May 15—June 19: Interpersonal Effectiveness
The core skill “Mindfulness” is incorporated into each of the other skills module.
Intake interview/commitment to group required.
DON’T DIET – LIVE IT!
Saturdays
Jennifer Reiner (ext 16)
Gulin Guneri (ext 18)
Understand and resolve food, weight and body issues. This 15 week group will help you explore your feelings and gain insight through topics such as: isolation vs. reaching out, thoughts vs. feelings, criticism vs. praise, emotional hunger vs. physical hunger, weight control vs. natural weight and holding on vs. letting go.
YOGA: BASICS, BALANCE & BEYOND
Wednesday evenings
Jenny Goodman (ext 17)
This relaxing and rejuvenating class welcomes all levels of students, from people who are brand new to exercise and/or yoga to experienced practitioners. In each 60 minute session, we will focus on basic yoga postures and breath awareness, while finding a balance between effort and ease in every pose. Small classes are tailored to meet the individual needs of each attendee.
SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS GROUP
Wednesday evenings
Erin Diedling (ext 19)
Therapy group for sexual abuse/sexual trauma survivors. Members should be in individual therapy. Intake interview/commitment to group required.
“Awaken Your Mind” – a Workshop Series
Pre-register at least 1 week in advance of workshop for a $10 discount. Register with a friend for $5 discount each. Space is limited. Call for info about availability of sliding fee spaces. Fee reimbursable by most insurance PPO’s. Call (773) 929-6262 ext 14 to register.
February 16 1-3pm – DBT & Eating Disorders
Dr. Gulin Guneri, PsyD $45
Learn how DBT can help you recover from your eating disorder by becoming more mindful and calm, tolerating difficult emotions, regulating your emotions and becoming effective in relationships.
February 23 1:30-3:30pm – Qi Movement for Recovery
Dr. Mari Richko, MA, ND, LCPC $50
Learn self-acupressure, qi stretches & mindfulness exercises to support your body/mind connection. Explore awareness & learn tools to stay balanced. Use breath to stretch the meridians & quiet the mind. Get in touch with your authentic Self!
March 1 1-3pm – “Everything you ever wanted to know about recovery but were too shy to ask!”
Amy Grabowski, MA, LCPC $45
In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Amy Grabowski will talk about elements vital to recovery from both a personal and professional viewpoint. Learn exercises to help move you towards recovery. Bring questions you’ve always wanted to ask!
March 8 1-3pm – Eating Well in a Busy World
Susan Witz, RD, L $40
How to plan, shop for and "put together" fast, healthy and tasty meals in minutes - not hours! Learn "supermarket savvy" foods to cut down on shopping time. A practical, "non-preachy" workshop to help you meet your nutritional needs with more ease & enjoyment.
March 15 12-4pm - Integrate Visual Images into Your Recovery
Beth Hennessey, MA, LPC $40
Express your thoughts & feelings with a series of art making activities. Explore the benefits of other outlets of expression to assist in the recovery process & to increase self-understanding and insight ...No art experience or talent necessary.
Mar 22 1-3pm – Self Defense Skills for Women
Allison Hartman** $40
Stop feeling vulnerable & helpless! Learn simple & practical Self Defense techniques to increase your sense of security in different surroundings. **Taught by Alison Hartman, an instructor from Power For Women. See website: powerforwomen.org
Mar 29 1-3pm – Take Control of Your Life
Dr. Gulin Guneri PsyD $45
Feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you resort to unhealthy behaviors that make the situation worse? Learn tools & coping strategies to tolerate stressful situations & manage crises in your life? It’s time to take control of your life
April 5 1-3pm – Create a Productive & Pleasurable Yoga Practice
Susan Witz, RD, LD $40
Learn basic yoga philosophy, postures, breathwork & meditation to enhance your health, energy, mental focus & serenity. Develop a practical & personalized approach to your practice. Includes a CD for home practice & a list of yoga resources.
April 12 1-3pm – Peace Breathing Meditation
The Peace School ** $25
Calm your mind, reduce stress & open your heart to your true self through an easy-to-practice form of meditation. Peace Breathing combines the vital energy of breath with the positive energy of thought to improve breathing habits, refresh our minds and let go of non-positive influences. **Instructor is from The Peace School. See website: www.peaceschool.org
April 19 1-4pm – Getting to Know The Real You!
Joanne Reid, MSW, LCSW** $25
At times in our lives we may feel out of touch with ourselves. Learn about the many parts of your self in this fun workshop in which we’ll create easy colorful personal “Self-Collages”. Gain insight into the real You! * Joanne is a guest host and not a member of The Awakening Center staff.
April 26 1-4pm – Relationships from the Inside Out
Jerry Lind, PhD $45
Create healthier, more satisfying relationships. Learn about those aspects of your personality that interfere with satisfying relationships. Discussion, self-exploration & exercises designed to increase your ability to form healthy relationships.
May 3 1-3pm – Freedom From Anxiety!
Amy Grabowski, MA, LCPC $45
In honor of Anxiety Disorders Awareness Day, Amy Grabowski will help you understand anxiety and panic physically, mentally & emotionally. She’ll teach you skills and tools to stop anxiety in it’s tracks. Workshop includes free copy of her CD “Imagine Being At Peace….”
May 10 1-3pm – What You See Is What You Get
Nancy Gordon, MSW, LCSW** $40
Guided imagery uses mental pictures for stress management, habit control, & improved physical & emotional health. Learn to use imagery to reach your goals. You’ll receive a guided imagery CD designed to keep up the momentum started in class.
**Nancy is a guest host and not a member of The Awakening Center staff.
May 17 12-3:30pm – Map Your Way to a Body You Love!
Leslie Pearl** $45
Tune into ideas, myths & messages you have about your body. Using photos, art supplies, image & words from magazines, you will create body maps to help you discard messages that hinder your body image. ** Lesley is a guest host and not a member of The Awakening Center staff. See her website: www.lesleypearl.com
May 31 1-3 pm – Breaking the Binds: A Strength-Based Journey towards Change
Jennifer Schurman, MA, LPC $40
Become aware of your strengths, passions & choices to cultivate hope & growth. Explore behaviors, patterns & aspects of your personality that keep you stuck. Rediscover yourself through a strength-based perspective to appreciate all you are today while building the resilience to keep moving forward.
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