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EFT Tapping/Hypnosis Therese Baumgart, Certified Practitioner Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping) Hypnosis & Past Lives Clear stress, Lose weight, Release pain, Stop smoking Free 15 minute strategy session In Person, Skype, Phone 203-710-7438 HypnosisandEFTct.com

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Middletown Wellness Collaborative Janice Juliano, MSW, LCSW Holistic Psychotherapist / Coordinator Massage Therapy APRN Medical Marijuana Yoga – Reiki – Sound Healing Professional Photography Art Classes 860-559-6151 MiddletownWellnessCollaborative.com Visit us on Facebook

STATEWIDE HOLISTIC EXPO October 21, 10am-4pm DoubleTree Hotel, Bristol, CT Currently seeking vendors and speakers! See News Brief on page 9 for details of the benefit holistic fair

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There is a saying that “August is like the Sunday of summer,” which feels so true, particularly in contrast to the intense Yang energy of July. While the days in August may remain hot throughout most of the month, they will become noticeably shorter. For me, the calmer energy brings some relief and greater focus mixed with a touch of melancholy, as I anticipate the inevitable arrival of winter and its stillness. One of the highest points of August is the CT Open, which is such an upbeat way to end the summer. We are in our 10th year of sponsoring this week-long event. Check out the details of the Open in our News Brief section on page 6. Pat Heavren, author of “Magic in Plain Sight, When Acceptance is the Healing,” shares her beautiful insights about the transitional month of August in her eloquently written piece: “August: Bright Light? Less Light? Or Glimmering Moments Between?” I was quite moved when I read her article, as her message about darkness is one of enlightenment (pardon the oxymoron). As you will read in Heavren’s article, we live in a culture that has become obsessed with the use of bright light—on many levels, creating an imbalance for humanity and our planet. We have included great reads on the topics of Soulful Parenting and Generational Healing in this month’s issue. Since we had an abundance of editorial submissions and limited print space, we have posted four additional online articles featuring the topic of Soulful Parenting, which you can read on the “Articles” page of our website: NaturalNewHaven.com. These articles offer insights and helpful tips on: calming the anxious child; supporting highly sensitive children; fostering children’s inner guidance and how family patterns affect our parenting. Happy end of summer ... I hope to see you at the CT Open!

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“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, but the first week of August is motionless—and hot. It is curiously silent too, with blank white dawns and glaring noons, and sunsets smeared with too much color.” ~Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting

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Contents 13 HEALING HEARTS IN BODY AND SPIRIT

A Conversation with Liz Driscoll Jorgensen

14 WHY YOU NEED TO BE A SOULFUL PARENT

16 RAISING

PET-FRIENDLY KIDS Behavioral Awareness Benefits Humans and Pets

18 AUGUST ...

BRIGHT LIGHT? LESS LIGHT?

Or Glimmering Moments Between?

20 GENERATIONAL HEALING

Letting Go of our Ancestorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Past Traumas

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16 healthy kids 18 inspiration 20 healing ways 24 calendar 27 classifieds 28 resource guide August 2018

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Tennis and Festival of Activities Hits New Haven’s Connecticut Open

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t’s time for summer action at one of Connecticut’s sporting events, the Connecticut Open. World No. 6 Caroline Garcia joins two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, 2018 Wimbledon semifinalist Julia Goerges and a host of outstanding Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) talent in a world-class player field at the 2018 Connecticut Open. The US Open Series event takes place August 17-25, held at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale. Caroline Garcia Hall of Fame inductee Lindsay Davenport will take part in a fan-friendly doubles exhibition following the Yale opening ceremony and WTA singles match that night. Back by popular demand is the Invesco QQQ Series, where legend Tommy Haas will join James Blake, John McEnroe and Todd Martin. On August 23, following the women’s quarterfinal. Invesco Legends newcomer Haas will play Blake in a clash of Tournament Directors, while McEnroe will play Martin on August 24 after the women’s semi-final. The winners of each matchup will compete in a Julia Goerges final on Friday night. The tournament features an exciting and entertaining festival of activities for adults and kids that includes the Aetna FitZone, live music performances, local food trucks, kids’ activities, and more. The tournament is honoring military members and veterans with a special Military Appreciation Day on August 25. Other events include ShopRite Kids Day on August 19, Opening Night Ceremony presented by Yale University KCC_bc_final_vendor2.pdf

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on August 20, and Courtgirls & Cocktaion August 21. More than 30 craft breweries from across the state will be featured at the inaugural Beer Fest at the Connecticut Open on August 25. The tournament is partnering with the Connecticut Brewers Guild. A portion of each ticket sold will go to breast cancer research at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Health. For tickets, information and a complete schedule of events, call 855-464-8366 or visit CTOpen.org. See ad on inside front cover.

Wine Tasting Celebration on the Connecticut Shoreline

he annual Shoreline Wine Festival will be held August 11 (noon-7 p.m.) and 12 (noon6 p.m.). This is the 12-year anniversary for the festival, bringing in thousands of visitors over the course of the weekend. The Shoreline Wine Festival will celebrate fine wines—from grape wines to fruit wines—from Connecticut wineries and vineyards, paired with some of the area’s finest foods. All this is with a farm orchard backdrop setting and tasteful background music sound to set the mood. The festival is hosted and sponsored by Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market and Winery in Guilford, Connecticut. This year’s festival has brought in over $30,000 in sponsorships with Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Clinton Crossing, Foxon Soda, Mosaic, Proforma, Miranda Creative, WFSB/CBS, Shore Publishing, Old Amsterdam, Outfront Media and Becker’s Jewelers. One of the many benefits for attendees is that all wines that are sampled by the vineyards at the festival are available for sale that weekend to take home with you. This is something that many festivals do not and cannot offer. This two-day festival is a ticketed event that affords you the opportunity to taste the wines from all of the wineries, enjoy a tour of the Bishop’s Orchards Winery, live music and entertainment, and a chance to visit with local vendors and artisans. Food at the event is from an eclectic food truck line, at an additional charge.

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Wineries participating in this year’s festival include Hopkins Vineyard, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Jones Family Farm Winery, Paradise Hills Vineyard, Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Taylor Brooke Winery and Bishop’s Orchards Winery. Listen to The Ticket band and DJ services from Music in Motion. Tickets per day for the festival are $35 for adults, $70 for a VIP ticket and $10 for designated driver tickets. They can be purchased online, at Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market or at the door of the festival. For more information and tickets, visit ShorelineWineFestival.com or contact Erica DeNuzzo at 203-453-2338 (ext. 215). Location: Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market and Winery, 1355 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT.

Conversations with Ria Baeck at The Graduate Institute

he Graduate Institute (TGI) is working to build an ongoing learning community to explore emerging themes in holistic thinking, health and healing, consciousness, transpersonal psychology, and organizational leadership. This summer, they are happy to announce that Ria Baeck will be offering a public event on the Ria Baeck emerging field of collective consciousness. Join Baeck at TGI on August 4 and share your vision for new kinds of organizations and new kinds of communities, where people engage in deep authentic participation to build the world we know in our hearts is possible. On Saturday and Sunday, TGI will be hosting a workshop with Ria: Saturday focuses on collective presencing, Sunday on collective

creativity and the emergent future. The events will be on August 3 from 7-9 p.m. for $45, August 4 and August 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for $90 each days. There is a TGI alumni discount; signing up for Saturday and Sunday enables you to attend Friday evening for free. There is a group rate for four participants for the price of three. Baeck’s work identifies the stages of collective consciousness that unfold as communities of practice enter into deeper engagement with each other in dialogue, interaction, transparency and intimacy. Some of this has to do with reclaiming our capacity to be in communion with other people. Ria Baeck holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology, founded Vitis, and is a coach and mentor. She is also trained in systemic and organizational constellations. To register and for more information, visit Learn.edu/CollectivePresencing. See ad on page 15.

Applications for the Coverts Project Seminar Now Accepted

re you a woodland owner or property manager? Do you want to learn more about your woodlands and wildlife? Do you want to share this knowledge within your community? Sign up is now available for the Coverts Project Seminar to become a Coverts cooperator. Applications will be accepted through the end of August. Join for a fun and engaging weekend at Great Mountain Forest to learn about sound forest management with a focus on

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Thousands of Years of Food Wisdom in Twelve Months

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Embark on this life-altering journey and be part of the movement to change the paradigm of our food for future generations. Join our experienced staff one weekend a month as you use hands-on education to delve into and explore diverse aspects of how food and herbs enhance the health of your clients, friends, family, yourself and the environment.

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Pause Wellness Relocates to Southington

ake Pause Wellness, LLC, which offers Reiki and life coaching services, is relocating to Southington, Connecticut, on September 1. They will be open to see clients in their new studio located in the GRACE Wellness Center. Clients will be seen in their current Prospect location through August 19. Carla, the center’s founder and a Reiki practitioner, has training and certifications in Reiki level I and II from Central Connecticut Tai Chi, advanced Reiki level III from Personal Harmony and Health, animal Reiki from Animal Reiki Source, and life coaching from The Graduate Institute. She is an active member of the International Association of Reiki Practitioners and the International Coach Federation. For more information or to book an appointment, visit TakePauseWellnessLLC.com. Saturday and Sunday appointments are available. Location: GRACE Wellness Center, 1131 West St., Bldg. 1, Ste. 3, Southington, CT. See ad on facing page.

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Connect with Mother Earth

xperience Earth energies in a ceremony and discover a new connection with the land you walk upon on August 26. Through an introduction to indigenous teachings, you will learn about healing with the Earth and how your healing helps its healing. This circle or “wheel”, which begins at noon and goes until completion, will be experienced outdoors if there is good weather. 8

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To register, call Janice at 860 559-6151. The location will be given upon registration. See ad on page 3.

New Home for Health Center in East Haven

olistic Health & Healing Center has moved to a new location in East Haven. Holistic Health & Healing center provides outpatient mental health treatment to individuals throughout the lifespan, whether they are children, adolescents/ teens or adults. The practitioners use a variety of psychotherapy modalities and mind-body practices, including cognitivebehavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, person-centered therapy, play therapy, trauma treatment, energy healing, meditation, essential oils and therapeutic breathing. In addition, they use holistic and mindfulness strategies to increase psychological flexibility and adaptation. Services provided include individual, group, marital/couples and family psychotherapy; bioregulation therapy; neurofeedback; Thetahealing; low-level laser therapy; heart rate variability; energy healing/re-balancing; and massage therapy. Holistic Health & Healing Center is “in-network” with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Husky, so services may be included in most health plans. For more information about available treatments, practitioners, events and group classes, call 203-691-1685, or visit HHHCenter.com or facebook.com/HHHCenterLLC. Location: 64 Thompson St., Unit A101, East Haven, CT.

Are You Experiencing Headaches, Neck Pain or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

f you are experiencing headaches, neck pain, or carpal tunnel syndrome, it can be difficult to get to the source of your pain. Take advantage of complimentary 10-minute screenings to determine whether physical therapy can resolve your symptoms without medication or surgery. The sessions, given by Phyllis L Quinn, PT, will be held

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managing for wildlife. The cost of the seminar is $150; the fee covers three days of educational programming, lodging at Great Mountain Forest, all hot meals and the Coverts Project reference materials. In exchange, you are asked to return to your community and share what you have learned with others. When you attend Coverts, you join a network of like-minded people who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about woodland management and wildlife.

Bring a “give-away”, a gift to the Earth, and an intention for your healing. Janice of Circle Wellness Therapies LLC has been a student of the Medicine Wheel teachings since 1994.

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at Physical Therapy Services of Guilford in Branford, Connecticut, on August 14 and 28 from 4-5 p.m. If these times are not convenient, call to schedule another time. For more information and to register for your free 10-minute screening, call 203-315-7727. Location: Physical Therapy Services of Guilford, 500 East Main St., Ste. 310, Branford, CT. See ad on page 17.

A Day of Giving Back and Receiving Reiki

nce a year, Reiki master and teacher Stephanie Rosally-Kaplan of Autumn Sage LLC has a day of giving 20-minute Reiki treatments in exchange for spices for cooking, MAT bus passes and toiletries for a soup kitchen. Kaplan has been a Reiki master/teacher since 1997. Stephanie Rosally-Kaplan You will receive Reiki in her treatment room in Middletown, Connecticut. Appointment times can be reserved for sessions between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on August 21. This day was created in memory of Rosally-Kaplan’s cousin Guy, who passed away at the age of 18. To schedule an appointment, email Stephanie at RosallyKaplan@gmail.com. Location: 955 South Main St., Middletown, CT. See ad on page 3.

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he statewide Holistic Expo, to be held October 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Bristol, is currently seeking vendors and speakers for the event. The benefit holistic fair, presented by CT Holistic Chamber of Commerce Chapters, will feature 75 vendors and readers, free raffles and a grand prize—a Hilton overnight stay with breakfast for two. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with more than 75 vendors and exhibitors as they learn about available resources to help promote healthy living. Visitors will have the chance to gain inspiration by visiting the booths and participating in the scheduled events which include a keynote speaker and speakers on multiple topics during the day.

Door proceeds will be donated to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (ConnecticutChildrens.org) and Hartford Hospitals Integrative Medicine Angie’s Spa fund (AngiesSpa.org). All funds will be used directly for patient care and will be matched to the maximum allowed by the grants for each organization. Natural Awakenings is proud to be a member of the Connecticut Chapters of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of the two statewide expos held each year. Interested vendors can apply online at YourHolisticEvents.com. For more information, call Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033, email YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com or visit ShirleyBloethe.com. Location: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol.

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At this time of year, every week there seems to either be an event, a holiday or even a planned trip during which acid reflux really needs to stay in check. Just because we have a celebration or vacation of some sort doesn’t mean we can forget about our health. When we take care of our health, all the festivity is remembered with positive thoughts, rather than, “It was a great event, but I felt so sick afterward from my heartburn.” August for many people is a time for vacation. It’s the end of summer and many couples, families and friends want to get their last bit of time off before schools start and the new fiscal year begins. Vacations should be about de-stressing. Stress is a significant factor in acid reflux. While stress doesn’t necessarily cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), it exacerbates it. Stress can affect gut functions, and people who suffer from a lot of anxiety find it to be a common trigger. So how can we make vacations less anxiety-ridden? Try making a packing list in advance, which reduces worry about forgetting things on the trip. For instance, if you’ll be traveling by plane, do you have travel-size toiletries? Have you changed some currency if you are going out of the country? Do you have the right travel apps downloaded? Have you arranged for pet care in advance? Vacations often mean changed eating patterns, including eating later so you can get a full day of activities in. A good tip to keep in mind is not lie down for at least 2-3 hours after eating. To help reduce stress, learn how to meditate, even if it’s for just 5-10 minutes daily. Put on your headset and listen to your favorite songs. Get a book from your must-read pile and get lost in the adventure. These are just some suggestions to help you enjoy your vacation as stress-free as possible, and ease your GERD woes. Susan Berman, Med, CHHC, works with health conscious individuals to help heal their acid reflux or GERD. Connect at 860-670-4152, Susan@HealingAcidReflux.com or HealingAcidReflux.com. See ad on page 28.

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What is Human Growth Hormone? Human growth hormone (HGH) has received a great deal of press. With that comes questions. Is it legal? What exactly does it do? HGH is a single chain peptide hormone produced from the pituitary gland, the master gland in the body. This is the hormone that helps us grow throughout our childhood. It is at its peak around the age of 20; it then begins to plummet around the age of 25. This is when the aging process actually begins, and this hormone slowly declines for the rest of our lives. Cells divide only a certain amount of times in the body. The cell division process takes place at the time of conception; it is needed for development and growth of life. As we grow, cells divide and multiply. However, as we continue to get older, cell division slows down. Telomeres are the stretches of DNA which protect our genetic information from being destroyed. However, when the cells divide, these telomeres get shorter. When they get too short, they can no longer divide. The University of Utah’s Dr. Richard Cawthorne and his colleagues discovered that shorter telomeres are correlated with shorter lives. HGH is not considered to be dangerous. Amidst all the benefits of HGH, there are still some stigmas that exist. The media has portrayed this hormone in a very negative light, mostly due to side effects and inappropriate usage of injectable applications. There is now an HGH gel available without a prescription; it is the only transdermal FDA-registered human growth hormone product available without a prescription. The molecular breakdown found in HGH gel is a synthetic USP Somatropin, a homeopathic form of the growth hormone. It is safe and effective for men and women over the age of 18. In order to be FDA-registered, the homeopathic product is diluted to a 30X dose—any less of a dilution requires a prescription. The HGH gel is applied topically and absorbed into the bloodstream in five to 10 minutes. Typical applications for the gel are on the “furnace” parts of the skin wherever veins are visible—under the arms, on the wrists and forearms, and behind the knees. This gel has been tested for 25 years. Its possible benefits include significant fat loss; enhanced muscle mass; improved mood energy, memory and sleep; faster recovery time; increased libido and sexual performance; and alleviated joint pain. Shirley Bloethe is a distributor for New Life HGH Gel™ and Director of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce, New Haven Chapter. Connect at 860-989-0033 or email HGH8609890033@gmail.com. See ad on page 15.

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Parrot Prosthetics 3-D Printers Help Rehabilitate Animals

Climate Consensus

Researchers Raise Red Flags

A research paper, World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice, published in the journal Bioscience about the fate of humanity, has received more than 20,000 signatures and endorsements from scientists in 184 countries. Meanwhile, if humans don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain carbon sinks like forests within 10 years, the impact on our climate will be catastrophic, according to the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. Researchers there have developed a model that they believe could do the trick; it calls for fossil fuel consumption to be reduced to less than 25 percent of the global energy supply by 2100, a drastic cut from the 95 percent being used now. Deforestation also must be cut significantly to lead to a 42 percent decrease in cumulative emissions. The target is in line with the Paris agreement on climate change, which 194 countries have signed, but not the United States. 12

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Literacy Project

Dolly Parton Donates Millions of Books Singer Dolly Parton donated the 100 millionth book of her career via her nonprofit Imagination Library earlier this year. She began in 1995, donating books to children in her home state of Tennessee. Now, Imagination Library mails 1 millionplus books per month to children around the world. Parton celebrated the milestone by donating to and giving a reading at the Library of Congress. “My daddy couldn’t read and write, and that always troubled and bothered him, so I wanted to do something special for him,” says Parton. “I got the idea to start this program and let my dad help me with it, and he got to live long enough to hear the kids call me the ‘book lady.’”

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Pete, a 34-year-old Amazon parrot, received a boot-like prosthesis made by a 3-D printer from a customized mold after his leg was ripped off by a fox. A day later, he was not only already starting to accept it, but also realized he could place his weight on it. “That in itself is revolutionary for a bird,” says Veterinarian LaToya Latney, service head and attending clinician of the Exotic Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Ryan Hospital, known as Penn Vet. “He gets it.” In another case of an interspecies application of new medical technology, Lola, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, the most endangered species of marine turtle, suffered injuries so extensive that a flipper was amputated. Losing a limb can make it difficult for a turtle to avoid predators or chase after prey. At the Key West Aquarium, in Florida, Iok Wong, Samantha Varela and Vivian Liang, three recent engineering graduates from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, used their specialized skills and 3-D printing to create an effective, low-cost prosthetic turtle flipper.

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Healing Hearts in Body and Spirit

A Conversation with Liz Driscoll Jorgensen

iz Driscoll Jorgensen, owner of Insight Counseling in Ridgefield and a nationally known speaker and teacher, is leading a healing retreat on September 15 at The Mercy Center in Madison. Natural Awakenings asked her to share some insights from her journey into her own healing and the learnings she has gained from her many clients over the years.

What led you from the Western “physical only” approach to a mind-body-spirit view of healing?

As a true believer in Eastern and spiritual modalities of healing, I also admit to previously being a skeptic about the effectiveness of some of the ancient practices I now embrace. Reiki, yoga and sound healing all seemed like fun and interesting ways to relax; but could they really help me heal? Could they be employed as part of treatment for my clients who experienced grave traumas and suffer with emotional and physical disorders? I have worked as a therapist for over 30 years with predominantly “Western”, evidencebased therapies and medical interventions. In doing so, I achieved very good results for many clients, but I also believed that all lasting change involves the heart and the Spirit. Several years ago, I followed the advice of dear friends and colleagues and tried body centered healing methods and practices. Awkward and bumbling at first in yoga, and distracted in mindfulness, I stayed with it and quickly became a believer. In the years since my own “conversion” from skeptic to believer, I have integrated the healing modalities we are teaching in this retreat into

Insight Counseling with tremendous positive effect. Now my colleagues and friends and I have created a day-long retreat where others can taste some of these powerful healing practices that truly affect body, heart and soul. This day of healing was created to give spiritual seekers, people in recovery and those who have suffered loss a sampling of six healing modalities in a safe, beautiful setting on the Long Island Sound.

What types of experiences will participants have?

We will be presenting well-known modalities, such as yoga and walking meditation, as well as Biodanza and sound healing. Biodanza is an immersive movement therapy developed by Chilean anthropologist and psychologist Rolando Toro in the 1960s. It literally means, “The Dance of Life,” and participants need no level of dance skills to benefit from this heartopening and unique healing experience. Toro used this expressive movement to help people with profound mental illness. It is practiced in 54 countries and used for healing and stress reduction. It allows participants to connect deeply with others in a fully human way. I first tried Biodanza four years ago

with Michelle Dubreuil Maeck, our teacher for the retreat. My experience was profound. Maeck trained with the Toro, and is an East Coast leader in this healing practice. Her positive and passionate energy are infectious.

You mentioned sound healing. Will that be a part of the workshop?

Jen Ripa Edson, owner of Thrivologie in Ridgefield, will lead the retreat group in a gong bath, a form of sound healing that is over 3,000-years old. Participants lie in a relaxed position and mindfully experience the deep resonating tones of live gong playing. My own experience with this practice was profound; I was “visited” by my grandmother and a minor physical ailment was healed.

What type of yoga will be included in the experience? Does someone need to be an experienced yogi?

We will offer yoga for every body, including a healing Yoga Nidra practice focused on the heart and spirit. This will be led by Rosa Esposito Fiore and Jean Daniello, the yoga teachers at Insight Counseling. Fiore also owns Coppergrace Yoga and is a Reiki master. She will lead the vision board part of the retreat, assisted by other healers. Daniello is a Reiki expert and yoga teacher with a profound interest in helping people who suffer with addictions. She is also dedicated to working with teenagers.

What part of the event will you lead?

With me, participants will experience a small taste of the Western tradition of narrative healing from the fifth-century saint, St. Benedict to the modern wisdom of the 12 Step Traditions. My healing practice is particularly focused on people who suffer with addictions, including those with food and codependency. For more information or to register, visit HOHBS.eventbright.com or call Insight Counseling at 203-943-6786. See ad on back cover. August 2018

the world through other’s lenses as well, not just their parents. They begin to look for self-worth outside themselves. While attending school, they may ask or demand to wear the most expensive clothing and have the latest version of the iPhone. They may begin to use drugs and put themselves in very dangerous situations just to fit in. In adulthood, the need for self-worth looks different. In addition to the latest fashion statement and the latest iPhone, an expensive car, mansion, yacht or the corner office may be what they aim for. Children that haven’t been soulfully parented are encouraged to keep doing and stop being. Unfortunately, some parents are not aware that they’re parenting from a painful place, from their “inner child” point of view.

Why You Need to Be a Soulful Parent by Maria Rivera Heath

hat does it mean to be a soulful parent? Soulful parenting is a way of parenting where the child is given permission to explore their world through their own eyes, not through the eyes of the parent. The child is allowed to listen to their own intuition, encouraged to express themselves through the art of dance, music, painting, and to play freely stimulating their self-worth and nourishing their selfesteem. The child also learns how to speak their truth without judgement and only love. With soulful parenting parents take one step back, or two while permitting the child’s soul to have the spiritual experience it came here to have.

Obstacles That Get in the Way

Obstacles that get in the way of soulful parenting are issues that stem from the parent’s childhood. Parents that hurt their children hurt them because they themselves are hurting. Parents that are hurting inside tend to parent from an “inner child” perspective due to unresolved loss, abuse, abandonment and/or trauma. Parenting from a place of pain fosters children that are uncertain, full of anxiety and, at 14

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times, full of shame. The child’s decision making is skewed as they try to figure out if something is what they want or if it is something their parents want. This distorted way of thinking follows the child from childhood well into adulthood. When the child explores their world through their parent’s eyes instead of theirs, the parent’s voice becomes the child’s internal voice. Not only does the parent’s voice become the child’s blueprint, but so does the parent’s fears. In adulthood, the child is still looking for their individuality, still searching how to quiet their parent’s voice and attempting to learn how to listen to their own voice. These adults are trying to unlearn what they learned during childhood from fearful parents. This is one of many reasons why adult children stay away from their elderly parents. The opposite holds true with the adult child that is still living with their elderly parents and is entangled with them. They may still be immature and apprehensive about living life on their own terms, afraid to see life through their own lens. A parent can only take a child as far as they have been themselves. An uncertain child begins to look at

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Our Children Are Our Reflections

When parents pay attention to their child’s behavior and how their child expresses themselves, they’ll see themselves in that behavior and that expression. The child mirrors the parent. That mirroring is what triggers the parent’s pained “inner child” to react in a negative way. The parent may react by yelling, screaming, hitting the child and sometimes abandoning the child. During these times, the parent may feel out of control because they are. The good thing about mirroring is that the child’s mirroring will also let the parent know how well they’re doing as a parent. For example, the child will come home from school eager to show their grades, excited to tell the parent the next new thing and share with their dreams with anyone who will listen. Not only are children our future, our children are our teachers. A child with a soulful parent will teach us how to play again, how to be silly, how to be courageous, how to connect with others and how to forgive. It’s easy for children to make friends, to be creative in making up new games in a split of a second. They forgive easier and faster than adults do. They come here already possessing all these wonderful attributes that serve them well all throughout their lifetime.

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Removing the Obstacles and Parenting with Soul

How can we remove these obstacles that get in the way of becoming a soulful parent? Parents hold transformative power to turn things around. Children in nature want to impress their parents, and parents by nature love their children. The more invested the parent is to soulful parenting, the greater the bond will be with the child. These positive practices will impact both the child and parent’s neurobiology in a positive and constructive way. While the parent is healing the relationship with their child, they’re also healing their “inner child.” The more aligned the parent becomes with their soul, so does the child. By adding one or two of the following ideas on a consistent basis, the bond between parent and child will improve dramatically. n Wake up the child gently as this gesture will start the day on the right foot n Embrace the child n Tell and show the child that they’re loved n Encourage the child to listen to their own intuition n Children want to know about their parents, so tell them a story n Make up a song and sing it while getting dressed and while doing any chore n Reassure the child when they’re not sure n Complement the child and tell the child they’re doing a great job n Talk with the child, not to the child, and get down to their eye level and look at their eyes while talking (this practice will help them learn intimacy and security) n Painting together on the same canvas teaches them about sharing space n Write a story together n Meditate and/or pray together n Cook a meal together n Go on a car ride without any distractions n Always say good night

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Keep in mind that teens are transitioning from childhood to adulthood. This transition can make them moody. They are known to whine one moment (child) and being a “know-it-all” the next (adult). Teens want to form their own identities. Soulful parents need to focus on the child’s soul. Soulful parents need to think of parenting this way: the child is here on a soul retreat and the parent is the host, guiding them through. Children are here to love, learn and expand their consciousness as well as their parent’s. Maria Rivera Heath is a bilingual and bicultural licensed marriage and family therapist, national board certified clinical hypnotherapist and a 200-hour certified yoga teacher. She has a private practice in Branford, CT. Connect at Maria@MRiveraHeath.com

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Raising Pet-Friendly Kids

Behavioral Awareness Benefits Humans and Pets by Mary Oquendo

amily pets cause approximately 77 percent of all dog bites and the number one cause of death of pets under the age of three is euthanasia at a shelter. The most common reason these pets were surrendered to the shelter is because they bit a child. This sad cycle can be stopped with attention and behavior adjustment for both humans and animals. A dog bite can leave more than just physical scars on a child. The emotional pain and fear may stay with the child for the rest of their life. Unfortunately, the situation is not usually the child’s fault. Children are not born with an innate knowledge of how to appropriately approach and interact with animals so it is the job of adults to teach this skill. If parents or adults feel unskilled or unable 16

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to do this, there are professional dog trainers and behaviorists who can help create a program to instill these skills in children in relation to a personal pet. Some basic lessons should include: Always ask permission to approach an unknown pet. Any animal may be a bite risk. After receiving permission, have the child ask the pet owner the best way to approach the pet. If permission is denied, respect the pet owner’s choice. After all, they know their pet’s behavior better than you or your child does. Never disturb a sleeping dog. The first reaction of any animal coming out of a deep sleep may be to defend itself. Instead, stomp on the floor nearby or make noise

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know. Just as pets may pose a risk to the child, children may inadvertently cause injury to an unsuspecting pet with rough handling or climbing on or over the pet. Whether based in fear, pain or reactive behavior—a bite is still a bite. There are usually some clear warning aggressive behavioral cues with dogs. n Direct eye contact from the dog n Stiffly wagging tail n Rigid body n Curling of gums exposing teeth n Attempting to appear larger, such as arching of back, ears straight up, tail erect and wide eyes n Attempting to appear smaller, with ears flat against the head, tail tucked under body and body curled up n Looking sideways at people All of the above is a dog’s way of telling us they are going to bite if the situation does not change. Unfortunately, these cues are often misread or ignored, which leads to bites and former pets dying in shelters after surrender. Dogs are not the only pet to be concerned about. Cat bites can pose a serious health issue because their bites create puncture wounds that seal up quickly, trapping bacteria under the skin. Those bacteria may lead to cellulitis, a life-threatening condition. Like dogs, cats will try to make themselves bigger or smaller before resorting to biting. Warning behavioral cues of cats include ears flat back, a puffy tail, an arched back and hissing. It is the job of the adult to watch for warning signs and run interference if a pet is becoming agitated or upset. Teaching children to respect animals and understand their boundaries may keep families together and has the added benefit of also teaching children greater responsibility, empathy, compassion and patience. Mary Oquendo is a Reiki master, advanced crystal master and certified master tech pet first aid instructor. She is the owner of Pawsitive Education and Spirited Dog Productions. She can be reached at PawsitiveEd.com.

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AUGUST

Bright Light? Less Light? Or Glimmering Moments Between?

by Patricia Heavren

ugust can seem like a month of secret betrayals. Its steamy heat makes it easy to pretend there isn’t a hint of fall already in the air. It’s equally easy to overlook the trees’ still-green leaves fluttering back and forth in the summer breeze and ignore their foretelling of tiny hands that will soon be waving through school bus windows. These are the kind of subtle, cycle-ending goodbyes August brings that can leave beachgoers in half conscious mourning while still applying sunscreen and leave parents of kindergarten kids at the end of driveways wondering how time had passed so quickly. 18

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Are the signs there all along? In a culture cued more to the clock than to the sun, more to electronics than to nature, August is often a month of sly transition. Behind its fiery rays lies a cool truth that many miss: The dark has been slowly encroaching since the first day of summer. Time has ticked away unnoticed, blinded by humankind’s collective attachment to the bright. Though there are exceptions, the world doesn’t prefer the dark. The modern world loves and clings to the light, on every level from the literal to the spiritual and between. Take electricity.

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It has literally “illuminated” life on Earth to such a degree that humankind had to coin a phrase to describe a new kind of toxic excess: light pollution. What isn’t always obvious from the ground, while it stealthily steals the stars at night right out from over our heads, is unmistakable from a longer view. Satellites traversing those starless skies are beaming back some pretty telling pictures that are far from enlightening. Like the growing minutes of darkness eclipsed by the fascination with the summer sun, global light pollution has snuck up on humanity at an alarming rate both in developed and developing nations. Its side effects are not yet fully understood.

The modern world loves and clings to the light, on every level from the literal to the spiritual and between. Take electricity. It has literally “illuminated” life on Earth to such a degree that humankind had to coin a phrase to describe a new kind of toxic excess: light pollution. What we do know is that it’s disrupting the circadian rhythms of plants, animals, and humans. Street lights are interfering with insects that pollenate plants at night. Sleep cycles are interrupted and kept shallow by LED alarm clocks, and night lights. Birds collide with lighted buildings and towers. And because the entire biological world organizes around natural cycles of light variation, everything is affected, from gene expression to ecosystem function. The impacts are far-reaching. Didn’t someone, somewhere, once warn, “Don’t mess with Mother Nature?” On the other end of the spectrum, fixation with bright light also affects spiritual beliefs. While it is quite wonderful and noble for the light in me to bow to the light in you, and to be certain not to hide our light under a bushel, if those phrases aren’t understood wholistically, another kind of light pollution can result. Without grounding, even spiritual experience can result in a bit of sunstroke. A wholistic, or even a simplified scientific perspective, might describe it like this: There is only light, one light, which is expressed in varying gradations of brightness, including what we call dark. All variegations have their place within wholeness. In other words, an outdoor floodlight isn’t well-suited to hang over the romantic table for two. And few would want their doctor to perform surgery by candlelight. Could there be a metaphoric, if not prophetic, truth in the Old Testament stories that the next massive global change won’t come by water, but by fire? Whether those stories have any basis in fact

is beside the point. They exist and have contributed, at least in part, to the cultural narrative of Western civilization, so they’re worth paying attention to. While fire-powered robotics gone mad, nuclear explosions, or the hurl of asteroids toward Earth might all fit the Biblical bill, they are strangely a much lesser threat than the enthrallment with the kind of bright light that blinds the world to the beauty of the dim and other humble expressions of lesser wattage. The ability of humankind to know it contains all of the gradations of light within is the best prevention against doomsday prophecies of fire. It is far more likely that the divisions of a polarized world, and the inability to bridge the spaces between, will render humanity extinct (never mind other plant and animal species) much more quickly than the Hollywood catastrophe films played out in real time. Could the subtleties between be the more plausible Armageddon—from the macro-epidemics of depression, growing suicide rates, and intolerances of diversity to the micro-epidemics of a child’s fear of the dark, August angst, and our partiality to conscious goals and intentions rather than a healthy mix of the mystery of a creative unknown? Might the awareness of it act as a kind of natural awakening? One that might make room to explore fate-shifting alternatives? The outcome of this big cycle-ending goodbye will depend on one, and only one, factor. It isn’t stellar, global, or collective. It is individual. Tomorrow will be predicated on each individual’s ability to make room for all of it today, while clinging to none of it. But to make room for clinging if that is what’s showing up. August, by its very nature as a time of hot transition, brings it all to the surface and also offers a great prescription for healing. Eat plenty of organic corn, peaches, and raspberries. Open to the sounds of the season. Pause more, and if you must be quick to make a point, practice sharpening pencils. Shop for back to school with delight or resentment. Roll up or roll out the beach blanket. Wave fists at the sun that is setting sooner at night. Curse or hail the calendar and the clock. Complain about September coming too fast. Settle into the fertility present that will eventually birth crisp apples, sun-golden dying leaves, and tiny hands that wave tender goodbyes from one era to the next, knowing that a new season of life awaits, both within and beyond the end of every driveway. Embrace imminent, beautifully catastrophic change. Love the less light as much as the light. Stay fluid and live a life of all the possibilities, while being delightfully captive by each precious part of every season, and every moment, fully. The only betrayal worth entertaining is the habit of living life halfway. Happy August! Pat Heavren is the author of Magic In Plain Sight, When Acceptance is the Healing, published in 2017 by Aldebaran Press. She operates Living Source in Woodbridge, CT, which offers healing and education to individuals, couples and groups in personal sessions and intensive programs. Connect at 203- 444-4424 and through LivingSource.us. August 2018

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Generational Healing Letting Go of Our Ancestors’ Past Traumas by Ed Federici

everal scientific studies within the last few years suggest that trauma may be passed down in our DNA from generation to generation, and the youngest generation doesn’t even have to experience a traumatic event to feel the effect. They may feel it in their body, their relationships or their personality. Much of the time we make choices, good or bad, based on our past experiences. If this research is proven over time to be true, what if we are making decisions based on a past traumatic experience that we ourselves did not personally go through? It’s common for us to beat ourselves up and shame ourselves for having anything other than “optimal emotions”. We want to or think we should only be good, or happy or polite all of the time. The truth is, that is not realistic, healthy or balanced. Healing 20

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happens when the pain, grief, despair, fear and shame that resided in our ancestors that has now been passed down to us is addressed. We have to realize that also inside of us resides love, life, light, grace, peace, strength, wisdom, courage and beauty. Why do we make this an eitheror battle? We need to integrate the light forces with the dark emotions. It can help to realize that these dark emotions most likely came from our ancestors, including people we have never met, as well as from our own childhood experiences and possible traumas we may not even remember. All of these experiences become compounded and we adapt for good or for bad and integrate them into our lives simply to survive. How do we know what is ours and what belonged to them? How do we “give them back” to

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our ancestors? Let’s take a look at a typical scenario of family systems dynamics being unconsciously transmitted through three generations. There is an adage in family therapy that states, in simplified terms: 1) what the grandparents experienced, 2) the children will feel and, 3) the grandchildren will act out (behave in certain ways that are loyal to their grandparents). Grandparents experience: A grandmother, Nancy, is repeatedly physically abused by her husband and eventually leaves him to raise her children on her own. Children feel: Her children did not witness the domestic violence and were so

young when they left that they don’t remember living with their father. Nancy’s youngest child, Mary, experiences emotional energy from the domestic violence dynamics between her mother (Nancy) and her father, which flows into and incubates inside Mary. Mary grows up, gets married to a kind, loving man who is not at all abusive but is a “workaholic”, and has one child, Lisa (Nancy’s granddaughter). Lisa grows up feeling loved and secure due to Mary’s dedication to being a strong, loving mother. Lisa feels less secure with her father due to his working so much, but also she never sees her mother and father engage as a loving husband and wife with each other; they are cordial, but distant. It is clear that Mary becomes a fierce mother who takes charge if she believes Lisa’s father is wrong in his interactions with Lisa. Grandchildren act out: Lisa grows up and is now unhappily married to her husband. She has three children under 5 years old. Lisa is the grandchild in this scenario—who may now “act out” unresolved trauma from her grandmother. How? Remember the feelings that were incubating inside of Mary all these years? The research points to genetics being affected by the domestic violence trauma Nancy experienced and now Lisa is potentially going to repeat. The actual behavior of domestic violence does not have to repeat from Lisa’s husband to Lisa, but the feelings (incubating inside of her mother and experienced by her grandmother) associated with the domestic violence are repeated. These feelings are being repeated subtly now between Lisa and her husband, as indicated in her stating she is “unhappily married”. What can Lisa do? It is the goal of therapy to: help clients safely re-experience their unresolved emotional wounds—including their ancestors’ trauma; feel the feelings associated with the wounds/trauma; share those feelings verbally with another person; and practice new behaviors in a loving manner. Engaging in the four steps listed below will take discipline— and typically guidance from someone experienced in helping others heal past wounds. If we do not, we may have many regrets. If we live a life of regret, we may be engaging in an “invisible loyalty” with an “unconscious umbilical cord” attached to some ancestor that may need to be recognized and honored. In this particular case, the four steps were worked through in the context of a family constellation. Family constellations is a therapeutic approach designed to help reveal the hidden dynamics in a family or relationship in order to address any stressors impacting these relationships and heal them. n Honor our ancestors—especially including the ones that have been exiled, shunned, excluded or forgotten. The women in Lisa’s family are strong, dedicated and defensive toward men. Lisa should honor her grandmother for her strength and dedication. Lisa was eventually able to say the following

words and felt strong and motivated after speaking them: “Dear grandmother, because of your strength I am also strong and capable. However, I have chosen a different man than you and I do not need to remain unhappy and leave him as you did my grandfather. Please bless me as I use my strength to join with my husband intimately, rather than be fiercely independent.” n Love and accept the gifts that they gave us—both the dark and the light—and be grateful for the lessons. It was revealed later in the constellation that Lisa had started drinking like her grandfather. This “unconscious umbilical cord” revealed that she is part of the problem in her marriage as she gets belligerent when she drinks—this is the “invisible loyalty” to her grandfather. At one point in the constellation, a man representing her grandfather emotionally stated, “Dear granddaughter, I wish I could have known you. You are beginning to know me a little through your drinking and your belligerence. That’s enough! You don’t need to know me like that. That was my fate. I will be proud if you can fight the alcohol and love your husband. Not like me—I fought your grandmother and loved the booze. I did love your grandmother, but could not show her. Go create a good life.” n Integrate the lessons/gather those gifts into ourselves by engaging in therapeutic healing methods. n Create our destiny and share our gifts with the next generation, hoping the path along their journey will be a little less bumpy. Instead of remaining invisibly loyal to our ancestors’ fate, we can do some therapeutic work using experiential therapy (family constellations is one form of this) and give them back what is theirs. They would much rather we take their love that was somehow blocked from getting to us—and that they want us to truly have—rather than take on pain that was their fate. Once we do this therapeutic work we are free to co-create our future, while remaining present, centered in the moment and lovingly connected to our past and ancestors. Anyone who struggles with illness, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive thoughts, fears, phobias, guilt, bi-polar disorder, persistent anger, lingering grief, meaninglessness, psychosomatic diseases, asthma, colitis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, reproductive health issues, failed relationships, financial difficulties, family violence, addictions, OCD, ADHD, ADD or PTSD can benefit from receiving a family constellation. Ed Federici, of Mindful Actions, LLC, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience as a mental health professional. Nearly 25 of those years have been devoted to the practice of marriage and family therapy—specializing in couples, group and family therapy using a blend of Gestalt, Family Constellations, Transactional Analysis, CBT and MBSR. Connect at 860-402-0394. August 2018

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August 2018

calendar of events WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 Butterflies and Dragonflies – 1pm. Enjoy an afternoon at the park on our guided hike. Explore Redwing Pond and our meadows for these beautiful six-legged, four-winged insects. See our native butterfly gardens and learn the benefits of native plants to our CT butterflies and dragonflies Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/ registration: 203-736-1053.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Chris Rowlands: Puppeteer and Singer – 7pm. Award-winning singer and songwriter Chris Rowlands offers an interactive kid-friendly presentation for music and nature lovers. His fast-paced show’s creative blend of music, comedy, and education teaches and inspires, using song, dance, puppets, and colorful props to teach kids about animals and their habitats. The Environment Magazine has honored Chris with its first E Award for his environmental education programs. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/ registration: 203-736-1053.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Explore Redwing Pond – 2pm. Join our staff for a fun-filled afternoon catching frogs and other inhabitants of Redwing Pond. We’ll start inside with a brief discussion on the vertebrates and invertebrates that inhabit the pond and learn how to identify them. Borrow our collection equipment and help us catch, observe and release these interesting critters. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053. Guided Meditation with Healing Energy – 7pm-8pm. $15. Location: Middletown Wellness Collaborative, 955 S Main St, Middletown. Registration/information: Email Reiki M a s t e r S t e p h a n i e R o s a l l y - K a p l a n a t rosallykaplan@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Geology of the Ansonia Nature Center: Hike and Talk – 1pm-3pm. Ranger Amie will lead the group in a walk along Raptor Woods Trail to view outcrops of bedrock and identify major mineral groups in CT. She will also share some of her personal collection of rocks and minerals, including fossils and semiprecious stones. You can bring your collection to show others too! Wear good hiking boots and bring a water bottle and a small bag for collecting a few samples. Free. (not a Scout badge class). Ages 8 years old and up (children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult). Class size is limited. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Iyengar Yoga: Summer Camp for Adults – 9am-11am. (Mon-Fri; Daily). Experience the 8 limbs of yoga. Practice a combination of mindful physical postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), and study/discussion of yoga philosophy. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown, YogaInMiddletown.com, 860-347-YOGA (9642).

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Young Living Essential Oils – 6:30pm-8pm. Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com, or Return2Love.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Iyengar Yoga: Summer Camp for Adults – 9am-11am. (Mon-Fri; Daily). Experience the 8 limbs of yoga. Practice a combination of mindful physical postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), and study/discussion of yoga philosophy. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown, YogaInMiddletown.com, 860-347-YOGA (9642). Group Past Life Regression – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Discover reasons for current fears, recurring dreams or personality tendencies. Attendees explore past lives, learn reasons for repeat patterns or why they were born to a certain family. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford. Gayle 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Iyengar Yoga: Summer Camp for Adults – 9am-11am. (Mon-Fri; Daily). Experience the 8 limbs of yoga. Practice a combination of mindful physical postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), and study/discussion of yoga philosophy. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown, YogaInMiddletown.com, 860-347-YOGA (9642).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Iyengar Yoga: Summer Camp for Adults – 9am-11am. (Mon-Fri; Daily). Experience the 8 limbs of yoga. Practice a combination of mindful physical postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), and study/discussion of yoga philosophy. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown, YogaInMiddletown.com, 860-347-YOGA (9642).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Iyengar Yoga: Summer Camp for Adults – 9am-11am. (Mon-Fri; Daily). Experience the 8 limbs of yoga. Practice a combination of mindful physical postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), and study/discussion of yoga philosophy. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Yoga in Middletown, 438 Main St, Middletown, YogaInMiddletown.com, 860-347-YOGA (9642).

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Eckankar Path of Spiritual Freedom invites you to our Light and Sound Service – 10am. Awaken your spiritual understanding of everyday life with inspirational talks and uplifting music. Open your heart and experience more fully the presence of God as we sing HU, an ancient sound that’s the essence of all sounds. Free. Eckankar Temple, 1 Harvest Rd, Middlefield. eckankarct@gmail.com. CT-Eckankar.org. Free Community Meals Presented by Master’s Community Meals: Dinner – 4pm-5:30pm. Free. Open to the public. No RSVP. Donations graciously accepted. Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St, Ansonia. 203-732-7792 or MastersTableMeals.org.

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Rocks in Space: Perseid Meteor Showers – 8pm. Come to Ansonia’s darkest location for some unusual night sky viewing with Bob Carruthers and the New Haven Astronomical Society. In addition to a chance to see the annual meteor showers, there will be a short talk about meteorites. You will get to view and touch meteorites from around the world. This night will be the peak of the showers! No need to bring anything except for warm clothing and a chair. Telescopes and binoculars are not necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Circle of Women – 7pm-9pm. Join in sacred space to discover and strengthen your authentic self. Living in rhythm with the seasons, our animal allies, inner goddess, and women’s ways. $25. Central Wallingford. Call Susan to explore/reserve space. 203-645-1230.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Paddleboard Yoga – 10am-11:30am. Immerse yourself in playful asana amid beautiful Lake Wintergreen! With Breathing Room teachers, you’ll be safely guided through a one-hour alllevels paddleboard yoga class followed by 30 minutes of free paddling time. $60/$25. Breathing Room Yoga Center, 216 Chapel St, New Haven. 203-562-LOVE. BreathingRoomCT.com. Cattail MAT Weaving – 10am-2pm. (& Sept 1) Join Ranger Dan for a 2-part series on cattails. Week 1 we will begin to collectively work on a mat made from the cattail reeds, and week 2 we will add the finishing touches to our mat. Learn how Native Americans from the Eastern Woodlands would use these reeds! Pack a bag lunch, and be prepared for swampy conditions. Adults only. Fee: $10 per person. Covers both weeks. Class limited to 8. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Preregister: 203-736-1053. Young Living Essential Oils – 6:30pm-8pm Help align your mind, body, spirit. Learn to take control of your health with therapeutic grade oils. Free class. 36 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford 203-265-2927, Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit: An Interfaith Zen Retreat – 4pm (Aug 19) – 10am (Aug 25). Weeklong silent retreat. Participants practice seated meditation together — about twelve 25-minute periods per day — as a supportive community. Following the final sitting each evening, the liturgy will be offered for all who wish to participate. The support of devoted teachers and one another encourages the quieting of our minds, the lessening of struggle, and the movement from self-centeredness to lifecenteredness. The on-site retreat accommodations are filled. Space available for commuters with a fee of $75 per day. Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison. Call Rosemary Jones at 203-245-0401, ext. 114 to register. More info: MercyByTheSea.org. Learn How to See Auras – 11am-12pm. $10. Middletown Wellness Collaborative, 955 S Main St, Middletown. Information/registration: Email Reiki Master Stephanie Rosally-Kaplan at Rosallykaplan@gmail.com.

Reiki Share Open to All Levels of Reiki – 1pm2pm. $10. Middletown Wellness Collaborative, 955 S Main St, Middletown. Information/registration: Email Reiki Master Stephanie Rosally-Kaplan at rosallykaplan@gmail.com. Vine Crowns and Circlets – 2:30pm. Join Ranger Jessica on a woodland adventure to harvest invasive vines and weave them into beautiful crowns! Use these new skills to craft magical toys, hoops, bracelets, necklaces and dreamcatchers, all while helping our forests. Bring your own clippers. Free. Ages 5 years old and up (children must be accompanied by an adult). Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 Community Reiki Day – 11am-7pm. Come and Receive a 20-minute Reiki treatment when you leave a donation of unused Toiletries, MAT bus passes or spices for the Middletown Soup Kitchen. Middletown Wellness Collaborative, 955 S Main St, Middletown. To schedule your time, email Reiki Master Stephanie Rosally-Kaplan at Rosallykaplan@gmail.com. Full Moon Gong Relaxation – 7pm-9pm. w/Barbara Cox and Steve Chillemi. Experience live gong sound healing tones, yoga set, meditation to put mind/body at ease. $22 / $60/3 sessions. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277. YourCommunityYoga.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Eckankar Path of Spiritual Freedom presents “Sound of Soul” – 7pm-7:30pm. Participants sit in an auditorium and sing “Huuu” together. HU is an ancient sound that’s the essence of all sounds. It has helped people of many different faiths open their hearts more fully to the presence of God, expand their awareness, and find inner peace. Free. Eckankar Temple, 1 Harvest Rd, Middlefield. Eckankarct@gmail.com. CT-Eckankar.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Day of Mindfulness – 9:30am-3:30pm. Clarity of mind, focus, and the non-judgmental observation of experience is practiced as it unfolds from moment-

to-moment. Silence is observed for much of the day. No experience necessary. Open to anyone wanting to practice and benefit from mindfulness and led by Dr. Jerry Silbert, physician and retreat leader for more than 20 years. $50 Fee, includes Program and Lunch. Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison. To register call 203-245-0401, or visit MercyByTheSea.org. Full Sturgeon Moon Hike – 7:30pm. The Native American fishing tribes are given credit for the naming of this Moon, since sturgeon, a large fish of the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water, were most readily caught during this month. Join our staff on a hike in our meadows to watch as this reddish moon rises. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Number of participants is limited so please pre-register. Fee: $3 per person. Wear appropriate footwear. Ansonia Nature Ctr, 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia. Information/registration: 203-736-1053.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Free Community Meals Presented by Master’s Community Meals: Dinner – 4pm-5:30pm. Free. Open to the public. No RSVP. Team available for SNAP (food stamps) program. Donations graciously accepted. Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St, Ansonia. 203-732-7792 or MastersTableMeals.org.

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MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Early Morning Yoga REBOOT! – 6:30am7:30am. (Mon-Fri; 8/27-8/31). With Laine, Jim, Julie, Gill & Jen. Reboot, Transition Support, or end-of-the season Special Treat? Here’s your chance to (re)establish a regular yoga practice! $25/5 sessions. Your Community Yoga Center, 39 Putnam Ave, Hamden. 203-287-2277. YourCommunityYoga.com. Full Moon Meditation w/Gayle Franceschetti – 6:30pm-8:30pm. Align w/new energies of Full Moon. Opportunities for allowing spiritual energies to reach human hearts and minds. Tap into this vast pool of energy. $20. 36 Cheshire Rd. Wallingford 203-265-2927, or Return2love3@gmail.com or Return2Love.com.

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sunday Mystical Market and Craft Fair – 11am-4pm. (The 3rd Sunday of every month). Psychics, vendors, artisans, holistic practitioners & more. Free admission, vendor’s fees vary. The Ruby Tree, Sherman Village Shopping Center, 670 Main St South, Woodbury. 203-586-1655, Christina@therubytreect.com, TheRubyTreeCT.com. See Me As I Am-Women’s Soul Circle Leesa Sklover Ph.D, LPC, C-IAYT – 4pm-6pm. (last Sunday of each month). Learn techniques to heal your mind. Ideas and story to know and plan peace for us all, in challenging times. ($35). Location: LoveLifeProductions, Branford. 917-860-0488. DrSklover@gmail.com. LoveLifeProductions.net. Queer Dharma – 7:30pm-9pm. A forum for practice and discussion relating all dharma traditions and the experience and concerns of LGBTQI individuals and their friends. All are warmly welcome regardless of experience, spiritual tradition, age, sex, gender identity, or sexual/affectional orientation. Each meeting will include meditation instruction, practice, readings and discussion. Free. The Shambhala Center of New Haven, 85 Willow Street, New Haven, Building B. NewHaven.Shambala.org.

monday Pilates/Barre Community Class – 8am. This class is a mix between pilates moves to strengthen core muscles and the Barre technique to sculpt and lean our arms and legs. Discount price of $10.00 cash/ check or $12.00 credit card. Kneading Hands Yoga & Massage, 760 Main St S, Unit F, Southbury. 203-267-4417. KneadingHands.net. Guided Meditation Circle – 10am-11am. A weekly meditation Circle in a very relaxed setting using mindfulness meditations, discussions about mindfulness and how to have a successful practice. No experience necessary. $10 Investment. Healing Room, 10 Carina Rd, North Haven. Please call: 203-214-9486.

Women’s Guided Mindfulness Meditation Group – 7pm-8pm. Ladies are you stressed? High Demands? Take a moment in a safe space & learn how to set intentions to help focus and regroup. All levels welcome. Meditations run 30-45 minutes in length. Mondays/ $10. Location: Now n’ Then Therapeutic Massage, 187 Montowese St, Branford. Contact Anna to register 203-871-9367 or register online at DandelionWellnessCT.com. Qigong for Health – 7pm-8pm. Learn a practice that invigorates the internal energy, relieves stress, tones and stretches the muscles and connects the mind and body. $15/class. Tranquil Mountain Internal Arts. Location: Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health, 35 Boston St, Guilford. Info: 860-301-6433. tmiarts.com.

tuesday Yoga with Marlene – 9:30am & 6:30pm. Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360. Healthy-Steps, The Lebed Method w/Susan Sandel – 3:45pm-4:45pm. Gentle therapeutic exercise/mvmnt prog. Helpful for breast cancer survivors/chronic health conditions. Free. Sponsored by Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center of Integrative Medicine. Location: Madison House, 34 Wildwood Ave, Madison. Details: 203-457-1656. Yoga in Our City, FREE outdoor yoga series! Now through Labor Day – Three weekly classes are Tues: Scantlebury Park, 5:30pm & during Cityseed Farmers Markets on Thursday at Quinnipiac River Park, 5:30pm & Sunday at Edgewood Park at 11:30am. Breathing Room Yoga Center, 216 Chapel St, New Haven. Breathingroomct.com/yoga-in-ourcity 203-562-LOVE. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement 5 Week Class Series – 6pm-7pm. Learn to move easily with simple movements that help to relieve pain and restore your body to its natural ease. $50 for 5 weeks or $15 drop in. Carol Meade Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. 203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com.

Yoga with Marlene – 10:30am & 7:15pm. Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360.

Free weekly Tuesday Meditation classes – 6pm7pm. (those who would like instruction can come at 5:45pm). Open to all and fully accessible. Instruction provided for beginners. No reservations necessary. Walk-ins welcome. Program offered in cooperation with New Haven Insight and the New Haven Zen Center. New Haven Free Public Library. 133 Elm St, New Haven. 203-946-8138.

Meditation – 1:30pm. Silent, sitting meditation for anyone to attend. For all levels. Beginners welcome! Meditation begins and ends promptly on time. Donation-based event; no set fees. New England Meditation Center, 455 Boston Rd, Old Saybrook. For more information, visit: https://www.meetup. com/New-England-Meditation-Center/events.

Free Reiki Sessions: The Universal Reiki Plan – 7:30pm-8:30pm. (& 8:30pm-9:30pm Thurs). Reiki teachers Jeannette and Jim of ReikiOvertones and students offer free Reiki sessions. Appt. only. Love offering appreciated. 95 Harris St, Fairfield. Details: Jim and Jeannette 203-254-3958. info@ReikiOvertones.com.

Meditation Mondays – 6pm-7pm.Offered every Monday at Elm City Wellness. A 7pm meditation will be added if the 6pm class is full. Classroom is small, so reserve your spot in advance. $5. 774 Orange St, New Haven. 203-691-7653 or ElmCityWellness.com.

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wednesday Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 12pm1pm. Experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. For all abilities and levels of health. Schedule Available online. 1st class free (reg. $5). Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com. Meditation – 1:30pm. Silent, sitting meditation for anyone to attend. For all levels. Beginners welcome! Meditation begins and ends promptly on time. Donation-based event; no set fees. New England Meditation Center, 455 Boston Rd, Old Saybrook. For more information, visit: https://www.meetup. com/New-England-Meditation-Center/events. Stony Creek Yoga for Stress Relief – 5:45pm-7pm. Classes led by Gina Macdonald MA, LPC. Sessions include breathing techniques, yoga poses and relaxation techniques. Emphasis on movement, flow and release of tension.. Beginning yoga experience recommended along with loose clothing and a yoga mat. Newcomers please arrive early. $10/session. Willoughby Wallace Library. 146 Thimble Island Rd, Stony Creek. Contact Gina: 203-710-6665. Centering Prayer: Weekly Group – 6pm-7pm. In the Lyons Chapel near the entrance of Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center. The first 20 minutes is spent in Centering Prayer and the rest of the time in silence and contemplative conversation. All are welcome. If you are new to Centering Prayer, call Anne Simpkinson, 203-245-0401 ext. 128, and come 15 minutes before the start of the prayer session to go over Centering Prayer guidelines. Free will offering. Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison. MercyByTheSea.org. The Caring Network: Free Support Group for adults who have lost a loved one – 6pm-8pm. (Aug 1 & 15). Free support group for adults who have lost a loved one. Information about loss and grief with facilitated open discussion. Bridges, 949 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, For information or brochure: Cody-White Funeral Home, 203-874-0268 or Facilitator Cynthia Dodd, M. Div, 203-878-6365 ext 344. Yoga with Marlene – 6:30pm. Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360. Meditation In the World at Guest House Retreat – 7pm-8pm. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced meditator, join us every week as we are led in the practice of focusing our awareness. Helping you find calm within everyday demands and stress. Free. 318 West Main St, Chester. 860-322-5770.

thursday The Milford Chamber’s ‘Health & Wellness Council’ – 8:30am-9:30am. (2nd Thurs. monthly). Group is comprised of businesses in the health and wellness industry. 5 Broad St, Milford. Milfordct.com.

Kundalini Yoga and Music Meditation – 9:30am10:30am. Experience the yoga of awareness weekly to heal your mind and your life. All levels, live music. Each week focuses on a different theme (ex: mind, heart, Intuition). All welcome-any physical limitations. Led by Certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher Leesa Sklover, Ph.D, C-IAYT of LoveLifeProductions.net. Register for first class. Monthly discount /$15 per class. Short Beach Union Church 14 Pentacost St, Branford, 917-860-0488 or DrSklover@gmail.com. Yoga with Marlene – 10am & 6:30pm.Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360. Emei Wujigong Qigong Group Practice – 6:30pm7:30pm. (Every Thurs. except the 1st Thurs. of month). Experience a qigong form for rebalancing and strengthening body, mind and spirit. For all abilities and levels of health. Schedule Available online. 1st class free (reg. $5). Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Info: EmeiQigongChan.com. Qigong Group Healing & Silent Meditation – 6:30pm-8pm. (1st Thurs. of the month). All levels of health addressed. No experience necessary. Fee: donation. Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. Contact Pat for more information if this is 1st attendance: 203-500-6492. The Heart of Recovery – 7:30pm-9pm, a weekly meditation and recovery group for those recovering from addictions of all kinds. We will honor the traditions of anonymity, confidentiality and no cross-talk. Meetings will include meditation instruction, practice, readings and discussion. Free. The Shambhala Center of New Haven, 85 Willow St, Building B, NewHaven.Shambala.org.

friday Yoga with Marlene – 9:30am. Yoga classes for all ages and problems in a serene atmosphere with emphasis on stress-management. 1221 Village Walk. Guilford. Info: 203-453-5360.

Intuitive Readings w/Susane Grasso – 11am-3pm. Usui and Karuna Reiki Master and Clairvoyant Susane sees auras/mirrors of soul/emotions and physical being. Now also a certified Doreen Virtue Angel Reader. $1/min. Enchanted, 1250 Boston Post Rd, Guilford. 203-453-4000. EnchantedGuilford.com.

saturday Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement 5 Week Class Series – 9am-10am. Learn to move easily with simple movements that help to relieve pain and restore your body to its natural ease. $50 for 5 weeks or $15 drop in. Carol Meade Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. 203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com. Kundalini Yoga and Music Meditation – 9:30am10:30am. Experience the yoga of awareness weekly to heal your mind and your life. All levels, live music. Each week focuses on a different theme (ex: mind, heart, Intuition). All welcome-any physical limitations. Led by Certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher Leesa Sklover, Ph.D, C-IAYT of LoveLifeProductions.net. Register for first class. Monthly discount /$15 per class. Short Beach Union Church 14 Pentacost St, Branford, 917-860-0488 or DrSklover@gmail.com. ReikiShare: The Universal Reiki Plan – 11am1:30pm. Pre-register to share Reiki and join in a FREE workshop to make it a Reiki day! The 3rd Sat. of every month. Free (“love offering”). Bloodroot Rest. 85 Ferris St, Bridgeport. Reservation only. Jim or Jeannette: 203-254-3958. info@ReikiOvertones.com. Meditation – 1:30pm. Silent, sitting meditation for anyone to attend. For all levels. Beginners welcome! Meditation begins and ends promptly on time. Lecture every other Saturday. Donation-based event; no set fees. New England Meditation Center, 455 Boston Rd, Old Saybrook. For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/New-EnglandMeditation-Center/events.

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 10:30am-11:30am. It only takes an hour to feel good again. Aren’t you worth it? $15 drop in or class cards. Carol Meade Holistic Therapies Classroom, 15 South Elm St, Wallingford. 203-415-8666 or info@massage2movement.com.

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INTUITIVE READINGS AT ENCHANTED DAILY – 11am-3pm. Akashic, Angel, Aura, Clairvoyant, Goddess, Mediumship, Runes, Tarot, Tea Leaf Readings offered from eight world-class intuitives and masters. $1/minute. Enchanted 1250 Boston Post Rd ,Guilford. 203-453-4000. For more information and a schedule of who is available each day visit EnchantedGuilford.com.

HYPNOSIS THERAPY CENTER – There is a meaning behind every ailment and condition people have. It's your body speaking to you. If you are tired of being sick and are ready to help yourself heal, then consider having a Discovery Session so you can learn the cause and 'cure.' Madison. 203-245-6927.

August 2018

community resource guide APPLIED KINESIOLOGY KC CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS Kevin Healy, DC 17 Woodland Road, Madison, CT 203-245-9317 KevinHealy@sbcglobal.net DrHealMe.com

Applied Kinesiology is a neurological evaluation to find and treat dysfunction. Different because it addresses causes instead of chasing pains, Dr. Healy tests if a therapy alleviates dysfunction, finding immediate answers as to which provides the most improvement. Chiropractic, craniosacral, myofascial and acupressure are among the therapies Dr. Healy uses. Generally, no single cure exists as disease and dysfunction typically involve multiple areas of the body. The goal of any therapy—physical, chemical, or emotional—is to improve function; a combination of therapies typically yields the best results. See ad on page 6.

EDUCATION CONNECTICUT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER (CELC) MIDDLE SCHOOL 28 School Street, Branford, CT 203-433-4658 mandm@CTExperiential.org http://CTEXperiential.org

HEALING ACID REFLUX HEALING ACID REFLUX NATURALLY Susan Berman, Med, CHHC 860-670-4152 Susan@HealingAcidReflux.com HealingAcidReflux.com

I work with health conscious individuals to help heal their acid reflux or GERD to avoid further damage and prevent esophageal cancer. Find your unique food and lifestyle triggers. I work with groups or 1:1 through a virtual classroom so you can be anywhere to take the program.

HOLISTIC DENTIST MARK A. BREINER, DDS, FIAOMT

501 Kings Highway East, Suite 108 Fairfield, CT 203-371-0300 WholeBodyDentistry.com Dr. Mark A. Breiner is a pioneer and recognized authority in the field of holistic dentistry. With over 30 years of experience, he is a sought after speaker and lecturer. His popular consumer book, Whole-Body Dentistry, has been sold worldwide. See ad on page 17.

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CT Experiential Learning Center (CELC) Middle School provides experientially-based education with a personalized approach to learning, designed to empower young people to thrive. Our students come from a variety of towns throughout Connecticut, from families looking for a program that engages and deepens learning, where their children can flourish during these important and impactful 5th - 8th grade years. See ad on page 10.

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MIND-BODY TRANSFORMATION Diane Bahr-Groth, CHy, TFTdx 1177 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 203-595-0110 MindBodyTransformation.com

Fast, effective methods for weight, stress, fear, pain, smoking, etc. Certified Hypnotherapist, Thought Field Therapy, Time Line Therapy, NLP and Complementary Medical Hypnosis, since 1989.

Accredited, Non-profit Graduate School offering holistic programs in contemporary & emerging fields 171 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 203-874-4252 Learn.edu The Graduate Institute offers holistic master’s degrees and certificate programs for adult learners. Programs include Integrative Health and Healing, Ecotherapy and Cultural Sustainability, Writing and Oral Tradition, Organizational Leadership, and more. Programs are just one weekend a month. See ad on page 15.

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HYPNOSIS LIFE DESIGN HYPNOSIS, LLC

Patricia Babey, BS Certified Hypnotist Certified Pain Management Specialist Certified Reiki II Practitioner Madison, CT 203-980-0022 LifeDesignHypnosis.com A client centered practice created to assist you in improving every aspect of your life by tapping into the natural power of your brain. Release weight, stop smoking, reduce stress, and manage pain. You can change just about anything with hypnosis. Each session is personal, customized and tailored for you. Don’t let your brain hold you back any longer from achieving the lifelong dreams you deserve. Free consultations. See ad on page 9.

MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE ELM CITY WELLNESS 774 Orange Street New Haven, CT 203-691-7653 ElmCityWellness.com

Elm City Wellness is an independently owned wellness center whose services include a variety of massage, community & private acupuncture, Reiki, craniosacral therapy & facials with locally made Ayurvedic & organic products. Our skilled therapists specifically tailor each and every session. Our gift shop features local products, candles, wellness supplies & books, smudge kits and much more.

MASSAGE THERAPY DANIELLE INGENITO, LMT

CT License #8008 Offices located in Branford, CT In Home Appointments Available Licensed in NY & CT 516-639-5917 deeshands4U@yahoo.com http://deeshands4u.wixsite.com/massage Facebook: Deeshands4U Offering: Swedish, Deep Tissue/ Trigger Point,Sports,Therapeutic/ Customized, Reiki Level l,ll and Acupressure. Ask about our “In Home” Spa/Wellness Parties and Essential Oils. Office CHAIR MASSAGE EVENTS Also Available by Appointment.

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING ANNAHAVEN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Anna Martin, BSW, MSW, LCSW 410 State St, North Haven, CT 30 Hazel Terrace, Woodbridge, CT 377 Main St, West Haven, CT 203-606-2071 CounselingWithAnnaMartin.com

YOU deserve to be happy. AHBHS helps with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Obesity, agarophobia, domestic violence, ADD, ADHD and anger management. Phone,internet,skype and office sessions. Evening and weekend hours are available. Most insurance accepted, including Medicaid, Medicare and Husky.

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NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN KARENMARIE LACONTE, ND Office Locations in Bridgeport, Shelton and Orange, CT 203-260-0078 AskDocLaConte@gmail.com TheNaturopathicApproach.com

Dr. LaConte, a Naturopathic Physician, is a UBCNM graduate. Her mission is to facilitate better mind body connections with patients, using only natural remedies, (herbals, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, natural supplements, Far Infrared Sauna). Areas of concentration: Endocrine (thyroid disorders, diabetes: type 1 and 2), GI conditions, allergy testing, stress and anxiety management.

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REIKI NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN WHOLE-BODY MEDICINE, LLC

Adam Breiner, ND, Director Elena Sokolova, MD, ND David Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN 501 Kings Highway East, Suite 108 Fairfield, CT 203-371-8258 WholeBodyMed.com Using state-of-the-art science combined with centuries-old healing modalities, our caring naturopathic doctors correct underlying imbalances and address issues which may interfere with the body’s abilityto heal itself. Treatment protocols or therapies include: Abdominal Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Allergy Desensitization, Chinese Medicine, Colonics and other Detoxification Protocols, Electro-Dermal Screening, Energy Medicine, FDA-cleared Phototherapy, Functional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hormonal Balancing, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolic Typing, Nutritional Assessment, Real-Time EEG Neurofeedback, and other therapies. See ad on page 17.

WEIGHT LOSS

SUSANE GRASSO, RMT 2489 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT 203-500-6950

Stress is the plague of the 21st century and the cause of physical and emotional woes. Because of this, my sessions combine my ability to see auras with Reiki, Theta Healing, acupressure and Sound Vibrational Healing to provide deep relaxation and balance. “Tension out! Wellness in” is more than a phrase. For my clients it is a statement of fact. See ad on page 11.

SALT HEALING THERAPY WELLNESS CENTER SALT OF THE EARTH THERAPEUTIC SPA

787 Main St, S Woodbury, CT 203-586-1172 NaturalSaltHealing.com

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Combining an array of natural therapies that have been used since ancient times with today’s technology, Salt of the Earth Spa provides a sanctuary for deep transformations, healing and grounding for Mind, Body and Spirit.

August 2018

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Healing Our Hearts in Body and Spirit

A Day Long Retreat on The Long Island Sound Are you seeking a deeper level of recovery and healing from the experience of trauma, losses, grief, addictions, depression, anxiety and other manifestations of loss? ‘Healing Our Hearts in Body and Spirit’ will open your heart, mind and body to new healing modalities and relationships with other seekers and healers. . This is a day of healing and celebration created by ﬁve gifted practitioners.

The Mercy Center, Madison, CT Saturday, September 15, 2018 8:30AM to 4:00PM

Cost: $160.00 or $140 each for two or more signing up at once.

No one will be refused who needs ﬁnancial assistance.

Participants will be immersed in Sound Healing, Gong Bathing, Yoga, Biodanza (therapeutic movement) Walking Meditation and Tong Lon Meditation on the beach and Creative Visualization using the creation of Vision Boards. All activities are appropriate for all levels of ﬁtness and most special needs will be accommodated. Essential Oils will also be available for participants to experience this powerful aspect of prevention and physical and emotional healing. All participants will have time to interact and connect with the workshop leaders individually and will also have ample time to enjoy the tranquil setting of the Mercy Center's beach setting. Jean Daniello, Michelle Dubreuil Macek, Rosa Fiore, Jen Ripa-Edson and Liz Driscoll Jorgensen have created this mini retreat to share their lifetime wisdom in a warm and accessible environment.

For more information, or to receive help registering you may also call Insight Counseling at (203) 943-6786.

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Jen Jean Daniello is a Certified Ripa-Edson is a Certified Yoga Teacher (200 RYT), Kundalini and Vinyasa yoga teacher, reiki Reiki Master and practioner, life coach, Advanced Integrated sound healer, essential Energy Therapy practioil educator and artist. tioner. She is a Certified She helps people Essential Oil Coach and trancend limitations. Wellness Advocate.