Elder Lecture Series New England
The following details a unique Discussion Series designed to support the emotional well being and the enhancement of dignity for seniors. This (30) topic series has been presented at various Community Senior Centers, Senior Housing settings, Independent Retirement, and Assisted Living communities throughout the New England Region, Florida & Hilton Head SC.
- The Rhythm of Our Days~Making sense of Life’s Changes Our routine is the scaffolding of Life. In this world altering pandemic its natural to mourn the loss measured of daily life, however gratefulness can help us move forward.
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Reclaiming Our Personal Power How to maintain a degree of privacy, boundaries and self-care when living in community with others that we didn’t necessarily get to choose as house mates. Asking for what we need, not feeling guilty for our “no”. Methods for holding Gossiping at bay.
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Grief-Re-Potting Ourselves When left unattended, sorrow can accumulate whether from everyday losses such our body parts not working like they once did or loss of independence. We learn how to connect with grief while not being overwhelmed by it. The unattended sorrow once felt, gradually peels away the layers, allowing one’s heart to expand once again.
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Living Gently with Ourselves Sometimes we abandon ourselves by not acknowledging our feelings…especially what I call those SHADOW feelings like Anger, Resentment & Shame. If we hold onto and stuff those dark feelings we give up trusting ourselves! Connected to this belief can then translate into “others don’t value me”. We must Let Go or Be Dragged!
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Breathing In-Heart Healing At times in the “news” what we hear and see can be somewhat bruising .We can be left with weariness brought about by repetitive accounts of others pain, tragedy and human cruelty. How we can safely develop strategies to heal our hearts from this compassion fatigue as we express grief over uncontrolled events.
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Rear View Mirror Reminiscing A waltz down memory lane, recalling foods, songs, movies, and memories for raining day reading. And who could forget…S & H Green Stamps, Beauty Parlors and Cupie Dolls!
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Practicing Acceptance. A little death-My Big Life! One trouble with discussing the end of life is the instinctive fear of death and we tend to avoid the topic, however this group conversation can provide strength in supporting one another on the journey with insights. The essence of who we are, the voice of your future is already resonating within you.
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By My Own Design Designing in truth & celebration of your own lifetime. Writing your own Obituary. What’s something you want known about how you lived your life that only in your own words can be captured? Make it kind to you, a gift to others. Own your Own story, write the ending!
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The Answer is You Have you ever wondered how you can continue to grow & celebrate more in life? We’ll discuss compelling questions, gathering insights along the way, fully alive & not afraid to know anything about yourself.
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You Are a Living Library ~ Take a Bow As Beings of wisdom continuing to thrive and not just survive this life we have. What sustains us, still agreeing to say “YES” to life, authentic and connected to your truth.
Fee~ $175 per topic
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