Saturday, March 10, 2012 -- 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth Click for directions
Pre-registration is required. A suggested $20 donation may be sent to Womenaid of Greater Portsmouth via post (no later than March 3), email or our secure online donation button on the left.
About Seacost Women's Week
Seacoast Women's Week (SWW) is an all volunteer effort celebrating International Women's Day by acknowledging women in our communities. These women juggle home, professional and personal lives for the good of their families and communities. They volunteer to ensure that our civic, social service and religious organizations are there when needed. They take pride in their heritage and diversity and make choices that define who they are. Seacoast Women's Week encourages women to "take time off" from home, the office and care-giving to relax and learn in an atmosphere of collegiality and support.
Proceeds from SWW benefit Womenaid of Greater Portsmouth
2012 Program Schedule
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Mary Westfall
9:15-10:00 AM
Positively You!
We either make ourselves happy or miserable in life. The amount of work is the same. – Carlos Castenada
Why is it that some people seem to carry a kind of joyful confidence? How does one stay positive and hopeful in the midst of difficult or challenging circumstances? Each day is filled with countless gifts – the beauty of the sunrise, the brightness of a child's eyes, moments of laughter with a friend and likewise each day is filled with numerous challenges – illness, relationship difficulties, the stress of juggling too much. This presentation will provide an opportunity to re-examine what kind of awareness and attitude one brings to these situations and how to cultivate practices that will facilitate a more positive and resilient outlook. Despite external circumstances there is a way to find deep inner peace and a true sense of joy. Come and rediscover what it means to be positively you!
The Rev. Dr. Mary E. Westfall currently serves as Senior Minister with the Community Church of Durham, United Church of Christ, where she has been for 12 years. Her current work extends throughout the seacoast and around the state as she works on various peace and justice issues. Mary is particularly interested in working with individuals and groups wanting to developing deeper spiritual practices that add meaning, depth and joy to life.
Session One: 10:15 to 11:30 AM
A. Astrology, presented by Dorothy Morgan, RMT
Astrology is a beautiful scientific tool that when used with knowledge, skill and intuition can guide your life path with a sense of clarity, purpose and a renewed sense of hope and optimism. Join Dorothy as she provides insight on how Astrology can help you get in touch with your soul purpose.
Dorothy Morgan has 22 years of experience as a professional Astrologer, intuitive, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Angel Healing Practitioner. Dorothy began her Astrology studies in 1988 with Kim Rogers Gallagher. Dorothy has been an officer of the Seacoast Astrology Society since the 1990's and currently serves on the board of directors.
B. Gotta Go, Gotta Go!, presented by Netta M. Hart, Lic. Acupuncturist NCCA
Are you "going" a lot more than you used to during the day? Is getting up for the bathroom disturbing your sleep? Is urgency or frequency running your life? Does coughing or sneezing put you on alert? This may surprise you but it's true – you no longer have to live with bladder problems! These typical but annoying problems can readily be relieved through acupuncture and Chinese Medicine!
Netta M. Hart, master acupuncturist and 25 year practitioner, is well known for her skill and expertise in the treatment of difficult disorders and painful syndromes. She will discuss the cause and treatment of kidney and bladder dysfunction.
C. I'm Not Crazy I'm Just Not You: Understanding Personality Type, presented by Andrea St. Jean, MS, CCC
Learning about your own personality type can provide new insights into your essential nature, unique constellation of gifts, and lifestyle preferences. Learn how your temperament may be affecting your relationships at home or at work. How do your preferences affect your job satisfaction? What impact do they have on your ability to parent your children, manage others, develop friendships, and enjoy your leisure time? You may be surprised to learn why you do the things you do!
Andrea St. Jean, MS, CCC is a Career Counselor and Coach in private practice in Portsmouth, NH and leads career workshops throughout New England about career choice/career change, resume writing, effective job search techniques and interviewing.
Session Two: 11:45 AM -1:00 PM
A. Heal Yourself, Heal Others, presented by Erica L. Rock D.C.Ed, HHP, GBP, Holistic Healthcare
Universal Life force energy like Reiki and other energy modalities can heal yourself, others, animals, plants and ALL life forms. Learn how tapping into this unlimited potential of the Universe connects you with healing energies that will resonate within you. Reduce stress, pain, anxiety, fear, learn to understand what your body is telling you!
Erica Rock, author of The TRUE You and Infinite Blessings, uses a heart centered approach to consciousness expansion and awakening. Her clarity and perspectives get to "the heart to the matter" so that people may be free from their limiting beliefs, patterns and predispositions that keep them stuck.
B. Breast Health and Breast Care Options, presented by Janice Anderson RN, HNB-BC, CCT III
Is your underwire bra really a booby trap? This informational presentation will cover the following: the anatomy of the breast and the lymph system; breast risk factors, phluffing the girls, and screening options and care.
Janice Anderson is a nationally board certified holistic RN. She has been in private practice for 25+ years and has an extensive and diverse background in holistic health, mind-body therapies and digital infrared thermographic imaging (DITI).
C. Shortcuts to Inner Peace, presented by Ashley Bush
Stress threatens to obscure the wonder in our lives. We know we need to find routine ways to replenish ourselves but we often feel like there simply isn't time. Ashley Davis Bush will be sharing the building blocks of a simple system of daily habits triggered by ordinary activities that wake us up to our innate inner peace. Learn how to weave these habits into your lifestyle so that peace becomes a constant state of being.
Ashley Davis Bush is a psychotherapist and grief counselor in private practice in Epping, NH. She is the author of several self-help books including Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Everyday Serenity and Transcending Loss. She is a frequent lecturer to professional and community groups on the subjects of inner peace and loss.
Closing: 1:00 -1:30 PM
Tai Chi – It's all about Balance, Going with the Flow, presented by Marsha Carr
Tai chi is a slow moving meditative exercise for relaxation, meditation and health. Daily practice promotes mental clarity, a healthy body, assists with balance and helps the circulation of the ch'i and the blood. By using the body, breath, and mind focus we can bring balance into our daily activities. A short lesson in moving will be taught.
Marsha Carr's 10 years of Tai Chi experience focuses her practice on students of all ages with arthritis, balance, stress, flexibility and range of motion issues. She is registered with the N.E. Chapters of the Arthritis Foundation and is a member of the American Tai Chi & Qigong Association.
