Parenting & Family
How Iceland Got Teens to Say No to Drugs – The Icelandic Model
I become excited and inspired when I see concepts, ideas, and methods that I use in my work validated by international scientists and authors. The two articles that I have included excerpts from offer alternative ideas about the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. From my experience, combining these two perspectives is the core of my work, supporting and facilitating shifting patterns, behaviors, obsessions, and addictions.
I typically integrate these three principles/methods for shifting unwanted patterns and behaviors.
- Exercises supporting the discovery and understanding of our patterns and thinking.
- Explore what we feel connected to, or the lack of connection, to people, animals, friends, family, and our environment. Create a plan to improve and expand our connections. (Read Johann Hari's views on addiction and connection at the bottom of this post.).
- Brainstorm interests, passions, and activities that we have either enjoyed in our past or present or would like to explore, including creative expressions, physical activity, opportunities to connect with the natural world, or anything that inspires or stimulates us. We follow the brainstorming process by implementing some of these interests and activities into our lives before or during launching into facilitating the shift in the unwanted behaviors. In short, let's find out what will inspire and stimulate you to replace the patterns, behaviors, and addictions that are problematic. (This parallels the process Harvey Milkman researched in the U.S. and implemented in Iceland, discussed in the main article focusing on teens and addiction.)
Second Degree Reiki Training December 11 & 12!
I am excited to offer a Second Degree Reiki Training on December 11 & 12 from 1:00 - 6:00! Anyone who has completed First Degree Reiki Training (Reiki Level One) is invited to participate and move to the next level in your practice. This Reiki Training will be located in Warren, RI.
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Reiki Master Training November 13 & 14!
Reiki Master Teacher Training November 13 & 14 from 12:00 - 6:00! Reiki Master Training is a two-day Reiki Training preparing a Reiki Practitioner to facilitate Traditional Usui Reiki Training. Reiki Master Training includes how to pass Reiki Attunements, organize a Reiki Training and facilitate a Reiki Training. This class involves time for practice of passing Reiki Attunements for Reiki Teaching Masters. Each student will also receive an Attunement from the Reiki Master, plus the opportunity to receive multiple Attunements from other students during the training.
If you have received Reiki Training to Second Degree (Level Two) you have met the requirements to receive Reiki Master Teacher Training. It is preferred that you've also received Advanced Reiki Training, but not necessary.
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If you have received Reiki Training to Second Degree (Level Two) you have met the requirements to receive Reiki Master Teacher Training. It is preferred that you've also received Advanced Reiki Training, but not necessary.
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First Degree Reiki Training Saturday & Sunday October 16 & 17!
A Special First Degree Reiki Training Saturday & Sunday October 16 & 17 from 1:00-6:00. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is where all new Reiki students begin their Reiki Training. In this class, students receive all four First Degree Reiki Attunements, practice sharing and receiving Reiki and be ready to share Reiki with friends, family and emergency situations. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is offered as a two-day Training. The fee for the two-day training is $175. Location to be determined in Warren, RI.
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The 3 Core Skills Every Person Needs for Romantic Competence
Romantic competence is not a phrase that has yet reached mainstream culture, but I suspect it will soon enough. Romantic competence includes three core skills: insight, mutuality, and emotional regulation. These skills affect all our relationships, not just romantic relationships. I have reflected on the three skills of romantic competence, wanting to discern if any of the three are necessary. I feel clear that they are all valuable and essential to improving our relationships, especially romantic relationships.
I am interested in what you learn from this fascinating article about the work of Joanne Davila on romantic competence!
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Advanced Reiki Training May 23!
Advanced Reiki Training May 23 from 1:00-5:00! This is a zoom training.
Third Degree Advanced Reiki Training (ART) is a one-day Traditional Usui Reiki Training. This degree in Reiki Training is for increasing the intensity of Reiki energy, advanced Reiki Counseling Training and a Reiki Attunement to raise the overall Reiki vibration of Reiki Practitioners.
Advanced Reiki Training is the least structured of all the Reiki Trainings in the Usui system. It is an opportunity for students to explore where they can strengthen their practice and expand what they are already ...
First Degree Reiki Training June 19 & 20!
A Special First Degree Reiki Training Saturday & Sunday June 19 & 20 from 1:00-6:00. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is where all new Reiki students begin their Reiki Training. In this class, students receive all four First Degree Reiki Attunements, practice sharing and receiving Reiki and be ready to share Reiki with friends, family and emergency situations. First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki Training is offered as a two-day Training. The fee for the two-day training is $175. Location to be determined based on class size.
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