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Embracing the Role of the Wise Elder | April 12 — 14 | In-Person

April 12 — 14

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Embracing the Role of the Wise Elder

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April 12—14, 2024 – In Person

Ancient myths and modern literature refer to the archetype of the wise elder, suggesting that older age is the time when we grow into a sense of deep maturity, generous warmth and wisdom. At the same time, our American culture denies the reality of age, instead promoting the ideal of looking as young and wrinkle-free as possible with the dictum of “not slowing down.”

So we ask: What defines a wise elder? How does one develop into a wise elder and how is the wise elder different from the ubiquitous “senior citizen” that so dominates the cultural language of today?

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Trauma Informed Essentials

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September 23 – 26, 2024

The following are online workshops

Linda will design and present a workshop on a variety of topics…

Linda will design and present a workshop on a variety of topics , including Health Education/Wellness topics such as Nutrition, Exercise,Stress management ;Disordered Eating; The food-mood connection ; and more ….

Topics on Experiential Therapies to Heal Trauma, Eating Disorders , Grief, Addictions and other mental/emotional health issues. Linda holds certifications in Psychodrama, Group Psychotherapy and Sociometry ; The Therapeutic Spiral  Model (specifically for healing trauma) ; Souldrama for developing spiritual intelligence .She also conducts workshops to train teachers in using action methods in the classroom.

You may contact her by e mail :Linda.healingbridges@gmail.com

or by calling 410-827-8324

New Platform for Learning Psychodrama and Experiential Methods

Psychodrama: From the Outside In

by psychodramatist, health coach and author

Linda Ciotola

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Experience a full workshop of psychodrama training from Linda Ciotola, a leading psychodramatist who employs trauma-informed methods to enhance her work. Her knowledge, character and experience will guide participants through experiential learning exercises to help concretize the information presented. Trauma-Informed Experiential Therapy engages the body through a set of safety structures, slowly and safely moving the participants in a controlled manner to a deeper understanding of self, greater self-esteem and self-compassion. When safety, skills and support are in place, trauma work can be done and deep body-based healing can happen.

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Eating Disorders: An Overview

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Linda Ciotola, M.Ed., CHES (ret.),TEP
Eating disorders result from a complicated interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. People with eating disorders are intensely preoccupied with food, weight, and appearance, jeopardizing their health and adversely affecting relationships. Read more

Introduction to Psychodrama

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This course explores the theory, history, methods, and practice of psychodrama and its applications in psychology, theatre, education and more. Through a combination didactic and experiential methods, students will learn role theory, and the “Canon of Creativity”, sociometry as well as the art of “doubling” and role reversal.

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Creative Arts for Health and Healing

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Introduction to use of creative arts methods to facilitate heath and healing (drama, dance, music, art, literature) – body, mind, heart, and spirit.  Individuals will identify goals for individual well-being and identify obstacles to meeting those goals and experience how creative arts empower change.

For more information and to schedule this workshop contact Linda at linda.healingbridges@gmail.com (410) 827-8324