Groups, Classes & Workshops
Practitioners at People House offer a wide variety of groups and classes. The descriptions provided below can help you decide which best fits your needs.
Why Groups, Classes & Workshops?
In the wired world of the twenty-first century the Internet allows us to connect with people and knowledge from around the globe. Digital encyclopedias, chat rooms, multimedia, even a virtual office at home, are all there at the click of a mouse. But is clicking really connecting? And what must "click" before we connect to ourselves?
At People House, our experience tells us that access to global information is no substitute for a deep connection to our own inner spirit. As human beings, that's really what we're looking for. Even in the most sophisticated lifestyles, the man or woman at peace is the one with self-knowledge.
In a group setting we find that we're not alone in our search. As we hear others tell their stories, we see how they deal with struggles not unlike our own. In telling our personal stories, we see the gift of our uniqueness reflected back to us in the loving faces of the group members. We feel compassion for others and for ourselves. We learn new behaviors and gain the courage to try them out in a supportive environment. We feel safe to shine a light on dark places in our life experiences. In the process, we connect to others and to ourselves.
Trust Your Intuition
Learn how your intuition (your inner voice/gut feelings) can help you make the right decisions, ultimately steering you to a dream-filled life! Everyone has an inner voice or feelings that can and will guide his or her life. Some people hear their inner wisdom others feel or see. Most people ignore their intuition or were programmed not to pay attention to it. This class will teach you how to hear, see or feel intuition, plus trust and use it! Using Nancy Harris' Quick and Easy Emotional Release™ Energy Psychology Technique, you will learn now to use the wisdom of your body to quickly release emotional blocks and old tapes at the sub-conscious and cellular levels. QEER™ is designed to provide safe, dependable and rapid personal growth and healing. As your stress, anxieties and fears lift, you will learn how to access your "right brain and gut feeling", the home of your intuition. Nancy will guide you in a process of learning how to listen to and trust your intuition. She will also show you how to tap into your inner wisdom and make decisions that can lead to true emotional wellness, love, happiness and dreams fulfilled!
Facilitator: Nancy R. Harris, MSS
Date/Time: Sat. April 24; 9am - 5pm; in the Chapel
Cost: $99 if register by April 20, thereafter $119/person. Material fee: $5 for 25 page detailed workbook and snacks
Registration/Information: Nancy at 303 692-9092 x2; www.nancyharris.com
Reiki I, II, ART/Advanced, Reiki Master Teacher
Reiki is a powerful, yet gentle method of healing that is simple and easy to learn. During the Reiki I class, you will be attuned to the high vibratory healing energy, which you will be able to apply to virtually anything, including plants, animals, the earth, etc. Each Reiki class builds upon the other increasing intuition, offering advanced tools through Reiki symbols and offering avenues to amplify Reiki through crystals. If you choose to go on to the Reiki Master class, you will be attuned and taught the methods to teach others this very powerful, gentle and loving healing energy. Please visit Lyn's website for further information.
Facilitator: Lyn Valverde, MA, Reiki Master Teacher, author of Sweet Reverence
Date/Time: All classes are 9am-5:30pm; Spruce Hall. Reiki I: Sat. Apr. 24 or Sat. Jun 26. Reiki II: Sat, May 15 or Sat. Jul 17. ART/Advanced: Sat. May 22. Reiki Master Teacher: Sat-Sun, Aug 14-15.
Cost: Reiki I: $150; Reiki II: $200, ART: $225, Reiki Master Teacher: $350
Registration/Information: Limited to 8; pre-registration required; Lyn, 303-579-9657; lyn@boulderreikicenter.com www.boulderreikicenter.com
Reverence Breath Classes
Reverence Breath is a meditative technique utilizing breath and awareness to connect to the angelic realm and to one's higher self. This particular technique was gifted to Lyn from the angelic realm and her spirit guides originally as a way to connect to those passing from this world back Home. After time, Lyn was instructed by the angelic realm how to utilize this technique in an everyday practice to create loving presence, manifest, develop intuition and channel healing from the angels and spirit guides. She was directed to offer Reverence Breath to others as a path to awakening. Visit Lyn's website for further information.
Facilitator: Lyn Valverde, MA, Reiki Master Teacher, author of Sweet Reverence
Date/Time: Energy Basics: Sun. Apr. 25, 9am-1pm or Sat. June 12, 9am-1pm or Sat. July 24, 9am-1pm. Reverence Breath, Level 1: Sun. Apr. 25, 2pm-6pm or Sat. June 12, 2pm-6pm or Sat, Jul 24, 2pm-6pm. Manifesting: Sat. Aug. 7, 9am-1pm. Developing Intuition: Sat. Aug. 7, 2pm-6pm.
Cost: $80 per class
Registration/Information: Limited to 10 and pre-registration required; Lyn, 303-579-9657; lyn@boulderreikicenter.com. www.boulderreikicenter.com
Enneagram Drop In Class
The Enneagram is considered a Spiritual Psychology. The Enneagram is different than most personality typing systems in that it not only tells you about the pitfalls of your personality type, but it also gives you the tools necessary for moving beyond these pitfalls. In addition to talking about the psychological aspect of you, the Enneagram also provides the methods to move out of our personality beliefs and transform into the person you "truly" are – what is often called our essence. Studying the Enneagram allows you to catch yourself in "the act" of your personality pattern and begin to change your habitual routines. This is the pathway to transformation and well-being. As a drop in class, you will be exposed to various elements of the Enneagram in each of the sessions. One session does not necessarily depend on the others. However, knowing your type would be helpful. Benefits Of Studying The Enneagram: · Acknowledges the diversity and uniqueness within each of us · Gives us tools to create change in ourselves · Encourages compassion for self and others · Creates new avenues for effective communication · Explains our differences and helps us understand ourselves and others · Restores hope · Creates peace of mind and joy in our lives
Facilitator: Dee Marcotte, MS, MA, LPC
Date/Time: April 29 and May 13; 6-8pm; Englewood Library in the Parrin Room
Registration/Information: RSVP to Dee – 303-829-6422; www.deemarcotte.com
Relational Life Community Group
One of the things we believe in the Relational Life Institute, based on the work of Terry Real, is that our society and our pressures are not conducive to or supportive of our relationships. As a result, we attend a workshop and have great hopes of becoming different and using our new skills. However, what generally happens is we forget what we need to do to keep our 24/7 practice going and fall back into our default, old habits. This group is designed to explore and implement the effective tools found in Terry's groundbreaking books: The New Rules of Marriage, How Can I Get Through to You and I Don't Want to Talk About It. Whether you have asked for some kind of ongoing support to remind you of the skills or to have a place to ask questions; or, if you are not familiar with this model but are looking for a positive support for your couple, come and join us.
Facilitator: Dee Marcotte MS, MA, LPC with Assistants: Brian Cooper MS, MA & Donna Standley, CRCC, CRCS, CTACC
Date/Time: Fri. once a month – April 30, May 14; 6pm-8pm; Spruce Hall
Cost: $25 per person per session
Registration/Information: Dee, 303-829-6422; www.deemarcotte.com
Sensory Awareness
Bombarded by the noise, speed and over-stimulation of life in our society, we can become deadened to sensation and unable to experience or receive the nourishment that life offers. In this class we will work with the basics of embodiment, connecting to the lifespring of vitality within ourselves. We may come to know, once again, a depth of experiencing and aliveness that we may not have known since childhood.
Facilitator: Marlene and Paul Zweig
Date/Time: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm; Ongoing
Cost: $125 for 12 session segment
Registration/Information: limited to 10; Marlene or Paul, 303-758-3866; zweigs@gmail.com
Holistic Wellness Clinic
The clinic is conducted as a collaborative effort by a group of seasoned practitioners and student clinicians who are dedicated to the wellness of all individuals. The services include mind/body and energy therapies, herbal and nutritional therapies, and bodywork. By offering a variety of modalities, we provide an integrative approach to health and wellness, giving each person the ability to sample modalities and develop a program that best suits them, at a cost fitting their budget. The clinic is held the second Saturday of each month; setting an appointment is advised but drop-ins are also welcomed. Private sessions are available by appointment and can be arranged with most of the practitioners and student clinicians..
Facilitator: Mary Washington, MFT & Healing QiGong Student Practitioner, Jules Love, Healing QiGong Student Practitioner & Young Living Essential Oils Consultant; Joedee Love, Certified Hand Accupressure Practitioner & Healing QiGong Student Practitioner; Amy Horn, Nutrition Therapy Practitioner; Elizabeth Haselwood, Certified Trager Practitioner; Connie Garrett, Healing QiGong Student Practitioner & others.
Date/Time: Sat. May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14; Time: 11am-2pm
Cost: $15 for one service/$25 for unlimited services per clinic
Registration/Information: Connie 303-355-2684, phwellnessclinic@earthlink.net
Still Puffing Away? Be Tobacco-free in 1 evening with Hypnosis!
Smoking causes cancer, emphysema, and other diseases, and comes with a negative social stigma, yet people take it up. It not only affects your health, it affects the health of those around you. And it costs you a lot of money to maintain that habit. Join Ed Robb for an evening discussion on smoking, the mind, and ending with hypnosis to help you kick that habit. Hypnosis is an accepted, successful way to end your smoking habit. It's safe, gentle, and effective. No barking, no quacking, just quit smoking.
Facilitator: Ed Robb, CCHt.
Date/Time: Tues. May 18, 7-9:00pm, Loft
Cost: $50
Registration/Information: Limited to 8. Pre-registration required - Ed, 303-733-9962; ed@edwardcrobb.com
"Yes I Told You"! No, You Didn't"!
Communication skills for anyone who wants to insure that they are being heard. Learn how to express yourself so that you will be heard. Learn why your spouse, teen or friends can not hear you. Create greater harmony at home and at work. Leave this workshop confident that you can "shift" your style and communicate with everyone, especially your spouse and/or teenagers! Using the scientifically developed "Personal Style Indicator" you will discover how your nervous system is innately wired for behavior and communication and why your miscommunications occur and how to communicate so people will be saying, "I heard and understood you!" Nancy Harris, MSS, Intuitive Psychotherapist, using the PSI for 19 years has successfully helped her clients, corporations, and workshop participants improve their communication styles.
Facilitator: Nancy R. Harris, MSS
Date/Time: Sat. May 22; 9am-5pm
Cost: $99 per person + Material Fee: $59/pp for PSI Profile Workbook, In-depth Interpretation Workbook, handouts, Continental Breakfast and Snacks. SAVE $25 on materials when 2 people register together.
Registration/Information: Nancy, 303-692-9092 x2; www.nancyharris.com; held in my office.
Deeper into the Enneagram
The Enneagram is a profound & elegant system of spiritual psychology and which shines the light of awareness on personality, revealing the habitual mental and emotional patterns that limit the development of our human potential. But it is so much more than a mere "typology"; it contains a path of self-transformation that is both gentle and powerful. This 4 week closed group is for those who wish to use the Enneagram as a tool of transformation. Basic (not extensive) knowledge is required to benefit. Topics include: · Instinctual Subtypes. This powerful energy underlying your personality can blindly run your life in spite of what your head and heart say! Learn to respect and work with this natural force so it can become a positive asset in creating a more satisfying life. · Metaphysical Illusion: Each of the Enneagram types entails a particular incorrect assumption about what will bring fulfillment; identifying this cognitive error enables us to penetrate our personality and reach our essence. · The Types in Change: Awareness to Action. Our personality or ego resists change but the Enneagram growth path can enlighten your journey. If you want truly to understand something, try to change it. — Kurt Lewin, 1890-1947. · The Types in Love: Illustrates the specific issues, expectations and problems of loving, plus how each type experiences and expresses love.
Facilitator: Lori Ohlson, MA, LPC
Date/Time: 4 Weds. June 2, 9, 16 & 23; 6-8:30pm; in Lori's office
Cost: $150
Registration/Information: Minimum 6, maximum 8. Lori, 303-525-3038; loriohlson@comcast.net
Serendipity!
Call in that magical good luck! Breathe it in and watch it spread to all aspects of your reality. Notice little things that add up until they blossom fully into abundance, prosperity, and helpful assistance just when you need it and least expect it. Alex uses light meditation, creative artistic endeavors, energetic healing, and chocolate to guide you into a place of serendipital openness. We'll look at blocks to your luck and set intentions to enhance it. Prepare to laugh and have fun as your luck begins to work for you.
Facilitator: Alex Corio
Date/Time: Sat. June 5; 10am-12noon; Sun Room
Cost: $35
Registration/Information: Workshop capped at 10. Alex, 303-830-0205 or simpleearthsanctuary@gmail.com to reserve your seat.
Moderate Drinking Support Group
Are you concerned about your drinking? Are you hoping to learn more about moderation for your problem drinking habits (vs. chronic drinking) without having to choose total abstinence? You are not alone. For more than 8 years, Dianne has been the facilitator of Denver's Moderation Management group for problem drinkers. By request, she's now offering a smaller, more private weekly group. Members will be held accountable, supporting one another in their struggles, and gaining understanding about their own reasons for overdrinking. Individual counseling will also be available at Dianne's People House office, if needed, at a reduced price for support group members.
Facilitator: Dianne Drake Foss MS
Date/Time: Thurs. June 10 - July 29 (8 weeks); 6:30-8:30pm; in the Blue Sky Room
Cost: $140 commitment ($20/session)
Registration/Information: 6-8 members. Dianne; 303-921-5125; dinnydf@comcast.net
Food for Talk
This fun interactive group helps people create a deeper understanding of themselves and others through discussing various interesting topics. We will focus on personal experiences, allowing individuals to build effective communication skills and self-confidence. Through sharing and listening, you will learn how similar yet unique we all are. Bring your partner, neighbor or friend – even your adolescent. Join us for this fun, lighthearted experience and meet new people.
Facilitator: Brenda Bomgardner MA, NCC
Date/Time: Every second and third Friday of June, July, August and September; 6-7:30pm; in the Earth Room
Cost: $15 per drop-in session includes munchies
Registration/Information: Brenda, 720-260-7702; www.coloradocrossroadscounseling.com
Muscle Testing 101
Experience fun and exciting ways to use Muscle Testing to enhance your life! In this "hands on" class you will learn how to correctly muscle test yourself and others. Derived from Applied Kinesiology, Muscle Testing is a unique and accurate way to use the wisdom of your body, via slight pressure to an arm or other limbs, to help determine what is going on in your unconscious mind. Nancy Harris has over 20 years experience using Muscle Testing with herself and her clients.
Facilitator: Nancy R. Harris, MSS
Date/Time: Wed. June 16; 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: $45 on or before June 7, thereafter $55/person
Registration/Information: Nancy, 303-692-9092 x2; www.nancyharris.com; held in my office
Eating Solutions
Many people have eating issues. We overeat or undereat. We spend our days obsessing about weight and body image or binge in privacy. Some of us are overweight and have physical problems like diabetes. Our culture tells us that our bodies never look good enough. 95% of diets fail and usually lead to more weight gain. We feel out of control and ashamed that we can't stop using food to comfort ourselves or deal with emotions like sadness or anger. This leads to low self esteem and depression. We don't feel good about ourselves. The Eating Solutions program offers strategies to allow you to free yourself from these painful behaviors. It is not about willpower and it is not about deprivation! This two hour presentation will give you options; you choose which parts of the program fit for you. Begin now by investing 2 hours to learn about yourself and your eating issues.
Facilitator: Jo Sherrill, MA, psychotherapist with 25 years experience and creator of the successful Beyond Dieting program in 1984. Christine Allison, MA, psychotherapist with nine years experience in the mental health field.
Date/Time: Thurs, July 22, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm; in the Chapel
Cost: $20. Advance registration required.
Registration/Information: Jo, 303-665-7276; jojsherrill@msn.com or Christine, 720-209-7240; christine-allison@juno.com
Journaling for Emotional Well-Being
The act of writing is powerful. It provides an outlet for expression, the opportunity to find clarity and focus for problem-solving, and an entryway to our rich, creative inner resources. Well-substantiated scientific studies have shown that when we journal, our immune systems grow stronger, our relationships improve, and we develop the capacity to be more resilient in our lives. If you would like to learn some exciting journaling tools to enhance your personal growth and to increase your clarity and perspective about life, then this class is for you! Using a variety of techniques, we will investigate ways to achieve emotional balance and to promote healing, balance, and change. After the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to enroll in an on-going writing group. Please bring a journal with you that will be big enough to draw in.
Facilitator: Cyncie Winter, MH, MA, LPC
Date/Time: Saturdays, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21, 9am-noon in the Loft
Cost: $55
Registration/Information: Pre-registration required by August 1st; Cyncie 303-331-2033; cynciew@me.com
Start on a New Path to Lose Weight
Can't lose that weight? Diets and books don't work? Are you disillusioned when you look in the mirror? What you need is a new approach! Join Ed Robb for an evening discussion of weight, the mind, and finishing up with hypnosis to help you lose that weight. Your subconscious mind must act on every concept, image or idea that you allow to be planted in it. Why not let it act on losing weight! This workshop will help you get started on your weight loss program by creating healthy eating habits. Hypnosis is a safe, effective technique for reaching the subconscious mind. No, you won't bark like a dog or walk like a duck, but you will feel wonderful afterwards.
Facilitator: Ed Robb, CCHt.
Date/Time: Mon. Aug. 9, 7-9pm, Loft
Cost: $50
Registration/Information: Limited to 8. Pre-registration required; Ed, 303-733-9962; ed@edwardcrobb.com
Waking Up in Love – A Women's Summer Retreat
Take time out of your busy schedule to slow down, connect with your self, other women and the outdoors. Experience guidance, supportive practices and a meditative space to awaken greater love for and devotion to your self and your life. (Location to be determined, but will be somewhere in the beautiful Colorado mountains.)
Facilitator: Karen Mehringer
Date/Time: August 13-16
Cost: To be determined
Registration/Information: Karen; 303-562-8517; CreativeTransformations@yahoo.com
Facilitator Training Course
When was the last time someone listened when you were sharing? I mean really listened, without interrupting, without telling you what to do, without giving their opinion? When was the last time you listened, without judgment, without silent criticism going on in your head, without wanting to share your own story? Listening is one part of a conversation – the most important part – especially for couples, parents and children, in the board room, or in the office or classroom. In FT you learn to let go of preconceived notions, and to access your inner wisdom and intuition. You learn skills to facilitate individuals as well as groups. Facilitation is not therapy, it is a valuable bag of tips and tools that promote effective listening skills. The course is experiential and instructional. You graduate with a Certificate of Completion, plus FT alumni are invited to participate in groups and retreats throughout the year. Please visit www.facilitator-training.com for registration info..
Facilitator: Carole Adams
Date/Time: Starts Oct. 2010 ends April 2011; One Fri. night & Sat. day each month (70 hours total; 10 hrs. per month for 7 mo.); in the Loft
Registration/Information: Carole 303-274-0458; carole_adams@msn.com; Scholarships available
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