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Toward a Sane and Joyful Life
Barbara Heffernan, LCSW, LADC
Newsletter, November 2007
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| Recovery from Compulsive Eating.
Tune in on Saturday, November 24th, from 10:30am - noon, to the Lunch With Lisa radio show, WSTC/WNLK 1350/1400 AM. I'll be speaking about recovery from compulsive overeating. For more information, see Lunch With Lisa
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Workshop with Trisha Meili, aka The Central Park Jogger, and Barbara Heffernan |
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Save the Date: March 1st, 2008
Transform Adversity: A Weekend of Inspiration, Hope and Healing at Wainwright House, Rye, NY
If there is anyone who can speak personally to the transformation of trauma into life-affirming energy, it is Trisha Meili. In 1989, when she awoke from her coma, induced by a horrendous attack, she immediately put her entire effort into her recovery, and she recovered beyond the predictions of anyone in the medical community. To hear Trisha speak is to be inspired - inspired by the amazing capacity of the body and spirit to heal, and inspired to do whatever is necessary for one's own healing and recovery.
Trisha and I hold in common a belief in the importance of spirituality for healing. Using a combination of visualization, inspirational talks, meditation and mindfulness, Trisha and I will guide participants through a workshop designed to jump-start or re-energize their recovery process by integrating hope and inspiration with healing techniques. We will be discussing the delicate balance between staying in the moment and having a vision for change, and we will assist participants in developing their own healing practices. For more information, please see Workshop or call Wainwright House at 914-967-6080.
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| The Transformative Power of Gratitude |
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In the words of Melodie Beattie, "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. ...Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow."
Take a moment, right now, and close your eyes. Take a deep breath. From a place deep within, evoke images of what you are grateful for. Feel the peace and centeredness that accompanies these images. After a minute, write the list down.
If are unable to access a feeling of gratitude, I would consider three possibilities... Gratitude Article
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Best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones,
Barbara
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Barbara Heffernan, LCSW, LADC, has a private psychotherapy practice in Norwalk, CT, which focuses on co-dependency, behavioral addictions, trauma and life transitions. Barbara works with adolescents and adults, individuals and couples. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR, two of the most effective treatment modalities for a wide range of issues, as well as in psychodynamic methods. Barbara also actively utilizes meditation, mindfulness and visualization in her psychotherapy practice and her workshops. Barbara can be reached at 203-945-2340, or via email at
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