Workshops & gatherings

Workshops & gatherings

Brown Bag Lunch Thursdays
This simple weekly meeting welcomes new and seasoned participants to join in. Bring your own lunch on Thursdays at 12 noon, sharp, and we’ll dine and chat in Women Supporting Women Center style. We’ll all share a “New and Good,” and then have a Go Around regarding a particular topic. Topics can be seasonal, current events-oriented, or totally original! Please call ahead to say you’re coming so we’ll know to have a chair for you. It’s a fun way to experience the Center. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATE: Thursdays throughout the Fall, except no meetings on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve. TIME: *12 noon, sharp – 1 pm FEE: Free – “Gratitude Bowl” will be accepting gifts each week LEADER: Claire Houston, and other WSW-trained leaders
*Want to join remotely? 1 seat-by- telephone available each week!*  Telephone-seat must be reserved ahead.

New Thought Circle
Are you a student of Louise Hay, Abraham-Hicks, Science of Mind,
Course in Miracles, Unity, Eckhart Tolle, and other of the New
Thought teachers? We, who have long been on a spiritual path, have
been reading the books of all the great teachers through history,
learning from the current living teachers of our time, and now
something new is coming. Be a part of this emerging hybrid buffet of
The Best of New Thought Principles. Each week, we will look at a New
Thought principle, discuss what it means, how it works, and most
importantly, how each of us can apply it in our daily lives. We will
use written exercises, meditations, view DVD clips, listen to audio
tapes, and share our insights together. The recommended fee is $10
per person, per meeting. More if you have it, less if you don't. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATES: Thursdays; ongoing through March 2010, drop-in. TIME: 9:30 – 11 am FEE: $10 - * CFS available LEADER: Claire Houston, MS, LCMHC
Claire is a licensed psychotherapist, founder /director of WSW, and a teacher and student of New Thought for 20 years.

Painting with Water Soluble Paints
No, I’m not even close to being an expert. But, I have so loved my introduction to oil painting that I just MUST share it with you! Supplies will meet you at the Center; just bring yourself. Maybe a smock or oversized shirt to protect your clothes. Soap & water cleanup with these oil paints! In the midst of gray and white winter, let’s splash bright colors on canvas and feed ourselves with vibrant tones! No experience, just enthusiasm, necessary! $35 materials fee. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATE: Wednesday, January 27 & February 3 TIME: 10 – 12 noon FEE: $28 members; $48 non-members + $35 materials fee - CFS available LEADER: Claire Houston
Claire has been creative her whole life, painting in particular since the summer. Started with an awesome class at ECCA.

Journaling Through Grief
Grieving is a process that requires a willingness to face feelings. One key element of healing is having an avenue of expression for your many varied emotions. Come to this experiential workshop with a pen and paper ready to try writing prompts and journal exercises. Each exercise is designed to help you move along in your journey of healing and reclaiming life. Open to grievers regardless of how many years ago the loss occurred. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATE: Wednesday, February 10 TIME: 10 – 12 noon FEE: $14 members; $24 non-members - CFS available LEADER: Ashley Bush, LCSW
Ashely is a writer and counselor in private practice in Epping, NH. She is the author of Transcending Loss (Berkley Trade, publisher) and has a
weekly blog on “Transition, where endings meet beginnings” available
on her website: ashleydavisbush.com.

Byron Katie’s “The Work”
The Work by Byron Katie is a an astonishingly simple process, accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, and requires nothing more than a pen and paper and an open mind. Through this process, anyone can learn to trace unhappiness to its source and eliminate it there. This amazing tool can help you to open your mind and set yourself free. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATE: Wednesday, March 24 TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 pm FEE: $28 members; $48 non-members – *CFS available LEADER: Kim Hopkins, LICSW
Kim is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, and personal coach specializing in parenting challenging children, relationships, and coping with food allergy/intolerance/sensitivities.

Shortcuts to Inner Peace
If you find that you’re busier and more stressed out than ever, then this workshop is for you! Come spend an evening learning simple, practical techniques that require virtually no time to implement but will help you feel grounded and serene. If you don’t have the time or inclination to meditate, then come learn some easy habits that you can do while brushing your teeth, while sitting at the computer, and even while driving. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATE: Tuesday, January 19 TIME: 7 – 9 pm FEE: $14 members; $19 non-members - *CFS available LEADER: Ashley Bush, LCSW
Ashley is a writer and counselor in private practice in Epping, NH. She is the author of
Transcending Loss (Berkley Trade, publisher) and has a weekly blog on “Transition, where endings meet beginnings” available on her website: ashleydavisbush.com.

Listening to Our Dreams
Join us to experience the power of sharing dreams in a group to enrich your life. This group will provide an experience and introduction to: The wisdom to be found in dreams and nightmares; how dreams can help find the meaning and inspiration in our lives; a variety of ways to work with dreams in a group, with a friend or on your own;how understanding dreams can give clarity about life situations and relationships; how dream sharing increases empathy and connection to others. It feels good. For women and men. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATE: Saturday, January 9 TIME: 10 – 12 noon FEE: $14 members; $24 non-members - *CFS available LEADER: Lesley Zaret, MSW
Lesley is a psychotherapist who, in her counseling practice, helps people understand their dreams. She also teaches and writes about dreams, and leads dream groups, and is a member of International Association for the Study of Dreams.

Leadership Skills for a Changing World
Create the kind of community you want to live in. Be an effective,
authentic, appealing leader, offering the kind of leadership you're
looking for. Strengthen your own self-worth so you can value others'
worth. Learn alternatives to sarcasm. Replace self-deprecating humor
with empowered humor. Distinguish the difference between aggressive
power and empowered leadership. Practice constructive validation
rather than "constructive" criticism. Reap what you sow, and enjoy the more peaceful, alive world you yearn for. 12 CEUs available to mental health professionals through the NH-NASW. Both women and men
welcome. This class is taught both on and off site. If you would like
to arrange to bring it to your setting, contact the leader. "When I signed up for this class, I thought I might learn a thing or two. Instead, this class has changed my life." PG, retired psychotherapist. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATES: TBA Contact Center to be counted on a waiting list. TIME: TBA; include days/times of your availability FEE: $84 members; $144 non-members * CFS available LEADER: Claire Houston, MS, LCMHC Claire is the founder and director of WSW, a licensed mental health counselor, and has been using & teaching this model of leadership for 20 years.

Leaders in a Changing World: A Support Group For Leaders
Now that you've taken the basic Leadership class, deepen your
insights and understanding. Come meet with other leaders committed to
a different approach to leading. Give and receive support, share
leadership stories of challenges and victories. Explore questions and
answers. Create the kind of community you want to live in. Be a
constructive participant, offering the kind of participation you're looking for from others. Be an effective, authentic, appealing leader, offering the kind of leadership you're looking for. Shore up your own self-worth so you can value others' worth. Learn alternatives to sarcasm. Replace self-deprecating humor with empowered humor. Distinguish the difference between aggressive power and empowered leadership; the limitless power of vulnerable leadership. Practice constructive validation rather than
"constructive" criticism. Reap what you sow, as you enjoy the more
peaceful, alive world you yearn for. Both women and men welcome. Held at Women Supporting Women Center, located at 111 Water Street, Exeter, NH. For registration or information, contact 603-772-0799 or click here for registration form. DATES: TBA TIME: TBA FEE: $14 members; $28 non-members per meeting LEADER: Claire Houston, MS, LCMHC Claire is the founder and director of WSW and has been using and teaching this model of leadership for 20 years.

* CFS stands for Cooperative Fee System. It means that the fees are posted, but if you would not take the workshop due to inability to pay, you are invited to pay what you can, and go ahead and register. Those who can afford the published fee might be able to pay a little more. By all cooperating, everyone’s needs are met!

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