September 2018
Walk with a Doc
Greater Hartford Wellness invites you to "Walk with a Doc" - every Tuesday evening in September! Walk with a Doc is a national nonprofit organization that promotes walking for health while building community. Get to know our Greater Hartford Wellness team and your neighbors all month long. Each event begins with a short presentation from the "doc" and is followed by a walk. Our new office is steps from the Avon Rail Trail, which is where our walks take place.…
Find out more »March 2019
Presentation on natural solutions for your child’s emotional and behavioral challenges
Come listen to child psychologist, Dr. Kathleen Webb, family chiropractor, Dr. Mike Koster, and plant-based solutions specialist and mom, Danielle Frissora to learn about tips for how to get natural help for your child. Cost: Free. Registration required. Sign up via Eventbrite or email
Find out more »Presentation on natural solutions for your child’s emotional and behavioral challenges
Come listen to child psychologist, Dr. Kathleen Webb, family chiropractor, Dr. Mike Koster, and plant-based solutions specialist and mom, Danielle Frissora to learn about tips for how to get natural help for your child. Cost: FREE. Registration required. Sign up via Eventbrite.com or email
Find out more »May 2019
Daring Greatly
How are you showing up in life? Do you have regret about not applying for a job, having a difficult conversation with a loved one, signing up for a class, or facing a situation you've been avoiding? This one-day intensive workshop explores the process of stepping into the "arena" - choosing to step out of your comfort zone, standing up and being your authentic self. Come join us to learn how to live more meaningfully based on the research of…
Find out more »September 2019
Where am I, How did I get here & Where am I going?
This workshop is an exploratory journey into self. Using movement and proven experiential processes to examine beliefs and habits that limit creativity and hamper the ability to live ones most authentic life. Explore how behaviors, choices, and other factors create ones current lifestyle. Reflect on its congruence with personal values. Identify forces that distract us from priorities and limit potential. Learn to live from a place of authenticity and mindfulness to better guide the path forward. This exploration will include:…
Find out more »October 2019
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Greater Hartford Wellness is proud to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to Avon, CT! This 8 hour public education program teaches participants about the warning signs and symptoms of mental health illnesses in adolescents. Who is this for? Adults who regularly interact with youth (ages 12-18) - parents, grandparents, coaches, teachers, etc. What will you learn? How to recognize risk factors and warning signs of common mental health challenges facing youth and what you can do in a "first…
Find out more »Choices Group
High school life is demanding but there's no need to go it alone! Join Omayra Rodriguez, LCSW and high school peers for this eight week group that'll help you navigate your life with ease. See below for more details: This group begins Tuesday, October 22, 2019 and runs from 6:30-7:30pm for eight weeks. Who is this group for? This group is for teenagers trying to make sense of a world that is always asking more of them. There’s pressure for…
Find out more »January 2020
Rising Strong™ 1 Day Workshop
Join us for a one-day workshop with Dr. Kathleen Webb (Certified Daring Way Facilitator™) based on Brené Brown's research and book, Rising Strong™ In this workshop, you will learn how your emotions play a role in thoughts and behavior. Learn how to cope with challenging emotions in situations and create alternative responses to bring about authentic living. This workshop will teach you how to write a different ending to your story. Brené's work is groundbreaking and powerful as well as healing.…
Find out more »February 2020
1 Day Workshop: Where am I, How did I get Here & Where am I going
This one-day workshop is an exploratory journey into self. We use gentle movement and proven experiential processes to examine beliefs and habits that may be limiting creativity and joy. Each of us has beliefs and habits that inadvertently limit our joy and obstruct our ability to live in the present moment. This workshop is an opportunity to discover a heightened awareness of self and offers the tools and guidance to lead a more authentic life. We will explore how behaviors,…
Find out more »April 2020
Mindful Tots – Managing Big Emotions with Your Young Child
New Dates! April 18, 24 & May 2, 9, 16 @10am | $40 per session Does your child have big emotions that are sometimes a challenge to manage? Impulsivity? Excessive worry? Anger that leads to aggression? Join Bethany Ferreira, LPC and other parents of young children to play and learn a little about ways you can best support challenging behavior. Over 5 Saturday mornings, you will: Learn about social-emotional development Practice breathing and imagery techniques Incorporate movement into your parenting…
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