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Meredith Born, M.A., LMFT, is dedicated to inviting clients to experience peace and clarity in their lives. As a former acupressurist and founder of The Healing Connection in California, she incorporates knowledge of holistic therapies and spiritual practices into her work. Meredith specializes in recovery from past abuse, trauma, and codependency. She uses a variety of modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a revolutionary technique for clearing trauma that addresses the non-verbal aspects of memory as well as those parts that can be spoken. She teaches The Artists Way, The Vein of Gold, and Walking in this World, a process for discovering/recovering one's creative heart and living from that foundation--the ultimate in self-healing. Another focus of attention is the Highly Sensitive Person, based on Elaine Aron's research, revealing that 15-20% of the general population is genetically, neurologically and physiologically different in processing sensory information. HSP's tend to pick up on subtleties in the environment, process deeply and look before they leap. Meredith gives talks and teaches classes to the public about HSP's and the impact their sensitivity has on their health and relationships, as well as teaching therapists, doctors, nurses and bodyworkers how to work with HSP clients.  THE UNBLOCKING CREATIVITY SERIES: The Artist's Way, The Vein of Gold, Walking in this World. Julia Cameron's books have been a sensation. These courses use the books as a foundation for activities that unblock creativity in everyone--"artist" or not. Identify your unique sources of self-criticism and decrease their power. Journal your thoughts, feelings, insights, and intentions. Learn to regularly schedule pleasurable time to be with yourself, and to honor your own creative impulses and urges. Use this gradual, step-by-step process to carry you into a more fulfilling, joyful life. Reverse burnout and learn to live from your own creative source, a process as normal and miraculous as birth. No artistic experience is needed. The public is welcome; 24 CEUs (MFT, LCSW) are available for professionals, but not required. The three classes are taught as a repeating series. Join any class and, if you wish, continue and take all three in sequence to fully integrate these generative, rewarding and joyful self-care practices. WHEN: 12 Fridays, 12 - 2pm, starting periodically throughout the year, usually January, and April, and September WHERE: 16575B Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 COST: $360; $325 if registered 2 weeks before first class. $50 additional for 24 CEUs Meredith Born, M.A., LMFT, sees creativity as the ultimate self-healing--a path that is nourishing, self-affirming and fun. PLEASE READ the assigned pages before the first class. Bring the text, an unlined journal larger than 8-1/2" X 11" (e.g. Bienfang sketchbook, 9"X 12") and (optional) any art materials (markers, pens, pastels, pencils) you happen to have. PLEASE REGISTER by calling Meredith Born at 408/358-2528.
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP's) are 15-20% of the U.S. population, but 50% of your therapy, bodywork or medical practice. They have an inborn neurological sensitivity to sensory stimulation and thus are easily overwhelmed. Highly intuitive, conscientious and aware of others' moods, they have an affinity for therapy and spirituality. HSP's have often been mislabeled and judged as inhibited, timid, introverted or shy. Psychotherapist can facilitate the HSP's recovery from these injuries and speed the process of reclaiming the positive nature of their sensitivity. HSP's react strongly to medications and to medical procedures. Doctors and nurses can, with the information from this course, decrease their sense of frustration with patients who they may see as seemingly "spoiled," "neurotic" or "overreacting"—and instead use their patients' fine-tuned responses to improve care. Distinguish between the effects of trauma, attachment style, and differences in temperament in your clients and patients—and grasp how these elements interact. Learn both the advantages and challenges of an HSP/HSP relationship and of an HSP/nonHSP relationship. Meredith Born, LMFT and an HSP, feels compelled to teach this material because it has been so relevant to and helpful in her own life. She specializes in recovery from codependency, past trauma, and childhood abuse, as well as in Highly Sensitive People. She has taught classes at JFK University and privately, in creativity, communications, relationship, sexuality, codependency, and the constructive use of anger. Next class: Call Meredith Born at 408/358-2528 to ask about starting dates.
Meredith Born, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is dedicated to inviting people to experience the peace and clarity that comes with resolution. She specializes in recovery from past abuse, trauma, and codependency. Meredith uses a variety of methods, including EMDR, a revolutionary technique for clearing trauma that addresses the nonverbal aspects of memory as well as those parts that can be spoken. She also enjoys teaching The Artist's Way--a fun and affirming process for discovering and recovering one's creative heart, and living from that foundation. Meredith understands and supports working 12-step programs of recovery. RECOMMENDED BOOKSAmodeo, John: The Authentic Heart mature love Aron, Elaine: The Highly Sensitive Person* The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook The Highly Sensitive Person In Love* the product of groundbreaking research on the 15-20% of the population who perceive subtleties in the environment, process deeply, and are drawn to spiritual pursuits. Barbach, Lonnie: The Pause positive menopause Bass, Ellen and Davis, Laura: Courage To Heal healing from sexual abuse Beattie, Melody: Codependent No More healing codependency Beck, Charlotte Joko: Everyday Zen Cameron, Julia: the Artist's Way* The Vein of Gold* Walking in this World* cultivating creativity Money Drunk, Money Sober recovery from money addictions Ensler, Eve: The Vagina Monologues women's experience of sexuality Evans, Patricia: The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to recognize it and how to respond Gendlin, Eugene: Focusing how to attend to your own inner process Golomb, Elan: Trapped In The Mirror for children of narcissistic parents Gottman, John: Seven Principles of Successful Marriage what research has shown makes marriage work Hanh, Thich Nhat: Touching Peace, etc. opening to mindfulness Kasl, Charlotte: If the Buddha Dated a spiritual view of dating Kingston, Karen: Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui change your house, change your life Kornfield, Jack: The Path With Heart Ladas, Alice; Whipple, Beverly; & Perry, John: The G-Spot simple, important advances in understanding sexuality Lawson, Christine Ann: Understanding the Borderline Mother: Helping Her Children Transcend the Intense, Unpredictable, and Volatile Relationship. Lerner, Harriet Goldhor: The Dance of Anger The Dance of Deception The Dance of Intimacy relationship Muir, Charles and Caroline: Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving sexuality focused on energy and connection Mundis, Jerrold: Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt, and Live Prosperously resolve financial worries without shame Ross, Julia: The Diet Cure nutritional and hormonal imbalances that create extra weight and how to counteract them. Schaef, Anne Wilson: Women's Reality Smith, Manuel: When I Say No, I Feel Guilty assertiveness Spring, Janis Abrahms: How Can I Forgive You? Warner, Ralph: Get A Life: You Don't Need A Million To Retire Well what you really need for a happy retirement *I teach classes based on these books.
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