Monica Kingsbury registered clinical counsellor Victoria practicing EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness based stress reduction, trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression

Monica Kingsbury registered clinical counsellor counselor EMDR Somatic Experiencing

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." Helen Keller

Being Alive workshop

Join me with your hands, wings, hoofs, or fins
In my sublime applause.
Join me in the pure atmosphere of gratitude
For life
Hafiz

Being Alive Workshop

Dates
Saturday/Sunday, November 21-22, 2009

Location
267A Glenairlie Drive
Victoria BC, V9B 1K5
250.383.2451 - directions

Being Alive workshop

Registration
Workshop Fees: $395. Registration fee includes gourmet organic cuisine dinner Saturday, and tea, coffee & snack.

Please send $50 deposit to reserve your space
Cheques payable to:

Dr Madelaine Ingimundson
1593 Longacre Drive
Victoria BC V8N 2M6
250.721.1963 or

Monica Kingsbury
267A Glenairlie Drive
Victoria BC V9B 1K5
250.383.2451

Contact
Email for more information

Format
Being Alive is offered in a serene and
nurturing retreat setting, allowing participants time for introspection and contemplative practices.
Using an integrated mind/body approach with
gentle inquiry we will explore our inner landscape
in order to deepen understanding, connection,
and compassion.
Learning is facilitated through experiential
activities, dialogue and mindful awareness practices - attention to breath, body sensation, and present moment experience.

Workshop aspirations
• Life purpose
Through guided imagery and inquiry we
will explore meaning and passion for living as
we unveil a symbol of our purpose in being.

• Empowerment & compassion
Connecting to our essential nature, we learn that power is an inner resource. When we embrace this strength with compassion we feel truly alive.

• Health & wellness
We will explore the interconnection of brain,
mind and empathic relationships and how this triangle
of well being supports us.

•Attuned communication
Enhance communication. Being open and fully present we deepen the connection to ourselves and others.

•Mindfulness based stress reduction
Learn mindfulness practice as a skill to
transform stress reactions and pain. Mindfulness
practice promotes emotional balance, body regulation (relieve fight/flight stress response), and self awareness. Dealing with stress without distress frees us to experience being alive in each moment.

Facilitators
• Dr. Madelaine Ingimundson is a
Registered Psychologist in Victoria BC. For thirty years she has instructed at Universities and training programs for
therapists throughout North America. With a specialization in trauma and loss, Madelaine assists others in finding “the gift in the pain”.

Her style is described as compassionate, joyous and empowering. Her practice includes family and individual
counselling, and group facilitation for personal and
professional development.

• Monica Kingsbury MEd is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Victoria BC. Having twenty years in practice, she assists people in the resolution of trauma and
attachment losses. Monica’s approach is integrative, drawing from her experience and practice of Buddhist Psychology, Mindfulness Meditation, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Based Therapies. With warmth and gentle exploration, she helps individuals navigate through the storm of uncertainty, while keeping an open heart in the face of emotional pain. Healing is possible

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