May/June Events

May/June Events

Greetings everyone,

Well, it's already May and it certainly is Spring with all the sun, wind, rain, snow and everything in between! I hope you're finding ways to stay self-connected and not too busy! And I hope you take a moment now and then to feel grateful for the blessings you have been given in your life:

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. — Albert Schweitzer

Here's a list of upcoming events that I'm offering or involved with. For the first time, I'm offering a meditation class starting in May. I will be sharing research and hands on practices from my almost 30 years of personal practice and research. Come and join me!

I hope to see you somewhere out and about, and feel free to pass this message along to anyone you know who may be interested.

Warm regards,

Patrick

 

Communication Practice Group – Missoula

Every Tuesday at Noon at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center

519 S. Higgins Ave. – Missoula – No Charge. No experience necessary.

Come to practice and learn to use Nonviolent Communication. This weekly group provides an opportunity to give and recieve empathy, do role play with challenging or stressful life situations, and practice the fundamentals of NVC.

 

Free Lecture/Participatory Class on Meditation – Missoula

An introduction to the basics of meditation.

Tuesday May, 7th – 6:30 to 7:30 – Free!
Large meeting room – Missoula Public Library – 301 E. Main Street

There are simple effective ways you can learn to meditate. Meditation can be a simple, effective tool to help you be happier, feel healthier, and be more responsive and receptive to the challenges of everyday life.

 

4 Week Meditation Class – Missoula

Four Tuesday evenings, May 21st – June 11th
6:30 to 7:30 PM – $45 – Please pre-register for class.

No experience necessary. If you have experience with meditation, this class can help you shift to a new level of effectiveness and clarity.

This Four week series will give an overview of several different meditation styles, giving the participants time in class to practice and experience each technique. Participants will have opportunities to practice at home and share experiences in class.

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Transforming Conflict – Missoula

June 10th, 5:30 to 8:30 pm  – Free
Missoula Public Library – Large Meeting Room – 301 E. Main

Conflict is inevitable, violence isn't. Conflict arises within families, groups and nations as a result of differences in temperament, beliefs, world-views. It appears to be pretty much inevitable. However, violence as a way of dealing with conflict isn't inevitable in the same way. What are non-violent approaches to conflict, at an individual, group and national level? Learn and practice some skills you can use in your personal and professional life.

Shantigarbha an international NVC trainer certified with the Center for Nonviolent Communication will be facilitating this event.
For more information contact: Aimee Ryan 406-461-5135 • aimee.m.ryan@gmail.com

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YWCA Communication Class – Missoula

July 15th, 6:00 to 7:30 pm  – Free

This introductory class will be held at the Missoula YWCA at 1130 W. Broadway.
Contact Lisa to register: 543 – 6691 x106

(Note daycare is available, please sign up with the YWCA by Feb. 25th)

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Compassionate Communication Class – Missoula

Tuesdays, July 2nd – 30th – 6:00 – 7:30 pm – Cost: $50 or $90 for two.

Healthy, effective communication is essential at home, work or when having fun. Develop tools that will bring ease, clarity and personal integrity to every conversation. Join us for a fun, playful exploration of essential communication skills. You can learn the importance of feelings and how they connect with your inner values and needs. You can learn how your inner values direct your actions, communications, emotional expressions and all forms of behavior. You can learn to recognize and value other people’s expression of their values and needs.

CEU's available for this class for LCSW, LCPC, LMFT and LAC.

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Upcoming Tango Classes and Events

 

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