Come participate in a free two (2) hour presentation: Expressive Writing for Health and Well-being. In this workshop you will:

* Learn about recent research showing the health benefits of writing

* Learn eight (8) reasons why journal writing can improve health and wellbeing

* Discover eight (8) guidelines to increase satisfaction from journal writing

* Learn and practice five (5) fun and simple, yet profound, journal tools

* Meet and network with other journal writers in a safe and relaxing setting

* Learn five (5) benefits of forming a journal-writing group

Several opportunities:

Saturday morning, March 27, from 11 to 1 p.m. at New Life Institute Boardroom, One Highland Center, 315 Highland Mall Blvd., Austin, Texas 78752.

Wednesday evening, March 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Triton Plaza, 7035 Bee Caves Rd. Suite 103.

Call or e-mail to save your space and get directions to the location. Though drop-ins are welcome on a space available basis, pre-registration assures your place. For more information about the presentation, or to reserve a spot, contact Frederick at (512) 585-1170 or via e-mail at frederick@InnerSessions.net.

Based on the work of Kathleen Adams, MA, LPC, RPT, and Director for the Center for Journal Therapy, this 12 hour workshop covers the basics of journal keeping and introduces participants to 17 specific journal tools that help foster time management skills, reduce stress, improve access to creativity and problem solving while furthering self-discovery. The safe and supportive environment makes this workshop ideal for both beginning and experienced journal writers as well as those searching for workable ways to enrich their lives. Power of the Journal / Journal to the Self© Classes in Austin are available in various locations. Unless otherwise indicated, the course runs for four (4) consecutive weeks. Cost for the course is $150 for the general public. Clinicians desiring CEUs for the course pay $20 additional fees. Please note the following. The Center for Journal Therapy of Denver, CO is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP?) and a co-sponsor of this program. The Center for Journal Therapy may award NBCC-approved clock hours for events or programs that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP maintains responsibility for the content of this event. Learning Objectives: At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1) Identify three or more reasons why journal writing can be useful in counseling. 2) List four or more suggestions for satisfying journal writing. 3) Demonstrate to a client, student or patient five or more journal writing techniques. 4) Implement journal writing as a tool for therapist self-care. Unless otherwise indicated after the listing, you can register by sending a $50 deposit to Inner Sessions at the following address: Frederick Bryan, Inner Sessions, 3112 Windsor Rd. #A232, Austin, TX 78703. A receipt, map to the location, and parking instructions will be mailed or e-mailed to you upon processing of your deposit. Classes are available in various locations in the Austin area. Organizers or hosts can receive tuition reductions up to 50% for the course where there are otherwise five (5) or more paying participants. Call (512) 585-1170 or e-mail frederick@InnerSessions.net for additional details. This Journal to the Self© link provides more information about the workshop. You can also visit the Center for Journal Therapy to learn more about the course. Current Classes January 28 to February 18; Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 Seton Cove. For this course, please register online at Seton Cove. ---------------------------------------------- April 8 to April 29; Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30 Triton Plaza, 7035 Bee Caves Rd. Suite 103. See what others are saying about the Journal to the Self Class Host the Power of the Journal / Journal to the Self© class at your home, office, church, or favorite retreat! Find or form a group of six (6) to ten (10) persons interested in the class. Then arrange for an appropriate location. You get the benefits of a reduced course fee and learning with people you know in an environment you've chosen. The course is perfect for any group--special interest, family, friends, neighbors, employees, work teams, or what have you--and can be taught almost anywhere: church, school, home, or office. Call or write for more information or to make arrangements: (512) 585-1170 or via e-mail at frederick@InnerSessions.net. CEUs are available for LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and other licensed behavioral health professionals. Call or write for more information: (512) 585-1170 or via e-mail at frederick@InnerSessions.net. Finding What You Didn't Lose: Expressing Your Truth and Creativity Through Poem-Making This 10 week workshop, based on John Fox's book of the same name, meets for three hours a week to explore the creativity of the soul through word play. Using his text as guide, participants gently and gradually learn the elements of poem-making by exploring their own inner truths and sharing their discoveries in a gentle, supportive, non-judgmental writing group atmosphere. The group is limited to ten participants. The cost for the course is $275 for the 10 or 15 week formats, or $350 for the intensive. Course cost includes a copy of the text and additional handouts; however, in some cases location rental may entail additional fees. To register, send a $50 deposit to Inner Sessions, 3112 Windsor Rd. #A232, Austin, TX 78703. For more information about the class or to discuss arrangements, call (512) 585-1170 or send e-mail to frederick@InnerSessions.net. The class can be presented in any of the following three formats: a ten week format that meets once a week for 3 hours; a fifteen week format, meeting 2 hours per week; or an intensive five-day course, meeting daily for two 3-hour sessions. Please note that the intensive most often occurs in retreat settings, which can entail additional charges. Writing for the Health of It: On the Psychological and Physiological Health Benefits of Writing This workshop introduces the growing body of research (now totalling over 200 juried articles) inspired by the work of Dr. James Pennebaker from the University of Texas. Find out how writing about long-buried traumatic experiences can increase T-cell lymphocyte counts in the blood and other research supporting the health benefits of certain writing protocols. The presentation also covers basic brain physiology related to trauma and current thinking on how and why language is so essential in the healing process. In addition, participants will also engage in some related writing exercises derived from Kathleen Adams' best-selling guide Journal to the Self: 22 Paths to Self Discovery. The presentation/workshop is a comfortable mix of clearly presented information and experiential exercises. The workshop is available in either live format or as a telecourse. Groups, organizations, and institutions interested in this presentation are invited to contact Frederick at (512) 585-1170 or via e-mail at <frederick@InnerSessions.net. The Astrology of Embodiment Exploring the Planetary Energies Alive Within You In this embodied introduction to the symbolic principles of humanistic astrology, participants explore how aspects of our personalities correspond to the "planetary energies," and how these express themselves in our inner and outer experience. Through art play, writing, movement, guided imagery, and process discussion, we'll learn the strengths and challenges that the Sun, Moon, and all the planets bring us. We'll also explore how best to focus these energies for success and how to redirect or appease them when they sabotage our goals or interfere with our desires. The course runs for three months with a 3 hour meeting once each week. The cost is $200 per month for a total of $600, which includes a copy of the text and a printout and cursory introductory reading of your individual chart. To register, send a $100 deposit, along with your full name, birth date, birth time, and birth location (city and state, province, and country, if other than the US, to "Frederick Bryan," Inner Sessions, 3112 Windsor Rd. #A232, Austin, TX 78703. For more information about the class, call (512) 585-1170 or via e-mail at frederick@InnerSessions.net. On-going Developmental Poetry Exploration Groups These poetry-based personal growth groups are designed to encourage experimentation in writing and speaking honestly and authentically, within the context of a gentle, safe, and supportive group. Of course, meeting ourselves authentically and sharing with others requires the risk of exploring our way of being and the full range of our humanness. Such intimacy can stir a wide breadth of feelings, old and new. Such a committed activity requires a readiness on the part of the individual. For this reason, those wishing to attend who have not had previous classes, workshops, or telecourses with me should arrange an intake interview. In addition, anyone presently in therapy will want to consult with his or her therapist prior to making an appointment for an intake interview. In many cases, some communication between myself and your individual therapist may prove desireable. If you are planning to participate in a writing group, please consult your therapist and have him or her give me a call. Together, the three of us can determine whether a particular group is appropriate for you. These groups require a three (3) month minimum commitment. If you would like to be considered for a group, please contact me to set up an intake interview. Frederick (512) 585-1170 or e-mail frederick@InnerSessions.net. Cancellation Policy In the event of cancellation by vendor, all fees are returned. In the event of cancellation by participant, all fees are returned if cancellation occurs one month prior to the event. If cancellation by participant occurs with less than one month's notice, 50% of the original deposit is kept for administrative fees and the remainder is credited to any future Inner Sessions production within one year's time from date of cancellation. Credit is transferable. Home Coaching Journal to the Self