Growing In Awareness & Self-Care: A Voice Dialogue Retreat for Women

Abby Rosen, PhD and Ann Dobbertin, LCSW-C

In a blend of didactic and experiential exercises, learn to use Voice Dialogue, the Psychology of Selves, which is a powerful approach to understanding and navigating relationships with ourselves and others more successfully. Voice Dialogue helps us understand our often competing multiple inner voices so that we may resolve inner conflicts. The Retreat will focus on self-care, developing a greater awareness of self, and using Voice Dialogue to help us make conscious choices rather than being unconsciously controlled by the different aspects of our personality. There will be time for nurturing, eating delicious meals together, walking in the woods, and having a fun and empowering experience.

Inward Bound: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression

Mary Strueber, LCPC

Depression is a very common problem. It involves both biological changes and psychological changes. Although antidepressants generally work well in reducing depression, they are not a permanent cure. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, a clinically proven method for breaking the cycle of recurrent depressive episodes, combines Eastern and Western approaches to promote psychological well-being. In eight 2-hour sessions, led by Mary Strueber, LCPC, we will meet to learn new skills for dealing with what goes on in our minds, and to share and review our ­experiences with others. (may be insurance reimbursable.)

Self Healing Through Energy Psychotherapy

Mary Lee Zetter, LCSW-C

There are new methods of psychotherapy and healing that are helping people clear underlying issues that can make it difficult to heal problems like fears, phobias, anger, grief, addictions, depression, physical issues, trauma, nightmares, and obsessions. In this workshop you will learn how to identify and clear the blocks that limit you from making personal changes and living in joy. Learn how to use an effective anxiety antidote without only relying on medication or reliving the event that caused the problem. Discover how to overcome overwhelming events with greater peace and rebuild self-worth. An ongoing support group is available following the workshop for deepening the work.

Weight Loss Support Group

Mary Strueber, LCPC
In Association With
Janet Cunningham, PhD, Psychotherapist
& Judith Valentine, PhD Nutritionist
Authors of
“Weight Solutions: The New Body-Mind-Spirit Approach"

What: Weight Loss Support Group led by Licensed Psychotherapist, Mary Strueber, LCPC along with the authors of Weight Solutions
How: The Weight Solution Program follows principles taken from the book, Weight Solutions: The New Body-Mind-Spirit Approach, by Dr. Janet Cunningham & Dr. Judith Valentine. The Program also provides weight loss support products to encourage balanced nutrition, control appetite and increase metabolism. Along with diet and exercise, this program forms a safe, effective weight loss and maintenance program. Program offers recipes, shopping lists; calorie and gram reference charts; daily food diary guidelines, working journal formats; and self weigh-in format. A group or individualized exercise program could be created at an extra cost.
Cost of Group: $420.00 ($35 per week)
This includes a 12 week support group with a licensed psychotherapist; and a copy of the books, Weight Solutions and The Complete Book of Food Counts. The Program also includes five group meeting visits by authors of the book, Weight Solutions. Participants will learn stress management tools, taste healthy dishes, share delicious recipes, and support each other in this journey.

Asking For Change Without Asking For A Hassle

Margery Silverton, LCSW-C

Are you frustrated with the difficulty of getting your partner to listen to and respond to your needs? One of the tools of Imago Relationship Therapy is a process called the Behavior Change Request. It is a powerful way to transform a cycle of frustration and defensiveness into a cycle of need gratification and emotional healing. In this three hour workshop, you will learn the steps of the Behavior Change Request process. It’s best to come with your partner, but you can also learn this as an individual attendee.

Parenting Teenagers: Navigating the Journey Together

Kim Dumbroski, LCSW and Jennifer Blanchard, LCSW-C

For parents of pre-teens and teenagers (ages 10-18) who want to renew or expand their “toolbox” of parenting strategies as their child(ren) make their way to and thru adolescence. This group will explore positive discipline techniques, communication skills to maintain connectedness, and tips for talking about sensitive topics such as sexuality and drug/alcohol use. Our aim is for parents to leave feeling more confident, relaxed and prepared to enjoy their teens and face what challenges may come.

How To Thrive When The World Overwhelms You A Group For The "Highly Sensitive Person”

Mary Strueber, LCPC

Most of us feel over stimulated on occasion, but for the Highly Sensitive Person it's a way of life. In this group, led by Mary Strueber, LCPC, you will learn how to identify and work with your particular sensitivities, how to reframe your past experiences in a positive light, obtain insight into how high sensitivity affects your work and personal relationships, be given tools for dealing with over-arousal, and be taught how to transform your high sensitivity into a gift that informs and enriches your life. (Suggested reading: The Highly Sensitive Person, by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.). May be insurance reimbursable.

Embracing Hope In Illness, Trauma, Grief, And Loss

Mary Strueber, LCPC

When an individual faces life-threatening illness or becomes bereaved through another's illness, accident, homicide, or suicide, even the familiar can seem frightening and embracing hope can be difficult. We feel like contracting or disappearing just at the time when we need to be most present and in our power. In this workshop, led by Mary Strueber, LCPC, you will learn to identify and directly connect to your sources of hope. You will learn simple and effective skills for empowering yourself and those around you.

A Retreat For Couples: Caring for the Relationship

Abby Rosen, PhD and Ann Dobbertin, LCSW-C

Using Voice Dialogue we will learn a process that facilitates a greater awareness and deeper appreciation of ourselves and our partner. Judgments about our partner are often opportunities to learn about aspects of ourselves that we have disowned or lost. Voice Dialogue gives safe tools for learning to communicate more effectively in ways that allow needs to get met, creating healthier more intimate and joyful relationships. There will be time to relax and meet other couples on the same journey who are developing a more loving partnership. A great gift to give each other for Valentine's Day. Limited to six couples.

How To Stay Centered In An Uncentered World: Accessing Your Inner Source

Join the practitioners from the InnerSource Community as they discuss the variety of powerful tools available for accessing the inner wisdom that allows us to more effectively meet the challenges and changes we face daily. This event is free and open to the public.

Organizing Your Space To Create Pleasurable Living

Sharon Jawish, Professional Organizer

Did you know your physical environment can influence your energy and wellness? It's time to organize your space to create a peaceful, productive atmosphere. Learn some systems for managing the never-ending parade of papers that seep into your space. Focus on a small workstation or your entire living space. Ideas will be available to help you to create functional inviting areas.

Access Your InnerSource

A Roadmap to Healing Anxiety

The Ridgely Retreat and InnerSource are partnering to present a holistic approach to dealing with anxiety

Topics covered will include:

• Understanding the underlying physiological, biological, psychological and energetic issues that contribute to anxiety.
• Learning tools and techniques for bringing balance and healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
• Exploring options for prescription medications and natural therapeutic remedies.
• Engaging the relaxation response through yoga, energy medicine, meditation and other tools for calming the mind.

Presenters are: Alan Weiss, MD., Holistic Physician; Kevin Passero, ND., Naturopath; Mary Lee Zetter, L.C.S.W., Psychotherapist; Mindy Allanson, Energy Healer; and Sue Schmitt, Yoga Instructor. The evening will be moderated by Andrea Lichtenstein, RN, Owner of Ridgely Retreat, and Abby Rosen, Ph.D., Director of InnerSource