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Workshops offered by Louise Dery-Wells

June 2, 2006

Luminaria Wellness Series Summer 2006
Offered by Louise Dery-Wells L.I.C.S.W.

June 8th
What is Shamanism and How Does it Heal?
Most of what Americans know about shamanism is what is
popularized from contact
with indigenous people. But what is universal about this
vital spiritual practice from
the mystical traditions of many religious faiths and how
does it heal? Louise will
discuss her practice of shamanism from both a spiritual and
psychological perspective.

July 6th
Mindfulness Meditation and Emotional Self Care
We will include the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation
for centering and peace
of mind in a general discussion about our emotions and how
to live in balance with
them. The writings of Thich Nhat Hahn are recommended.

August 3rd
Preserving Healthy Sexual Intimacy in a Pornography
Dominated World…a
Spiritual Perspective from the Goddess Traditions.
n a rapidly expanding world of internet pornography and the
treatment of our
bodies as objects, this discussion will explore the
sanctity of the body and the need to
preserve the sacred fire in the hearth of our intimate
lives.
How Pornography Is Transforming Our Lives, Our
Relationships,
and Our Families by Pamela Paul is recommended.

September 7th
Beyond the Twelve Steps: Addiction on the Spiritual
Journey.
We will explore a powerful reframing of the meaning of
addiction and co-dependency
and the importance of radical acceptance on the path to
restoring the wholeness and
integrity of the self. Recommended reading: A Million
Little Pieces by James Frey.

Louise offers holistic psychotherapy at Luminaria
from a shamanic perspective

Luminaria Wellness Center
next door to the Sandwich Village Herb Shop
124 Route 6A Sandwich MA 02563
First Thursdays of each month (except June 8) at 7 PM
$10.00; Students with ID free of charge.
For more information 508-947-1930