BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20180407T224013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T122013Z UID:1055-1527100200-1527111000@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Jenni Stone Astrology DESCRIPTION:Would you like a free astrology and life-story reading?When you register for our May 23rd meeting\, Jenni Stone\, our speaker and astrologist extraordinaire will send you a written report that talks about your life plan\, health\, money relationships and your journey towards enlightenment. Just send her your name birthdate and return email: Jennisd914@aol.com \nAt the meeting along with astrology predictions and the audience sharing emotional and  poignant thoughts and outcomes about their readings\, Jenni will discuss the ancient manuscript these readings came from. It’s a book she found in London with astrological material that was first published in the 13th century but said to date back to Atlantis and the Atlanteans. She has studied this material for more than 30 years and has re-written it into modern language for her own personal use. She will bring some pages for us to look at. \nJenni Stone\, astrologer \nAbout Jenni Stone: Jenni writes and lectures on astrology. She’s been published in Vogue\, Huffington Post\, Dell Hososcopes\, and The Mountain Astrologer. Her book\, Timing is Everything is highly rated in the business section at Amazon. \nJoin us for an enthralling evening of how the stars rule and guide our lives.  \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/jenni-stone-astrology/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital Center – Administrative Conference Room\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549 ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170816T034840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T193558Z UID:714-1524681000-1524691800@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Healing through Homeopathy with Tara Framer\, Homeopathic Consultant DESCRIPTION:All that surrounds us can heal us!  Learn more about the healing power of homeopathy from Tara Framer\, Certified Classical Homeopath (CCH). \n\n\nAll that surrounds us can heal us!  \nLearn more about the healing power of homeopathy. \nHomeopathy is a system of dynamic energy healing that helps the body restore balance and repel disease. This gentle modality can be used in tandem with conventional medicine\, is popular around the world and used used to treat a wide range of maladies including allergies\, headaches\, depression\, pain\, PMS\, infertility\, arthritis\, stomach upsets and much more. \nDuring her presentation\, Tara will introduce some of the fundamentals of homeopathy and take questions. Then the fun and practical part of the presentation begins! Tara will show you how to select a homeopathic remedy called a “cell salt” that can help ease your aches\, pains and sniffles. \nBy the end of the evening\, you’ll be able practice a ‘mini’ homeopathy session for your friends and family and sample a remedy that can help you regain the balance you need to ward off illness\, and feel more alive and vibrant all year round. \nSchüssler’s 12 homeopathic cells salts (sometimes called ’tissue salts’ ) are very mild\, diluted extracts from mineral sources\, widely used around the world. They are great for home prescribers and expert homeopaths alike. In India\, some homeopathic practitioners specialize use only these 12 remedies with all patients. Many British homeopaths suggest them as a supportive measure in between constitutional remedies\, targeting specific physical conditions or systems. \n\nTo reserve your space\, contact us\, or buy your ticket now!\nConsider becoming a member – members of KSG attend events for FREE!\n\n \n\n\nTara Framer\, CCH is a Certified Classical Homeopath and a graduate of a four-year program at the Academy of Homeopathy Education where she trained with Denise Straiges\, Tina Quirk and Alastair Gray. \nIn addition to her training as a homeopath\, Tara has studied medicinal herbs with Arcus Flynn of Meadowsweet Apothecary in New York City\, and Shiatsu Massage with Marianne Fuenmayor\, MS\, LAc. She has also completed Reiki Level I training with Deborah F. Amjadi\, RMT. She has a degree in psychology and has been trained as a peer counselor. \nOver the years Tara has donated her time as a patient visitor at Memorial Sloan Kettering and many other charitable organizations. She is a meditator and practices yoga. Besides her work in the healing arts\, Tara works in graphic design\, primarily for non-profits and green energy companies. You can contact her at tara@taraframer.com to learn more. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/tara-framer-homeopathy/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180321T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170815T194110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T004359Z UID:722-1521657000-1521667800@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Eve-Marie Schaffer\, Family Constellation Workshop DESCRIPTION:In a family constellation we look at how present behaviors or symptoms may have originated with our ancestors and have been carried down through generations to us and our children. These may include addictions and/or mental or physical illness among other behavior patterns. \nThe work of family constellations is to bring these patterns to light and open the possibility for a transformative process. \nEve-Marie will share the core principles of this work with an experience . \n  \nfor more information of how this process works please refer to my website: www. evemarieelkin.com \n  \nA native of New York\, Eve-Marie moved to Germany as a teenager  returning to NY in 1981 where she earned a Masters Degree in Creative Arts Therapy at Pratt Institute and later a licensed Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University. \nEve-Marie’s work in private practice and as a group leader has been greatly informed by the Family Constellation work of Bert Hellinger with whom she has studied in conjunction with his senior teacher: Harald Hohnen. Her translation of his work practiced by German facilitators in the US has further grounded her in the principles. \nIn addition Eve-Marie has trained at the Center for Intentional Living\, with Michele Cassou’s Point Zero Painting process and as a Somatic Experience practitioner. Here she integrates  her work with the body to heal past trauma. \nFor the past 5 years her  work has been further enriched by studying the mystical principles as taught by her spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl. \nEve-Marie has four grown children and two grand daughters. She lives with her husband in Westchester New York \nevemarie@evemarieelkin.com \nwww.evemarieelkin.com \n  \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/eve-marie-schaffer-family-constellation-workshop/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20180213T215347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T220410Z UID:1038-1519237800-1519248600@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Living at Peace in Our Bodies - A Mindful Alternative to Diet Culture DESCRIPTION:With Anne L. Wennerstrand\, MS\, MSW\, LCSW-R\n\n\n \nIn today’s culture\, it is virtually impossible to live at peace in one’s body\, no matter what one’s size or weight. \nIn this workshop\, Anne Wennerstrand will discuss how and why we get the message to experience our bodies as “projects” vs. a secure home to live within. The awareness of the body as “home” helps us reclaim self-acceptance and self-compassion leading to a relationship with food and exercise as self-care. \nMany people\, especially girls and women\, have been taught to ignore hunger and satiety signals\, leading to distrust of the body. As an alternative to this approach\, Anne teaches a way to access the body’s internal regulatory\, intuitive system and respond to your natural cues for hunger and satiety. And\, we will discuss what this method means from a spiritual and psychological perspective. \nThe workshop will also explore different paradigms for finding joyful\, satisfying ways of moving the body for a lifetime as an alternative to the feeling that one “should” be exercising solely to stave off weight gain. We will spend time learning the Health At Every Size Approach ™ to wellness and learn to identify and question the stressful beliefs and assumptions we have developed about eating\, food and our bodies. \nAnne L. Wennerstrand\, MS\, MSW\, LCSW-R:\nAnne is a psychotherapist in private practice in Katonah\, NY. She has over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with issues including body image dissatisfaction\, eating problems\, anxiety and depression. Anne is on the governing Board of Directors of The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute in New York City and the co-founder of the two-year\, post-graduate training program entitled Minding the Body: Culture\, Gender\, Creativity and Subversion. Anne’s writing has been published in Dance Magazine\, the Dance Insider\, the Journal of the American Dance Therapy Association\, Eating Disorders: Journal of Treatment & Prevention and the Encyclopedia of Mind-Body Disciplines among others. She is a body positive activist and supporter of the Health At Every Size ™ approach honoring diversity in size\, age\, race\, ethnicity\, gender\, dis/ability\, sexualities\, spiritualities\, class and all the attributes that make us human. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/alternative-diet-culture/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180124T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170815T193927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T021414Z UID:718-1516818600-1516829400@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:What is Ayurveda - and what can it do for you? Dr Somesh Kaushik\, Ayurvedic ND DESCRIPTION:Ayurveda is a comprehensive system of healthcare that has been practiced in India for over five thousand years. It is thought to be the world’s oldest healing system and is commonly referred to as “mother of all sciences.” Ayurveda\, in Sanskrit\, means “science of life” (ayu means life\, and veda means knowledge of). Rooted in ancient books of wisdom\, the Vedas\, Ayurveda epitomizes a true body-mind approach to health and wellness. \nAyurveda defines health as a balance of body\, mind\, and spirit. When imbalance occurs\, ones outlook and approach to life suffers. And\, illness can result. When back in balance\, and with health restored\, ones outlook is in sync with life\, the environment\, and the well-ordered universe. \nTo determine whether a balance or imbalance is present\, Ayurveda uses the patient’s body-type or constitution (dosha) to make an assessment. In Ayurveda our dosha is made up of a combination of the five universal elements – space\, air\, water\, fire\, earth. Should one’s dosha become excessive or depleted a plan is formulated to correct the imbalance. \nAyurveda takes a holistic approach to healing: a regimen might include specific lifestyle and nutritional guidelines\, vitamin and mineral supplements\, herbs and homeopathy\, and a detox or cleansing program for toxins. Breathing techniques\, yoga exercises\, meditation and mantras might also be part of the plan. \nAyurveda is a healing regimen as well as a health maintenance program. And\, since imbalances can be detected before the manifestation of illness\, Ayurveda is an effective prevention program as well. Prevention is a main focus of Ayurveda. Overall\, Ayurveda is a way of life – a path to fulfillment\, health\, happiness\, harmony\, and bliss. \nAyurveda can be used integratively with western modalities. Dr. Kaushik combines the art of Ayurveda with the science of Naturopathy to create a unique approach for each individual. \n \n  \nSOMESH N. KAUSHIK\, ND\, BAMS\, MPH\, MPA\, E-RYT 500 \nAfter completing the 6 ½ years of schooling for his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Kurukshetra University\, India\, in 1983\, Dr. Kaushik worked as an Ayurvedic Medical Officer for two years. \nUpon moving to the United States in 1985\, Dr. Kaushik received his Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Alabama in 1988. He then worked as an Epidemiologist and Director of HIV/AIDS Sero-surveillance Program with the Alabama Department of Public Health in Birmingham while maintaining an Ayurvedic practice. \nIn 1999 he moved to Connecticut and received his Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) from the University of Bridgeport\, CT in 2003. He taught Ayurvedic Medicine and Public Health at the College of Naturopathic Medicine\, University of Bridgeport\, as well as serving as the Director of Admissions there. He has been a faculty member with the University of Bridgeport\, Division of Health Sciences since 2001. Dr. Kaushik co-founded the Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies in Fairfield\, CT in 2006. \nDr. Kaushik lectures on Ayurvedic Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine\, Portland\, OR\, as well as at various national and international symposiums and events. He also offers courses\, workshops\, lectures\, and training in Ayurvedic medicine locally. Dr. Kaushik is an approved continuing education provider for Yoga teachers through the YACEP (Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Providers) and has achieved the highest Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher certificate having completed 500 hours of training (E-RYT 500). He includes therapeutic Yoga in his practice. \nEvery December\, Dr. Kaushik and his family travel to India to set up camps offering free medical care for underserved populations. He’d like to expand this service to other countries as well. \nDr. Kaushik brings his unique background as an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic practitioner with experience in public health and health education to this locality. He welcomes you into his wellness community. \nFor information contact:\nDr. Somesh N. Kaushik\n914-875-9088 clinic M\, T\, W; 646-670-6725 cell;\ndrkaushik@drkaushik.com; www.drkaushik.com \n  \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/what-is-ayurveda/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171220T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170815T193837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T162654Z UID:716-1513794600-1513805400@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Validating the Afterlife with Roland Comtois DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nValidating the Afterlife with Roland Comtois \nThere are mediums and there are spiritual teachers. Roland Comtois bridges both callings with a visceral knowledge that there is more to our existence than life on this plane. Roland guides people beyond grief to accessing the love and hope of everlasting life. \nJoin us for a memorable night as Roland explores the questions that have mesmerized humanity since the beginning of time. Is there something beyond here? Is there life after death? Do our departed loved ones attempt to reach us through signs and messages? \nWith his Signature Purple Papers in hand\, Roland will share his story of how it all started.  How messages are delivered from our departed loved ones.  He will shepherd you through the  experience.  His words are divinely inspired and he gives a poignant demonstration of spiritual  connectivity; connections that are possible in every moment of time. \nA random  audience  member may receive personal messages that Roland has channeled from those on the other side. \n\nRoland Comtois is an acclaimed inspirational speaker\, spiritual medium and radio show host. He is the author of two books And Then There Was Heaven\, 16 Minutes\, and the co-author of 365 Days of Angel Prayers. Roland is currently under contract with Llewellyn Worldwide for his new book about the Purple Papers coming out in 2019. Roland is the Executive Producer and star of his one-man stage production Heaven the Experience. Roland is a professional healer and spiritual medium with over 30 years’ experience as a gerontology nurse\, Reiki Master\, metaphysical teacher and grief specialist. His expertise extends from the physical to the spiritual\, as he shares healing modalities and messages that nurture and balance mind\, body and soul. His mission is to help people find comfort in life in spite of loss\, show them how to move beyond grief with love and hope and to pass on the message that heaven and eternal love are real and always close at hand. He is the founder of the After Loss Expo\, now in its 11th year. His work is currently sought after by television production companies eager to showcase his signature Purple Papers. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/roland-comtois-channel-extraordinaire/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170815T193332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T153046Z UID:712-1511980200-1511991000@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Penny Cohen\, The Erotic in Every Day Life DESCRIPTION:The Erotic in Every Day Life\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKSG – Strenthen your immune system\n\n\nKSG Annual Membership $75.00 USDONLY November KSG $20.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nWe cordially invite you to explore how to : \nCultivate Pleasure\nAppreciate Sensuality & Connection\nRegardless of Whether You Have a Partner or Fly Solo \nCultivate Pleasure\, Appreciate Sensuality and Connection \nEnjoy an evening of fun\, light-heartedness and connection as we experience eroticism in daily living and the supreme orgasm:  unconditional surrender and allowing sensations of love and creative inspiration to flow through you. As you receive more sensations of love and wisdom you automatically radiate love to others and spread joy. \nIn this presentation you’ll learn how to overcome your “Sensuality Deficit Disorder\,”™ open your heart\, feel closer to the people around you\, experience deep intimacy with your primary partner (and if not attract the right partner) and provide inspiration to your loved ones and those you counsel. \n\n\n\nPenny Cohen\, LCSW is a transformational psychotherapist\, marriage and couples counselor\, life\, career and spiritual coach and lecturer.  She’s the author of Personal Kabbalah  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/getting-on-top/2011/02/09/the-power-of-intention-with-penny-cohen-lcsw :  32 Paths To Inner Peace & Life Purpose. With her new project\, Transformation in 21 Minutes she offers new life changing secrets to overcome life burdens\, create your destiny\, and live life to the fullest with ease and joy. She works with individuals\, couples and groups\, in person\, onsite\, and on the phone.  Contact her at: Penny@PennyCohen.com or visit her on the web:  www.pennycohen.com \n\n\n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/penny-cohen-erotic-every-day-life/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171011T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170815T194210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T043025Z UID:724-1507746600-1507757400@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Strengthen your immune system with herbal medicine and healing foods with Herbalist Bonnie Rogers DESCRIPTION:Summer’s done and it’s time to build your immune system for the upcoming cold and flu season. \n\n \n\n\n\nKSG – Strenthen your immune system\n\n\nKSG Annual Membership $75.00 USDONLY October KSG $20.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe key to a functional\, strong immune system is balance.\nFood is Medicine and a Healthy immune system begins with feeding your body food that not only tastes great but will also sustain\, nourish\, and energize your body. \nThe increasing stress in our world is compromising our health and well-being.  Join Bonnie Rogers\, clinical herbalist and wellness coach as she introduces participants to herbs\, nutrition and “common sense” tips to build a strong\, healthy immune system\, reduce inflammation\, decrease stress and eliminate what doesn’t serve you. \nAs all who know who have taken Bonnie’s programs\, you will have the chance to taste various teas and foods to help balance your body for the new season which is now upon us. \nMaking simple shifts in your daily regimen can make powerful changes in your health!\nIf you are someone who has in the past suffered with seasonal colds\, influenza or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) please join us to learn simple\, yet effective tools to combat these illnesses for you and your family. \nbio: Bonnie Rogers is an herbalist and health coach.  She brings her extensive knowledge and experience to her busy practice\, helping her clients with Stress and Anxiety\, Chronic Pain\, Gastro-intestinal issues that range from  Acid Reflux to IBS and Colitis\, Menopause and PMS symptoms to Sexual Pain and Dryness and so much more. \nRecently\, Bonnie has added Bemer Therapy to her practice to help increase general blood flow\, increase oxygenation and nutrients to all cells and improve metabolic waste removal.  All of this can help circulation\, mental accuity\, stress reduction and relaxation \nBonnie can be reached at 914-923-4346.  www.bonniesherbals.com or\nby setting up a 15 minute get acquainted session by clicking here URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/strengthen-your-immune-system/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://katonahstudygroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Echinacea-purpurea-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170820T025921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T025602Z UID:760-1506537000-1506547800@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Awaken Your Sensational! Unearth Your Mirth through Francine Shore's Laughter Yoga Wellness Workout DESCRIPTION:With all the anger in the world lately we often don’t have something to laugh at but with laughter yoga we learn how to laugh for the health of it. \nLaughter yoga (Hasya yoga) is a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter.  There is laughing for no reason at all\, no jokes needed. Laughter Yoga combines yogic breathing and intentional laughter along with meditation to aid  with connection to yourself and others.  It is a perfect tool to de-stress and bring upon a peace and calm in yourself and others. \nLaughter Yoga is based on Yogic principles (no yoga mat or lying on the floor needed).  It involves laughter exercises \, movement \, intermittent stretching and deep breathing and we close with a seated laughter meditation. \nLet’s learn to Let Go\, Laugh in the face of adversity and find your inner sexy! \nSign up Now for either your yearly membership or for just Francine’s program \n \n\n\n\nYou Choose Sept program or Annual Membership\n\n\nLaughter Yoga – Francine Shore 9/27 $20.00 USDKSG Annual Membership $75.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nResearch has shown that Laughter Yoga has a myriad of health benefits: \n\nIt strengthens your immune system \nDecreases depression \nDecreases anxiety \nLowers blood pressure\nDelivers oxygen to all the cells in the body\nIs a natural pain analgesic\, etc.\n\n  \nClick here to watch a fabulous great segment Hoda did on the Today show recently with Francine and others on laughter yoga \nSo come giggle and gaffaw with an us with an evening of laughter yoga. \n  \nFrancine Shore is a Laughter Yoga Coach and Counselor and has been awarded the coveted Laughter Ambassador award by the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement- She teaches people to unleash their joy and playfulness while laughing in the face of adversity . Francine  has been featured in several print and TV media and recently on NBC’s Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda. \nwww.laughteryogasalonnyc.com \n  \n\n\n\n\nGreat article in the Huffington Post on Francine and Laughter Yoga  (click here) URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/laughter-yoga-francine-shore/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170202T204039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170529T215204Z UID:586-1498069800-1498080600@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:EYES… AND THE BRAIN A Holistic Approach to Vision Care DESCRIPTION:Vision is so much more than 20/20 eyesight! \n\n\n\n\nBehavioral Optometrist\, Dr. Samantha Slotnick\, explores the eye-brain connection in an interactive seminar.  Learn how to reduce visual stress and enjoy more efficient\, effective use of your own vision\, at any age.  Don’t miss this exciting\, educational\, hands-on workshop. \nIn this lively\, hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn how to assess\, test for and distinguish visual conditions that keep some individuals from engaging in sustained\, visually-centered activities.  You’ll have an opportunity to practice tests on other participants and ask about your own concerns. \nDr. Samantha Slotnick has a diverse background\, with undergraduate roots in behavioral psychology as well as physical chemistry\, and post-graduate training in behavioral optometry and vision science. This dual training in art and science is the foundation for her thorough\, balanced approach to patient care\, maintaining attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture. \nHer private behavioral optometry practice is in Scarsdale\, NY\, providing a whole-person\, holistic approach to vision care\, for all ages.  She specializes in pediatric care and vision development\, offering vision therapy and rehabilitation for children – and adults –with vision problems which interfere with reading\, learning\, attention\, performance and efficiency. \nDr. Slotnick obtained her doctorate from the SUNY College of Optometry\, and went on to complete her residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation\, also at SUNY\, along with advanced studies in Vision Science.  She continued her academic and practical training\, attaining Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.  She remains involved in vision research as a consultant.  Recent projects include advanced retinal scanning technology in the identification of Parkinson Disease\, and visual perceptual changes in face recognition following acquired brain injury. \nWithin her profession\, Dr. Slotnick has lectured internationally\, leading advanced seminars and workshops for optometrists and vision therapists\, with an emphasis on vision training for patients with Strabismus (eye turns) and compromised binocular vision. She also lectures to general optometrists on myopia control\, and optometric management of patients with special needs. \nLocally\, Dr. Slotnick is engaged in a grassroots effort to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision problems\, and their impact on children’s ability to fulfill their own potential.  These interactive workshops are designed for parents\, with extended programs available for professionals in allied health care fields\, teachers and educators. \nDr. Slotnick’s authorship includes recent chapter publications in: Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs\, and Vision Therapy Success Stories from Around the World. Dr. Slotnick sits on the Peer Review Board of Vision Development and Rehabilitation\, the quarterly publication of COVD. She also serves on the organizational board of the Eastern States Optometric Congress\, supporting professional development with an annual educational program dedicated to vision therapy and vision development. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/586/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170425T151709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T151925Z UID:661-1494441000-1494451800@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Katonah Study Group Healing and Silent Auction evening DESCRIPTION:Katonah Study Group invites you to join us for a fun and exciting event: \nOur Healing and  Silent Auction evening to benefit the Integrative Health Division of Northern Westchester Hospital\n\nNote: ALL funds that are raised for this evening including the cost of the event will be donated to the hospital.  I have included another paypal button if you would like to make a separate donation with your registration (or even if you can’t attend – we so appreciate all the hospital has done for our organization – this is us giving back) \nSign up Now   or if you are a member please click here to email us and let us know you are joining us\n\n \nWant to make a donation:\n\n \nThis months meeting will be a change from our standard meeting and we hope that all of you will come out for it. \n  \nMay 10th we are having a healing and auction evening. Proceeds from the auction will be going to the Integrative Health Division of Northern Westchester Hospital. \nThere will be eight presenters doing a variety of healings including: \n\nPast life readings\nFinding Joy\nCreating your own space\nIssues Resolution Processing ™\nReiki\nBemer technology – increasing circulation in the body\nand others.\n\nIt promises to be a fun evening.  Everyone will have a chance to have multiple healing sessions\, we will have food and a silent auction and all monies will be going to the hospital. \nWe are looking for donations for the auction. If you are willing to offer a free client session\, book or any products or other service\, it will give you exposure and we certainly would appreciate it. It’s a win/win for all. \nIf you’d like to make a donation of any kind\, contact Bonnie Rogers 914-923-4346 or Penny Cohen: 914-764-1708. \nWe’re Looking forward to seeing you on May 10th. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/katonah-study-group-healing-silent-auction-evening/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170323T234240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T204856Z UID:621-1492626600-1492637400@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:The Healing Power of Nature: Preventive\, Restorative and Therapeutic Benefits of Contact with the Natural World. DESCRIPTION:Kurt Beil\, ND\, LAc\, MPH presents:  The Healing Power of Nature: Preventive\, Restorative and Therapeutic Benefits of Contact with the Natural World. \nTime in nature is more than just a walk in the park.  A variety of research fields\, including clinical medicine\, epidemiology\, psychoneuroendocrinology\, and environmental psychology\, are demonstrating that contact with natural environments has preventive\, restorative and therapeutic potential for addressing diseases such as depression\, ADHD\, and cardiovascular disease.  This session will explore the evidence and practice of nature-based “ecotherapy” through paradigms of stress-reduction\, attention-restoration\, and salutogenesis (i.e. holistic health promotion).  Case studies and clinical techniques will be shared.  The session will conclude with a description of clinical programs and health policy initiatives that are incorporating this approach. \nLearning objectives: \n\nBecome familiar with relevant terms\, including biophilia\, shinrinyoku\, ecopsychology\, etc…\nKnow the pathological conditions for which an ecotherapeutic approach may be beneficial\nAcquire clinical knowledge & skills for utilizing ecotherapeutic techniques with patients\nRecognize the current programs and policies that are incorporating these techniques\nUnderstand the potential for wider inclusion of this approach within the medical professions\n\n  \n  \nDr. Kurt Beil is a clinician and researcher who has lectured and published widely on the topic of “health in nature”.  He is adjunct research faculty at NCNM (his alma mater) where he has taught classes on Environmental Medicine & Health\, Microbiology and Public Health\, and Stress Management.  His Masters of Public Health degree focused on urban green space as a sustainable integrative-medicine health-promotion strategy.  Dr. Beil maintains a clinical practice in Westchester County\, and “walks his talk” by hiking and camping in his native Hudson Valley as often as he possibly can. \n  \n  \n  \nKurt Beil\, ND\, LAc\, MPH\nHudson Valley Natural Health\nThe Center for Health and Healing\n4 Smith Ave\, 2nd Floor  Mount Kisco\, NY 10549 \nwww.hudsonvalleynaturalhealth.com\nwww.center4healing.net\ndrkurt@earthlink.net \n(914) 362-8315 \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/healing-power-nature/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170215T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20170201T012639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T012025Z UID:572-1487183400-1487194200@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:How NWHC & Providers Can Work Together DESCRIPTION:Healthy Living – Hospital\, Providers & the Public\nHow NWHC & Providers Can Work Together\nBe a part of the Think Tank on Healing\nTo sign up for this program please email us\n\nWhat is healthy living? \nAnd\, can we better embrace a community devoted to good health? \nHospitals contribute only a fraction to the health of our communities – an important fraction\, but a fraction nevertheless. \nHealthy eating\, lowering stress\, education\, exercise and sense of purpose can all be more determinative of how long and how well we live. We have known this for years\, but contemporary medicine is only now waking up to the concept of healthy living in ways that were unthinkable a few years ago. \nWhat new integrative concepts have been adopted by our hospital that take us to a new level of healing? The hospital’s role is not just about healing but now prevention and follow-up care to keep our community healthy. \nWhat questions and concerns do you have about your health care in the future? \nWe need your voice! Get a chance to finally network with hospital officials and community resources. \n  \n  \nOn Wednesday\, February 15th\, Joel Seligman\, CEO and Doctor Marla Koroly\, Medical Director of Northern Westchester Hospital will lead a think tank/focus group for us all to think about where medicine is – and where it needs to go. \nDr. Marla Koroly received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania\, where she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She subsequently attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine\, with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society\, and completed her internal medicine residency at New York University Medical Center. \nDr. Koroly is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Koroly served as the Medical Director of Beth Israel’s DOCS/Continuum Medical Group practices from 1993 through 2004\, when she left her practice to accept the position as Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Northern Westchester Hospital. During her time in practice she participated as a principal investigator in several clinical trials related to the care of patients with diabetes and hypertension. \nDr. Koroly has been an active member of the American College of Physicians and is currently the council representative for the Hudson Valley Region of the New York Chapter. \nJoel Seligman is the President and CEO of Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH).  He has dedicated his career to the healthcare industry\, serving in numerous roles at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center before assuming the leadership of NWH in 2001.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree at Boston University and his MBA and Masters of Public Health from Columbia University. \nJoel has developed vital partnerships with other organizations\, including the Stellaris Health Network\, NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System\, the Visiting Nurse Association\, the Open Door of Ossining\, and the Planetree Alliance\, a national organization committed to holistic and patient-centered care.  He worked diligently with our Board of Trustees over the past year to finalize and implement a new partnership with Northwell Health\, formerly the North Shore-LIJ Health System\, which became effective in January 2015. \nAmong his many positions and activities\, Joel was also a member on the Planetree Board of Directors and is currently on the Advisory Board of Hope’s Door\, an organization that seeks to end domestic abuse.  Joel was selected to serve as a Board of Director for NonProfit Westchester (NPW)\, an organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity\, impact and visibility of the nonprofit sector in Westchester County.  In 2015\, Joel was chosen to participate on the National Academy of Medicine’s Patient and Family Leadership Network.  He is the 2004 recipient of Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley’s Ellen Wood Health Care Award\, the 2005 Mt Kisco Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year\, and the 2007 American Diabetes Association’s Father of the Year. \nIt is time to roll up our sleeves and talk. \nWe need to work together. \nPlease come to this truly important event. \n  \n  \n  \nTo sign up for this program please email us URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/how-nwhc-providers-can-work-together/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20161207T024220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T030039Z UID:560-1484764200-1484775000@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Deirdre Breen: An introduction to Dosha Coaching DESCRIPTION:Elements and actions of personalized health\n\n\n\n\nThis dynamic evening promises to invigorate your understanding of the elements of health\, and the specific actions that support personal well being.  Based on the ancient twin sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga\, coupled with the modern discoveries in neuroplasticity – the science of the brain’s resilience\,  this evening will bring you face to face with your elemental nature.  You’ll learn  about your Dosha\, and its constitutional (prakriti) and lifestyle (vrikriti) expressions.  In an engaging session full of discovery and learning about  Ayurveda’s TriDosha Philosophy of kapha\, pitta\, vata; the breath of the nervous system; and how to  build resilience\, Deirdre will conduct  a group coaching session that delivers essential  knowledge and invokes  behaviors  that will enhance your understanding and  willingness to truly and effectively care for yourself. \nDeirdre Breen is a Duke Certified Integrative Health Coach\, ISHTA Certified Master Yoga Teacher\, (Integrate Science of Hatha Tantra and Ayurveda)\,  Reiki Master Trainer\, ordained minister of spiritual counseling\, trained addictions counselor\, and founder of Self-Care Institute\, Inc\, an organization dedicated to improving health-care through  self-care.   Her interest and dedication to health and healing both personally and professionally spans over 30 years.  Her training at Duke Integrative Medicine emphasized the mandate of health behavior change as the root of health and healing.  As a result  Deirdre developed a dynamic approach to health and healing she calls Dosha Coaching which blends her extensive knowledge and training in health coaching\, yoga\, Ayurveda\, meditation and addiction recovery.  Dosha Coaching supports individuals in understanding the elements of health\, the behaviors that nourish\, protect and preserve well being\, and incoevaporatest scientific discoveries in neuroplasticity – the ability of the brain to transform.  A native of Katonah\,  Deirdre’s professional and volunteer work expresses a deep connection to nature and the imperative of natural settings to facilitate healing.   Her healing service ranges from yoga and meditation classes\, lifestyle study groups\, health education\, personalize health planning and year long sustain inquiries in to whole person health at libraries\,  yoga studios\, private homes and community groups. She serves on the executive board of Katonah Village Improvement Society and developed the Katonah Inspired Body-Mind Series that showcases healing modalities\, celebrates seasonal equinox and solstice events\, conducts personalized health planning classes and produces the Katonah’s Annual Health Forum  – a public platform for community health initiatives – now in its fourth year. Deirdre can be reached through her website: www.deirdrebreen.info\, or by email at serenitybreathxo@gmail.com URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/an-introduction-to-dosha-coaching/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20140918T185132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161025T024409Z UID:315-1481740200-1481751000@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Roland Comtois - The Power of Eternal Love DESCRIPTION:Roland Comtois\n\n\nRoland ONLY $20.00 USDYearly Membership $65.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRoland Comtois\nThe Power of Eternal Love\n“Love transcends time and space.”\nJoin best-selling speaker and author Roland Comtois for a spiritual and sacred discussion about the power and hope of eternal love. Love is the vehicle that gives us permission to expand above the possibility into the arms of reality.  It teaches us that beyond a shadow of a doubt lies a permanent soul marker encouraging us to live\, to breathe and to become who we are. It gives us the strength to remember each other even when the last day has long passed. Love that begins its journey here\, reawakens in the next place\, is reconnected and remembered\, eternally. Humanity is at the doorway to extraordinary evolution. The power of eternal love has the ability to shed the grief\, to open the heart\, to heal the body\, to remove the fear\, to expand the consciousness\, and to awaken the knowing. Most importantly\, love is a gift channeled\, given and exchanged here\, so that tomorrow may be better\, stronger and more peaceful. Come together\, heart to heart\, soul to soul and breathe in the power of eternal love… \nDuring this presentation Roland may be demonstrating channeled messages\, plus sharing his documented Purple Papers with pre-recorded messages on them.\n \nRoland Comtois is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker\, spiritual medium\, and radio host. He is the author of two books And Then There Was Heaven\, a memoir chronicling the author’s personal near death experience and the after-life insights that define his life today\, and 16 Minutes\, a poignant personal journal about the last earthly moments between a mother and son and a guidebook through grief. Roland is a professional healer and spiritual medium with over 30 years experience as a gerontology nurse\, Reiki Master\, metaphysical teacher and grief specialist. His expertise extends from the physical to the spiritual\, as he shares healing modalities and messages that nurture and balance mind\, body and soul. His mission is to help people find comfort in life in spite of loss\, show them how to move beyond grief with love and hope and to pass on the message that heaven and eternal love are real and always close at hand.  He is the founder of Talk Stream Spiritual Radio\, and the After Loss Expo\, now in its 9th year. His work is currently sought after by television production companies eager to showcase his signature “Purple Papers.” URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/roland-comtois-the-power-of-eternal-love/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://katonahstudygroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/roland.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161116T182500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161116T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20161025T022724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T222350Z UID:527-1479320700-1479331800@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Children\, Teenagers & Their Troubles DESCRIPTION:Children\, Teenagers & Their Troubles with Mark Banschick\, MD\n\n\nOnly Nov 16 meeting $20.00 USD2016-2017 Year $65.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n A Child Psychiatrist & a Pediatrician Look Holistically at Children\, Teens & their troubles\nMark Banschick\, MD Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist \nLouis Corsaro\, MD Medical Director – Eight School Districts \nThe world is sadly pressured and demanding\, and we want our children and teens to come out okay. Yet\, there’s anxiety\, attention problems\, depression\, school issues\, upset at home\, and more that gets in the way. \nOn Wednesday\, November 16th\, Mark Banschick\, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Louis Corsaro\, MD\, Medical Director of eight Westchester County School Districts\, will invite us into an interactive space where we can learn more about helping kids in need. \nPlease bring your questions. No two children are alike. \nMark is the co-founder\, along with Cindy Blum\, of the Katonah Study Group and brings sensitivity to the treatment of children and teens that utilizes medicine within limits. Louis Corsaro\, MD is a veteran pediatrician who has seen any case one can imagine. \nIn particular\, we will be looking at treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder\, and an interesting nutritional approach that holds promise. If interested\, we can also discuss the recent New York Times piece\, Generation Adderall\, which has raised some important questions about ADHD treatment. \nHere are some articles by Dr. Banschick in Psychology Today that may be of interest. \nThey are NOT required reading. ☺ \nPsychology Today: ADHD – Ten Helpful Tips \nPsychology Today: Your Hyperactive Son \nPsychology Today: Does Your Child Need Stimulants? \nPsychology Today: New ADD Treatment \nPsychology Today: Divorce and Separation Anxiety \nPsychology Today: Stop Being Anxious About Being Anxious \nPsychology Today: Does My Teen Need Treatment \nPsychology Today: Does My Teen Need Treatment II \nPsychology Today: Bipolar Teens \n Contact Information: \nLouis Corsaro\, MD\nLcorsaromd@gmail.com \nMark Robert Banschick\, MD\nKatonah\, New York 10536\nmbanschick@aol.com\nwww.theintelligentdivorce.com\n914-232-9000 URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/children-teenagers-and-their-troubles/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://katonahstudygroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mark.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20160922T210216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161018T190755Z UID:512-1477506600-1477506600@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:How Love Works: The Secret to Healthy Relationships DESCRIPTION:How Love Works: The Secret to Healthy Relationships\n\n\nAnnual membership – Sept-June $65.00 USDOnly this workshop $20.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nEvery marriage or relationship starts out as starry-eyed. Then\, an adjustment is required\, and we have to love a real person and not just a fantasy. Join us to discover the Secret to Healthy Relationships. \nThat adjustment takes skill: and that is true love. \nIn this panel discussion workshop we’re going to discuss how disappointment and even\, hurt\, can open the door to amazing relationships\, and real intimacy. They can be a wake-up call – an invitation to go deeper in our self-knowledge\, and build the trust that is necessary to reveal ourselves. In our vulnerability lies our strength. \nSheila Pearl\, Author\, Relationship Coach and Intimacy Specialist\, speaker\, teacher\, MSW a Certified  Life Coach… Plus retired Cantor. will be discussing intimacy \n \nPenny Cohen\, LCSW\, Transformational Psychotherapist\, Personal Enlightenment coach\, Relationship Expert\, author\, international speaker\, conference leader\, spiritual mentor will be discussing the REAL reason we judge and criticize each other\, how we create the way others treat us and how ancestral lineage influences affect relationships. \n  \n  \nCindy Blum\, Past Life Regression therapist and Ericksonian Hypnotherapist\, author\, international speaker and conference leader will be addressing how we travel with our soul groups\, changing roles\, clearing karma\, and learning what we need from each other. \n \nMark Banschick\, MD\, Psychiatrist\, author will be discussing when things don’t work out and how to have an intelligent divorce. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/how-love-works-the-secret-to-healthy-relationships/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160914T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20160828T185405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160828T200006Z UID:496-1473877800-1473888600@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:James Mapes-Quantum Leap Roadmap for Healing & Success DESCRIPTION:James Mapes 9/14/16\n\n\nYearly Membership $65.00 USDONLY James Mapes evening $20.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSo Much More Than A Motivational Speaker…\nRenowned Mentalist\, Hypnotist\, Healer\, Entertainer\,\nJames Mapes presents his Quantum Leap Roadmap for Healing & Success\nJames Mapes has been dedicated to helping people live exceptional lives for more than 30 years. His lively\, interactive programs on wellness\, creativity and leadership provide results-based strategies to take ‘quantum leaps’ in all areas of life. When you blend together a storyteller\, an expert on the power of the imagination\, and a clinical researcher of the mind\, you have “The Mapes Experience.” \n\n\nAs creator and president of Quantum Leap Thinking™ and the Transformational Coach\, ™ James Mapes is one of the most sought-after international performer/speakers in the corporate industry today.  Along with several movie appearances he has also been on CNN\, The Today Show\, Good Morning America and Fox Family Channel.  James’ combination Motivational Entertainment Programs are a unique blending of James’ entertaining and award-winning stage show – Master of the Imagination™\, with the powerfully inspiring – Imagine That!\, True Leadership\, or Mind Over Body programs. His latest audio program Patient Pre-Op/Post-Op Healing Therapy™ is designed to help patients reduce stress\, manage pain and heal faster and is endorsed by the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital.  His newest book\, Imagine That! Igniting Your Brain for Creativity and Peak Performance will be out in October 2016. \n  \n  \n  \nGuaranteed fun while James presents: \nMind over body techniques for wellness\n\nImagine That!  Using imagination for success \nTrue Leadership and Quantum Leaps towards more creative\, productive\, confident lives \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/james-mapes-quantum-leap-roadmap-for-healing-success/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20160601T162650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160601T163911Z UID:489-1466015400-1466026200@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Peter Blum and Naaz Hosseini will present a meditative sound bath concert DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an amazing sound bath concert as well as for our end of the year party.\n\nPeter Blum and Naaz Hosseini will present a meditative sound bath concert followed by a demonstration of how to use sound in a healing practice and a question and answer period. As a duo\, and (and sometimes trio or quartet\, when joined by Thomas Workman\, Steve Gorn\, or Ev Mann) Peter and Naaz have worked together\, presenting dozens of these sound baths for the past 15 years.\n\n“The keys to this are\, a) listening\, and b) trusting – our own innate musical instincts\, each other\, and the audience\,” continued Blum. “We attempt to tune in during a performance in to the collective unconscious of everyone present\, and to play the sounds that emerge from our mutual dream. We refer to it as a ‘sacred’ soundbath because for us this is akin to universal prayer with our instruments.”\n\n \n\n\nHypnotherapist and sound healer Peter Blum creates a unique meditational environment using large gongs\, bells\, cymbals\, tuning forks\, drums\, tamboura\, flute\, and his collection of dozens of Himalayan singing bowls. Peter has studied music and sound healing with Dr. Karl Berger\, Ustad Jamaluddin Bhartiya\, Beautiful Painted Arrow (Joseph Rael)\, Pauline Oliveros\, John Beaulieu\, and Don Conreaux. He has given workshops and soundhealing concerts at Omega Institute\, Abode of the Message\, Menla Mountain Retreat Center\, The Graduate Institute\, and yoga studios across America.\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNaaz Hosseini \nNaaz Hosseini is a master vocalist\, violinist\, dancer\, composer\, and psychotherapist. As a multi-disciplinary performer she has Naaz Hosseini appeared world-wide with the Meredith Monk Vocal Ensemble\, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange\, and the Laura Dean Dancers and Musicians at venues including Carnegie Hall\, Kennedy Center\, Tokyo University\, Walker Art Center\, and the Steirischer Herbst Festival. As composer/performer\, she collaborated with Pilobolus\, the National Theatre of the Deaf\, and Bridgman/Packer Dance. \n\n \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/peter-blum-and-naaz-hosseini-will-present-a-meditative-sound-bath-concert/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20150817T153909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150817T153909Z UID:422-1463596200-1463607000@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Litany Burns - DEVELOP YOUR PSYCHIC TALENTS… …AND USE THEM IN YOUR DAILY LIFE DESCRIPTION:We are all intuitive. \nHow much do you use these natural talents to benefit your daily living? \nGain psychic insights\, heal yourself and others\, discover auras\, understand \nyour dreams\, learn mental telepathy\, and more… in this hands-on workshop \nwith internationally noted Clairvoyant\, Medium Litany Burns. Find ways to \nimmediately relieve daily stress\, connect with your soul\, and discover tangible \ntalents you never thought you had! \nRealize your inner potential and use it today. Exercises are fun and easy. \nNo experience necessary – All ages welcome. \n  \n  \n  \n \nLITANY BURNS \nIs an international medium\, clairvoyant\, author\, lecturer and filmmaker. Featured \nin The 100 Top Psychics & Astrologers In America\, she worked on the infamous \n“Son of Sam” case at the request of the NYC District Attorney and is the author \nof two books: Develop Your Psychic Abilities (Pocket Books\, Bantam\, Barnes & \nNoble Publ.) and the pioneering The Sixth Sense of Children (Penguin: Putnam) \nsold both domestically and internationally. She has appeared on NBC\, ABC\, \nFOX\, LIFETIME\, been featured in “Elle”\, “Redbook”\, “The New York Times”\, “The \nWall Street Journal”\, “London Daily Mail”\, on national radio\, the Internet and \nlectured throughout the world as well as retained as a consultant to CEO’s\, \npopular celebrities\, medical and educational professionals\, and European royalty. \nFind Litany at: www.litanyburns.com URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/litany-burns-develop-your-psychic-talents-and-use-them-in-your-daily-life/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20160206T175535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T191701Z UID:470-1461177000-1461187800@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Acknowledging Your Inner World\, To Heal and Transform Yourself with Marc Weiner DESCRIPTION:The Empathy Labyrinth Presentation\nThe Empathy Labyrinth is a kinesthetic tool that guides you step by step through the process of self-empathy.  You will gain greater clarity about your feelings and needs/values\, connecting you to your heart\, so that you can live a more joyful life. \nThe Empathy Labyrinth combines a cognitive process known as Nonviolent  Communication (NVC)\, traditional circle labyrinths\, finger Heart Labyrinths\, and  Inner Sacred Circles (ISC)\, \n  \nWhat you will learn in this presentation:\n\nHow to use the Empathy Labyrinth\nBasic principles of NVC\nEmpathy skills- Acknowledging feelings and needs\nThe calming\, healing\, and transformative power of self-empathy\nHow to use an Inner Sacred Circle (ISC)\nAcknowledging your inner voices/entities/parts\nTo make requests which contribute to connection\, harmony & peace.\n\nWhat is the Empathy Labyrinth (EL)? The Empathy Labyrinth is a kinesthetic tool that guides you step by step through the process of self-empathy and Nonviolent Communication (NVC)*. \nWhat is the purpose of the EL? To have a tool with which to process yourself in difficult situations: \n1. To calm yourself down so you can identify what you’re feeling and actually needing in a situation.\n2. To foster clarity\, compassion\, and connection to your heart so you can address your situation with a new openhearted perspective.\n3. To enhance the quality of communication with yourself and others.\n4. To respond in a way that is in alignment with what you truly value.\n5. To heal and transform.\n6. To teach the components of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) \nHow does it enhance communication for oneself and between others? By using the Empathy Labyrinth you learn to slow down\, to listen to what others are feeling and needing which allows you to respond from an openhearted  compassionate place. \nIn what settings can it be used?  The Empathy Labyrinth can be used anywhere\, anytime\, by yourself\, one-on-one\, in groups and even as a planned public event (walk). The Empathy Labyrinth has been used on the Mall in Washington DC during a major human rights rally\, in the Middle East with Jews and Arabs\, Occupy Wall Street\, Kripalu Yoga Center\, Omega\, The Abode\, Churches\, Synagogues\, Connecticut Mental Health Center-New Haven\, Freedom Project-Seattle\, and for children from pre-school through college. \n*What is Nonviolent Communication (NVC)? Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a philosophy and process of communication developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg Ph.D.\, a clinical psychologist\, in the 1960’s. It is based on the idea of compassion and connection with one’s self and with others. NVC has three basic components: Self-Empathy\, Empathic Listening\, and Honest Expression. \nNVC is a practical\, learnable process that helps people connect more deeply with themselves and others\, based on universal human values. It promotes congruency with one’s values in thought\, speech and action. The purpose of NVC is to create a quality of connection where everyone’s needs  are equally valued. It provides strategies to meet needs\, which contribute to connection\, harmony and peace. \nWhy NVC is beneficial? Participants who embody NVC are able to get to the heart of a conflict or dispute  quickly and resolve it peacefully. NVC supports self-responsibility\, living one’s values in ways that benefit all\, and living a life of meaning and purpose. \nMarc Weiner- Founder and developer of the Empathy Labyrinth\nThe comedian\, puppeteer and television producer: His life story was told in a NY Times Magazine article\, Of God And Weinerville.
 His TV credits include appearances on Saturday Night Live\, HBO\, Comedy  Central\, and his own show\, Nickelodeon’s Weinerville. Currently\, Marc provides the voices of the Map and Swiper the Fox on Nick Jr.’s hit TV series\, Dora the Explorer and Dora and Friends. \nThe Inner Peace Activist: He has been teaching Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and empathy skills for over 13 years and at Kripalu for the past 8 years. He has also led workshops at Omega\, The Abode\, The Garrison Institute\, The Rowe Center\, Pace University\, Princeton Theological Seminary\, and in the West Bank and Israel with Jews and Arabs together. Marc has a private practice in which he guides his clients in deep self-empathy explorations for healing and transformation. \nwww.theempathylabyrinth.com URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/marc-weiner/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160323T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160323T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20160206T175653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T045549Z UID:471-1458757800-1458768600@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Rory Pinto - How To Mend a Broken Heart - the Journey of Love\, Awareness\, Acceptance\, and Renewal DESCRIPTION:Who hasn’t had a broken heart…?\nWhere you had put all your emotional eggs in one basket\, had pinned your happiness and well-being on a relationship\, a job\, the accumulation of wealth or position\, the  accomplishment of a treasured goal. Where the assured existence of pleasure\, possessions\,  power\, or protection was what was most important\, and the struggle that often went with it. \nBut then some part of your plan came crashing down. A break-up\, loss of a job or investments\, a health crisis. Something gave out\, and you felt threatened\, abandoned\, betrayed\, confused – all in all\, a giant WTF?!…  Your understanding of ‘who am I?’ flailed in the dark. \nExperiencing loss and coming out the other side doesn’t have to be this dramatic or heart- wrenching. It’s all a matter of degree. But it is a matter of fully digesting what is happening and clearing any residue or ‘unfinished business’ – feeling your feelings\, letting go\, and letting God\, whatever that means to you. It’s a matter of emptying yourself of your preconceptions and opinions\, creating a vacuum and letting Spirit fill it. \nIn this experiential evening\, we will be working with powerful meditative practices that will help us to find our Spiritual Center. This is the spark that connects us with Universal Presence\, and brings balance and harmony to the polarity we live in and see around us. \nAs we experience our Oneness with this Presence\, the old patterns that bind us begin to clear\, and will fall away as they no longer serve. Space between our triggers and habitual emotional reactions arises – allowing for forgiveness\, reconciliation\, and new possibilities to come to fruition. We become more able to\nperceive clearly\, read situations accurately\, make wise choices – and act\, at the right time\, in the right place\, with the right amount of effort. \nThis Universal Presence is the state of the Infinite I AM – and it is the Source of the energy necessary to shift our state of consciousness and heal. It is always and everywhere present\, awaiting our recognition and resonance. \nWe can choose to let go of our conceptions and opinions\, experience our Oneness with this Presence\, and open to the Grace that is always present…. We can come out the other side.And what seemed like a disaster can bring us to open our hearts\, expand our awareness and become more attuned to the Universal Love\, Intelligence and Power that we really are. \nCome see for your Self! \n“For my entire life\, I have felt a deep yearning to experience God\, Spirit\, The Tao\, The Void – it goes by so many names\, and none can really describe it. I have earned to find the Truth\, and heal the profound ignorance\, sense of separation\, and suffering that I felt within and around me. Over the years\, I have sustained a single-minded monk-like focus\, study and practice of Spiritual Principles. I am happy to share the fruits of over forty years of inner work\, and walk with you on your journey” — Rory Pinto \nLong time KSG member Rory Pinto is a Spiritual Healer\, Teacher\, and Interfaith Minister. For over 40 years he has been deeply involved in the study and practice of spirituality\, meditation\, and healing methods from around the world. His path has included Gurdjieff Work\, Advaita Yoga\, Vipassana\, Qi Gong\, Healing through the Universal Energy Field\, Reiki\, Matrix Energetics\, and Spiritual Healing of The Infinite Way. He is a graduate of the 4-year professional program of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing\, and is an Ordained Interfaith Minister of both the Sanctuary of the Beloved\, and the Order of the Universal Interfaith. \nRory has also co-hosted the New Perspectives Radio Show – an in depth look at current and compelling topics from a spiritual perspective. To listen to some favorites go to  http://www.newperspectivesradio.com/category/featured/or m/program/new_perspectives/ for the complete archives. To hear an hour-long radio show on the ART OF MEDITATION\, go to this link: http://www.newperspectivesradio.com/2013/04/01/20212-the-way-of-meditation/\nTo learn more about Spiritual Recovery Healing Groups\, Private Healing Sessions\, Spiritual Counseling\, Classes\, Retreats\, Wedding Ceremonies\, or Prayer Requests\, contact Rory at: 212-874-4384\, or rorstar@aol.com URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/rory-pinto/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20160105T163556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T183156Z UID:448-1456338600-1456349400@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Less is more- classical homeopathy - Joseph Feuerstein\, MD DESCRIPTION:Homeopathy\, Integrative Medicine & Your Questions\nLast year Joseph Feuerstein\, MD gave us a Q and A in front of a packed crowd at KSG. As a Physician who trained with Andrew Weil\, MD and runs the Integrative Medicine Consultation program Stamford Hospital\, Dr. Feuerstein understands the intersection between medicine\, nutrition\, and homeopathy. His approach is both pragmatic and Dr. Feuerstein will talk about Homeopathy\, Integrative Medicine and then field any questions you may have. \nHomeopathy is one of the more controversial alternative medical modalities\, based on the work of 17th century German physician\, Samuel Hahnemann. It espouses the theories of ‘like curing like’\, ‘potentization’ and ‘provings’.  Dr Feuerstein will review the history\, philosophy and clinical studies for the effectiveness of homeopathy as well as teach about some commonly used remedies. \nJoseph Feuerstein\, M.D.\, is Director of Integrative Medicine for the Stamford Hospital System. He studied medicine at the University of London and BusinessManagement at the University of Cambridge\, England. Dr. Feuerstein completed a residency in Family Medicine at the Stamford Hospital/Columbia University Residency program (serving as the chief resident in his final year) and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona\, School of Medicine. Dr. Feuerstein is certified in Clinical Hypnosis\, Clinical Acupuncture and is a licensed Homeopathic Physician in the state of Connecticut. He is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University. \nClick here to See more  \nDate: February 24\, 2016 \nTime: 6:30 pm \nPlace: Northern Westchester Hospital Center\, Mount Kisco\, New York URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/less-is-more-classical-homeopathy-joseph-feuerstein-md/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20151216T032941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T044326Z UID:441-1453314600-1453325400@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Rev. Bobbe Bramson The Angels: Healing Allies and Loving Change Agents DESCRIPTION:Join Angel Medicine Woman Rev. Bobbe Bramson for an uplifting evening of healing and soulful communion with the Angelic realm. The presentation will be directed by Spirit and tailored especially for those in attendance. It will include a nice blend of both experiential and didactic content: \n\nLearn two easy but potent ways to connect with Angels\n Enjoy a guided meditation in which the group will connect with Archangel Raphael\, the Angel of Healing\, receive his guidance\, and come to know his Divine presence.\nDiscover the wonder-full ways in which Angels communicate with us and how we partner with them in our  own healing\nSit within an Angel Radiance Healing Circle and experience firsthand an intimate connection with your special healing Angel\, an Angel who is called to you by your Soul and is ready to assist you with whatever issue in your life is up for you at the moment\nBe given a brief history of Angels and their evolving role in humanity’s ascension and transformation\nReceive channeled messages from the Angels\n\nReverend Bobbe Bramson\, RMT is a gifted Angel Medicine Woman licensed and ordained through the Angel Ministry of Gateway University. She is a Divine energy healer\, spiritual teacher\, and author who is passionate about helping people uncover and reconnect to their beautiful and radiant Soul Treasure within. With 35+ years in the creative and metaphysical arts she custom blends highly effective healing strategies and transformational tools that help individuals awaken to\, explore\, and express their unique gifts. Bobbe is also a VortexHealing® practitioner and has a private practice in northern Westchester where she gives private sessions and facilitates Reiki Wisdom Salons\, Angel Radiance Healing Circles and Soul-Awakening play-shops to nourish the heart\, mind\, and soul. In 2013 the Angels gifted Bobbe with the Angel Radiance Transmission®\, a uniquely nourishing and expansive energy of healing grace and in 2014 she became a featured author in the #1 best-selling Angel book on Amazon\, 365 Days of Angel Prayers. She has recently been selected to write monthly articles in 2016 for Sibyl Magazine\, a women’s spiritual online publication. Bobbe is also a lifelong musician\, songwriter and environmental and animal rights activist. Connect with her at bramsongs@verizon.net or via her website www.AngelHeartToHeart.com \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/rev-bobbe-bramson-the-angels-healing-allies-and-loving-change-agents/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160101T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20160104T172851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160206T174521Z UID:446-1451673000-1451683800@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Beyond Stimulants: New Approaches to ADD and Memory with Mark Banschick\, MD DESCRIPTION:These days\, Attention Deficit Disorder is commonly diagnosed both in children and adults. Stimulants are the go to treatment\, which while potent\, can cause a variety of side effects. In this presentation we will look at the diagnosis of ADD/ADHD both historically\, and with respect to contemporary brain research. \n\n\nQuestion: Can we heal these patients and not just treat them?\n\n\nWe will look closely at the variety of attention issues as well as co-morbid learning\, behavioral and memory problems that are found in this population. No two people are alike\, and certainly\, no two ADD/ADHD patients are alike. \nThe evening will feature case studies which illustrate a number of adjunctive and stand-alone treatments for ADD/ADHD that may be worthwhile to consider. \nWe hope to have a fruitful discussion. \n  \nMark Banschick\, M.D.\, is a Child\, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist and co-Founder of the Katonah Study Group (along with the wonderful Cindy Blum). Mark is the author of the Intelligent Divorce Book Series and writes for Psychology Today. He trained at Georgetown University Hospital in General Psychiatry and at New York Hospital/Columbia Presbyterian in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has a private practice in Katonah for too many years to remember. \nSee more at: \nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/201505/new-add-treatment \nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/201410/does-your-child-need-stimulants \nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/201212/your-hyperactive-son \n  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFE0-LfUKgA URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/beyond-stimulants-new-approaches-to-add-and-memory-with-mark-banschick-md/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151118T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20150812T165944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T190025Z UID:414-1447871400-1447882200@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Gene Ang - What does spoonbending have to do with healing? DESCRIPTION:Gene Ang 11/18/15 Katonah Study Group\n\n\nYearly Membership $65.00 USDONLY Gene Ang evening $20.00 USD\n\n\n\n \n\nLearn to bend spoons using 6 different techniques based on quantum mechanics and torsion field physics. So why hold a spoon bending class? It is not only about bending spoons! The change in material reality demonstrated by the bent utensil is a model for change. The mechanisms used are all known healing techniques.  Experience how to use these techniques in your own life for personal growth and transformation. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nwatch this quick video on the program \n  \n  \nGene Ang\, Ph.D. has a healing practice based in Thousand Oaks\, CA and sees clients for a number of energy healing practices.  In addition\, he teaches seminars that focus on the integration of science\, spirituality\, and healing.  Gene travels both in the United States and internationally facilitating healing sessions and workshops.  Gene received his BA from Stanford in Human Biology and Philosophy/ Religious Studies\, and Ph.D from Yale University in Neurobiology.  His work centers around the use of subtle energy to restore balance and harmony to the body and mind. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/gene-ang-what-does-spoonbending-have-to-do-with-healing/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151014T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20150812T003941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150826T031354Z UID:408-1444847400-1444858200@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Panel on Healing Alzheimer’s Naturally DESCRIPTION:Panel on Healing Alzheimer’s Naturally 10/14/15 Katonah Study Gr\n\n\nYearly Membership $65.00 USDONLY Panel on Healing Alzheimer’s Naturally 10/14/15 $20.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n \nSharp Again Naturally is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization formed to educate the public and medical community about reversible causes of dementia and to advocate for new testing and treatment protocols. Contact:  info@sharpagain.org or call 914-997-9611 \nPreventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s Naturally\nPanel Discussion with Holistic & Medical Professionals\nAlzheimer’s can’t be cured\, slowed\, or prevented. Right?  Wrong!  Documented cases prove otherwise. Come see four top-flight professionals explain how diagnoses of cognitive impairment\, Alzheimer’s\, and other forms of dementia can be prevented and/or reversed partially or completely. \n\nLearn about 9 reversible causes and treatments for Alzheimer’s/dementia\n\n\nSee a six-minute film-clip on people who have reversed Alzheimer’s\n\n\nPanel Discussion and Q&A with medical professionals on holistic methods for preventing\n\nand reversing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia: \n\nAllan Warshowsky\, MD\, Although conventionally trained\, Dr. Allan has been a maverick leader in holistic medicine and a founder of ABIHM\, which certifies functional medicine doctors. He uses a multi-therapeutic approach including heavy metal detox\, bio-identical hormones\, etc.\n\n  \n\nHoward Hindin\, DDS\, founder of the Hindin Center for Whole Health Dentistry will be discussing the treatment of inflammation and metals in the mouth including mercury fillings\, their effects on the brain\, and how best to address them.\n\n  \n  \n\nMarie Roth\, Nutritionist\, founder of Powerfuel Nutrition\, LLC\, registered dietitian\, consultant for Blythedale Children’s Hospital\, and director of the Blythedale/Kohl Eat Well\, Be Well Nutrition Outreach Program. She will be speaking about nutrition and detoxing.\n\n  \n\nPenny Cohen\, LCSW\, Functional Psychotherapist\, helps people overcome stress and obstacles to successful living. She’ll be discussing the impact of stress on memory and how the way we process information can impair or improve memory and a healthy aging lifestyle.\n\n  \n  \n  \nFee:  $20.00 or free to members.  Space is limited. To reserve your seat\, \nvisit www.katonahstudygroup.org      or call:  Bonnie Rogers:  914-923-4346 URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/panel-on-healing-alzheimers-naturally/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20150806T042030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150812T003151Z UID:377-1441823400-1441834200@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Bernie Siegel MD: The Psychology Of Illness & The Art Of Healing DESCRIPTION:Bernie Siegel\, MD – 9/9/15 Katonah Study Group\n\n\nYearly Membership $65.00 USDONLY Bernie Siegel\, MD evening $20.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n \n\nBernie Siegel\, MD renowned mind-body pioneer and best-selling author of several books including Love\, Medicine and Miracles\, and his latest\, The Art of Healing\, containing sixty drawings for healing\, will be presenting a program sponsored by the Katonah Study Group to be held at the Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco\, NY.  This unique presentation is about integrating the power of the mind\, body and spirit as an integral part of medical care. \nBernie will be addressing: \n\nMind/body relationships\nSurvivor personality\nPatient empowerment qualities\nHow to achieve ones potential\nSelf-induced healing versus spontaneous remissions\nDoctor patient relationships\nHow wordswords become swordswords which can kill or cure\nShow drawings by patients revealing mind body interactions\nThe role of the conscious and unconscious mind\n\nThis program is open to everyone interested in the mind body spirit connection in relationship to healing.  And\, if you’re really interested in learning something about healing yourself\, Bernie gave us a homework assignment to do:  Draw a picture\, with crayons\, of yourself at work as a health professional\, doctor\, nurse\, or family member\, and bring it to the presentation. \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/bernie-siegel-md-the-psychology-of-illness-the-art-of-healing/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://katonahstudygroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bernie.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T213000 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20150601T205830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150615T192513Z UID:360-1434522600-1434576600@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:End of Year Party and Free Healings DESCRIPTION:The Katonah Study Group has changed the program for Wednesday evening due to special circumstances. Katie Ciriello will not be able to be with us.  We will try to reschedule her for next year.\n\nPlease join us for a wonderful catered event that will offer free healings!\nThe following will be available for your curiosity and healing:\n\nAnn Marie D’Agostino – Intuitive and Tarot Card healer\nLinda O’Shea – Reiki Master and Reconnection healer\nBonnie Rogers – Herbalist and Health Coach\nRory Pinto – Energy and Spiritual healer\nBonnie Sue Rauch- Quantum healer\nMaureen Jacobson – Business Planning + Consulting | Business Development | Marketing Strategy | Organizational Development -Offering advice\nSaundra Cindy Blum – Ericksonian Hypnotherapist/ Past Life Regression Therapist- Using crystal cards\nand possibly others\n\nThis is our last program until September! Come and join us for a lot of fun and good food!!!\n \nAny one who would like to be part of our committee or present a program please let anyone in our group know how to reach you.\n\nWe hope you’ll join us.\n\nThe Katonah Study Group committee\n\n  \n  URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/free-healings/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150520T212500 DTSTAMP:20260423T194541 CREATED:20150508T024143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T201141Z UID:353-1432146600-1432157100@katonahstudygroup.org SUMMARY:Somatic Experiencing (SE) Applications to Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy DESCRIPTION:Roger Saint-Laurent\, PsyD\, SEP\, CGP & Sharlene Bird\, PsyD\, SEP\nMind-body connections have become increasingly important in psychotherapy. Somatic \nExperiencing\, first developed to treat trauma\, demonstrates how vital it is to work with the entire human experience to broaden our understanding and assist in resolving presenting issues and symptoms\, support healing\, and achieve greater fulfillment in life. Roger and Sharlene offer a primer on SE and discuss some of its applications. \nSharlene will present a brief overview of sex therapy\, particularly how it is enhanced by the SE application. Together they will discuss how SE\, as a body of knowledge\, can usefully complement and potentiate our overall practice of psychotherapy. \nSharlene and Roger will be with us on May 20th from 6:30 to 9:30 to give us an opportunity to learn more about this approach to psychotherapy and healing. The program will be both experiential and didactic. All welcome. \n  \nSee an article they wrote: Somatic Experiencing – How Trauma Can Be Overcome\n \nDr. Sharlene Bird \nDr. Bird is a trilingual and multi-cultural psychologist who practices in mid-town Manhattan. She has over 20 years experience as a clinician\, supervisor\, and presenter. In addition\, she is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist\, an SEP Somatic Experiencing Practitioner\, an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Provider\, and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. Dr. Bird is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU/Langone School of Medicine. In her professional career\, she has given presentations nationally and internationally on subjects ranging from sexual issues to integrative therapy. \nDr. Roger Saint-Laurent \nDr. Saint-Laurent is a bilingual psychologist with private practices in Manhattan and Westchester. He has nearly 30 years of experience as a clinician\, supervisor\, and presenter. As a Certified Group Psychotherapist\, he has offered (with his colleague Dr. Peter J. Taylor) training groups and workshop in SE and group psychotherapy both privately and at workshops at local\, regional\, and national conferences. Dr. Saint- Laurent has assisted at multiple SE trainings in Chicago\, Miami\, Connecticut\, California\, Montreal\, and British Columbia. He was Chair of the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute from 2013 to 2014. URL:https://katonahstudygroup.org/event/somatic-experiencing-se-applications-to-psychotherapy-and-sex-therapy/ LOCATION:Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B\, 400 E Main Street\, Mt Kisco\, NY\, 10549\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Katonah Study Group":MAILTO:katonahstudygroup@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR