Classes, Teleclasses, Workshops & Retreats
By Personal Coaching & Psychotherapy Associates for Women
We are pleased to offer our services both in person in our comfortable offices and on-line . While we prefer face to face encounters, today’s world sometimes dictates otherwise. We give you our professional assurance that, whether you visit us face-to-face or by email or chat, we are committed to abiding by the highest ethical standards dictated by our profession and to providing a truly quality, value-rich service.
Free Initial Appointment
Because we know that personal coaching, counseling or psychotherapy is a serious commitment, we are happy to meet with you at no cost to further explain our approach and to learn about your reasons for coming to us. This enables you to talk with us one-on-one to ask any questions you may have and for you to see if you are comfortable with us.
This initial meeting will allow us to see if we are comfortable enough with each other to go further. It is not personal coaching or therapy and we will not go into significant details about your goals or your issues. However, this is an excellent option for women, searching for a therapist or a coach, to talk and get to know us a little before committing to a paid session. It also works well for women considering personal coaching, counseling or psychotherapy for the first time.
To inquire about coaching or psychotherapy and to schedule a free initial appointment, contact our Intake Office at 678-230-8127 ext 4.
Mindfulness Training and Weekly Dharma Talks
Tuesday Evenings
6:30–7:30 PM
Stillness is the first step to clarity and to connecting with our personal power. This still place is the beginning of real, long lasting change as opposed to “quick fix” hype. Discussion will include the power of stillness from a medical perspective (lowering of blood pressure and alleviation of stress); current research and it's implications relative to the treatment of depression, anxiety, pain management and more. We will explore the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn,Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society (CFM) at the University of Massachusetts; Charles Raison and Tenzin Negi and Susan Bauer-Wu from Emory University as well as many more. The universal practice of meditation has it's sacred place within all the major religions of the world; within Christianity (“Be Still and Know”) as well as in Native American practices and in the ancient Eastern philosophies and Buddhism as brought to the Western mainstream through the works of Deepak Chopra and Thich Nhat Hahn among others. Different meditation practices will be explored and classes will include the use of audio recordings of Buddhist and Native American chants and songs as well as guided imagery and visualization. A list of suggested readings will be available.
Tuesday Evenings
6:30–7:30 PM
175 Pine Grove Road, Suite 125 in The Grove Park Complex
Cartersville, GA 30120
or email Pam
Mindful Focused Intention Group
Wednesday Evenings
6:15–7:45 PM Current Group is Now Closed. Another is now forming and will be starting in the Spring. Call to reserve your place now.
A one-on-one appointment is necessary to establish group integrity and expectations. During this preliminary meeting, we will talk a little about what it is that drew you to inquire about this group and determine together whether this experience would be beneficial and appropriate for you. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and you will gain an understanding of what to expect.
Format of the Group: 6-8 women sitting comfortably on the floor or in chairs in a circle wearing comfortable clothing with shoes removed. Issues brought to this group include those around relationships, self-esteem and identity. The group will provide a safe place to talk and to be heard. Attention will be given to personal values and the various tenets of mindfulness as they apply.in helping each woman learn skills for living a more focused and disciplined life of clear intention. The group will open with 10 minutes of meditation followed by 70 minutes of group discussion of individual issues and we will close the session with 10 minutes of meditation.
Wednesday Evenings
7:00–8:30 PM
To schedule your required no-cost initial appointment
Please call our office at 678.230.8127 or email Pam
Workshops:
Experience a Day of Mindfulness and Pilgrimage.
We invite you to join us for a very special day of mindful meditation, experiential presentations and discussions of our individual understanding of “Pilgrimage” and how it plays out in each of our lives. The day will be devoted to our gaining greater insight into how to be more truly present in our lives and how to travel through our time here on earth with meaning — how to live our lives truly alive.
This life-enriching day will be held at the Evansa€ beautiful 300+ acre secluded farm in White, Georgia. Amidst five miles of winding paths, lakes, horses within pastures, running streams, dappled sunlight, breezes through the trees and unspoiled pastoral beauty, there will be plenty of time to walk the paths, sit by a tumbling stream or on a dock at the lake. It will be a day to relax, unwind and to be uninterrupted by the day-to-day demands of your world. No cell phones, Blackberries, Ipods or laptops allowed!
Limited to 12 women. Lunch, beverages and fruit will be provided. The cost for the day is $150.00. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. A 50% deposit is required to hold your space with balance due upon arrival.
Presenters: Both of the presenters at this event are excited about the potential in store for all of us who will share this special day. They each have a strong personal commitment to and belief in the value and importance of living a life of intention through mindfulness and a sense of pilgrimage. They are each very much looking forward to this experience.
Pamela Barge, LPC, NCC is the founder and director of Personal Coaching & Psychotherapy Associates for Women which is a private practice of independent clinicians and coaches dedicated to helping women create richer and more satisfying lives. Her background in counseling, marketing and as an independent business owner has provided her with skills that create a rich tapestry for her to share with the women who come to our practice.
Connie Evans, CSW is a remarkable and marvelously evolved woman whom we are so pleased has agreed to join us as a presenter at this special event. Connie is a Clinical Social Worker with training in Jungian Psychology and Spiritual Direction. Her love of Pilgrimage has taken her to several sacred sites in Ireland and to the Island of Iona off the coast of Scotland.
Retreats:
Our Next “Women’s Focused Living” Weekend Mountain Retreats
Feb 26-28 at Many Streams Ranch Retreat and Conference Center in Rome, GA.
Focused on You
Come spend a special Time Away with like-minded women who, like you, are committed to learning and working toward achieving greater life satisfaction.
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Retreat Schedule
Friday Evening:
4:00-6:00 PM Arrival and Check In
6:00-6:30 1st Dharma Talk: The Sacredness of Silence
6:30-7:30 PM Dinner and Welcome
7:30-8:30 Fireside Discussion:
What Mindfulness Has Meant to Me Personally and in My Practice of Medicine, Dr. Matthew Mumber, Radiation Oncologist with The Harbin Clinic, Rome, Georgia
8:30-10:00 PM Casual Conversation Around the Fire or Free Time
10:00 PM Retire
Saturday:
6:30-7:30 AM Sunrise Yoga
7:30 – 8:00 AM 2nd Dharma Talk: The Mind-Body Connection Experienced Through Yoga and Breath Work
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00-10:00 AM Free Time
10:00-11:30 AM 3rd Dharma Talk and Meditation Practice: Non-Judgmental Observation
11:30-12:00 PM Free Time
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-2:00 PM 4th Dharma Talk and Meditation Practice:
Compassion and Equanimity
2:00-4:00 PM Free Time
4:00-5:00 PM 5th Dharma Talk and Meditation Practice:
Loving-kindness
5:00-6:00 PM Candlelight Yoga
6:15 – 7:15 PM Dinner
7:15 – 8:15 Free Time
8:15-9:15 PM 6th Dharma Talk and Meditation Practice: Body Scan and Deep Relaxation
9:15 – 10:00 PM Free Time
10:00 PM Retire
Sunday:
8:30-9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30-10:00 AM Sitting Meditation
10:00 – 11:00 AM Wrap Up and Evaluation
11:00 AM Depart
You’ll finally have time to focus; time to explore the obstacles you need to overcome; time to find the tools and the support to realize your dreams and to create a plan to live a more satisfying life.
You Will Achieve New Clarity
In this idyllic setting you’ll not be interrupted or distracted by life. The combination of mindful, focused quietness, bubbling water, birdsong and breezes through the trees will work their timeless magic.
You’ll return having made new friends and having gained fresh insights. You’ll come home to your life refreshed, encouraged, energized and empowered to live a more authentic, gratifying life.
Register Now to Reserve Your Spot at This Special Event!
Because of its focused nature and the intimacy of the setting, we can only include 8 women at each of these retreats. Cost for workshop, all workshop materials,two nights lodging and all meals is $265.00. All accommodations include a private bedroom and a shared bath. We accept cash, check or credit cards. A 50% deposit is required to hold your space with balance due upon arrival.
Personal Coaching & Psychotherapy Associates for Women
www.womenscoaching.biz
Please call our office at 678.230.8127 or email Pam
Classes:
We offer both face-to-face and teleclasses on topics of interest to our clients. Subscribe to our e-newsletter for current offerings and upcoming topics. Some examples include:
- Mindful Meditation Instruction and Practice
- Living With Intention
- Assertiveness Training
- Challenging and Reframing Thought Patterns
- Goal Setting
- Grief Stages
Speaker’s Bureau:
We welcome the opportunity to speak with women through civic organizations and churches on the topics of:
- Grief, Loss and Bereavement
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Realizing Your Dreams
- Achieving Greater Life Satisfaction
- Personal Life Coaching
Trainings:
We will be offering trainings for professionals and providing Continuing Education credits later this year. Subscribe to our newsletter for current developments, subject offerings, scheduling and registration procedures.
Take the Next Step:
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