The Mindfulness of Art

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1 March & April Hennepin Avenue South Minneapolis, MN Voice: (612) Fax: (612) Tim Thorpe, Executive Director Carol Burling, Program Manager Dan Averitt, Office Manager Maggie Mau, Development Manager Julie Chan Kenney, Administrative Coordinator Building Hours Program Hours: Mon - Thurs: 9:30 am - 7 pm Fri: 9:30 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 4 pm Sun: closed Drop-in Hours: Mon - Thurs: 9 am - 7 pm Fri: 9 am - 3 pm Sat: none Sun: closed March & April 2016 Building Closures: Thurs, March 3 - Administrative Focus Day Sat, March 26 - Administrative Programming Thurs, April 7 - Administrative Focus Day Sat, April 30 - Administrative Programming Pathways Services are Free. Financial donations and/or volunteer contributions of your time are greatly appreciated and considered an essential part of one s healing journey. Statement of Purpose: Pathways provides programs designed to support a creative healing response to illness. SPECIAL OFFERING The Mindfulness of Art Friday, April 22, :00 PM - 4:00 PM Pathways, in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), is proud to announce a special art based experience. Visit Mia s galleries with Michele Byfield Angell, an expert docent. Look closely at art together to find art, from ancient to contemporary, that inspires, encourages and was created using mindfulness. Then head to the studios to express yourself with artist and art therapist, Nikki Witt. She will guide you through techniques and activities that explore the healing power of art. Session held in studio 114 at: Minneapolis Institute of Arts rd Ave South Minneapolis, MN Session randomly assigned. Only 15 spaces available. Request session via online account or paper registration form.

2 How to sign up for a session. GETTING STARTED New participants are required to attend the Welcome to Pathways Orientation. This is the essential first step before registering for sessions at Pathways. See page 3 for the next available dates. Determine your category (see descriptions at right). Visit our web site: and click on the box: Becoming a Participant for detailed information on how to register online. All computer registration requests must be submitted by the specified monthly deadline: 1) March requests must be made by Feb. 25, ) April requests must be made by Mar. 25, 2016 Those without computer access may submit a registration request form by fax, mail, or in person. Blank registration request forms are available in Pathways library area or may be mailed to Participants upon request. NOTE: The deadline to submit a paper registration form is different from the computer registration deadline. It is the 22nd of each month and is noted on the paper registration form itself. SCHEDULING PROCESS Participants register for sessions every month for the next month s sessions. Participants who complete their registration by the specified monthly deadlines will be randomized within their category and will be offered sessions based on their rank. Participants who complete their registration after the specified monthly deadlines will be registered for sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. All registered participants will receive notification of their schedule following the monthly randomization. All participants must confirm their attendance for groups or individual sessions 24 hours or more prior to the session start time. page 2 Computer Registration Deadlines: 1) March requests must be made by Feb. 25, ) April requests must be made by Mar. 25, 2016 Category 1 For persons with life-threatening illness (cancer, debilitating heart disease, HIV/AIDS, HIV positive, lymphoma, MS, ALS, transplants, etc.). This category is also for an immediate family member or significant other who is his or her primary caregiver. Category 2 For persons dealing with disability, pain and/or other symptoms related to chronic, physical illness, or physical injury (CFS, chronic pain, diabetes, lyme, etc.). This category is also designed for persons from Category 1 who have no advance in illness following one year of Pathways services. Category 3 For persons in recovery from stress and emotionally based concerns and for persons from Category 2 following one year of receiving Pathways services. Category Status is self-identified. However, if you have been a Category 1 or 2 for one year without any advance in illness, we ask that you change your category to the next lower level. This allows the newly diagnosed or those with advancing illness to have the highest priority. Caregivers may choose to select the same category as the person they are caring for. ARRIVAL, PARKING, & CLASS START TIMES Out of respect for our volunteer providers and the integrity of our programming, all classes will begin at their scheduled times. No one will be admitted 10 min. after a session has begun. Parking may be challenging as our lot fills up fast. Planning to arrive early allows participants ample time to find alternate neighborhood parking as well as time to settle in prior to their session beginning. ACCESSING THE LOWER LEVEL AND SECOND FLOOR: Participants unable to access our second floor or lower level rooms due to stairs are requested to inform us of their desire for First Floor Only rooms on their registration sheet or their online profile. Pathways does not advocate, support, or practice unlawful discrimination based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

3 Pathways March & April 2016 New to Pathways? Welcome! Please give us a call to sign up for an orientation RENEWING LIFE PROGRAM Renewing Life : 9 Week Series Wednesdays - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fridays - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM NEW PARTICIPANT ORIENTATION Tues., Mar :30 PM - 2:30 PM Wed., Mar :00 PM - 4:00 PM Fri., Mar :00 PM - 1:00 PM Tues., Mar :00 AM - 12:00 PM Thurs., Mar Tues., Apr :00 PM - 1:00 PM Thurs., Apr :00 PM - 4:00 PM Wed., Apr :00 PM - 4:00 PM Thurs., Apr :30 PM - 3:30 PM An orientation and welcoming for new participants at Pathways. We will help you access Pathways services as simply as possible. The Pathways video will be shown. Please be sure to sign up and confirm your attendance with the Front Desk ( ). This class must be taken before attending other sessions at Pathways. Certified Facilitators Please call for complete class schedule and to register. This is an intensive program for making the most of the challenges life hands you. The program focuses on teaching communication skills, coping strategies, and life-affirming attitudes. There is a suggested donation of $45.00 for participating in the Renewing Life program. Your contribution covers the cost of the book and the ongoing costs of the Renewing Life program. PATHWAYS SCENT-FREE POLICY The following are banned within the building and property: 1. The use/scent of perfume, cologne and/or essential oils 2. The application of any body products while at Pathways 3. Smoking and tobacco products Session 1 Renewing Life Session 2 Partnering with Mind/Body/Spirit Session 3 Nourishing Relationships Session 4 Restoring Spirit Session 5 Expressing Feelings Session 6 Making Meaning Session 7 Creating Healing Spaces Session 8 Loving Life Session 9 Celebrating a Renewed Life Must Attend All Sessions. Registration not available online. Please call Pathways ( ) for more information and to sign up. Session Symbol Key & Definitions One-to-one session: Group class session: Special events: Drop in: (no registration required) Series: (please attend all sessions) Ongoing group: (may attend any one or all) page 3

4 ART, MUSIC, AND CREATIVITY BODYWORK Narrative Medicine: Connect With The Power of Your Own Story Jeanne Bain Mon., Mar. 14, Apr. 4 Your personal healing journey has many colorful and interesting layers, some joyful, some painful, all very rich. Every time you tell your story, you have a chance to let it guide your healing process. In this one-to-one session we will explore the nuances in your story, find insights, and look at new ways to frame your process. Close Knit Group Beth Ehresman Wed., Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Wed., Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 Learn to knit/crochet or share your already acquired skills in a supportive, fun and caring environment. Work on your own knit/crochet project or focus on making chemotherapy caps and comfort shawls. We will have a number of quick, one skein projects. Come see some new patterns and revisit old friends. Drop-in group. Creative Journaling: Through Collage, Imagery & Writing Gloria Larsen Wed., Apr :00 AM - 11:45 AM This group will explore various practices and ways to journal with images, collage and reflective writing. Themes and exercises will be provided. Bring your own journal or a notebook will be provided. No art or writing experience is needed. Expressive Art Collage: Expressing and Embracing Emotions Gloria Larsen Wed., Mar :00 AM - 11:45 AM During this group, expressive arts practices will be used to discover and embrace our emotions. We will work with collage and oil pastels. No art experience is needed and all art materials will be furnished. New Jeanne Bain & Somatic Writing Practice Robert Haarman Tues., Mar. 29 Our stories, held deep inside the cells and tissues of our bodies, can be awakened and invited to communicate with us on the page. Through exercises drawn from intuitive development, creative writing, imagery, mindfulness, somatic practices and improvisation, participants will explore their own stories. We move to discover. Write to process. Share to Witness. All levels and abilities welcome, both in writing and movement. Songs to Make the Spirit Sing James Hersch Thurs., Apr. 21 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Music has the wonderful ability to bring calm, peace, joy, healing, increased energy and smiles. Come join in as we sing, hum or just listen to some oldies, camp songs and original pieces. No musical ability needed. page 4 Acupuncture Mon., Mar. 7, 14, 21 (3 session series) Mon., Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11 (3 session series) 1 PM - 2 PM 2 PM - 3 PM 3 PM - 4 PM Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing & to improve functioning by inserting needles at very precise acupuncture points. Participants typically remain fully clothed during the treatment and will be appropriately draped where necessary. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. In conjunction with The College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University. Acupuncture and Tuning Forks Tues., Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Ingrid Bloom 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Acupuncture and tuning forks to help balance energies of the body, mind and spirit. Utilizing small needles and vibrational healing forks to bring deep relaxation and well-being. These traditional methods help relieve physical discomfort, stress and anxiety. Following a session a person may feel a sense of calm, inner nourishment, and uplifted mood. Chi Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage Tues., Mar. 1 Melissa Cathcart 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Chi Nei Tsang (CNT) is abdominal massage from a Chinese Medicine perspective and often includes guided Qi-gong meditation. CNT uses gentle, firm pressure on the abdomen to loosen tension in the tissues and move gas, fluid and BM through the intestines. Additionally, if you are open to it, Qi-gong meditation may be added to your treatment as a way to focus on a particular organ system. Reflexology Sima Shahriar Tues., Mar. 8, 22, & Fri., Apr. 8, & 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Thurs., Apr :30 PM - 1:30 PM In your session, your therapist will be using specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques to apply alternating pressure to your feet. You will be fully clothed on the table with blankets over you. You will find yourself entering a space where you can deeply connect with your body and most often fall into a deep state of relaxation. Regular use of Reflexology has been shown to help with sleep, reducing chronic pain and stress.

5 Pathways March & April 2016 BODYWORK (CONT'D) Rosen Method Bodywork Mon., Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr. 11, 18, 25, & Tues., Apr. 5 JanMarie Roehl 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Rosen Method is a hands on bodywork therapy that facilitates a deep relaxation and promotes a sense of the Self in present time. Gentle, respectful, intentional touch allows a person to access places of muscle tension that may have been created unconsciously. Rubenfeld Synergy Mary Petschen Tues., Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Rubenfeld Synergy combines gentle touch with talk to facilitate the process of tuning into sensation, movement, and emotions in the body. Working lying on a massage table or seated, this session allows the participant to access their body s wisdom. Shiatsu Combo Massage Lori Buendorf Thurs., Mar. 24, Apr. 21 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Shiatsu, deep tissue, Swedish, reflexology, Tuina and other skills will be used along the meridians to release stagnant energy. The intensity of this work can be modified, so let me know if you need softer hands. I like to stretch each muscle group and break apart muscles that have stuck together. When the meridians and muscles are freed up, the overall range of motion is restored. Swedish Massage Jeffrey Goldstein Mon., Mar. 7, Apr. 4 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM In a general Swedish massage, your session may start with broad, flowing strokes that will help calm your nervous system and relax exterior muscle tension. As your body becomes relaxed, pressure will gradually be increased to relax specific areas and relieve areas of muscular tension. Often, a light oil or lotion is used to allow your muscles to be massaged without causing excessive friction to the skin. Therapeutic Touch Jennifer Barney Mon., Mar. 14, Apr :30 AM - 11:30 AM Individualized use of touch to influence deep relaxation and tension release. Techniques may include massage and soft tissue release, fascial unwinding, craniosacral therapy, healing touch and lymph therapy. ENERGY HEALING Bio-Energy Healing Bio-energy healing promotes the body s natural state of wholeness. The chakras and the energy fields are strengthened and balanced, which can reduce pain, lower stress, speed recovery time and promote vitality of healthy cells. The work happens with hands on or off the body. Bio-Energy Healing Wed., Mar. 2, 16, Apr. 6, 20 Bio-Energy Healing Tues., Mar. 1, 15, 29, Apr. 12, 26 BodyTalk Ann Agrimson 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Sarah Miracle 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Karen Norum Tues., Mar. 22 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM BodyTalk is a comprehensive, effective, non-invasive, safe energy medicine system. During a BodyTalk session, the body s energy systems are re-synchronized and the body s innate ability to heal itself is stimulated. Energy Balancing Mary Kingston Wed., Mar. 2, 16, Apr. 6, 20 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This gentle hands-on session will help create a sense of well-being of the mind, body and spirit. This intuitive approach may include components from, Qigong, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reflexology, as well as relaxation techniques. Therapeutic Massage Mollie Newhouse Wed., Mar. 9, Apr :15 AM - 12:15 PM Customized to meet the participant s particular health needs. Techniques used include Swedish massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point work, kinesiotaping,and stretching. Scent-free oils or lotions will be applied to the body. Participants may choose to undress to their comfort level for the massage. Therapeutic Massage Wed., Mar. 2, 16, Apr. 6 Wed., Apr. 27 Sara Wurm 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM A massage customized to meet your health needs and accomplish your goals for the session. Techniques that may be used include Swedish massage, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, oncology massage, and stretching. Energy Healing Carol Swan Tues., Mar. 8, 22, Apr. 5, 19 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Energy healing and balancing is done respectfully and lovingly, hands on and/or off, to restore the body to its natural state of well-being, balance, and health. The session starts with a brief check-in. An intention is set by the client for the healing work done. Energy Healing Jerry Reuter Wed., Mar. 2, 16, 30, Apr. 13, 27 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM This energy healing session helps your body return to an optimal state of balance. Work is done on a table while you are fully clothed using a combination of hands on and hands off energy work plus includes the use of crystals. page 5

6 ENERGY HEALING (CONT D) Energy Healing With Intention Wed., Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Wed., Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 page 6 Dennis Searle 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM The participant s intention helps define a beginning path for the hands-on, chakra based healing. Use of energy techniques and imagery allows the participant to become aware of their health/mind/body connections. This awareness can open new paths for their healing. Energy Medicine Healing Linda Duncanson Miller Mon., Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Eden Energy Medicine/Spring Forest Qigong Healing Techniques - this fully clothed session will balance the 9 energy systems of the body such as meridians, chakras, auras, etc. There will also be Qigong healing techniques. Healing Touch Healing Touch is an energy therapy that uses gentle hand techniques to help re-pattern a person s energy field and accelerate healing of the body, mind, and spirit. Healing Touch Fri., Mar. 4, 18, Apr. 1, 15, 29 Healing Touch Wed., Mar. 2, 9, 16, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 Healing Touch Thurs., Mar. 10, Apr. 14, 21 Healing Touch Wed., Mar. 2, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 Healing Touch Mon., Mar. 28, Apr. 4, & Wed., Mar. 30, Apr. 6 Highstream Hands-On Energy Systems Mon., Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18 Jim Taylor 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 12:00 AM - 12:45 AM Liz Flavin 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Mary Johnson 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Niels Billund 5:15PM - 6:15 PM 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Susan Martin 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Bob Hedstrom 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Experience hands-on energy healing from mystery schools around the world. Energy systems from Omega, Temple Academies, Magnified Healing and more are available. Depending on your needs, chakras, meridian lines and/or auric fields will be balanced. Illumination Healing Gerry Sasse Thurs., Mar. 10 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Experience light energy permeating the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels to promote healing, balance, and wellness by removing blocks and stuck energy. Feel energized and relaxed after this light touch/non-touch session on a bodywork table fully clothed. Intuitive Deep Hands-on Healing Thurs., Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 21, 28 Rhesa Schwartz 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Hands-on healing, also known as energy healing, helps you get in touch with and experience your own body s energy. R&R: Rejuvenate & Revitalize Cheryl Gebhart Wed., Mar. 2, Apr. 6 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Allow stress to melt away from your mind and body while you enjoy relaxing with gentle pressure applied to acupressure points located on the head. is Universal Life Energy that flows from provider to participant and breaks up blocks, which allows a body to heal itself. works on all levels - the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Work is done on a table while you are fully clothed, with gentle touch or hands off your body. Mon., Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, & Mon., Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon., Mar. 21, Apr. 11 Tues., Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Sat., Mar. 12, Apr. 9 Sat., Mar. 19, Apr. 16 Tues., Mar. 1, 22, Apr. 5, 26 Tues., Mar. 22, Apr. 19 Caroline Bucquoy-Brown 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Cindy VanDrasek-Pai 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Colleen Beggan Courtney Whitcraft 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Liz Jacobson 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Naum Tsypis 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Team ) Mary Moldestad, Linda Snyder, & Lynn Soley 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

7 Pathways March & April 2016 ENERGY HEALING (CONT D) Soul & Energy Based Healing Tues., Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Tues., Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 Tim Hanson 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thurs., Mar. 17, 24, 31, Apr. 21, 28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Relax on a bodywork table or seated in a chair, fully clothed. This energy work facilitates movement in the energy body based on the needs of your soul, your intent or the present moment. You will gain a measure of insight into, and release from, anxieties, tensions, grief, fear, pain. Spring Forest Qigong Energy Balancing Experience hands-off energy balancing while comfortably sitting in a chair or lying on a massage table. Detecting and removing of energy blockages promotes deep relaxation, which helps you balance yourself physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Spring Forest Qigong Energy Balancing Mon., Mar. 7, 21 Spring Forest Qigong Energy Balancing Fri., Mar. 18, Apr. 15 Spring Forest Qigong Healing Thurs., Mar. 10, 17, 31, Apr. 14, 28 Barb Palmer 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Norma Solstad 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Ginger Pederson 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Sat., Mar. 12, Apr :00 AM - 11:45 AM During the energy healing the provider uses universal energy Qi with the participants energy to remove blockages and direct healing energy to balance the body physically, mentally and spiritually. The participant will be asked to set an intention at the beginning of the session. Spring Forest Qigong Healing/Qi~ssage Gadu Wed., Mar. 2, 16, Apr. 6, 20 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Participant may choose SFQ Energy Healing, Qi~ssage or combo of both. During an Energy Healing, the Provider moves his hand several inches from your body to detect and help remove energy blockages. During Qi~ssage the Provider will use light pressure and massage, along with the power of the mind and heart to stimulate key energy points on your head, shoulders, back, arms, hands, hips, legs, and feet in a specific order. Spring Forest Qigong Healing Circle Gadu Wed., Mar. 2, 16, Apr. 6, 20 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM This Healing Circle is a place to learn to heal your body, mind and spirit and share your healing energy with others. Using the simple and effective techniques of Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ), you will realize you are Born a Healer! We will practice SFQ Healing Movements (Active Exercises), sitting meditations, mindful breathing, chanting, and Qi~ssage. No Experience Necessary! HEALTH, WELLNESS, & NUTRITION Life Coaching Life coaching begins with the recognition that you stand in the space of being a creative, resourceful and whole person. You have within you the answers to the issues in your life. Your coach will be your witness and guide for new awareness, supporting you in making resonant choices that move you toward finding balance and fulfillment. -(3 session series) Life Coaching Tues., Mar. 1, 8, 15 Tues., Apr. 5, 12, 19 Life Coaching Wed., Mar. 9, 16, 23 Wed., Apr. 6, 13, 20 Integrative Wellness Circle Carla Beach 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Dana Kadue 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Erin O Meara Tues., Mar. 8, Apr. 5, 19 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Tap into the healing power of community and whole foods nutrition while we explore resources and develop practices for a healthy lifestyle together. This group is a great fit for you if you have a strong motivation for lifestyle change, and are are interested in participating in a private online support community. MEDITATION, IMAGERY & INNER PRACTICE Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath Karen Norum Tues., Apr. 19 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM Drop in to refresh, relax, renew. Allow the soothing tones of quartz crystal bowls to wash over you. The tones produce a vibrational sound field which bathes you with rising and falling rhythms, tonalities and multi-tonal octaves of harmonic resonance. Drop-in group. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reducation (MBSR) Practice Session Cass McLaughlin Sat., Mar. 19, Apr :00 PM - 12:45 PM No need to have attended MBSR but it is useful to start, continue and/or deepen your mindfulness practice with this formal drop in session. Participants may want to follow www. palousemindfulness.com a self-directed MBSR program that is available online in between the monthly practices. Drop-in group. page 7

8 MEDITATION, IMAGERY & INNER PRACTICE (CONT D) Drum and Journey Circle Timothy Cope &/or Lin Butler Sat., Mar. 19, Apr. 16 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM For those with prior shamanic experience to further explore the shamanic path, address personal concerns, & become more at home with journeying. There will also be songs, chanting and movement. Bring your own drums, rattles and sacred objects, and, if you wish, a treat to share with the circle after our ritual work. No one will be admitted after the circle convenes. Embodied Imagination Work Sheila Asato Tues., Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 12, 19 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Embodied imagination is an innovative tool for working imagery from dreams and memories through the body. Sessions include a check-in, deep relaxation exercise to enhance body awareness followed by a direct encounter with the healing power of imagery through the body. Finding Clarity Andre Heuer Thurs., Apr :00 AM - 12:15 PM As we face life s difficulties and struggles, finding clarity can be challenging. In this workshop we explore an approach to bring clarity to our life, investigate ways of letting go of control, clarify intentions and make decisions that help us survive and thrive while accepting the mystery of life. Loving-Kindness Meditation Andrew Litchy Mon., Mar. 14, 28, Apr. 11, 25 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM A practice of cultivating unconditional love and goodwill. Loving-Kindness meditation emphasizes observing your mind without judgment while cultivating joy and happiness in both meditation and daily life. The session includes an introduction to Loving-Kindness meditation, instructions for practice, group meditations, and time for questions and discussion. Meditations for Self Love & Compassion Lisa Venable Wed., Mar. 30 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Experience Love as the most powerful medicine available for any challenge. Learn nurturing, self-compassionate heart healing techniques and find deep peace within. If you have a healthy self-critic or are attempting to battle your illness or stress, try a more powerful approach to healing. Silent Group Meditation Brian Roessler Thurs., Mar. 17, 24, Apr. 21, 28 Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience. In this hour there will be a combination of silent sitting meditation and discussion of issues related to having a meditation practice in our daily lives. For those new to the group there will be a short orientation to our activity. The Practice of Mindfulness Andre Heuer Thurs., Mar. 31 Being aware of the moment is an important step in healing. In this session we ll explore the basic steps of mindfulness and you ll learn to use your everyday activities to create your own mindfulness techniques. MIND-BODY-SPIRIT HEALING Compassionate Listening Sue Salmela Wed., Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM An opportunity to be heard deeply in a safe and sacred space Deep Listening Nancy Jacobson Torarp Thurs., Mar. 17, 24, Apr. 21, 28 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM This deep listening session will support you as you uncover and discover the highest truth within yourself. Be listened to and connect to your own inner wisdom. Heal the Hurt Valerie Lis Mon., Apr :00 AM - 12:00 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Memories can continue to hurt years after an event as the healing process becomes blocked. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), self-treatment with fingertip tapping, seeks to detach stressful feelings and- in a complete, respectful, and peaceful manner - to heal the hurt. Voice Healing Myo-O Marilyn Habermas-Scher Wed., Mar. 30, Apr. 27 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Rest on a massage table, fully clothed, and receive a dynamic vibrational massage through vocal sound and singing. Wisdom Tools Trish Herbert Wed., Mar. 9, 23, Apr. 6, 20 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Offers stabilizing tools for those dealing with the emotional and spiritual impact of illness and its effect on relationships. Focus will be on the three wisdom tools -- listening, tonglen practice and reflection. Develop a plan for yourself. page 8

9 Pathways March & April 2016 MIND-BODY-SPIRIT HEALING (CONT D) Awakening Happiness Spruce Krause Thurs., Mar. 17 Learn simple but effective tools to experience more well-being, authentic happiness, and less stress. Gain confidence that you have tools to help you move through dark feelings and fear and not get stuck in them as often or for as long. These tools will help you rewire your brain for a greater tendency toward authentic happiness. Together we will learn how to build pathways in the brain that promote well-being, peace and joy. Breath of Love Laura Preves Wed., Mar. 16, 30, Apr. 6, 13 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Participants will invite the wisdom within the breath to breathe and embody them, bringing about a natural loosening of the tight places, knots, and blocks in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Healing music will accompany the breathing. If possible, participants will lie on the floor with knees propped up by a pillow. Accommodations are possible if necessary. Loose clothing is helpful. This class is held in Pathways lower level. Participants must be able to navigate stairs in order to access services. Energy Ownership Debra Safyre Sat., Apr. 9 Your energy is your power to make things happen. Understanding your personal energy and how to connect into it enables you to create the results you want in life.participants will learn about their energy field and how to own it. Gratitude In The Moment Nancy Dahlbom & Christine Sanchez Tues., Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29, Apr. 5, 12 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Gratitude In The Moment is a six week series; participants are asked to make a commitment for all six sessions. Gratitude is the most powerful connection to Spirit if practiced every moment. Be supported as you develop a new gratitude journaling practice and share your insights. It is your choice to see and expect beauty. Learn how with gratitude. -(6 session series) Healing Support for the Emotions Valerie Lis Mon., Apr. 18 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a simple method to dissolve stress and help eliminate or reduce chronic pain & discomfort. Participants learn to self-treat by tapping acupressure points with the fingertips, while working on personal stressors. Healing With Grace Lisa Venable Tues., Apr. 26 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM You can make peace with pain, challenges and change when you learn to find grace with reality. Using her personal story of transforming illness, Lisa gives powerful tools for those experiencing a health crisis. Learning to see a larger, spiritual view of life that requires growth can aid you in allowing, and possibly even thriving with challenges. Mapping Your Energy Debra Safyre Sat., Mar. 5 Energy is the power to make things happen in relationships, home, work, play and communities. Your core is your power base of energy. Energy aligned with your core creates greater joy, meaning and satisfaction with life. An energy map provides a big picture view of how you invest your energy in alignment with your core attributes. Qi Breathing Workshop Deanna Reiter & Troy Stende Thurs. Apr. 21 Everybody breathes. But even though it s a basic activity, it s an untapped resource for most people. When expanded, your breath can reduce your stress, increase your energy and improve your health. Qi Breathing is a modern day twist on ancient breathing practices and eastern principles. Come experience the power of the breath in this group session. Storytelling: A Healing Circle Lou Ann Stevens Mon., Mar. 7, 14, 28, Apr. 4, 18 Being listened to is a gift of healing. Participants have an opportunity to listen and tell their life story in a small group storytelling circle. Offering a safe space for reflection, the weekly storytelling prompts enable deep insight into one s life experiences while promoting healing, empowerment and resilience. Your story matters, let your voice be heard. Drop-in group. The WarmFeet Intervention Birgitta Rice Wed., Mar. 30, Apr. 20 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM You will learn the skill of relaxation, which is specifically designed to improve blood flow to your feet, hands and skin. The learning is assisted with temperature biofeedback as a guide to help you learn the skill. Folks with limited circulation to the extremities, cold, non-healing sores and pain will have the greatest benefit. Word Horse Coaching Card Circle Beth Peterson Wed., Mar. 9, 23, Apr. 6, 20 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM This group coaching circle is guided by a 36 card deck, each card with a different word. Working with a card, you will learn a body centering practice, answer powerful questions on the card and experience the felt sense of the word to help you with a situation in which you want to receive guidance. page 9

10 MOVEMENT & GUIDED PRACTICE Adaptive Yoga Joyce Gudding Mon., Mar. 7, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Experience a gentle yoga that meets you right where you are at for that day. Postures will be modified to find the best way to make space in your body. Participants will be encouraged to practice mindfulness and acceptance. Breath, movement, stretching, and meditation will be included. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Joe Wild Mon., Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Yoga challenges us to explore the relationship between the human and the infinite. Each class will utilize movement, sound, breath, and meditation techniques to create a space where we can expand our awareness, tap into our infinite potential, & become reacquainted with who we really are. Laughter Yoga Pete and Jan Girard Mon., Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Laugh for no reason. No poses and no mats necessary. Simple movements can be done standing or sitting. An opportunity to be present and recapture your childlike nature to be joyful. Drop-in Group. Movement to Energize Our Life Lori Buendorf Thurs., Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 14, 21 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM This is a participation group utilizing Qi gong, movement exercises and stretching to increase our personal energy and to feel healthier. The mood is relaxed and the movements will vary. Drop-in group. Spring Forest Qigong Overview Mon., Apr. 25 page 10 Palmer or O Neill 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM SFQ is a simple meditative practice which helps balance and heal yourself physically, emotionally & spiritually. It combines simple body movements, breathing, visualization and sound and may be done sitting, standing, or lying down. Spring Forest Qigong Practice Group Please join us as we practice the SFQ active exercises and sitting meditation. These movements will help you balance your Qi and enhance your physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Drop-in Group. Spring Forest Qigong Practice Group Mon., Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18 Spring Forest Qigong Practice Group Wed., Mar. 2, 16, 30, Apr. 13, 27 Barb Palmer 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Christy Lovlie Tai Chi Tai Chi is a centuries-old martial art form that teaches us to harmonize our body, mind, and spirit. Returning and beginning students will benefit from an exploration of basic movements, stretches, and exercises that represent the roots from which our Tai Chi practice will grow. Participants are encouraged to wear loose-fitting clothing. Advanced Tai Chi Mon., Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 Intro to Tai Chi Tues., Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 Tai Chi Chih: Movement Meditation Eddy Wilbers 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eddy Wilbers 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marlena Vernon Fri., Mar. 4, 11 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fri., Apr. 15, 22, 29 Experience this gentle, moving meditation practice of non-strenuous, circular and repetitive movements emphasizing self- awareness, well-being and energy flow. It can easily be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition and can lead to heightened mind-body awareness. Taoist Exercise for Health and Internal Power Rand Adams Sat., Mar. 12, Apr. 23 The focus of this class is classical Taoist exercises, primarily Qigong and Neigong. These exercises consist of physical movements and standing meditations, along with an internal focus on energy and breathing, and mindfulness. Yin Energy Yoga Linda Duncanson Miller Mon., Mar. 7, 14, 21, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Yin Energy Yoga is set in a calm and contemplative space. This practice will open you up to greater awareness by releasing stress in your muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia. There is light stretching to your ability in supported poses (blankets,bolsters, etc.) to make you comfortable followed by meditation/contemplation. Yoga Basics Laurie LoPesio Thurs., Mar :00 AM - 12:30 PM We will come together to practice Yoga as a means to quiet our often busy minds, and to focus instead on the healing quality of connecting our breath with movement. In the tradition of Viniyoga these Yoga practice sessions will be adapted to the unique needs of each individual. Please wear loose or stretchy clothing. Please do not wear jeans or slacks with a front zipper.

11 Pathways March & April 2016 MOVEMENT & GUIDED PRACTICE (CONT'D) Yoga Nidra Deborah Whitcomb Fri., Mar. 4, 11, 18 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Fri., Apr. 1, 8 Yoga Nidra is a guided imagery practice which creates deep relaxation in the body and plants the seeds for positive life changes. The first half of the class will be gentle movement and/or breath work and the second half will be guided yoga nidra. TRANSFORMATION THROUGH CHANGE, GRIEF, OR LOSS & Advance Care Planning Individual or Pairs: Tues, Mar. 15 & Tues, Apr. 19 Group: Tues, Mar. 15, Apr. 19 Lin Butler 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Caring for Yourself, Caring for Loved Ones. Explore and discuss questions, concerns, and choices regarding late life care. You will be guided to think about your current condition, how you envision your own care, and who will speak for you when you may be unable to speak for yourself. Your care giving partner is welcome to attend. Writing Your Health Care Directive Gay Moldow Tues., Mar. 1, 29, Apr. 5, 26 Participant will review and discuss writing a health care directive. He/she will identify what his/her wishes are for health care at the end of life. This directive is used only when a person can no longer understand medical discussions and speak to direct his/her own care. Sharing the Journey Deborah Javinsky-Wenzek Wed., Mar. 9, 23, Apr. 13, 27 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Share your thoughts and feelings about the illness that has changed your life. Create ways to manage the challenges. Begin the road to self management and to a healing heart. Each group will focus on a different topic such as pain management and self care, etc. The Grief Recovery Method New Maggie Bauer Wed., Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM An 8 week educational class following the Grief Recovery Handbook including large and small group discussions and with journal homework assignments. T he Grief Recovery Method teaches about societal grief myths along with taking and in-depth look at each person s individual journey with grief. -(8 session series) Board of Directors Kristyn Mullin, Chair Angie Lillehei, RN, MHP, Secretary Rufus Winton, Treasurer Michele Byfield Angell Bob Daly Catherine Duncan Mary Johnson, RN, PhD Patricia Ronning Carolyn Torkelson, MD Penny Winton Integrative Health Advisory Committee Paul Erickson, MD Courtney Baechler, MD, MS Laurie Drill-Mellum, MD, MPH Megan Ellingson, MHA Henry Emmons, MD Ron Moor Gregory A. Plotnikoff, MD, MTS Carol Schoenecker, RN, CHTP Sue Towey, APRN, CNS, MS, LP Ellie Zuehlke, MPH Pathways mission is to provide resources and services for people with life-threatening or chronic illness to explore and experience complementary healing approaches. PARTICIPANT-FOCUSED CARE It is our mission to provide healing resources for those experiencing a health crisis through hospitality, a healing environment, and administrative & programming excellence. How are we doing? We invite you to fill out a blue evaluation form located in any room throughout the building or you may talk directly with any staff member. page 11

12 3115 Hennepin Avenue South Minneapolis, MN (612) Return Service Requested March & April 2016 Calendar of events, programs, and services GROUP SESSIONS SPOTLIGHT New Songs to Make the Spirit Sing - James Hersch...(see page 4) Spring Forest Qigong Healing Circle - Gadu...(see page 7) Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath - Karen Norum...(see page 7) MBSR Practice Session - Cass McLaughlin...(see page 7) Qi Breathing Workshop - Deanna Reiter & Troy Stende...(see page 9) Storytelling: A Healing Circle - Lou Ann Stevens...(see page 9) Movement To Energize Our Life - Lori Buendorf...(see page 10) The Grief Recovery Method - Maggie Bauer...(see page 11) New