This lecture is part of the Drexel University Nursing Education Insitute's conference running June 21-24, 2010 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

When: June 21-24, 2010
For more information see: Drexel University Nursing Education Institute

We all have an Inner Critic - it's an internal voice that can thwart our spontaneity, dampen freedom of expression, hold us hostage to anxiety, and keep us feeling inadequate. Using lectures, demonstrations, guided meditations, and interactive exercises, this workshop teaches you to transform the Inner Critic's voice by developing an encouraging and compassionate Inner Coach. It will help you understand how and why your Inner Critic became so powerful; learn strategies to counter the critic's voice, practice effective techniques for constructive "self talk," and explore new findings from neuroscience that help us break free from self-sabotaging patterns.

When: Saturday, Sept 25 from 1-4 pm; Monday, Nov 8 from 7-9 pm

Where: Athena Center for Leadership Studies, Barnard College, NYC, NY

Register: Register At Athena Center

Catalogue: Download the Catalogue

For more information: more course details, write Jane@SelfMatters.org 215-849-3153 or Beth@SelfMatters.org 610-664-2996

Many of us live with the constant "self-talk" of a harsh Inner Critic. The critic's voice thwarts our spontaneity, holds us hostage to anxiety, dampens freedom of expression, and keeps us feeling inadequate. While the critic's voice may be strong, it can be quieted.

This workshop will guide you to build new skills that counteract your negative self-talk while fortifying your resilience. It will introduce you to strategies that interrupt habituated pattern of self-denigration and retrain your brain to think in terms of positive self-support.

Join us to:

• Understand how and why your inner critic became so powerful
• Learn mindfulness strategies to counter the critic's voice
• Strengthen the voice of an inner coach
• Practice effective techniques for constructive "self talk"
• Explore the latest neuroscience on transforming thought patterns of self-sabotage to self-support

Through guided meditations, experiential exercises and interactive demonstrations, you will reach into the depth of your soul, open your heart, and uncover a nonjudgmental, compassionate inner voice. You will transform your relationship with yourself and return home inspired and empowered to take steps for successfully moving beyond your inner critic.

When: Oct 22-24, 2010

Where: Kripalu Center, Stockbridge, MA

Register: Register Online at Kripalu or call Kripalu to register: 1-866-200-5203.

For more information: write Jane@SelfMatters.org 215-849-3153 or Beth@SelfMatters.org 610-664-2996. Learn about our other Kripalu offerings on Jane's Kripalu bio page and Beth's Kripalu bio page.

Good therapy hinges on the relational field and how providers convey empathy, understanding, and compassion. People with eating disorders suffer with shame-based feelings, mandating clinicians to develop awareness of shame dynamics, how they show up in treatment and how to work with them. This workshop explores the subtleties of successfully managing client's transference and therapists' countertransference, in the journey towards health.

When: Nov 12, 2010

Where: Renfrew Conference, Philadelphia, PA

For more information: write Jane@SelfMatters.org 215-849-3153

(in conjunction with A Chance to Heal Foundation)

This is an interactive, conversational workshop that helps parents understand the factors influencing their children's self-esteem. Using this information, parents learn how to gently and deliberately help children bolster their self-esteem, develop a healthy relationship to food, and become resilient to harmful messages from outside sources, including the media and peer pressure. Throughout the workshop, parents learn how their children's ability to engage in constructive self-talk and self-care will assist them to lead a full and healthy life. Parents have ample time to ask questions, give examples, and learn to dialogue about the issues that their children face.

When: ongoing

Where: varies

For more information: achancetoheal.org

A workshop frequently presented at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
By Dr. Jane Shure and Dr. Beth Weinstock

We are bombarded daily with images of thinness and perfection, encouraging us to turn out bodies into civil war zones. The discrepancy between the idealized body and the real body often leads to body shame, self-judgment and disordered eating patterns. While negative feelings about our selves may be deeply embedded, they can be changed.

Join us as we:

• Present a model that explains the connection between current body-criticism and childhood wounds
• Help you create an inner coach that strengthens your body-esteem
• Teach strategies to resist self-incrimination and encourage healthy self-acceptance
• Share the latest research on the brain's role in reinforcing positive vs negative body image

Through guided meditations, writing and interactive demonstrations, this workshop will help you open your heart to self-compassion, calm the voice of your inner critic, and find a new way of relating to Your Body/Your Self.

When: To Be Decided

Where: Transformations, Voorhees, NJ

Register/For more information: Transformations Website