Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Winter/Spring
Changing Systems
A lunch group for professionals committed to non hierarchy, emergent strategy, and whole hearted leadership in systems.
Starts April 6th
Every other Wednesday at Noon
Sliding scale fee $15-$50 per month
Book discussion starting with Dare To Lead by Brené Brown.
Create a safe container for support and sharing.
One on one coaching with Ornella also available.
Dancing Mindfulness Circles
For parents, caretakers, and educators!
Every other week starting March 5th at 10 am on Zoom. (8 circles)
We are hosting bi-weekly Dancing Mindfulness Circles for parents, caretakers, and educators. Starting March 5th Ending June 11th.
By donation- suggested donation $5-20 dollars per group, $40- 150 for series.
What is Dancing Mindfulness? Developed by Dr. Jamie Marich, Dancing Mindfulness supports individuals as they move through the seven elements of mindfulness: non judgment, patience, beginner's mind, trust, non striving, acceptance, and letting go.
Using the body and dance to move through story, individuals can:
-reconnect to their bodies after difficult experiences
-access resources
-connect to playfulness
-practice gratitude
-exercise
We will host one circle focused on each mindfulness element- and a last one focused on integration.
March 5th- Moving through judgement of self and others.
March 19th- The practice of patience
April 2nd- Cultivating beginner's mind
April 16th- Walking in Trust
April 30th- Just you are enough
May 14th- On seeing things for what they are...
May 28th-Practicing presence
June 11th- Living Integration
What the circles will look like-
Arrival and Grounding
Anais and Ornella will share an introduction to the day's topic
Everyone shares a quick check in and states intention (optional)
Meditation and movement.
Audible playlists will be shared before class. You can dress up or dress down, come in costume, have your camera on or off!
Anais' Bio:
Anaís Córdova Díaz is a licensed professional counselor in Puerto Rico and Texas. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She continued to graduate studies at Bayamón Central University in Puerto Rico, where she obtained her Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Counseling. Currently, she is pursuing her doctorate degree in Education with a concentration in Counseling at the University of Puerto Rico. Anaís holds a certification as a facilitator of Dancing Mindfulness from the Institute for Creative Mindfulness in Ohio. She has cultivated a personal practice of mindfulness since adolescence. In her role as school counselor she serves as an advocate for students ensuring their voices are heard. Using a holistic approach, Anaís is committed to working with individuals as they pursue self-actualization and discover their personal purpose. She lives in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, with her husband, three daughters and their cats, Coco and Coraline.
Self-Care Series
These workshops are free and everyone is welcome!
Mitch Beck & SafeArt will be partnering with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Upper Valley (UUCUV) where Mitch is Vice President of the board.
Mitch will be presenting a three-part workshop (via Zoom) outlining self-care techniques that help us to calm our nervous systems and to move through stressful times in a way that is gentler to our bodies, minds and spirits.
She will be offering two time slots each day in hopes of fitting everyone's schedules.
Thursday, March 24th | 10:00am - 11:30am or 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, April 7th | 10:00am - 11:30am or 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, April 21st | 10:00am - 11:30am or 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Part 1--What Is The Vagus Nerve and Why Do I Care?
Learn about the vagus nerve and its important functions in the body. Learn simple techniques on how to “tone” the vagus nerve to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and to calm our bodies.
Part 2--Exercise and Movement
Learn how exercise and movement can help move trauma and stress out of our bodies. Learn about the benefits of bi-lateral stimulation. We will be using some Qi Gong videos from YouTube that you will be able to use on your own.
Part 3--Anyone Can Engage In Creative Expression
Learn how using creative expression can help move stress and trauma out of the body. We will spend a bit of time actually doing some art. This art has nothing to do with whether you can draw or not. It is about engaging with the process and having fun. Please bring some paper and drawing implements such as colored pencils, crayons, markers etc.
Below is a little information about what the UU faith is all about.
Also visit our website at uucuv.org
One of the great gifts of Unitarian Universalism is that we are theologically diverse. One of the challenges of Unitarian Universalism is that we are theologically diverse. We do not gather around a common creed expecting all to think alike and believe the same way. Instead, Unitarian Universalism honors the beliefs and understandings that each of us comes to-- from our own life experiences, self-reflection and wisdom. There are 7 Principles that guide our faith:
- 1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- 3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- 4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- 6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- 7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
