BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Walking With Joy - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Walking With Joy 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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T220000 DTSTAMP:20210401T040645Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T040645Z UID:2621-1617303600-1617314400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Helping Children & Teens with Loss DESCRIPTION:ADULTS only. Discover how to have the difficult conversations with children & teens to effectively process their loss\, grief & changes.\n\n\nHelping Children with Loss is for ADULTS ONLY. \nCost: Ticket covers all 4 sessions\, a copy of Helping Children with Loss and workbook. \nAs a parent\, teacher\, or professional who works with children\, you have undoubtedly experienced that sinking feeling that occurs when children ask difficult questions about death and loss\, or are experiencing sad and painful feelings. We know how difficult it can be to find the right words to comfort a child. We don’t want to say the wrong thing\, but we also want to connect with the child and offer our support. Finding this balance is challenging if you don’t have the right tools for the job. Helping Children with Loss is a 4-week online workshop which provides parents\, teachers and anyone who works with children with the specific tools for helping a child of any age and/or ability level with a personal loss of any kind. On average\, most children will encounter 15 significant losses before they reach adulthood. The most common losses for children and teenagers include: \n\nLoss of a grandparent \nLoss of a pet \nMoving \nDivorce \nChanging schools \nBullying \nHaving a close friend move away \nNot making the team\nBeing rejected from their university of choice \n\nAfter completion of this course\, participants will have the confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with children and teenagers on the topics of grief and loss\, as well as specific tools for helping a young person recover from bereavement. The Workshop’s techniques have been adapted for children using the evidence-based Grief Recovery Method\, which has been successful at helping thousands of grievers all over the world heal from the pain of personal loss for over three decades. The program is ACEs informed and was created with the awareness that adverse childhood events can have a permanent impact on a person’s wellbeing. \n BENEFITS of completing the Workshop:\n\n\nEquips adults with specific tools for helping a child or any age and/or ability with a personal loss of any kind. \nHave the confidence and ability to communicate effectively and support them to recover from death\, loss or change.\nSpeaking to children about coronavirus and other uncertain circumstances.\nFinding the right words to address your staff or students in school\nHelping children through bereavement and loss with our book When Children Grieve \nGaining confidence and practical tools for helping children with loss at home or in the classroom in a Helping Children with Loss program. \n\n\nThe Details:\n\n\nYou will receive a copy of Helping Children Grieve through the mail and a workbook via email. \nAdvanced Loss & Grief Specialist\, Joy Gaertner\, will guide you through the process of how to support and equip your children through the loss. \nThe workshop meets online on October 28 – November 18 for 4 consecutive Wednesday nights\, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. EST (New York). \nThe format will include a large group teaching time followed by small group breakout rooms to discuss the material. \nEach week there will be homework (will take about 1 hour each week) and optional reading from the book\, Helping Children Grieve.\n\nAdditional Features will include \n\nweekly emails \nIndividual access to Joy as you work through the process.\n\nFor an overview of the course\, join a Free Introduction to Helping Children with Loss on:\n\n\nMonday\, October 12\, 6:00 p.m. (EST\, New York)\nSunday\, October 18\, 6:00 p.m. (EST\, New York)\n\n(Register for Free Introduction on Eventbrite under HELPING CHILDREN WITH LOSS INTRODUCTION. Select the date you wish to attend. You will be sent the zoom link. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/helping-children-teens-with-loss-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/f50d9dc046147e7823f4d87859eed5a8-3goGUM.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T200000 DTSTAMP:20210401T040645Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T040645Z UID:2620-1617300000-1617307200@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Helping Children & Teens with Loss DESCRIPTION:For ADULTS only. Learn a process that will effectively equip youth with skills to process death\, loss\, bullying\, and any life changes.\n\n\n Helping Children & Teens with Loss\n For ADULTS ONLY. \nCost: Ticket covers all 5 sessions\, a copy of Helping Children with Loss and workbook. \nAs a parent\, teacher\, or professional who works with children\, you have undoubtedly experienced that sinking feeling that occurs when children ask difficult questions about death\, divorce and loss\, or are experiencing sad and painful feelings. \nWe know how difficult it can be to find the right words to comfort a child. We don’t want to say the wrong thing\, but we also want to connect with the child and offer our support. Finding this balance is challenging if you don’t have the right tools for the job. \nHelping Children & Teens with Loss is a 5 -week online workshop which provides parents\, teachers and anyone who works with children with the specific tools for helping a child of any age and/or ability level with a personal loss of any kind. On average\, most children will encounter 15 significant losses before they reach adulthood. The most common losses for children and teenagers include: \n\nLoss of a grandparent \nLoss of a pet \nMoving \nDivorce \nChanging schools \nBullying \nHaving a close friend move away \nNot making the team\nBeing rejected from their university of choice \n\nAfter completion of this course\, participants will have the confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with children and teenagers on the topics of grief and loss\, as well as have specific tools for helping a young person recover from bereavement. \nThe Workshop’s techniques have been adapted for children/teems using the evidence-based Grief Recovery Method®\, which has been successful at helping thousands of grievers all over the world heal from the pain of personal loss for over three decades. The program is ACEs informed and was created with the awareness that adverse childhood events can have a permanent impact on a person’s wellbeing. \n BENEFITS of completing the Workshop:\n\n\nEquips adults with specific tools for helping a child or any age and/or ability with a personal loss of any kind. \nHave the confidence and ability to communicate effectively and support them to recover from death\, loss or change.\nSpeaking to children about coronavirus and other uncertain circumstances.\nFinding the right words to address your staff or students in school\nHelping children through bereavement and loss with our book When Children Grieve \nGaining confidence and practical tools for helping children with loss at home or in the classroom in a Helping Children with Loss program. \n\n\nThe Details:\n\n\nYou will receive a copy of Helping Children Grieve through the mail and a workbook via email. \nAdvanced Loss & Grief Specialist\, Joy Gaertner\, will guide you through the process of how to support and equip your children through the loss. \nThe workshop meets online on October 28 – November 18 for 4 consecutive Wednesday nights\, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. EST (New York). \nThe format will include a large group teaching time followed by small group breakout rooms to discuss the material. \nEach week there will be homework (will take about 1 hour each week) and optional reading from the book\, Helping Children Grieve.\n\nAdditional Features will include \n\nweekly emails \nIndividual access to the facilitator as you work through the process.\n\nFor an overview of the course\, join a Free Introduction to Helping Children with Loss on:\n\n\nMonday\, March 22\, 6:00 p.m. (EST\, New York)\n\n\n(Register for Free Introduction on Eventbrite under HELPING CHILDREN & TEENS WITH LOSS INTRODUCTION. You will be sent the zoom link. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/helping-children-teens-with-loss/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2eec4c87dc99fed63a47ccd3bb876078-juGLjJ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T190000 DTSTAMP:20210331T045308Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T045308Z UID:2619-1617213600-1617217200@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/352ea5cf0a354f00085911f3e1f23391-voOWok.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T200000 DTSTAMP:20210329T043826Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T043826Z UID:2618-1617040800-1617048000@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:I AM Enough - A book study of SELF-LOVE a workbook for women INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of self-love: Release self-doubt\, Build Self-Compassion & Embrace Who you are. Connect to a safe community of women.\n\n\n\nUse your weaknesses to learn what doesn’t work and begin to build confidence by focusing on your strengths.    No matter what we have done\, everyone is redeemable. It OK to be proud of your accomplishments. Find the balance of holding both your strengths and your weakness so you don’t have to hide anymore. \nWhether married or single\, no matter our gender many of us experience difficulty looking into a mirror or our hearts and really liking what we see. Fabulously Flawed invites you on a journey to discover that you are good …in fact you are VERY good!   Discover you are both loved and loveable! \nActivities to help you better understand yourself will include:\n• Quiet the inner critic and negative “self-talk” \n• Experience practices for healthy self-care \n• Connect with people and building community \n• Live in agreement with your values \n• Recognize and Manage stress \n• Find peace and contentment with self \nIt’s not what you are that is holding you back\, it’s what you think you are not.\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register you will be sent an email containing the Zoom link for the session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/i-am-enough-a-book-study-of-self-love-a-workbook-for-women-introduction-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/7ccb3956d2e36fcb3193a894c601cc26-JuemQr.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T190000 DTSTAMP:20210329T043826Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T043826Z UID:2617-1617040800-1617044400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:I AM Enough - A book study of SELF-LOVE a workbook for women INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey off SELF-LOVE – a powerful workbook for women. Release Self-Doubt\, Build Self-Compassion & Embrace Who You Are.\n\n\n\n“In a rapidly changing world full of personal and professional challenges\, it’s not always easy to treat ourselves with love and compassion– but the Self-Love Workbook for Women is a simple first step. It’s full of thought-provoking reflection and encouragement for women who want to build the confidence and self-esteem they need to take on the world. \nWhether you’re navigating your own body image\, leaving an unhealthy relationship\, or simply trying to embrace who you are\, this book study will provide helpful tools and exercies for developing a better relationship with yourself.” \nBreakout Rooms & Activities to help you better understand yourself will include:\n• Self-Assessment Quiz \n• Experience practices for healthy self-care \n• Connect with people and build community \n• Discover what Self-Love is and What it is not \n• Recognize lack of self-love in ourselves \n• The Benefits of Loving yourself \n• Find peace and contentment with self \nIt’s not what you are that is holding you back\, it’s what you think you are not.\n\n\n\nAfter you register you will be sent an email containing the Zoom link for the session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/i-am-enough-a-book-study-of-self-love-a-workbook-for-women-introduction/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bd06283d8a7b42dac4d44934b63998a8-ABBkdb.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T190000 DTSTAMP:20210324T045241Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T045241Z UID:2616-1616608800-1616612400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/352ea5cf0a354f00085911f3e1f23391-voOWok.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T190000 DTSTAMP:20210322T155317Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T155317Z UID:2614-1616436000-1616439600@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Covid plus 1 year... Loss and Grief Recovery Method Introduction DESCRIPTION:Find peace & happiness when you discover an action plan to move beyond the emotional pain after a death\, divorce\, loss\, or lifestyle change\n\n\nYou don’t need anyone to tell you when your heart is broken or when you are STUCK in…. \n\nAnger\nDisappointment\nResentment\nAnxiety\nRegret\nDepression\n\n You know it! \nIs your life forever changed after a loss? Yes. There’s nothing wrong with grieving\, but you don’t have to live the rest of your life in pain. \nIs the quality of your life what you want it to be? \n\nIMAGINE thinking about someone who died\, or an ex\, without feeling broken hearted.\nIMAGINE not having resentments or regrets about a lost job\, a health diagnosis\, financial struggle or broken relationship.\n\nImagine living and loving to the fullest. \nWhat would that be like for you? \nUnresolved grief is cumulative and cumulatively negative. It’s affects current and future relationships. Have you ever protected your heart from being hurt again after a significant emotional loss such as death\, divorce\, or loss of \n\nHealth\nJob\nFinances\nA Move\nRetirement\nOr any lifestyle change\n\nGrief is normal and natural and takes time to process. But you don’t have to get STUCK in the pain. \nSigns of Unresolved Grief\nUnresolved grief can be caused by pretty much anything big or small.Although many of sufferers try to pretend that they are “over it” for various reasons\, the following are some of the tell-tale signs that someone is grieving: \n\nPreoccupation with sad or painful memories\nRefusal to talk about the loss at allIncrease in alcohol\, food\, drug\, or cigarette usage.\nAntisocial behavior\nOverindulge in hobbies\, work\, or exercise activities\nLack of energy\nDifficulty concentrating\nIsolation from friends and family\n\n If something\, someone\, or an event was important to you\, and a change in that relationship has affected your emotions negatively\, there is a way by which you may recover. If you suspect that you or someone you love is experiencing unresolved grief\, attend this Introduction to The Loss & Grief Recovery Method® to find your way out of the maze of life’s struggles. \nThe Grief Recovery Method® will help you navigate the unexpected twists and turns of life so you can move beyond the “stuckness.” \nTransform the pain and discover a sense of well-being and a life filled with purpose and joy!\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, you will be sent the Zoom link via email. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/covid-plus-1-year-loss-and-grief-recovery-method-introduction/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/29b5b94fca92f08185baf26722eb9397-GR2ucI.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210322T190000 DTSTAMP:20210322T155317Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T155317Z UID:2615-1616436000-1616439600@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Helping Children & Teens with Loss Introduction DESCRIPTION:For ADULTS only. Learn how to communicate effectively with children/ teens & equip them to process the pain of death\, divorce\, & loss\n\n\nHelping Children & Teens with Loss is for ADULTS ONLY. \nAs a parent\, teacher\, or professional who works with children\, you have undoubtedly experienced that sinking feeling that occurs when children ask difficult questions about death and loss\, or are experiencing sad and painful feelings. \nWe know how difficult it can be to find the right words to comfort a child. We don’t want to say the wrong thing\, but we also want to connect with the child and offer our support. Finding this balance is challenging if you don’t have the right tools for the job. \nThe Introduction to Helping Children with Loss will give an overview of the 5-week online workshop which provides parents\, teachers and anyone who works with children the specific tools for helping a child of any age and/or ability level with a personal loss of any kind. \nOn average\, most children will encounter 15 significant losses before they reach adulthood. \nThe most common losses for children and teenagers include: \nLoss of a grandparent \n\nLoss of a pet \nMoving \nDivorce \nChanging schools \nBullying \nHaving a close friend move away \nBeing rejected from their university of choice \n\nAfter completion of this course\, participants will have the confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with children and teenagers on the topics of grief and loss\, as well as specific tools for helping a young person recover from bereavement. \nThe workshop techniques have been adapted for children and teens using the evidence-based Grief Recovery Method®\, which has been successful at helping thousands of grievers all over the world heal from the pain of personal loss for over three decades. \nThe program is ACEs informed and was created with the awareness that adverse childhood events can have a permanent impact on a person’s wellbeing. \nYou will be sent a zoom link after you have registered. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/helping-children-teens-with-loss-introduction/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/1c6e5e03afb734d1c954f586a323fea2-wOqLwJ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T190000 DTSTAMP:20210317T203448Z CREATED:20210314T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T203448Z UID:2613-1616004000-1616007600@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/352ea5cf0a354f00085911f3e1f23391-voOWok.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000 DTSTAMP:20210224T192314Z CREATED:20210202T115827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T192314Z UID:2528-1614189600-1614193200@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself. Do something kind for YOU! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\nConnect with a safe community\nDiscover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\nShare laughter and life together\nLearn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/7342d0f407aad1ee4ed3c9848585bc30-xLHB7U.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T190000 DTSTAMP:20210217T181725Z CREATED:20210202T115827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T181725Z UID:2527-1613584800-1613588400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself. Do something kind for YOU! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\nConnect with a safe community\nDiscover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\nShare laughter and life together\nLearn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/7342d0f407aad1ee4ed3c9848585bc30-xLHB7U.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T123000 DTSTAMP:20210213T140600Z CREATED:20210128T110423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210213T140600Z UID:2510-1613210400-1613219400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Fabulously Flawed DESCRIPTION:You are flawsome! Quiet the inner critic to discover who you really are…loved and loveable. \n\n\n\nUse your weaknesses to learn what doesn’t work and begin to build confidence by focusing on your strengths.    No matter what we have done\, everyone is redeemable. It OK to be proud of your accomplishments. Find the balance of holding both your strengths and your weakness so you don’t have to hide anymore. \nWhether married or single\, no matter our gender many of us experience difficulty looking into a mirror or our hearts and really liking what we see. Fabulously Flawed invites you on a journey to discover that you are good …in fact you are VERY good!   Discover you are both loved and loveable! \nActivities to help you better understand yourself will include:\n• Quiet the inner critic and negative “self-talk” \n• Experience practices for healthy self-care \n• Connect with people and building community \n• Live in agreement with your values \n• Recognize and Manage stress \n• Find peace and contentment with self \nIt’s not what you are that is holding you back\, it’s what you think you are not.\n\n\n\n\nAfter you register you will be sent an email containing the Zoom link for the session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/fabulously-flawed/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bc8a8de16a36acf5ace3df17f2e1820e-hRhMJM.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000 DTSTAMP:20210210T171410Z CREATED:20210202T115826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T171410Z UID:2525-1612980000-1612983600@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself. Do something kind for YOU! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\nConnect with a safe community\nDiscover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\nShare laughter and life together\nLearn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/7342d0f407aad1ee4ed3c9848585bc30-xLHB7U.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T190000 DTSTAMP:20210203T161408Z CREATED:20210202T115826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T161408Z UID:2524-1612375200-1612378800@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself. Do something kind for YOU! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\nConnect with a safe community\nDiscover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\nShare laughter and life together\nLearn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/7342d0f407aad1ee4ed3c9848585bc30-xLHB7U.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210130T120000 DTSTAMP:20210130T151913Z CREATED:20210126T103854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T151913Z UID:2503-1612004400-1612008000@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Loss and Grief Recovery Method Introduction DESCRIPTION:Find peace & happiness when you discover an action plan to move beyond the emotional pain after a death\, divorce\, loss or lifestyle change\n\n\nYou don’t need anyone to tell you when your heart is broken or when you are STUCK in…. \n\nAnger\nDisappointment\nResentment\nAnxiety\nRegret\nDepression\n\n You know it! \nIs your life forever changed after a loss? Yes. There’s nothing wrong with grieving\, but you don’t have to live the rest of your life in pain. \nIs the quality of your life what you want it to be? \n\nIMAGINE thinking about someone who died\, or an ex\, without feeling broken hearted.\nIMAGINE not having resentments or regrets about a lost job\, a health diagnosis\, financial struggle or broken relationship.\n\nImagine living and loving to the fullest. \nWhat would that be like for you? \nUnresolved grief is cumulative and cumulatively negative. It’s affects current and future relationships. Have you ever protected your heart from being hurt again after a significant emotional loss such as death\, divorce\, or loss of \n\nHealth\nJob\nFinances\nA Move\nRetirement\nOr any lifestyle change\n\nGrief is normal and natural and takes time to process. But you don’t have to get STUCK in the pain. \nSigns of Unresolved Grief\nUnresolved grief can be caused by pretty much anything big or small.Although many of sufferers try to pretend that they are “over it” for various reasons\, the following are some of the tell-tale signs that someone is grieving: \n\nPreoccupation with sad or painful memories\nRefusal to talk about the loss at allIncrease in alcohol\, food\, drug\, or cigarette usage.\nAntisocial behavior\nOverindulge in hobbies\, work\, or exercise activities\nLack of energy\nDifficulty concentrating\nIsolation from friends and family\n\n If something\, someone\, or an event was important to you\, and a change in that relationship has affected your emotions negatively\, there is a way by which you may recover. If you suspect that you or someone you love is experiencing unresolved grief\, attend this Introduction to The Loss & Grief Recovery Method® to find your way out of the maze of life’s struggles. \nThe Grief Recovery Method® will help you navigate the unexpected twists and turns of life so you can move beyond the “stuckness.” \nTransform the pain and discover a sense of well-being and a life filled with purpose and joy!\n\n\n\nAfter you register\, you will be sent the Zoom link via email. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/loss-and-grief-recovery-method-introduction-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a71daa65ba061e665897df800411954a-Jo6RnE.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T190000 DTSTAMP:20210108T224415Z CREATED:20210108T224042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T224415Z UID:2454-1611770400-1611774000@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self-care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nTreat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\n \nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-wednesday-zoom-group/ LOCATION:Zoom online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T190000 DTSTAMP:20210127T142650Z CREATED:20210106T065240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T142650Z UID:2421-1611770400-1611774000@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-tuesday-zoom-group-16/ LOCATION:Zoom online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bfb56aaa7553384e2992d04ef5a64852-y3vTFl.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T130000 DTSTAMP:20210108T222353Z CREATED:20210108T221617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T222353Z UID:2439-1611396000-1611406800@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:START 2021 S.M.A.R.T. DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-2021-smart-tickets-135580630315 \n\n\n\n\nSTART 2021 S.M.A.R.T with a plethora of tools\, practices and how-to’s to equip for a successful year of peace and productivity.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nDo you want less stress in your life? More control?\n\nPlan ahead so you have time for the unexpected.\nMake space for the things you WANT to do.\n\nLet Facilitator\, Joy Gaertner be your guide to a SMARTER 2021 to discover and experience new tools for you to create the life you want. \nTools you will learn:\n\nHow to have a ONE Word guide.\nName your 2021 Vision\nDevelop New Habits\nMake a habit a practice\nDevelop a system to manage daily tasks\nHow to Use S.M.A.R.T. goals to make your Vision come true.\n\n \nThere will be Breakout rooms for small group work\, time for Reflection to get your new practices started… and Community Connection to encourage accountability! \nRegister on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-2021-smart-tickets-135580630315\nCost:  Early Bird:  $29; General Admission:  $35\n\n\nAFTER you register\, the Zoom link to the workshop will be emailed\nto you by facilitator\, Joy Gaertner.\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/start-2021-s-m-a-r-t-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T130000 DTSTAMP:20210123T132150Z CREATED:20210106T065240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T132150Z UID:2419-1611396000-1611406800@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:START 2021 S.M.A.R.T. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/start-2021-s-m-a-r-t/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210123T130000 DTSTAMP:20210123T132150Z CREATED:20210106T065240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210123T132150Z UID:2420-1611396000-1611406800@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:START 2021 S.M.A.R.T. DESCRIPTION:START 2021 S.M.A.R.T with a plethora of tools\, practices and how-to’s to equip for a successful year of peace and productivity.\n\n\nDo you want less stress in your life? More control?\n\nPlan ahead so you have time for the unexpected.\nMake space for the things you WANT to do.\n\nYou will discover and experience new tools for you to create the life you want: \nTools you will learn:\n\nHow to have a ONE Word guide.\nName your 2021 Vision\nDevelop New Habits\nMake a habit a practice\nDevelop a system to manage daily tasks\nHow to Use S.M.A.R.T. goals to make your Vision come true.\n\nThere will be Breakout rooms and time for Reflection and Community Connection! \nLet Facilitator\, Joy Gaertner\, be your guide to a smarter 2021. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/start-2021-s-m-a-r-t-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ca5cdf0f16e7af830e4a5cf95d8c3fe5-9ANVqM.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T190000 DTSTAMP:20210120T124918Z CREATED:20210106T065240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T124918Z UID:2418-1611165600-1611169200@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-tuesday-zoom-group-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bfb56aaa7553384e2992d04ef5a64852-y3vTFl.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210117T160000 DTSTAMP:20210117T115244Z CREATED:20201229T051834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T115244Z UID:2396-1610892000-1610899200@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:INTRO to UNSTUCK...using the Loss & Grief Recovery Method® DESCRIPTION:Discover new actions to move beyond the pain caused by death\, divorce\, loss or any lifestyle change. Imagine living a life full of hope!\n\n\nINTRO to UNSTUCK …using The Loss & Grief Recovery Method\nAre you STUCK in anger? Overwhelm? Disappointment? Depression? Pain?\nHave you experienced any of these losses? \n\nDeath of a Loved One\nDivorce (Can’t let go of an ex?)\nUnresolved Relationships \nHealth\nJob \nHome\nFinances\nMoving\nRetirement\nLifestyle change\nCoronavirus Learn the actions that allow you to let go of the pain. \n\nIt’s time to take action. Do something different. You CAN find your way out.\nUnstuck is a simple\, though at times not easy\, program to guide you step-by-step to that life of freedom you’ve been dreaming about. \nJust imagine…thinking of someone or something without feeling broken-hearted.\nJust imagine… living a life full of hope and joy!\nUnstuck provides a safe environment where you will be given action steps to guide you through the emotional pain from loss and ultimately lead a happier life. \n“You can’t go back and change the beginning\, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis \nBegin your new life today!\n \nHere’s what is included:\n\n16 hours of Live Training\n8 sessions1.5 hours per session\nPersonalized Small Group sessions\nA copy of The Grief Recovery Handbook\nA Grief Recovery Workbook\nWeekly support & accountability \n\nWhat Grief Recovery Can Do for YOU?\n• Gives you a lifelong Process \n• Discover a step-by-step process to move beyond pain caused by loss• Learn to deal with painful emotions \n• Become emotionally complete • Gain a fresh perspective on life \n• Connect to an incredible community of trustworthy & safe individuals• Enjoy a fulfilling & joyful life \nGrief is individual and unique for every person. A person’s relationship to each aspect of their life is also unique. As such\, the feelings and thoughts each person will have about the relationship that has been altered by death\, divorce\, or other reasons requires customized attention using proven skills and understanding.The PROBLEM. Simply defined\, grief is the normal and natural reaction to significant emotional loss of any kind. While we never compare losses\, any list would include\, death and divorce as obvious painful losses. Our list also includes many others; retirement\, moving\, pet loss\, financial and health issues and over 40 other types of lifestyle changes. \nThe SOLUTION. Recovery from loss is accomplished by discovering and completing all of the undelivered communications that accrue in relationships. We are all advised to “Let Go\,” and “Move On” after losses of all kinds. Most of us would do that if we knew how. The Grief Recovery Method® isn’t some theory; it’s proven effective for any type loss one may experience in life. \nWe are not going to tell you how you feel ”because we don’t . Neither does anyone else. What you will receive is a safe environment where you will be given specific tools to help you recover from loss and ultimately lead a happier life. \n“The Grief Recovery Method program is an evidence-informed\, practice-based program that has been shown to effectively influence components of grief and grief recovery.” URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/intro-to-unstuck-using-the-loss-grief-recovery-method-4/ LOCATION:Powell United Methodist Church\, 323 West Emory Road\, Powell\, TN\, 37849\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/8fdc8cc715d1258d91c2cdf1f03f3d57-aomzGU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T120000 DTSTAMP:20210116T113116Z CREATED:20210108T074133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T113116Z UID:2434-1610794800-1610798400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Loss and Grief Recovery Method Introduction DESCRIPTION:Find peace & happiness when you discover an action plan to move beyond the emotional pain after a death\, divorce\, loss or lifestyle change\n\n\nYou don’t need anyone to tell you when your heart is broken or when you are STUCK in…. \n\nAnger\nDisappointment\nResentment\nAnxiety\nRegret\nDepression\n\n You know it! \nIs your life forever changed after a loss? Yes. There’s nothing wrong with grieving\, but you don’t have to live the rest of your life in pain. \nIs the quality of your life what you want it to be? \n\nIMAGINE thinking about someone who died\, or an ex\, without feeling broken hearted.\nIMAGINE not having resentments or regrets about a lost job\, a health diagnosis\, financial struggle or broken relationship.\n\nImagine living and loving to the fullest. \nWhat would that be like for you? \nUnresolved grief is cumulative and cumulatively negative. It’s affects current and future relationships. Have you ever protected your heart from being hurt again after a significant emotional loss such as death\, divorce\, or loss of \n\nHealth\nJob\nFinances\nA Move\nRetirement\nOr any lifestyle change\n\nGrief is normal and natural and takes time to process. But you don’t have to get STUCK in the pain. \nSigns of Unresolved Grief\nUnresolved grief can be caused by pretty much anything big or small.Although many of sufferers try to pretend that they are “over it” for various reasons\, the following are some of the tell-tale signs that someone is grieving: \n\nPreoccupation with sad or painful memories\nRefusal to talk about the loss at allIncrease in alcohol\, food\, drug\, or cigarette usage.\nAntisocial behavior\nOverindulge in hobbies\, work\, or exercise activities\nLack of energy\nDifficulty concentrating\nIsolation from friends and family\n\n If something\, someone\, or an event was important to you\, and a change in that relationship has affected your emotions negatively\, there is a way by which you may recover. If you suspect that you or someone you love is experiencing unresolved grief\, attend this Introduction to The Loss & Grief Recovery Method® to find your way out of the maze of life’s struggles. \nThe Grief Recovery Method® will help you navigate the unexpected twists and turns of life so you can move beyond the “stuckness.” \nTransform the pain and discover a sense of wellbeing and a life filled with purpose and joy!\n\n\n\nAFTER your register for the event you will be sent the zoom link for the session via a personal email sent by facilitator\, Joy Gaertner. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/loss-and-grief-recovery-method-introduction-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/e32b883b020ca93421c7734a0ec0c616-7zOZcS.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210110T160000 DTSTAMP:20210110T102139Z CREATED:20201229T051834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T102139Z UID:2395-1610287200-1610294400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:INTRO to UNSTUCK...using the Loss & Grief Recovery Method® DESCRIPTION:Discover new actions to move beyond the pain caused by death\, divorce\, loss or any lifestyle change. Imagine living a life full of hope!\n\n\n\nINTRO to UNSTUCK …using The Loss & Grief Recovery Method\nAre you STUCK in anger? Overwhelm? Disappointment? Depression? Pain?\nHave you experienced any of these losses? \n\nDeath of a Loved One\nDivorce (Can’t let go of an ex?)\nUnresolved Relationships \nHealth\nJob \nHome\nFinances\nMoving\nRetirement\nLifestyle change\nCoronavirus Learn the actions that allow you to let go of the pain. \n\nIt’s time to take action. Do something different. You CAN find your way out.\nUnstuck is a simple\, though at times not easy\, program to guide you step-by-step to that life of freedom you’ve been dreaming about. \nJust imagine…thinking of someone or something without feeling broken-hearted.\nJust imagine… living a life full of hope and joy!\nUnstuck provides a safe environment where you will be given action steps to guide you through the emotional pain from loss and ultimately lead a happier life. \n“You can’t go back and change the beginning\, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C.S. Lewis \nBegin your new life today!\n \nHere’s what is included:\n\n16 hours of Live Training\n8 sessions1.5 hours per session\nPersonalized Small Group sessions\nA copy of The Grief Recovery Handbook\nA Grief Recovery Workbook\nWeekly support & accountability \n\nWhat Grief Recovery Can Do for YOU?\n• Gives you a lifelong Process \n• Discover a step-by-step process to move beyond pain caused by loss• Learn to deal with painful emotions \n• Become emotionally complete • Gain a fresh perspective on life \n• Connect to an incredible community of trustworthy & safe individuals• Enjoy a fulfilling & joyful life \nGrief is individual and unique for every person. A person’s relationship to each aspect of their life is also unique. As such\, the feelings and thoughts each person will have about the relationship that has been altered by death\, divorce\, or other reasons requires customized attention using proven skills and understanding.The PROBLEM. Simply defined\, grief is the normal and natural reaction to significant emotional loss of any kind. While we never compare losses\, any list would include\, death and divorce as obvious painful losses. Our list also includes many others; retirement\, moving\, pet loss\, financial and health issues and over 40 other types of lifestyle changes. \nThe SOLUTION. Recovery from loss is accomplished by discovering and completing all of the undelivered communications that accrue in relationships. We are all advised to “Let Go\,” and “Move On” after losses of all kinds. Most of us would do that if we knew how. The Grief Recovery Method® isn’t some theory; it’s proven effective for any type loss one may experience in life. \nWe are not going to tell you how you feel ”because we don’t . Neither does anyone else. What you will receive is a safe environment where you will be given specific tools to help you recover from loss and ultimately lead a happier life. \n“The Grief Recovery Method program is an evidence-informed\, practice-based program that has been shown to effectively influence components of grief and grief recovery.” URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/intro-to-unstuck-using-the-loss-grief-recovery-method-3/ LOCATION:Powell United Methodist Church\, 323 West Emory Road\, Powell\, TN\, 37849\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/8fdc8cc715d1258d91c2cdf1f03f3d57-aomzGU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T190000 DTSTAMP:20210108T223517Z CREATED:20210106T065240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T223517Z UID:2416-1609956000-1609959600@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Wednesday Zoom Group DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\n\nWednesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop will connect you to a safe community as you discover self-care and stress relieving practices. \nSelf-care is NOT selfish… it is healthy living. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on WEDNESDAYS. \nDiscover NEW TOOLS to create a sense of wellbeing for 2021. \n\n-Connect with a safe community\n-Discover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\n-Share laughter and life together\n-Learn to love yourself\n\nAFTER you register for this workshop you will be sent the ZOOM LINK via email for the week’s session. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-tuesday-zoom-group-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bfb56aaa7553384e2992d04ef5a64852-y3vTFl.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201229T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201229T193000 DTSTAMP:20201229T073551Z CREATED:20201202T010359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T073551Z UID:2295-1609266600-1609270200@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Tuesday Zoom Group--Dec. Focus: All Things Christmas DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\n\nTuesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop – NEW TOOLS for a NEW NORMAL \nI invite you to take a break in the midst of a NEW NORMAL. Self-care is NOT selfish. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on Tuesdays \nDiscover NEW TOOLS for a NEW NORMAL. \n\nConnect with a safe community\nDiscover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\nShare laughter and life together\n\n\nYour Zoom Link will be sent to you after you Register. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-tuesday-zoom-group-dec-focus-all-things-christmas-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/167eb3602be7425d7267981e063e386c-cfS5fg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T130000 DTSTAMP:20201224T062754Z CREATED:20201205T165106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T062754Z UID:2316-1608811200-1608814800@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Journey with Joy ...to Christmas DESCRIPTION:3 stand-alone\, faith-based workshops with discussions\, videos\, and children’s activities about those that gathered at the Christmas manger.\n\n\n\nWAITING is difficult. \nWhether it’s waiting for Christmas morning… \n\n…a medical diagnosis\n… a broken heart to heal\n…a relationship to be restored\n…or a baby to be born.\n\nWaiting is also an exciting adventure! \nThe days between Thanksgiving and Christmas is often called Advent. The season of Advent is a season of waiting. This waiting is not a passive waiting… it is a very active waiting\, just as when a woman is pregnant. There is much to do… \n\nclothes to buy\na room to prepare\ndoctor appointments to keep\nand most importantly\, a baby to grow and develop!\nWe will use these three weeks in December to prepare so we can fully celebrate the mystery of Christmas. No materials needed. \n \n\nEach week is \n\nA stand-alone\, faith-based study\nRequires a separate Eventbrite registration\nPriced $5.00/week\n\nWe are on the way to the manger of Bethlehem. But who will show us the way? \nJourney with Joy…to Christmas will introduce you to others who have traveled a similar road to gather at the manger.\nWeek 1: The Shepherds Show Us the Way to the Christmas Manger\nWeek 2: The Animals Show us the Way to the Christmas Manger\nWeek 3: The Christmas Telling… A very special gathering of Friends to Show us the Way to the Christmas Manger\nYou are invited to come…\n …walk with us! Gather around the Christmas manager and hear the stories\, the hopes\, and dreams of others who also are seeking the babe of Bethlehem. \n\nAfter you register on Eventbrite you will be emailed the zoom link for the week’s workshop URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/journey-with-joy-to-christmas-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/980d3207c15fa4aa48f41d183467a112-kNXt5D.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T193000 DTSTAMP:20201222T060552Z CREATED:20201202T010359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T060552Z UID:2294-1608661800-1608665400@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Self Care for Serenity Tuesday Zoom Group--Dec. Focus: All Things Christmas DESCRIPTION:Treat yourself to something kind for you! Discover an amazing community as you seek balance through self-care\, mindfulness & spirituality.\n\n\n\nTuesday’s SELF-CARE & Serenity Zoom Workshop – NEW TOOLS for a NEW NORMAL \nI invite you to take a break in the midst of a NEW NORMAL. Self-care is NOT selfish. \nFree and open to the public\, these weekly drop-in sessions are intended to support anyone interested in developing and sustaining a regular self-care & mindfulness practices. This opportunity is for anyone including the curious who are seeking to learn new practices to increase their sense of serenity and self-worth. Each session includes self-care & mindfulness meditation practice as well as discussions on self-worth related themes. \nWeekly on Tuesdays \nDiscover NEW TOOLS for a NEW NORMAL. \n\nConnect with a safe community\nDiscover new practices that can bring peace to your body\, mind & soul\nShare laughter and life together\n\n\nYour Zoom Link will be sent to you after you Register. URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/self-care-for-serenity-tuesday-zoom-group-dec-focus-all-things-christmas-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/167eb3602be7425d7267981e063e386c-cfS5fg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T123000 DTSTAMP:20201222T060552Z CREATED:20201208T104920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T060552Z UID:2330-1608636600-1608640200@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Holiday Loss & Grief...Walking through the Holidays with Joy DESCRIPTION:EnJOY a workshop full of suggestions & support to help you find ways this holiday to honor your losses & still practice good self-care. \n\n\n\nWith the holiday season approaching\, we are constantly bombarded by images of happy families together sharing the joy of the season. You may find that you are approaching this holiday season with a sense of dread due to the losses that you have experienced…a death of a loved one\, a divorce or a lifestyle change (loss of job\, health\, Covid) or estrangement that sets the situation where people who were important in your life are no longer present at your holiday celebrations and rituals. \nFor some people\, anticipating\, and perhaps even dreading\, the upcoming occasion is worse than the actual day. Fearing that you may react badly\, or ruin the holiday for others\, can lead to feelings of grief and anxiety. There are several ways to approach these special days that will help you move beyond the pain and find enJOYment. \nJoy Gaertner\, Advanced Loss & Grief Recovery Specialist\, invites you to explore strategies for coping with loss and grief during the holiday. \nThis free workshop includes strategies for :\n\nHonoring loss: respecting and remembering the loss\nTreasuring memories: keeping loved ones in the story \nMaking a Plan: discovering a way to move beyond the pain and find joy again\nPracticing Self-care: finding balance physically and emotionally\nFinding hope; through connection and ritualsThere is no right or wrong way to get through holidays and other special occasions. It helps to make everything you do a loving tribute to your loved one\, while at the same time taking care of yourself. Keep or amend the traditions that they particularly loved so that you can still enjoy the occasion. Find a balance to honor both the loss and your personal needs for this present moment.\n\nI invite you to begin…\nWalking through the Holidays with Joy. \n\nYou will be sent the zoom link after you register on Eventbrite.\n\nYou don’t have to isolate yourself during the holidays. It is all about…\n\n\n\nThere are no rules for surviving holiday grief.\nDo what you need to do to survive.\nHonor your loved one how you need to\, and do what feels best for your fragile\, aching heart. \nYou are missing a huge piece of you\, so do whatever you need to do to find a sliver of peace.\n — Angela Miller URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/holiday-loss-grief-walking-through-the-holidays-with-joy-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/b18c1d1a0f7b607b1373d6fba0e083fe-WNPi9O.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T133000 DTSTAMP:20201220T052840Z CREATED:20201208T104920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T052840Z UID:2329-1608467400-1608471000@walkingwithjoy.com SUMMARY:Holiday Loss & Grief...Walking through the Holidays with Joy DESCRIPTION:EnJOY a workshop full of suggestions & support to help you find ways this holiday to honor your losses & still practice good self-care. \n\n\n\nWith the holiday season approaching\, we are constantly bombarded by images of happy families together sharing the joy of the season. You may find that you are approaching this holiday season with a sense of dread due to the losses that you have experienced…a death of a loved one\, a divorce or a lifestyle change (loss of job\, health\, Covid) or estrangement that sets the situation where people who were important in your life are no longer present at your holiday celebrations and rituals. \nFor some people\, anticipating\, and perhaps even dreading\, the upcoming occasion is worse than the actual day. Fearing that you may react badly\, or ruin the holiday for others\, can lead to feelings of grief and anxiety. There are several ways to approach these special days that will help you move beyond the pain and find enJOYment. \nJoy Gaertner\, Advanced Loss & Grief Recovery Specialist\, invites you to explore strategies for coping with loss and grief during the holiday. \nThis free workshop includes strategies for :\n\nHonoring loss: respecting and remembering the loss\nTreasuring memories: keeping loved ones in the story \nMaking a Plan: discovering a way to move beyond the pain and find joy again\nPracticing Self-care: finding balance physically and emotionally\nFinding hope; through connection and ritualsThere is no right or wrong way to get through holidays and other special occasions. It helps to make everything you do a loving tribute to your loved one\, while at the same time taking care of yourself. Keep or amend the traditions that they particularly loved so that you can still enjoy the occasion. Find a balance to honor both the loss and your personal needs for this present moment.\n\nI invite you to begin…\nWalking through the Holidays with Joy. \n\nYou will be sent the zoom link after you register on Eventbrite.\n\nYou don’t have to isolate yourself during the holidays. It is all about…\n\n\n\nThere are no rules for surviving holiday grief.\nDo what you need to do to survive.\nHonor your loved one how you need to\, and do what feels best for your fragile\, aching heart. \nYou are missing a huge piece of you\, so do whatever you need to do to find a sliver of peace.\n — Angela Miller URL:https://walkingwithjoy.com/event/holiday-loss-grief-walking-through-the-holidays-with-joy-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://walkingwithjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/b18c1d1a0f7b607b1373d6fba0e083fe-WNPi9O.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR