Ezine Newsletter from Denise Roy
http://www.deniseroy.com
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Two Announcements
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I hope this email finds you well. It has been a very
long time since I have sent out my newsletter -- as many
of you have let me know! I do plan to send out a newsletter
on a more regular basis beginning in September.
In the meantime, as we head into the last month of summer
vacation, I wanted to share two short announcements:
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1) My Coaching and Counseling Practice
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In addition to writing and speaking to groups, I have
recently expanded my coaching and counseling practice.
I would be happy to talk with you about the possibility
of working with you -- whether through psychotherapy, spiritual
guidance, or consultation on creativity or writing projects.
To schedule an appointment or for further information,
give me a call at (650) 833-8148.
You can read more on my website: www.DeniseRoy.com
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2) Momfulness Retreat at The Omega Institute
in the Hudson Valley, New York
August 15-17, 2008
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Celebrate the end of summer by taking yourself
on retreat! Three weeks from now, join me at the
beautiful Omega Institute:
RETREAT: Momfulness: Mothering With Mindfulness,
Compassion & Grace
Momfulness is the spiritual practice of cultivating a mindful,
compassionate, mothering presence for ourself, our families,
and our world.
This practice is not about motherhood as bliss or adding
another thing to your to-do list. It can be used right
now in the midst of dirty diapers, acting-out teenagers,
and balancing work and home when it feels like you have
time for neither.
Through restful and renewing silence, as well as lecture,
storytelling, playful exercises, guided meditations, and
group sharing, we let go of being overwhelmed and relax
into mothering. We also learn six spiritual lessons for
cultivating momfulness in our daily life: developing true
presence, practicing embodiment, paying attention, cultivating
deep compassion, recognizing the sacred in all things, and
understanding the value of community. Caring for others does
not have to be a distraction from sacred practice; instead,
it can be the very essence of it. Mothers, grandmothers,
aunts, and those who nurture others in so many ways benefit
from this enjoyable and insightful weekend.
Tuition: $275 (does not include accommodations or commuter fee)
Course: SM08-3702-124 Continuing education credits available.
Register online at http://eomega.org (type in "Momfulness")
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Until September,
wishing you and your family much love and laughter!
- Denise Roy
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Denise Roy, LMFT, M.Div., is an author, a licensed
marriage and family therapist, a popular speaker,
and a mother of five. Her books and audiotapes
include Momfulness: Mothering with Mindfulness,
Compassion, and Grace (Jossey-Bass, 2007),
My Monastery Is a Minivan (Loyola Press, 2001) and
Meditations for Mothers (Random House Audiobook, 2007).
Her essays have also been included in these books:
The Maternal is Political; Your Children Will Raise You;
I Like Being a Mom; The Miracle of Sons; Spiritual Surrender;
and Humor for a Mom's Heart.
For more information, please contact her at
mailto:denise@deniseroy.com and visit her Web site at
http://www.DeniseRoy.com.
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Denise speaks at schools, churches, conferences and
community organizations both locally and nationally.
If you are interested in more information for your group,
please email her at mailto:denise@deniseroy.com
You can view some possible topics at:
http://deniseroy.com/pages/events
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You can order a copy of books/CDs by Denise on Amazon or
from your local bookstore:
MOMFULNESS: Mothering with Mindfulness,Compassion, and Grace:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0787981974/familyspirit-20
"Momfulness is a blessing and a prayer -- The way to wholeness is
in these pages." - Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter
Wisdom, and Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom
Meditations for Mothers: Adapted from Momfulness
http://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Mothers-Adapted-MOMFULNESS-Denise/dp/0739342681/ref=ed_oe_a/103-6342371-6747857?ie=UTF8&qid=1166051023&sr=1-2
My Monastery Is a Minivan:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0829416870/familyspirit-20
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