Befriending our Bodies, Soothing our Souls: Stress-Reduction & Self-Care Tools for Empowering Ourselves and Changing The World

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By Wendy Hilsen-Bernard, M.S., L.P.C.

Workshop recorded live at the NOW-AAPD Conference
Oct. 17-19, 2003

When we establish the habit of self-care and renew ourselves in body and soul, our vitality and quality of life increase tremendously. From this place of inner fullness, we find the faith and fortitude we need to sustain our vision for human rights, and to work passionately to create change.

Robust good health, boundless joy, and equal opportunity are my wish for all people with disabilities. That's what this workshop is all about. These dynamic principles and practices are now available to everyone on this 80-minute audio CD. It provides:

1.) Stress-reduction and self-care tools for people with disabilities. Includes gentle stretches and adaptive yoga postures, breathing techniques for calming and energizing, several types of meditation, and life skills to enhance mental and emotional well-being.

2.) Practical wisdom and inspiration for effective grassroots activism. A great tool for support groups, chapter meetings, community organizing and recruiting/training volunteers.

What People Are Saying:

"The CD is wonderful. A comprehensive sharing of thoughts and practices that you can really take with you and use. I enjoyed how you implemented real life within your seminar. The personal stories and examples you used were perfect."

Michelle Leahy - AAPD Member
Disabilities Advocate & Writer

"Your voice is so lovely and calming. I really enjoyed learning about yoga that people in wheelchairs can do and am excited to share this with the people I work with."

Dawn Trainer
Disabilities Consultant

"The program is excellent. You are so inspirational and your teaching style is so easy to relate to. I feel more peaceful and physically comfortable than I have in a long time and intend to add these practices to my daily routine."

Debbie Bain - Executive Director
Independent Living Center

Wendy Hilsen-Bernard, MS, L.P.C., is a psychotherapist, life coach, and Kripalu certified yoga teacher trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction. She is the Founder of Still River Resources, LLC., one of the country's most progressive human service organizations that supports women, children and marginalized populations. Her clients include The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Faith-Trust Institute and The YMCA. Wendy is the creator of Yoga on WheelsTM, the groundbreaking self-care program for people with disabilities that will soon be available as a Home Study Course. She invites you to visit her website at Still River Resources and would love to hear from you by e-mail at My Still River.

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