Summer Bioenergetic Retreat
Aug
18
to Aug 24

Summer Bioenergetic Retreat

Join us for a week of growth and play in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.

The retreat is hosted by Ailsa Keppie and Declan King at Our Celtic Hearth in Grand Pré, Nova Scotia - a week-long experience of community living and personal growth. Our time together will include individual and group therapy, movement, creativity, and Qigong. This is a unique opportunity in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Your therapists for the week will be Laurie Ure, Angela Funari, and Dan Beaudette. Laurie is a social worker and certified bioenergetic therapist, and IIBA International Trainer with over 30 years of experience. She has a private practice in Gloucester, MA. Angela is a Registered Counselling Therapist (Candidate) in Halifax, NS and has completed the Bioenergetic Analysis Training Program. Dan is currently completing his Masters in Counselling Psychology and has also completed the training program. For more information and to register:  Bioenergetics Summer Retreat

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Spring Conference - Bioenergetics and Polyvagal Theory: Expanding Human Connectivity
Jun
6
to Jun 9

Spring Conference - Bioenergetics and Polyvagal Theory: Expanding Human Connectivity

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The conference theme addresses the connection between polyvagal theory and bioenergetic therapy. This theme provides opportunities to learn more about how to regulate your nervous system and how to manage trauma and times of stress. Much of the new scientific research about polyvagal theory supports what bioenergetic therapy has been teaching for nearly 100 years. 

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The Body Remembers: Tending the Wounds of Childhood Trauma A Bioenergetic Approach
Apr
6
1:00 PM13:00

The Body Remembers: Tending the Wounds of Childhood Trauma A Bioenergetic Approach

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Learn about the bioenergetic body-oriented approach to psychotherapy, deepen your understanding of how childhood trauma impacts body & mind, and experience practices for grounding, deepening breathing & making personal boundaries to work through the impact of trauma & improve well-being

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2022 MSBA Bioenergetic Conference - Song of Myself: Sexuality, Identity & Connection
Apr
21
to Apr 24

2022 MSBA Bioenergetic Conference - Song of Myself: Sexuality, Identity & Connection

Dates: Thursday, April 21 to Sunday, April 24 with an optional evening of Wednesday, April 20
Location: Essex Woods Meeting & Retreat Center, Essex, Massachusetts
Early Registration Ends: March 1, 2022. Register today to capitalize on our early registration discount.

Now, in winter, we can look toward spring with hope and the promise of rejuvenation. This spring, join us at the wonderfully healing Essex Woods Meeting & Retreat Center for the 2022 MSBA Bioenergetic Conference. Join other colleagues, fellow seekers, and friends we both know and have yet to meet for a weekend of learning and expansion.

The weekend will highlight talks from our two luminary keynote speakers, Thomas Heinrich and Adela Gordzinsky. It will also include a variety of workshops, small process groups, bioenergetic exercise classes, dancing and gatherings – both large and small, indoors and around an evening fire circle. We look forward to welcoming you there.

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