Health & Wellness
Summer 2024
NEW! IN-PERSON Build Your Dreams Vision Board Workshop
Join us to create your vision board: a powerful tool anyone can use to shape their ideal future through inspiration, intention, and visualization. We will provide you with poster board and magazines. Please bring your own markers; scissors; glue; favorite quotes; stickers; pictures of dreams and wants; and your child-like imagination! Followed by a guided meditation. We look forward to building with you!
At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-PRSDV 2213, 1 Sat., June 15, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, KNC-2, $45 (+ $5 material fees for magazine, poster board, etc). D Guilderson. #3717
IN-PERSON Reiki I
Experience the healing power of Reiki. The Reiki Level 1 class is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Reiki energy and how to use it to heal yourself and others. Through hands-on practice, this program enables participants to harness the power of light touch healing energy and reduce stress and promote relaxation. Receive energy and an attunement that will help to open your third eye and understanding of this powerful healing modality. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2012, 1 Sat., July 27, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, PEB-Mat Room, $75 (+ $20 materials fee for manual and binder). D Guilderson. #3019
REMOTE Creative Conflict Resolution Skills
Learn effective communication skills to deal with conflict resolution. Practice paraphrasing, active listening, empathetic listening, and “I statements” for successful resolution in work and personal life.
CE-PRSDV 2061, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman.
Sec. A: 1 Mon., June 3. #3089
Sec. B: 1 Mon., Jun 10. #3090
REMOTE Creative Responses to Bullying
Explore what bullying is, including relational aggression and cyberbullying. Participants will practice methods of interrupting bullying behavior and examine the relationship between bias and bullying. CE-PRSDV 2063, 1 Mon., June 17, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #3088
REMOTE Creative Problem Solving
In this course, students will practice the problem-solving skills of fluency, flexibility, and elaboration. Fluency is the ability to think of many ideas, flexibility is the skill of thinking of alternative uses for something, and elaboration is the ability to expand thoughts into other ideas. Problem-solving methods will be presented and practiced in class. Students will experience “mind benders” which visually show many different points of view. CE-PRSDV 2209, 1 Mon., July 1, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #3092
IN-PERSON : Your Walk in Life: A Guide to Transforming Your Pain into Peace
Learn how to develop healthy coping and listening skills through case study work, workbook and journaling exercises, and small group discussions. This course will be a unique healing and reflective journey for those interested and impacted by mental health. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-PRSDV 2208, 7 Wed., June 26-Aug. 7 (skip 7/3), 1:30-3:00pm, KNC-3, $130 (+ textbook). A Servodidio. #3030
Fall 2024
Reiki I
Experience the healing power of Reiki. The Reiki Level 1 class is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Reiki energy and how to use it to heal yourself and others. Through hands-on practice, this program enables participants to harness the power of light touch healing energy and reduce stress and promote relaxation. Receive energy and an attunement that will help to open your third eye and understanding of this powerful healing modality. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2012, 1 Sat., Sept. 21, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, PEB-Mat Room, $75 (+ $10 materials fee for manual and binder, paid to instructor at class). D Guilderson. #97852
Reiki II
*prerequisite: Reiki I must have been completed
The Reiki 2 class builds upon the foundational teachings of Reiki Level 1, delving deeper into the practice and principles of Reiki energy healing. In this class, participants will:
- Deepen Their Understanding
- Learn Sacred Symbols and Their Meanings
- Learn Distance Healing Techniques
- Hands-On Practice
- Attunement
This class offers a comprehensive and transformative journey for those seeking to deepen their Reiki practice and expand their healing abilities. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2107, 1 Sat., Oct. 19th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, PEB-Mat Room, $75 (+ $10 for instructional manual and binder, paid to instructor at class). D Guilderson. #98098
Meditation
Learn basic meditation techniques, utilizing meditative music, guided imagery and relaxation techniques to help calm the mind while learning how to relax under tension, and small techniques to use to naturally release energy. New topics each meeting, including Love & Forgiveness, Stress & Anxiety, Being Present & Expressing Gratitude. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-PRSDV 2212, 4 Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 7 and Dec. 12, KNC-4, 6:00-7:00 pm. $55. D Guilderson. #97853
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: 3 Week Intro
This MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) class is a 3 week introduction to Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s original, longer MBSR program, and is taught by a Brown University-trained MBSR teacher. This training in mindfulness meditation and movement cultivates resilience, emotional/attentional regulation & reduction in pain, anxiety, depression, and hypertension. MBSR is the
most well-studied of the mind-body medicine approaches, with abundant research at major institutions globally. We’ll explore: What is Mindfulness? How does mindfulness differ from how you may be living currently? Why practice? And what does the research show? The formal and informal practice in class and at home can begin to cultivate your own inherent ability to be mindful. Ample time is allowed for discussion and Q&A to develop greater understanding and clarity. You will leave with written and audio guidance to continue your journey beyond the class. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-PRSDV 2211, $80. S Charbonier.
Sec. A: 3 Tues., Sept. 10-24, KNC-3, 6:00-8:00 pm, #97877
Sec. B: 3 Wed., Sept. 11-25, KNC-3 10:00 am-12:00 noon. #97878
Self-Care for Caregivers
The emotional and physical demands involved with caregiving can put strain on every aspect of a caregiver’s life. Learn resources and tools to help you provide care for yourself as you care for others. Caring for others and managing all the other stressors in your life can affect your own physical, emotional and mental health. Come learn how to stay healthy during difficult times. Designed for the layperson and healthcare professional. CE-PRSDV 2185, 2 Sat., Oct. 19 & 26, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $50. J Ricks. #97905
Creative Conflict Resolution Skills
Learn effective communication skills to deal with conflict resolution. Practice paraphrasing, active listening, empathetic listening, and “I statements” for successful resolution in work and personal life.
CE-PRSDV 2061, 1 Mon., Sept. 9, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #97968
Creative Responses to Bullying
Explore what bullying is, including relational aggression and cyberbullying. Participants will practice methods of interrupting bullying behavior and examine the relationship between bias and bullying.
CE-PRSDV 2063, 1 Mon., Sept. 30, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #97979
Creative Problem Solving
In this course, students will practice the problem-solving skills of fluency, flexibility, and elaboration. Fluency is the ability to think of many ideas, flexibility is the skill of thinking of alternative uses for something, and elaboration is the ability to expand thoughts into other ideas. Problem-solving methods will be presented and practiced in class. Students will experience “mind benders” which visually show many different points of view. CE-PRSDV 2209, 1 Mon., Oct. 7, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #97980
Your Walk in Life: A Guide to Transforming Your Pain into Peace
Learn how to develop healthy coping and listening skills through case study work, workbook and journaling exercises, and small group discussions. This course will be a unique healing and reflective journey for those interested and impacted by mental health. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-PRSDV 2208, 7 Wed., Sept. 18-Oct. 30, 12:00-1:30 pm, AAB-304, $130 (+ textbook). A Servodidio. #97904
Boost Your Memory Power
Everyone can benefit from a better memory. Come learn and practice simple and fun memory techniques including acrostics, acronyms, association, storytelling, repetition, rhyming, and chunking, along with some basic improvisation games. All designed to improve one’s memory! At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-PRSDV 2183, 4 Tues., Oct. 8-29, 2:00-4:00 pm, KNC-3, $110. A Wainer. #98041
Reduce Food Cravings without Depriving Yourself
Have you ever heard of anyone being addicted to chicken? Or broccoli? No, never. But, cookies, cakes, and salty snacks, 100%. Why do these foods have a grip on us like no one’s business, especially when we’re under stress? In this interactive session, we’re going to learn why we have cravings for all the wrong foods and how to make new habits to reduce those cravings. You’ll leave the class empowered, inspired, and with an action plan At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-NUTR 2023, 1 Mon., Oct. 21, 6:30-8:00 pm, KNC-2, $30. S Wood #98286
Weight Loss Without Dieting
Sick of dieting? Tired of the restrictions, rules, and expensive meals and powders? They might work for a while…but then they don’t. The weight returns leaving you feeling disheartened and frustrated. There’s got to be a better way. Rather than being constrained, limited, and burdened with a list of “off-limit” foods and when you can and can’t eat, you’ll learn how abundance is key in shedding pounds and inches. You’ll discover the role of stress in preventing weight loss and learn which foods sustain and nourish you without compromising on taste. Wouldn’t it be great to never feel deprived or say “I’m on a diet” again? At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2108, 1 Mon., Sept. 30, 6:30-8:00 pm, KNC-5, $30. S Wood. #98287
EXPLORING HYPNOSIS
Learn How to Become a Certified Hypnotist
Are you looking for a new career? Do you like helping people? Are you already a social worker, therapist, counselor, life coach, etc? In this class we will explore adding hypnosis to your current practice or becoming a certified hypnotist as a new career. This class in an INTRODUCTION to a 100- hour class leading to becoming a certified hypnotist. You are NOT certified as a hypnotist after this class!
Optional books: Potpourri of Hypnotic Techniques – Adding the Wow Factor to Your Practice $10.00 At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-CRXPL 2000, 1 Thurs., Sept. 26, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4, $40. J Abrahamsen #98050
Self Hypnosis: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Learn to enter a hypnotic state to change habits, reduce stress, improve self-esteem, increase your potential, and promote better health. Optional book: Self-Hypnosis Easy as 1, 2, 3, $9.99. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2015, 1 Thurs., Oct. 10, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4, $40, J Abrahamsen. #98051
Weight Management: Help with Hypnosis
Use self-hypnosis to change your eating habits, manage your weight, and influence your ideas about your ability to achieve an ideal weight for a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Optional Book: Self-Hypnosis Easy as 1,2,3, $9.99. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2018, 1 Thurs., Nov. 7, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4, $40, J Abrahamsen. #98053
Stop Smoking: Help with Hypnosis
A behavior modification techniques, when practiced and reinforced with hypnosis, can help you quit smoking for good without weight gain. Optional book: Self-Hypnosis Easy as 1,2,3, $9.99.
At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2016, 1 Thurs., Nov. 21, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-4, $40, J Abrahamsen. #98052