Westchester Community College, State University of New York

Are you a creative person? Learn to gather your inspiration and avoid trying to grasp ideas from thin air. What inspires you as a fashion designer, interior decorator, writer, photographer, quilter, scrapbook maker, architect, painter, cake maker, woodworker, metalworker, jewelry designer, scholar, chef, or musician? Whatever your creative talents are, putting together a notebook (physical or digital)of inspired themes will assist in your future creative endeavors.

CE-PRSDV 2174, 2 Thurs., Apr. 9 & 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room TBD, $50. F Cozza. #15486

Do you have a desire to do something important in your life? Do you feel a yearning to make a difference but have trouble finding your passion? The author Viktor Frankl states that living a life of purpose increases one’s well-being. The discovery process of meditation, movement and an art/journaling activity will be included. Participants leave the workshop feeling uplifted and ready to work on their action items.

CE-PRSDV 2175, 1 Mon., Mar. 2, 6:30-9:30 pm, KNC-2, $35. J Schroeder. #15488

Visualization is a technique that makes an incredible impact in creating the life you want to live. This course focuses on the technique of visualization, guidelines and philosophy of practicing, active interpretation, identification of goals, strategic mapping and group discussion. Come learn a valuable technique for your personal development by using your thoughts and emotions deliberately to propel you towards your ambitions.

CE-PRSDV 2176, 1 Thurs., Mar. 5, 6:00-8:00 pm, KNC-2, $25. D Tribelli. #15517

Create a vision board (collage of images and words) that represent your dreams, wishes and goals, such as a new job, a new car or a fabulous vacation. The vision board serves as an inspiration and motivation to help you achieve your goals and dreams. By viewing your vision board daily, your subconscious will absorb what you seek to attain. This process will help you to dream big and become self-empowered. A fun way to create the life that you want to live!

CE-ART 2327, 1 Tues., 7:00-9:00 pm, $30 (+ $5 materials fee paid directly to instructor). D Pirro. Sec. A: Feb. 11, KNC-4. #15417 Sec. B: Apr. 28, Room TBD. #15418

“When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” Discover the grounding power of the root chakra, the first of seven main energy centers of the body. Using watercolor and mindful awareness of breath and body, explore the flow of energy surrounding your root chakra. Develop powerful tools for balancing your energy and creating harmony in your body, mind and heart. No prior painting experience necessary. Contact the instructor at ssgibian@gmail.com for pre-workshop exercise.

CE-ART 2328VA, 1 Sat., May 2, 1:00-4:00 pm, KNC-2, $45 (+ $5 materials fee, payable to instructor). S Gibian. #15153

Is the universe entirely and only physical? Can consciousness be reduced to physical experiences? Can our thoughts or sensory experiences offer us something beyond the physical world? Discuss the philosophy of physicalism and the arguments for and against an entirely physical existence.

CE-PHIL 2034, 1 Thurs., Feb. 13, 6:00-8:00 pm, KNC-2, $30. A Coronado. #15154

Forgiveness is a choice. By learning to forgive, debilitating anger and resentment are released leading to a healthy self-esteem, and a feeling of empowerment. As negative thoughts are replaced with positive ones, stress and anxiety are reduced, allowing for a more relaxed and happy life. Learn the concepts of forgiveness and its transformative power. Through exercises and discussions, discover the tools necessary to begin the forgiving process.

CE-PRSDV 2171VA, 2 Wed., Feb. 5 & 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, KNC-5, $50. L Lush. #15161

A paradigm-shifting program that introduces mind/body healing techniques anyone can use to create a better life by releasing emotional energetic blocks. Learn how to energetically test for negative emotions and learn to use the EFT tapping procedures to reduce the intensity of negative emotions. Includes an introduction to the concepts of applied kinesiology and the development of personal intuitive skills.

CE-PRSDV 2081, 4 Thurs., Apr. 23-May 14, 6:30-9:00 pm, KNC-2, $125. S Gottlieb. #15123

Have you wanted to try meditation but did not think it was for you? During this one-session class, we will explore several types of meditation that you can incorporate in your daily life. CE-PRSDV 2105VA, 1 Tues., May 12, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3, $25. E Wind. #15208

Change is the only constant in life; loss precedes change and we must learn to evolve. Whether we lose a pet, loved one, money, job, self-esteem, possessions, relationship, youth, or health, we need to embrace our new normal and its hidden blessings. For suggested reading, email instructor at ETEnergyToolbox@aol.com.

CE-PRSDV 2151VA, 1 Fri., Mar. 13, 1:00-4:00 pm, KNC-2, $40. B Rauch. #15150

Explore the process of dying and death, consciousness, and the afterlife. Reduce your fear of facing the unknown, connect to those who have departed, embrace the time left, forgive, and be at peace with what will be. Contact instructor at ETEnergyToolbox@aol.com with any questions.

CE-PRSDV 2153VA, 1 Sun., Mar. 15, 1:00-4:00 pm, KNC-2, $40. B Rauch. #15148

Whether our “stuckness” is due to circumstances, stress, decisions, illness, etc., science-based mind-body medicine is a powerful tool to move forward. This workshop will introduce meditation, biofeedback, and guided imagery. Discover the potential of a wide range of benefits, including deepening self-awareness and intuition, improved sleep and mental functioning, improvement in pain, and reduced blood pressure.

CE-PRSDV 2164VA, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $35. S Charbonier. Sec. A: 1 Wed., Jan. 29, GTW-219, #15499 Sec. B: 1 Sat., Apr. 18, KNC-3. #15500

Learn to enter a hypnotic state to change habits, reduce stress, improve self-esteem, increase your potential, and promote better health.

CE-HLTH 2015, Mar. 26, KNC-2, (+ $7.50 for optional booklet, payable to instructor). #15480

Behavior modification techniques, when practiced and reinforced through the use of hypnosis, can help you quit smoking for good without weight gain.

CE-HLTH 2016, Apr. 30, KNC-3, (+ $10 optional reinforcement CD). #15482

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.

CE-HLTH 2018, May 14, KNC-3, (+ $10 optional reinforcement CD). #15481

Like to help people? Looking for a new career? Want to add hypnosis to your current practice? Then this introductory course is for you! Come learn how you can become a certified hypnotist. Discover how a small investment will qualify you to have a whole new career or add to your knowledge.

CE-CRXPL 2000, Apr. 16, KNC-3. J Abrahamsen. #15483