Join us for this free series, lead by Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong InstructorTai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body.Qi Gong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10, 17Session Times: 6-7pmInstructor: Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor

The FAU Tech Runway Venture Program provides the most promising companies and talented entrepreneurs with the resources, services and guidance to build and scale their startups.At Tech Runway, experts have created a program that harnesses and directs the entrepreneurial spirit, providing a complete ecosystem for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, innovative students, faculty, alumni and the community.Program participants receive more than $100,000 in resources and services, including but not limited to:Structured team-based mentoringEntrepreneurial educationIntroductions to potential sources of early-stage capitalPrograms and resources from FAU's Innovation and Business DevelopmentMarketing and business support from college internsPitch practice opportunitiesNetworking eventsAccess to regional business and technology eventsFree office hours from premier professional support firms (attorneys, accountants, etc.)Customer discovery programming (Market Validation Workshop or NSF I-Corps)Apply now to be a part of Venture Class 15 on Oct. 15 at https://www.fau.edu/techrunway/tech-runway-venture-program/

This guided meditation practice induces deep relaxation and conscious awareness, promoting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing by bringing the body and mind into a restful stillness.When registering for this event you will be registering for all session dates and times listed below.Session Dates:Nov 1, 8, 15, 22Dec 6, 13Session Times:FRIDAYS 9:30-10:30amInstructor:Heather Berg

Date/Time: - Weekend One: Friday-Sunday, September 13-15, 2024, 8:30am - 5pm (Note: Sundays end at 4:15pm) - Weekend Two: Friday-Sunday, November 1-3, 2024, 8:30am - 5pm (Note: Sundays end at 4:15 pm)Location: FAU Boca Raton Campus, Social Science Building, Room 112Presenter: Claire Mauer, MA, NCC, LMHCCost: $1475; $1325 Early Bird until August 9th, 2024 A limited number of seats have been reserved for FAU Social Work students, alumni, faculty, Field Instructors and Coordinators with a special $1200 rate until September 21st. Please email the Professional Development Coordinator at SocialWorkProDev@fau.edu to request the FAU Rate discount code.CEUs: 40Description:EMDR Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults. More than 30 positive controlled research studies support the benefits of EMDR Therapy for treatment of depression, trauma, and more. EMDR Therapy can dramatically reduce or eliminate disturbing symptoms, distressing emotions, and unwanted behaviors while fostering positive new perspectives and increased resilience.Dr. Francine Shapiro’s research-validated model will be delivered in a personalized environment at an affordable price. This fully-accredited course meets EMDRIA requirements and includes all lecture, practicum, and consultation needed to achieve a full Basic Course Completion.Throughout this Basic Training, the facilitator emphasizes appropriate client selection, preparation, and stabilization for diverse levels of client complexity and clinical expertise. With ongoing Consultation built right into the training package, you will get the guidance you need to start using these new skills safely and effectively right away.Basic Training Course Includes:20 Hours Lecture20 Hours Small Group Practicum10 hours ConsultationWho is Eligible to Attend?EMDRIA Sets the Standards for Attendance.Graduate Students in Internship with Active CaseloadsLicensed CliniciansSocial WorkersMental Health CounselorsMarriage and Family TherapistsPsychologistsPsychiatristsPsychiatric ARNPsTraining Highlights:Two, Three-Day Training Weekends (Friday - Sunday)Supervised small group practice on each training day.The Full Course (20 hrs didactic, 20 hrs practicum, and 10 hrs consultation) included in fee.EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training setting the stage for EMDRIA CertificationPhysiological overview of the information processing system.Specialized history taking to identify dysfunctional patterns and their causes.Treatment planning to address past events, current triggers and future needs.Stabilization techniques across the attachment spectrum.Reduction of overt symptoms to achieve comprehensive mental health.Address the full range of trauma and other disturbing life events.Applications to combat trauma and first responders.Applications to addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, and somatic disorders.Applications to natural and man-made disasters.Applications to family and couple therapyLearning Objectives:Weekend One:Identify the parameters treatable with EMDR therapy to safely and effectively implement EMDR therapy with clientsDescribe 3 aspects of the AIP Model for effective case conceptualization and treatment planningList 6 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapyDescribe the criteria for client selection and how to apply to client casesDescribe 3 safety measures for effective and safe use of EMDR therapyWeekend Two:Describe 3 strategies to identify and effectively resolve problem areas in the utilization of EMDR therapyDescribe protocols for closing down incomplete sessionsDescribe 3 resources to use with struggling or defended clientsDescribe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatmentDescribe strategies for dealing with highly emotional responsesDescribe strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms and phobiasDescribe strategies to treat more complex trauma-related disordersImportant Notes:This is a Connect EMDR Training & Consulting Training, delivering Dr. Francine Shapiro and the Connect EMDR Training & Consulting's fully accredited, research-validated training manual and materials in a personalized environment at an affordable price. This course meets EMDRIA requirements and includes all lecture, and practicum hours.Ten hours of Basic Consultation with an Connect EMDR Training & Consulting Consultant are required for completion of the training. Consultation is included in your registration fee. Prior to the training, you’ll be provided with scheduling options for completing your consultation hours.Don’t miss out! Registration closes on Sunday, September 1st, 2024!About the Presenter:Claire Mauer, MA, NCC, LMHC, is the co-founder of Connect Training & Consulting, which offers a range of basic and advanced EMDR training and consultation, building communities of skilled, trauma-informed clinicians. Known for her clear and dynamic training style, she has had the honor of working with hundreds of EMDR clinicians across the country as an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Trainer and Consultant. She strives to provide a supportive, stimulating, and inclusive environment for learning and practicing new skills.Claire is also an approved Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher and finds great joy in leading both therapists and non-therapists through the 8 week journey to greater peace and well-being. She currently works in private practice in Maitland, Florida, where she leads the EMDR no-fee Study Group and treats a range of client issues, including complex PTSD and anxiety disorders, using EMDR therapy and mindfulness as part of an integrative trauma-informed, approach.

This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support, making it accessible for people with mobility challenges or those seeking a low-impact workout.Session Dates:October 7, 14, 21, 28November 4, 18December 2, 9, 16Session Times:MONDAYS 1-2pmInstructor:Karen Wexler

It's the time of year in many traditions when we most remember our beloved dead, and for the past dozen or so years, JCBA has been here to help you do so in a celebratory spirit through our annual Community Day of the Dead ofrenda. If you are local and if you want to honor a loved one's memory with us, please feel free to bring something to display on it, in community with the other items on the ofrenda. We'll have pictures of our founders, Arthur and Mata Jaffe, and paper marigolds and traditional artenanías mexicanas... you bring the rest. But please no food, no plants.Our ofrenda is in the lobby of the Jaffe Center for Book Arts; you may come visit it even if you're not adding something to it. Our ofrenda is illuminated and visible even when the center is closed, and you are welcome to come look at it through our lobby doors even during the late-night hours when the Wimberly Library is open. We’ll keep the ofrenda on display through St. Martin's Day (November 11), and you’re welcome to come collect the ofrenda items that you've brought after that, should you wish.Keep in mind Dia de Los Muertos is not Halloween. Halloween ushers in these annual Days of the Dead, of course, but Dia de Los Muertos is more about love and remembrance… and festivity, for sure! It’s a beautiful tradition from Mexico for keeping the channels open, and that is a wonderful thing.