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[TUESDAYS] Group Journaling

March 15, 2012 By

A weekly experiential process in journaling with guided meditation

Beginning Tuesday April 3rd 7:00 am to 8:00 am

Heart’s Gate Wellness Center
1014 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204

We will start with a short meditation followed by Journaling and group process.

Open to all.  Fee: $15.00

The gift of writing a journal has no $ value
and no boundaries.
Scribble or perfect penmanship,
On a fancy leather journal or a paper napkin,
At home, after yoga or
in between meetings in a café,
Waiting for carpool or my daughter’s soccer practice,
On a plane ready for takeoff or in a writer workshop.
Hebrew or English.
It has been and is still is my anchor to life.

I invite you to share this valuable practice every Tuesday morning between 7:00 am to 8:00 am

Just show up with your pen and notebook

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[WORKSHOPS] My Clutter and Me: Who is in Charge?

January 28, 2012 By

NEXT WORKSHOP: May 7, 2012

Clutter and Intimacy!

In this workshop participants will gain awareness and understanding of how physical and emotional clutter effects relationship between themselves and others. A simple tool to begin a healthy de-clutter process will be introduced. Some light movement, journaling, and breathing will be introduced in this workshop.

Heart’s Gate Wellness Center
1014 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204
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In each session you will be invited to engage your mind and body in the process of gaining new information. Some light movement, journaling, and breathing will be introduced in each workshop.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Register today:

  • Fee: $40 per person
  • Space is limited!
  • Payment must be received by Tuesday, May 1st
Mail your check to Hilla Keren 1014 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204
Or by PayPal:

Recommended for:

  • Psychotherapists
  • Professional organizers
  • People who are in process of  de-cluttering
  • People who already working with a professional organizer
  • People who consider working with a professional organizer
  • Anyone who wishes to simplify her/his life.

CEUs (1.5) are available for LCSW-C and LGSW by request.

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The Process of Choosing

November 14, 2011 By

I miss my yellow flower mug.

It was not a mug I chose for myself, yet it became part of me.

With flowers and yellow rim, my mug was not part of any set; it stood alone.

The circular black scratches at the bottom were a joyful reminder of the simple pleasure I took in a hot cup of coffee at my parents’ house where making a café latte was a social event and required time and the company of a best friend.

Both intimate and social matters could be resolved while conversing over the perfect cup.

“So, why’d you let go of it?” Jean asks.

“When you’ve just demonstrated to your readers the value of keeping stuff”.

Yes and no.

The reason I enjoyed the memories ‘told’ by my mug, is because it gave me the opportunity to notice and pay attention to my relationship with it.

In fact, the process of de-cluttering is about making choices. It requires paying attention, being aware and taking charge.

We make choices every minute of every day. Even when we pile up our stuff and hide it in the closet. In delaying making a decision, we are making a choice to do so.

Eventually, we have a closet full of unconscious decisions, and we ask a professional organizer to take charge of our ‘stuff’.

The point is not about whether or not I kept the mug. It’s about taking charge of my stuff and going through the process of choosing. It is a call to action: show up and stay present.

This is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.

Filed Under: Decluttering

Less is More!

August 23, 2011 By

I must get dressed and go to work! There is only one pair of dressy pants. The question is which top will go with it.I should have bought a nice suit; I must go shopping this weekend. Well, I didn’t! So I have to do with what I have.

I have been having this monologue for 5 months now. I learned to work around two sets of dressy suits. I became aware of the quality, the color, and function of each shirt or blouse.In this process I developed a loving relationship with each item I have. I wash and dry each item effectively and timely.No more closets full of clothes that I never knew I had. No more emptying the entire closet to find out the suit has a stain that I have no time to clean before I head out.

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No more shame!

August 8, 2011 By

Organizing my home is the skill I need most, but feeling shame about it prevents me from asking for help and getting the information I desperately need.

-Clair -

Dear Clair,

Wow! What a powerful and wise statement! Shame is what keeps us from love, from wellness. It is when we strip the layers of shame that we let love in. This is the moment when everything becomes simple and clear. So we look at our messy bedroom and put each item in its place without judgment. It is then that logic works best for us, and what brings joy and love to our life.

So! Today dear friend; look at your bedroom and make it your friendly place. Make it a place where you feel greeted with love and care as soon as you step in. You deserve it and it is waiting for your love and attention. Make it your primary relationship for now, in this moment. Treat your bedroom as if you treat a new born baby and it will reflect the tender love that you deserve.

Yours with love,

Hilla
Healing With Hilla

Filed Under: Decluttering

10.14.11 – Money and Ethics Workshop

August 8, 2011 By

Exploring the clinical and ethical practice of negotiating fees with clients

3.0 Category I CEU’s

Friday October 14, 2011
9:00 am to 12:00 noon

Ruscombe Mansion
4801 Yellowwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209

Is your relationship with money reflected in how you negotiate fees with clients? How do you translate the code of ethics (NASW code of ethics 1.13:  payment and Services) into your practice? These questions and other related issues will be the focus of this workshop.

This three hour workshop is designed for Social workers who wish to earn ethics CEU’s while gaining insight into how a therapist’s relationship with money influences his/her ability to negotiate fees and to counsel his/her clients. As part of this workshop participants will review the NASW code of ethics and the Maryland code of ethics regarding negotiating fees and methods of payments.

Fee: $50

To register – mail check addressed to Hilla Keren to:

Hilla Keren, 3703 Eastman Road, Randallstown, MD 21133, or pay here with PayPal.

About the leader:

Hilla Keren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with over 15 years of experience in individual, couples, group, and family therapy. She conducts workshops offering a practical, compassionate approach to life’s daily challenges: Reconciling money and emotions, developing effective parenting skills, preventing school violence, and communicating effectively. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Masters of Social Work from the UM School of social Work. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. In leading workshops, Hilla uses meditation, movements, journaling, and group process to enhance deeper understanding.

Filed Under: Workshops