COURSES AND GROUPS


Personal Development Courses

I offer individualized workshop courses year-round. The topics reflect some of my
counseling specialties and areas of interest.


Stress Management
Learn how to improve the balance between your work, family, and personal life, and
how to have less stress, more time, and more fun.

Life Transitions
Learn how to navigate the highs and lows of life transitions--relocation, empty-nest,
job loss, divorce, and other personal, relationship, and career changes--and how to
reduce stress, gain a more positive outlook, and find new direction and goals.

Positive Psychology ("Happiness 101")
Learn how to seize the day--enjoy the journey, not just the destination--and how to
counter the negative thinking that can become self-fulfilling and prevent you from
leading a happier life.

Assertiveness Training
Learn how to speak up and ask for what you want, how to say No and not feel guilty,
and how to help others and still get your own needs met too.

Eliminating Self-Defeating Behavior
Learn how to eliminate poor physical and mental health habits, bad relationship
patterns, and other behaviors that can hold you back and prevent you from achieving
your personal, relationship, and career goals.

Career Exploration
Learn how to find the best career for you--at any age! Whether you are 18 and trying
to choose a college major, or 28, 38, 48.. It's never too late to find a career you love.


About the Courses

You can take a course privately or with a friend or small group. Occasionally I also
offer larger group classes. Please contact me if you are interested in participating.

When taken privately, these courses are similar to regular counseling but they have a
set number of meetings and a narrower focus. A course can be a good option for a
person who only wants to work on one specific area. However the narrow focus can
sometimes be limiting and hence not as beneficial. I would be glad to speak with you
and answer any questions you might have about whether one of these courses or
regular counseling would be the best option for you.


Counseling and Support Groups

In the fall I offer a Berlin Newcomer Group for people who have recently relocated to
the area. Other groups may be starting or ongoing throughout the year. Please
contact me for more information about available groups and starting dates.