Sacred Heart - Inspiring Health

THE ROAD More Paths to Personal Growth Throughout the year, The Healing Place offers a variety of opportunities to connect and reflect with like- minded individuals. You might also be interested in: • COURAGE AND RENEWAL RETREATS: Based on the work of author and educator Parker Palmer, these retreats help participants gain focus on their roles in the world by reflecting on their core values. • LIVING MINDFULLY: During this 12-week course, participants learn about the practice of mindfulness through meditation. Instructors focus on the ways mindfulness impacts holistic well-being by transforming one's thought processes, attitudes, actions, and, ultimately, relationships. To learn more about support groups at The Healing Place, visit sacredhearteauclaire.org/ supportgroups. TO REINVENTION LEADERS OF THE LIVING YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE COURSE OFFER GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS ASKING "WHAT'S NEXT?" IN THE WAKE of a life-changing event such as divorce, retirement, or the loss of a loved one, people can often feel lost and in need of support and inspiration. "So many of us find our sense of identity and purpose connected to the various roles we play in life," says Amy Segerstrom, The Healing Place Coordinator. "When these roles shift and change, we are left wondering, 'Who am I now?' and 'How can I contribute in a way that gives my life meaning?' " In 2011, The Healing Place established the Living Your Life on Purpose class to offer direction and tools for people who are eager to begin a successful second act. Certified Life Coach Larry Freeborg led the most recent installation of this five-week workshop, which took place during the spring of 2017. He encouraged participants to prioritize spending their time and energy in a way that is invigorating and leaves them with a sense of fulfillment. "We may not be able to control and change the things that happen to us," Segerstrom says. "But we can always do things to take care of ourselves in the midst of major life transitions." CLASS NOTES "This workshop encouraged me to set goals and strive harder to overcome the obstacles that are keeping me stuck in my current life and preventing me from dealing with the loss of my husband." "The Living Your Life on Purpose retreat helped me focus on my future in a conscious, thoughtful way." "The course made me aware that I need to explore my limiting beliefs." To learn more about classes offered at The Healing Place, visit sacredhearteauclaire.org/a-healthy-you/the-healing-place or call 715.717.6028. 6 I N S P I R I N G H E A LT H

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