What has the Pandemic done to our Mental Health? What are so-called Mental Illnesses? And why are there so many stigmas behind these conditions? As seniors, many of us have become more isolated. We humans are social creatures. The isolation and social distancing called for under the Pandemic is resulting in depression and other conditions. Yet, because of the stigmas connected to mental problems, we do not talk about it. We need to talk about it and what measures can be taken to help us.

Do you have an aging parent or partner with declining health? Each person has a unique situation and navigating the journey to the end of life is challenging. Explore the complex issues you may encounter when assisting the elderly and discover strategies and resources to manage successfully. Topics include legal documents, medical, insurance, housing and financial options, hospice, emotional, and family dynamics.

What is Circumstantial Depression? Do You Have It? How Is Circumstantial Depression Different From Other Forms Of Depression? This class tackles some very hard details and issues surrounding Circumstantial Depression and features open class discussions and dialog.

Creating Belonging Through Small Group Storytelling: a trauma-informed pathway to individual and community resilience

This interactive, student-centric course will offer participants a measurable increase in the experience of belonging as they learn how the natural laws of the interdependent human system provide us with guidance to restore the social connectedness that fosters mental, emotional, behavioral, social, spiritual, and physical health. We will explore the structure and application of stories and storytelling in small group settings as a tool to weave together a shared narrative in which our identity, value and needed social resources are discovered and activated. This content is rooted in the NEAR sciences (neuroscience, epigenetics, ACEs, and resilience) and the gathered wisdom of respected psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, and literary masters. The learning in this course will be valuable within the course itself and immediately applicable in family relationships, business and career contexts, community building, and personal development. Participants will be able to facilitate small group storytelling as a way to share and increase belonging in a variety of settings and circumstances. It is not a writing class, though participants may find writing or journaling to be a benefit.

Are you rushing through your life on automatic pilot, afraid you’re missing out on what’s really important? Mindfulness offers awareness of the present moment without judgment. It brings peace, freedom from anxiety, and acceptance. Invite happiness into your heart and mind by releasing worry and banishing your own inner critic. In addition to mindfulness practices, learn how to meditate. Studies show that meditation reduces rates of cognitive decline and dementia while it improves focus and attention. In fact, MRI studies show that the brains of long-term meditators are 7 years younger than the brains of non-meditators of the same age. Diane will teach you easy techniques in this life-enhancing class.

Have you been wishing you were on a tropical island? Pineapples, coconuts and vanilla have amazing skin-healing properties. Let's make a pineapple face mask, a solid lotion bar, a date sugar hand scrub and other products inspired by the tropics. This will be a demonstration class with recipes provided.

You have 30 minutes to get out, what do you do? There may be a fire, flood, natural disaster or medical emergency. Don't panic, follow your plan. Determine now what you will do and take depending on the amount of time you have to vacate. Learn how to organize your vital information in a Grab & Go binder and/or easily convert everything to electronic documents including photo albums and scrap books. Then back it all up to the Cloud. Discover local evacuation routes, useful free apps and multiple tips. Create your own Go Bags, Backpacks & Bins. Save your Family, Valuables and your Life!

Discover the power of gemstones and crystals and how to utilize them in your life for wellness. Learn about the properties of crystals, crystal gridding, pendulums, and chakra balancing.

Learn to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. This online course will give you the know-how to design a room floor to ceiling with understanding of color theory, industry trends, special arrangements, floor plans, design ideas, and interior design basics.