Tutu’s House: 02-11-19

The Friends of the Future office is located in the same building as Tutu's House, their longest running program. (PHOTO BY LANDRY FULLER)
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Study & Discussion Group for Jungian Beginners meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, hosted by Jim Gordon, Ph.D, clinical psychologist. We read the writings of Carl G. Jung, watch video clips and reflect upon psychological concepts, including synchronicity, archetypal phenomena, the collective unconscious, extraversion / introversion and more. Call Jim at (360) 316-9609 to inquire and to confirm your interest in joining this learning circle.

Learn to Massage Your Baby; with Laura Moorehead, LMT, CST-D. This small group is meeting once a week on Thursdays, Feb.14 and 21 from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Infant massage is a great way to connect with your baby while improving their physical and emotional well-being. Research shows that infant massage stimulates brain development, sensory awareness, and regulates sleep patterns. New parenting topics will be discussed each week.

Chair Tai Chi / QiGong happens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today with Madeline Sofranac, DPT. Enjoy simple, effective hand and leg movements, postures, gentle deep breathing and pressure point techniques while seated in a chair. Recommended for seniors, physically challenged persons and anyone recovering from surgery or living with injuries.

Healthcare Advocacy Learning & Support Group meets on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Often a family member or friend falls into the role of health advocate when a crisis arises, for example a hospitalization. Whether you are sick or well, the support of a family member or friend can make a difference in your health experience and results. Before a crisis arises, come and learn how to ask for help or be the person who helps family and friends with their health experience, e.g. accompany to appointments or treatments, ask questions, write down information, and speak up to help get the care that is needed.

Parkinson’s and Neuroplasticity Wellness Support meets from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. People with PD and other neurological challenges, their care partners and others wanting to be part of a local Parkinson’s community support network are encouraged to attend these monthly gatherings. Discussion focuses on personal experiences, community and PD related topics, including current research. Attendance by regular and new members is encouraged.

Relationship Fun Quantum Style is happening on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. with Dr. Angela Longo, Ph.D biochemistry, LAc, Herbalist and Quantum Coach. Melt your frozen ages, stop upsetting yourself, and set your whole self free with revelations from your personal miracles (mirror-calls).

Harmony for Health will come together from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 16, with Richard Adoradio, local music instructor. Singing in harmony can produce great benefits for not only mind and body, but also for building a well-bonded community. With his hands-on, creative approach, Richard applies simple, easy to follow harmonies to popular, feel-good songs and quickly gets the group out of their heads and into their hearts, for a fun and revitalizing afternoon. No singing experience is necessary.

The Plant Paradox Attend this program every other Sunday starting on February 17 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. with Shira Hunt, RN, CST, therapist, teacher. This five-part series of study and sharing is about the experience and research that led Dr. Steven Gundry, MD, to write his best selling book The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain. to learn more about this dietary practice.