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Health and Wellness Series
Mind, Body and Spirit: Your Health
A Saturday lecture and demonstration series on important health issues for African Americans which address high blood pressure, cancer, stroke, diabetes, weight control and more. These workshops will help improve your overall health and well being.
Saturday Lecture and Demonstration Series (Times-10:00 am til Noon Fee-$10.00 20% Senior Discount)



October 28, 2006

November 11, 2006

December 9, 2006

January 13, 2007

February 10, 2007

March 10, 2007

April 14, 2007

May 12, 2007

June 9, 2007

Dr. James Carter "Peace Medicine: A Guide to Power and Self Healing"

Dr. Kofi Kondwani "Using the Mind as Medicine"

Ra Kabeer, ND "Simple Foods and Basic Reflexology for Wholistic Health and Wellness"

Dr.Oba Thomas "Accessing Your Health Status Through the Study of the Eyes: Iridology"

Dr.Steven Tate "Foundations of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicines"

Gloria Elder, M.A. and Jennie Trotter, M.Ed. "How to Achieve the Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle"

L'dia Men-Na'a, WHE "Aromatherapy"

Cheryl Johnson, CMT "The Healing Energy of Gem Stones"

Yafah Asiel, DN "Fresh Soul Food"




























Master Lin Qi-Gong Products




CLASS DESCRIPTION


TAI CHI: Slow and gentle movement that promotes healing and reduces stress.
Classes: Beginners $5.00/hour - Advanced $10.00/hour
1 hour
Instructor: Nadim Ali

Qi-Gong (Chee-Gong): Slow moving gentle Chinese exercises that help the body to relax, heal, and reduce stress.
Classes $5.00/hour
1 hour
Instructor: Ra Kabeer

STRESS MANAGEMENT: An introduction to basic wholistic stress management. Class includes signs of stress and ways to reduce stress and promote wellness.
Classes $5.00/hour
Instructor: Ra Kabeer

YOGA/MEDITATION: Teaching basic yoga asanas with deep breathing and meditation. This class will help develop muscle flexibility and strength while producing an overall sense of wellness. The result will be better health and a stronger immune system.
Classes $5.00/hour
Instructor: Gloria Elder

Note* Please bring yoga mat for floor exercises.

Eating For Wellness: Learn how to prepare fresh foods, juices, soups and smoothies that heal the body.
Classes $5.00/hour
1 hour
Instructor: Jennie Trotter


STRUCTURING SELF MANAGEMENT/ANGER MANAGEMENT: Improves self control, anger management and problem solving skills. Techniques learned can increase positive communication at home or at work. Class includes topics on stress and anger management and conflict resolution.
Developed for individuals who are mandated to attend.
Cost:$50.00/5 hours
Instructor: Ra Kabeer
SITE LOCATION: All classes are held at WSCI. Contact WSCI for more information at (404) 755-0068






Wholistic Stress Control Institute

Sponsors
a course for community members
in

"Structuring Self-Management"

Classes are designed for those challenged by:

Topics Covered In Course

Pre-registration Required:
Who: Interested Adults
When: 3rd Saturday of each month
Where: Wholistic Stress Control Institute in Hoosier United Methodist Church @ 2545 Benjamin E. Mays Dr. Atlanta, GA. 30311
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lunch: Refreshments will be provided.
Attire: Casual
Price: $50 per course
For more information phone:(404) 755-0068; Gloria Elder, Deputy Director of Training
A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon completion of the course



ParentWise Parenting Program(PWPP)
Training of Trainers(TOT) Seminar


Participants will learn to build on and increase the strength and stability of families, and increase parent confidence and competence in their parenting abilities and increase their knowledge of child abuse and neglect.
This training is designed for administrators, coordinators and others. This workshop is ideal for any agency who wishes to have skilled staff on-site available to train parents and clients on the PWPP model. Participants will recieve the trainer's manual.

CEU's are available

For more information and to register call (404)755-0068.



Medical Qigong for Weight Loss and Healing
By
James Carter, MD
Certified Emei Qigong Master and Family Physician



  • Qigong (Chi Kung) is the 5,000 old ancient Chinese art and science of using vital energy called Qi (Chi) to promote health, healing and longevity.


  • James Carter is a family physician and a certified Emei Linji Qigong master, with more than 25 years experience in holistic medicine. James Carter is offering Pi Gu classes for weight loss.


  • For more information and class reservations contact WSCI at (404) 755-0068


    When:To Be Announced

    Where:Wholistic Stress Control Institute, Inc. (WSCI) (Upstairs in Hoosier United Methodist Church)
    2545 Benjamin E. MAys Drive, SW
    Atlanta, Ga. 30311

    Other Medical Qigong Therapy Sessions By James Carter, Md

  • Qigong Massage - Therapy that combines Massages, Acupressure, Energy transmission for healing.


  • Qigong Therapy - Combines Acupressure and Energy Transmission for specific health problems.


  • Meta Acupuncture - This is an ancient form of acupuncture where energy is transmitted to acupuncture points without using needles, to promote health and healing.


  • Qigong Foot Therapy - Combines acupressure massage and energy transmission to specific points on the foot. It may be used for stress management and treatment for diseases.


  • Jade Therapy -The Precious Jade Stone is used to massage the back and transmitt energy to acupuncture points.


  • Pi Gu Qigong Food Therapy and Weight Loss -This program uses Qigong energy transmission to control appetite and promote weight loss.


  • Long Distance Qi-Transmission -This therapy is used to treat pain, emotional stress and general medical problems. During the 20- 30 minutes sessions. Energy is transmitted from a distance and is done over the phone.

  • Qigong Therapy sessions with James Carter are by appointment only.


    Wholistic Stress Management
    Two-Day Training



    Workshop Description

    This certification workshop is designed to train health educators and other professionals in the wholistic approach to stress managment and how to teach, direct, facilitate presentations/workshops at their worksites or in their community settings. The focus of this workshop is wholistic-honoring the integregation, balance and harmony of mind, body and spirit for optimum well-being. The workshop will cover wholistic stress management, prevention and intervention approaches for children/youth and adults.

    The purpose of this workshop is to: 1) gain a sound background in wholistic approaches to stress levels, 2) share a variety of effective relaxation techniques which will include, but not limited to, deep breathing, pressure points, positive thinking, affirmation, visualization, muscle tension and relaxation, color sensitivity, Qi Chong/Tai Chi and Yoga, biofeedback, music and aromatherapy, 3) increase one's ability to train on anger and conflict management and trigger points and diffussion techniques, and 4) refine excellent training skills in which to share this knowledge most effectively in a variety of settings. 1.6 CEU's

    Presenters
    *Jennie C. Trotter, M. ED.
    *Gloria S. Elder, M.A.
    *Richard Redding, B.A.

    Workshop Time
    To Be Announced

    Training Dates(To Be Announced)




    Directions

    From 285
    If traveling 285N, take Cascade Exit (#5), turn right. If traveling 285S, take Cascade Exit and turn left. You will pass Kroger's on the left. Continue for about 1.0 mile to Willis Mill Road and make a left turn. Continue to second stop sign and you will see the Hoosier United Methodist Church Building upstairs. Parking is available in the rear of the Church.
    Follow the signs upstairs to WSCI offices.

    From 1-20W
    Take I-20W to Cascade and Langhorn Exit(#8)and turn left. Go down two lights and make a right on to Ralph D. Abernathy which turns into Cascade Rd. Proceed about 2.5 miles and fork off to your right onto Benjamim E. Mays Drive. (you will see Providence Methodist Church; fire station) Travel until you see Hoosier United Methodist Church on the right hand side. WSCI is located in the Hoosier Church Building upstairs. Parking is available in the rear of the Church.
    Follow signs upstairs to WSCI.

    Traveling Using Train and/or Bus.
    If traveling on the train going East, West or North bound transfer at Five Points Station to the South bound train going towards the Airport. Get off at West End train station and go down stairs and take the #71 Cascade (bus).

    CROSSING. Ask the bus driver to let you off at Providence Church on the corner of Cascade Road and Benjamin E. Mays Drive. Walk about 1/4 of a mile down Benjamin E. Mays Drive towards Hoosier United Methodist Church on the corner of Willis Mill Road and Benjamin E. Mays Drive.
    To Contact Us

    Phone: 404-755-0068
    Fax: 404-755-4333
    E-mail address:wholistic@mindspring.com

    Web address:http://www.wholistic1.com

    Wholistic Stress Control Inst.

    2545 Benjamin E. Mays Drive
    Post Office Box 42481
    Atlanta Georgia 30311