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Community Trauma Healing Training for Haitis Healthcare Professionals Provided by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine

By | February 22, 2012 | Home & Garden | No comments


Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s (CMBM) Global Trauma Relief Team is now in Jacmel, Haiti, through February 26, 2012, teaching 120 health care providers how to use CMBMs mind-body techniques to help them reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a serious condition affecting many of Haitis citizens.

CMBMs five-day training program is an important component of Haitis national plan to address population-wide stress and community trauma that has ensued following the powerful earthquake that shattered much of Haitis housing and infrastructure in 2010. The trauma of the event is magnified by Haitis rampant poverty and persistent political turmoil.

Haitian healthcare providers, education professionals and community leaders are learning CMBMs small group approach, which integrates aspects of mind-body medicine (meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback, yoga) with self-expression (in words, drawing and movement).

The Center for Mind-Body Medicines Global Trauma Relief Team, led by James S. Gordon, M.D., is now in Haiti teaching health care professional how to heal a population traumatized by a devastating earthquake, poverty, and ongoing political turmoil.

The Jacmel program builds on CMBMs previous success the region. In 2010, CMBM trained 120 clinicians and developed a 15-member local leadership team in Port-au-Prince.

We all believe that with the problems that we are encountering, each and every one of us should do something that will allow us to be in harmony with ourselves…and with others, said Bishop Andre Dumas of the success of CMBMs approach in Haiti. This is why this experience is for everyone.

Since 1996, CMBMs Global Trauma Relief program, lead by its founder and director James S. Gordon, M.D., has traveled the world to help relieve widespread trauma resulting from wars and disasters.

Our work in Global Trauma Relief reaches hundreds of thousands who have been traumatized by war and natural disasters, said Dr. Gordon. I am especially proud to work with the people of Haiti in rebuilding their lives and restoring hope for the future.”

Dr. Gordon, a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, is a world-renowned expert in using mind-body medicine to heal depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma. His most recent book is titled Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven Stage Journey Out of Depression (Penguin Press).

A recent study, published in the International Journal of Stress Management, indicates that a CMBM Mind-Body Skills Group was effective in reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and feelings of hopelessness in war-traumatized Palestinian children and adolescents by 80%.

In spite of ongoing conflict and severe economic hardship, these healthy gains were largely maintained at a seven-month follow-up.

Following the training in Jacmel, Dr. Gordons schedule includes:


Leading a workshop with FOKAL (Foundation for Knowledge & Liberty) in Port-au-Prince on February 28th from 9 am to 12 pm.
Meeting with group participants to hear about how the program has helped improve their lives on February 28th at 2 pm.
Visiting the Downtown Port-au-Prince public school experiencing high levels of trauma and violence among its student population on February 29th at 8 am. (CMBM is currently running groups with these children.)
Making home visits in Delmas to group participants during the afternoon of February 29th.

For more information about the relief efforts in Haiti or any of The Center for Mind-Body Medicines services or courses, please call (602) 501-1851 or go to http://www.cmbm.org.

About the Center for Mind-Body Medicine

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine is a 501(c)(3) organization that teaches health care professionals around the world scientifically-validated mind-body medicine techniques that enhance each persons capacity for self-awareness and self-care. The organization teaches thousands to heal millions.

Centered on the concept of self-care, the Centers works combines modern science, wise tradition, and human connection to create a powerful new medicine. Everyone has a great and largely untapped capacity to improve their own health and well-being through mind-body approaches (such as meditation, guided imagery and biofeedback), self-expression (such as drawing and movement), nutrition, exercise and group support.

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine offers four training programs: Mind-Body Medicine, CancerGuides

New York Vacation Rentals Offer Exclusive Home and Condo Weekend Getaway Options in Time for Jazz on the Vine

By | February 19, 2012 | Home & Garden | No comments


(PRWEB) February 19, 2012

Travelers heading to the Hamptons for the fifth annual Jazz on the Vine February 11 through March 17, are already booking privately owned vacation rental homes in the Hamptons through NYVacationrentals.com, instead of the standard hotel room.

Comparison shopping for vacation rentals in the Hamptons is easy with NYvacationrentals.com, with plenty new of pre-season listings to accommodate visitors heading to the 5th annual Winterfest jazz festival, as well as other mid winter and early spring events being held throughout Long Island and New York. A favorite vacation destination year round, home and condo owners in the Hamptons are making their private vacation properties available to the growing number of travelers who are looking for more than just a hotel room. Families or groups of friends can rent an estate, condo, or beachfront home close to the festival venue.

These private vacation rentals in the Hamptons sleep anywhere from four to 20 people, perfect for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to stay together under one roof.

Choosing a vacation rental home in the Hamptons for a night, a weekend, or a week makes a lot of sense to travelers who prefer a home-away-from-home environment, Plus, when traveling with children, or with more than a few guests sharing space, a home setting with kitchen, laundry, private bedrooms and all the amenities makes for a comfortable and enjoyable vacation.

Liz Ernst of New York Vacation Rentals believes more travelers are looking for lower-cost options to hotel rooms in a Hamptons vacation rental property, particularly for events like the jazz festival, when hotel rooms quickly become hard to book and expensive. For instance, a three bedroom, three bathroom vacation rental house in East Hampton with a heated pool and a Jacuzzi that sleeps six is available for $ 550 per night, or $ 1,100 for the weekend. Or a six bedroom, four bath waterfront luxury vacation rental estate in Southampton that sleeps 19, available for $ 600 per night.

People have been renting vacation rental homes for short visits in places all across New York and other areas for years because theyre convenient and much less expensive than staying in a hotel, Ernst said. At NYvacationrentals.com, we make it easy for travelers to find a great place with all the comforts of home that they wont get at a hotel.

What people are coming to realize, especially after theyve stayed in a vacation rental home for the first time, is that theyre saving a lot of money and in return theyre staying in some magnificent properties, with far more to offer than they would get at any hotel.

Savvy travelers can comparison shop for the best value on a Hamptons vacation rental even if theyre looking to stay for one night, according to Ernst. When choosing between a hotel, bed and breakfast, and vacation home rental, price is almost always the top concern, followed by location, amenities available, and number of guests a unit can accommodate.

Our job is to make sure that property owners and travelers can find each other, making it easy for travelers to find the right vacation rental home for their needs and budget.

About New York Vacation Rentals:

NYvacationRentals.com is among the fastest-growing web destinations for travelers seeking rental properties anywhere in New York State. This collaborative site matches property owners with vacationers looking for the perfect rental property. The site now features improved search options and educational tools for renters and property owners.

The mission of New York Vacation Rentals is to connect travelers from all over the world with property owners in New York by providing detailed listings of properties, and a safe and efficient way of communicating right on the website. Powerful search tools allow renters to narrow down listings in order to find the vacation rental of their dreams. Prospective renters can research, compare and book cabins, villas, houses, ski chalets, condos and other great vacation properties anywhere in New York.

For more information about vacation rentals in the Hamptons or anywhere in New York, visit NYvacationrentals.com to learn more about New York vacation properties.

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CMTs Surfactants HPC Dubai Unveils Opportunities in Middle East, GCC, Turkey, Africa

By | February 7, 2012 | Home & Garden | No comments


Dubai, UAE (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

CMTs Surfactants HPC Dubai, is set to be an informative event with the industrys top players sharing their expertise and analysis on market development for the personal & home care and surfactants business in GCC, Turkey, and North Africa.

A key focus at the conference is the highly anticipated End-User panel discussion on industry expectations. Joining the panel is Mr. Imran Sajjad, Head Of Purchasing at Henkel Arabia for Home and Personal Care Products.

Other key contributing speakers and topic highlights are:

The Paternity Lab Center Launches its New Facebook Page

By | February 2, 2012 | Home & Garden | No comments


(PRWEB) February 02, 2012

The Paternity Lab Center has officially launched its new Facebook page by offering free DNA testing services exclusively through its newly launched Facebook page. “There are a couple reasons why one would be interested in a free paternity test” says Kip Charles. A child whose father doesnt want to take responsibility and support that child or an alleged father paying child support for a child that may not be theirs. All of these questions can be answered very easily for qualified individuals with The Paternity Lab Centers free DNA testing service.

This service has been offered on television shows like Maury, Dr. Phil, and Steve now the same free service is being offered through The Paternity Lab Center’s Facebook page. According to RipFactor.com, out of 300,000 DNA paternity tests performed each year, 30% exclude the man as the biological fathers. DNA testing is 99.999% accurate and admissible in court. Qualified families will receive an at-home kit.

To learn more about the Paternity Lab Centers facebook page visit Facebook page is critical to accessing the how to questions that people may have. Individuals must be willing to submit a head shot of the child and alleged father. New York State resident must have a prescription from a doctor stating the names of all parties being tested. All parties, excluding the child, must be 18 years of age or older.

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Liberty University Wrestling Team Wins National Tournament

By | January 31, 2012 | Home & Garden | No comments

Lynchburg, VA (PRWEB) January 30, 2012

The Liberty University wrestling team took home the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) National Duals trophy in Dalton, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 28.

The Flames took down Lindenwood-St. Charles in the final to win the two-day tournament.

Head coach Jesse Castro said the weekend was one of great accomplishment and pride in the team and the way they perform. I think it was kind of a relief, being as it was one of our major objectives of the year.

The team, with more than 40 members, formed its training schedule so that it will peak in the post-season, Castro said.

This is the first national title the Flames have won after being reclassified from a NCAA Division I program to a club sport at the end of last season. The change was due to Title IX, the law that requires equal opportunities for men and women to participate in educational programs that are federally funded.

About 30 percent of the team returned to wrestle in the club program, Castro said.

During the weekend, the Flames joined other schools for the NCWAs 6:12 project, which gives teams a chance to participate in service projects in the cities where they compete. The teams volunteered at City of Refuge, an organization that offers basic necessities, job training and education to homeless people in the Atlanta region.

The Flames are looking ahead to the Mid-Atlantic Conference home meet on Feb. 25, when they will host about 20 teams. A good showing at home will mean the Flames will compete in NCWA nationals scheduled for March 8-10 in Knoxville, Tenn.

Wrestling has been offered at Liberty since 1973 and is one of the 29 Club Sports programs.

Championship results

Finals: Liberty 25, Lindenwood University-St. Charles 15

Semifinals: Liberty 25, University of Maryland-Baltimore County 21

Quarterfinals: Liberty 43, Mercer University 10

Round of 16: Liberty 39, Southern Virginia University 18

For complete results, go to http://www.ncwa.net/results

Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, Va., is the worlds largest Christian university. More than 12,000 students attend classes on its 6,500-acre residential campus and more than 61,000 study in its thriving online education program.

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The Harwood Museum of Art, Universtiy of New Mexico Presents “Agnes Martin: Before the Grid”

By | January 25, 2012 | Home & Garden | No comments


Taos, NM (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

http://www.jmarshallplan.com/the-harwood-museum-of-art-university-of-new-mexico-presents

Agnes Martin: Before the Grid, opens Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Harwood Museum of Art and will remain on view through Sunday, June 17. Concurrently, the museum presents Agnes Martin: Works on Paper, a companion exhibition of her later works on paper. The Harwood Museum of Art is home to the Agnes Martin Gallery, a permanent exhibition of seven large scale paintings donated by the artist in 1997.

Little attention has been paid to Martins aesthetic roots. Agnes Martin: Before the Grid is designed to fill this historical art gap. The exhibition, along with a series of lectures, films and a symposium, pays tribute to this remarkable artist while celebrating the 100th anniversary of her birth. The 30 paintings and drawings in the exhibition, many of which have never been exhibited before, were culled by curators Tiffany Bell and Jina Brenneman from private and public collections. These pieces, dating from the early 1940s through the 1950s, comprise a little-known body of work demonstrating Martins evolution from portraits, still-lifes and landscapes to the biomorphic and geometric abstractions preceding the grid paintings for which she is internationally recognized.

Agnes Martin is among the most admired and influential American painters of the last half century. With her spare but emotionally rich paintings, based on grid compositions and a severely muted palette, she created a singular genre, a combination of Minimalism and Abstract Expressionism that has inspired two generations of collectors, curators and fellow artists. Her work is included in virtually every major museum of contemporary art. In 1998 she received the National Medal of Arts awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

At the behest of art dealer Betty Parsons, Martin moved to New York City in 1957 and took up residence at Coenties Slip. Many in the art world assume that Martin emerged fully developed in her 1958 solo show at the Betty Parsons Gallery in New York. By then, Martin had been working for nearly 20 years, much of that time in the fabled but isolated art community of Taos, New Mexico, moving step by seemingly inevitable step from landscapes and portraits to biomorphic and geometric abstraction, resulting in the mature work that is perhaps the purest abstract art ever made.

Martin quickly came to prominence with Parsons financial backing and full support beginning in 1958. However, in 1967 she dropped out of the New York art world, bought a pickup truck and headed back west. She landed first in Cuba, NM, where she built an adobe home. Later she moved to Galisteo, outside of Santa Fe, where, after seven years of not painting, she went back to work and quickly regained her fame. In 1993 she returned to Taos. She lived and worked in Taos until her death in 2004 at the age of 92.

Throughout the 1950s, throughout her artistic career, Agnes Martin was on a continual quest to express the language of the inner mind, writes Harwood curator Jina Brenneman, a place where perfection and beauty existed as spiritual absolutes. As Martin herself once said, When I think of art, I think of beauty. Beauty is the mystery of life. It is not in the eye, it is in the mind. In our minds there is an awareness of perfection.

Agnes Martin: Before the Grid Catalogue

A 70-page color catalogue is being produced to accompany the exhibition with an art historical essay by Dr. Richard Tobin. The catalogue includes introductory text by Arne Glimcher of The Pace Gallery and artist and friend of Martin, Richard Tuttle. Info: 575-758-9826 (x102) or send an e-mail to shop(at)harwoodmuseum(dot)org.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Exhibition Dates: February 25 June 17, 2012

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012

4 p.m. Directors Circle and VIP Reception

5-7 p.m. Alliance Members Opening Reception (Both events are private and by invite only, For more information, contact Juniper Manley at 575-758-9826 x 116.)

Thursday, March 22, 2012

11 a.m. Remarkable Women of Taos Kick-off News Conference at the Harwood Museum of Art. For decades, artists and free spirits of all kinds have been drawn to the beauty and mystery of the Northern New Mexico landscape. In 2012, the Town of Taos offers visitors a first hand look at what inspired the Remarkable Women of Taos, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Agnes Martin, Millicent Rogers and Mabel Dodge Luhan. With self-guided and guided tours and itineraries, art exhibitions with never before seen paintings by Agnes Martin, and the photography and jewelry of Millicent Rogers, Taos unveils a yearlong celebration of its past and present Remarkable Women with a kickoff event at the Harwood Museum on March 22, 2012. Speakers: Jina Brenneman, Harwood Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Marsha Mason and many other Remarkable Women of Taos luminaries. http://taos.org/women. Contact: Joan Griffin jgriffin(at)griffinassoc(dot)com (505) 764-4444 ext. 222, (505) 261-4444 cell

12 p.m. A screening of Remarkable Women of Taos: What’s in the Water?, a 30-minute film featuring 40 remarkable northern New Mexico women. The film explores the phenomenon that an uncommon proportion of the Taos community consists of remarkably independent, intelligent and brave women. Many of the women featured in the film will be in attendance. This film is produced by Peter Walker and Krystina Siebenaler of Swashbuckler Media.

Get SuperHealth Advice From Performance Nutrition Expert KC Craichy Wednesday Morning On WTIS Radio in Tampa/St. Petersburg

By | January 24, 2012 | Home & Garden | No comments


Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Best-selling author KC Craichy will be live Wednesday morning, January 25th, on WTIS Radio in Tampa/St. Petersburg. Craichy will be interviewed on The John Myers Show between 8:15 8:30am ET. WTIS Radio is located at 1110 on the AM dial. Listeners outside the Tampa Bay area can hear the show online at WTIS1110.com click on the Listen Live link on the home page.

KC Craichy, Founder & CEO of Living Fuel, Inc., is the best-selling author of The Super Health Diet The Last Diet You Will Ever Need! and Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality. He is a health advocate, researcher, and recognized expert on natural health and performance nutrition. KCs extensive study of leading-edge health research and collaborative work with top medical and nutritional practitioners and researchers to solve his wife Monicas health problems anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts – led him to answers for Monicas healing and to the founding of Living Fuel, Inc. As a result of overcoming this health crisis, KC and Monica have helped many people become overcomers in their own health situations. They are now co-hosts of the popular Internet TV program Living Fuel TV.

KC Craichy is committed to changing lives through multimedia, super health lifestyle education combined with super healthy, high impact superfoods. He also serves on the nutrition Advisory Board for Titleist Performance Institute as well as on the Clinical Nutrition Review Board (the certifying body of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutrition). KC is a frequent natural health and performance nutrition guest on radio and television programs as well as a frequent contributor to national magazines and blogs. KC lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Monica, and their five children.

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