First, April is National Counseling Awareness Month.

Did you know that more than 600,000 professional counselors are working in private practice, education, mental health, community agencies and related human service settings across the nation? (source: US Dept of Labor).

Counselors address a variety of human growth and development issues and problems of people at all life stages, from childhood through the senior years.

Have you spoken with a counselor? They are there for you!

Second, April is National Stress Awareness Month.

Here is a simple but powerful suggestion for less stress:

Be Mindful…. What are you missing as you hurry around, frazzled and overwhelmed? Maybe your babies sweet coos, your teenagers exuberance on the ongoing journey to adulthood, your grandparents’ re-collection of life experience and wisdom? Or maybe your puppies wet nose on your knee, or that quick brush of hand from your spouse as you hurry out the door? Being present now… what simple amazements will you notice?

Last, April is National Poetry Awareness Month:

Take a moment to read a beloved poem (or say out loud one you memorized as a youth) or discover a new poem (and in the process, a new way to look at the world and yourself) As I look out my Colorado window to big heavy April snowflakes, I will leave you with one of my favorite lines of poetry from Robert Frost…

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

Happy April to all!

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A series of Divorce Recovery Groups will be held in Parker beginning in September, 2008:

The adult group will provide a 4-week supportive educational class for individuals (with or without children) who are coping with marriage or relationship break-up. The adult class will meet at the same time and same building (in a different office) as the children’s group, however, adults without children are invited to join the class as well.

A 6-week divorce recovery group will be held for children (ages 7-11) and another for adolescents (ages 12-16) whose parents are separated, currently going through a divorce or who are divorced. The child and adolescent groups will focus on coping skills and strategies to help them through this challenging time.

Adult Group:

Dates: September 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
Time: 9:00am to 10:00am
Cost: $25.00 per participant per session
Julie Uhernik RN, LPC, NCC

Child/Adolescent Groups:

Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4 & 11, 2008
Time: Ages 7 to 11: 9:00am- 10:00am
Ages 12 to 16: 11:00am- 12:00pm
Cost: $25.00 per participant per session
Amy Maddox, MA, CSPT

For more information or to register please contact:

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This will be a 4 week workshop begining Wednesday January 8th from 7-9 pm at the Parker United Methodist Church, but open of course to the community.

The workshop will be based on the book “Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends”

People can call PUMC at 303-841-3979 for more information. Numbers for class will be limited so please call the church to reserve a spot

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