Hardwiring Happiness

In his book, Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence, Psychologist and Buddhist Teacher Rick Hanson suggests that the taking-in of positive experiences changes brain structure, from an innate survival based negative bias to one of a sense of worth and realistically optimistic outlook. 

Drawing from Hanson's model, we will use guided imagery and psychodrama to increase positive thinking, feeling and believing. We will learn new tools to deal with life challenges that will help us live with more contentment, calm and confidence. Join us for an evening of building new neural pathways in our brains! Everyone is welcome (even if you attended this workshop before).  No experience needed.  

• When: Sat, July 26, 2014 , 12:30 - 5:00 pm  
• Fee: $75 (Some partial scholarships available)
• Where: IMAGINE! Center for Creativity and Healing, 1924 Fourth Street, San Rafael 94901. (Map)

Pre-Registration Required: Contact Minna Kim at bayareamorenoinstitute@gmail.com

Or use the form below to purchase tickets online.

For more information contact: John Olesen at (415)695-9732

Continuing Education: Approved for CEUs for MFT, LCSW (BBS947) Sylvia Israel, MFT, RDT/BCT, TEP Provider. (Additional $10 fee). Hours may also be applied for Drama Therapy), Psychodrama (Recognized by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy) and MFT licensure (Approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences)

Sylvia Israel, LMFT (mfc31245) (TEP) Registered Drama Therapist/Trainer (RDT/BCT), Co-Founder of Bay Area Moreno Institute, and Bay Area Playback Theatre, teaches at the CA Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and maintains a private practice with individuals, couples, and families in San Francisco and Marin.

John Olesen, M.A., TEP, Nationally certified Psychodramatist/Trainer (TEP), Co-founder of the Bay Area Moreno Institute, teaches in the INSAM (Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatics and Action Methods) certificate program at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM. He is the former chair of the National Board of Examiners for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. He has been active in HIV work since the mid-1980s.