From 2:00-2:30 Edie Weinstein-Moser will be on talking about Cuddle Party -a fun, playful and empowering workshop. From 2:30-3:00 we have Rose Van Sickle on talking about overcoming panic attacks and depression.

Edie Weinstein-Moser is a Renaissance Woman whose work and play are one and the same: free-lance journalist, speaker, workshop facilitator, interfaith minister, licensed social worker, therapist and creative guide. as well as massage/energy worker. She touches hearts and lives by enouraging people to ‘live juicy’; bringing color, creativity and passion into their days . One of her greatest joys is offering a life changing communication and boundary setting workshop, cleverly disguised as a nurturturing touch workshop, called Cuddle Party. Edie is one of (at this point) 42 people world wide, certified to teach this fun, playful and empowering workshop. In addition, she is a member of Team Goddess; who co-facilitate an annual Goddess Retreat, dedicated to helping other women see the beauty and wisdom within themselves.

What a Cuddle Party Is: A structured, safe workshop on boundaries, communication, intimacy and affection. A drug and alcohol-free way to meet fascinating people in a relaxing environment. A laboratory where you can experiment with what makes you feel safe and feel good.

Cuddle Party

This playful, fun workshop has been a place for people to rediscover non-sexual touch and affection, a space to reframe assumptions about men and women, and a great networking event to meet new friends, roommates, business partners and significant others.

Can Cuddle Party restore your faith in humanity? It just might. But at the very least, you’ll have a great time, and leave feeling relaxed and inspired.

Rose Van Sickle Author of Peace of Mind and Peace of Body

Rose Van Sickle

“In 1980 while living in her native Michigan, VanSickle was plagued with panic attacks and clinical depression, and became virtually housebound. The practical, effective mental fitness techniques described in her book, Peace of Body, Peace of Mind, enabled her to return to school, start a new profession, relocate across the country and ultimately overcome both disorders.

VanSickle says: “Decreasing the impact of daily stressors is one of the most critical keys to good mental health.”

From http://www.rosevansickle.com

It’s a trait we all desire, a winning personality.  I’m not talking about being the extravert of all extraverts and talking to everyone you meet on the street.  A winning kind of personality is developed by introverts and extraverts alike.  In fact, when learning to be the kind of person people enjoy being with, the less you talk, the better!   

Indeed, one of the greatest assets in life is friendship.  You can have all the money you want, but unless you have real relationships, you can’t be happy.  So let’s look at some tips on how to develop a real winning personality. 

First off, you want to be genuinely interested in others and show that interest.  You will never find a selfish man with a winning personality.  When we see overt selfishness in someone, we lose respect for them and become suspicious of their motives.  Ask questions about someone’s hobby or work to show your interest.  Talk more about them than about yourself. 

Also, develop some tact when you’re talking with people.  Assume that they’re trying to do their best, and speak from that foundation.  Giving folks the benefit of the doubt goes a long way in establishing relationship. 

Another secret to developing a magnetic aura is to keep an open mind.  Folks don’t like to be coerced and converted to another’s way of thinking and acting.  So listen to others’ perspectives and learn from them, even if they’re contrary to your own beliefs. 

Finally, look folks in the eye when you speak to them.  This helps foster a trust and genuineness that people respect.  Make it a habit to concentrate on something positive about the person to whom you’re speaking, and that will go a long way in establishing rapport. 

These simple skills can be developed by anyone.  Take a little time to master them, and they become second nature.  You’ll soon find yourself sought after by others and enjoying friends galore.

You’ve heard it said a dozen times.  In order to have a friend, you have to be a friend.  Sounds great on paper, but how does one reach that goal in real life?  Some folks seem to have it much easier than others in this arena.  What are their secrets?  How can you actually build more genuine friendships?

One of the primary secrets of becoming naturally magnetic is to develop a thought foundation of love and generosity.  When you’re thinking these kinds of thoughts, others pick up the good vibes.  Then they’re automatically drawn to you.

If you have the habit of complaining, it’s unlikely that folks enjoy being around you.  Even the most patient person eventually becomes frustrated when all she hears is “oh, poor me” and criticism of others.  So one way of naturally gaining more friendships is to only allow positive comments to come from your mouth! 

Developing this habit takes time, so be patient with yourself.  The outcome will be very much worth the effort, and soon, you’ll find it second nature to be positive and optimistic. 

The truth is, if you care enough to get results, you will get them.  If you really want to have more friends, you will work at breaking the complaining habit and developing the art of thinking lovely thoughts toward others. 

Also, here’s a little tidbit your grandma may have told you, and it bears repeating.  Be careful what you “repeat”. Never take for granted that it is the truth because some one told you so. They may have added a little to the original story, or they may have been misinformed from the start.   You don’t want to be put in an embarrassing position and end up losing the friends you have! Unless you are convinced that something you’ve heard is really the truth, don’t even think of repeating it.  If you do say something, include the authority who said it first. And don’t repeat anything, no matter how juicy and titillating, unless you’d be willing to say it in front of the actual person. 

Follow these simple tips, and you’ll find yourself being sought after in friendship.  Plus, the friendships you make will be long-lasting and genuine – the best kind!