Sunday, December 27, 2009

STRESS REDUCTION SEMINAR FOR PARENTS - 4 WEEK SERIES


STRESS REDUCTION SEMINAR FOR PARENTS - A FOUR WEEK SERIES

PRESENTED BY: DR. THOMAS J. CASEY, NEURODEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIAN

Dates: January 28, February 4th, 11th and 18th, 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Location: 937 Haverford Rd., Suite 101
Bryn Mawr PA 19010

Phone: 610-527-0147


This series is designed to provide experiences and techniques parents can use to reduce stress in their life and in their children’s lives. Each session will feature guided experiences in mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness means paying attention on purpose to present moment reality. There will be periods of small group and larger group discussion.

The first session will introduce methods of brief relaxation and mindful eating. There will be an extended guided body scan meditation. We will review the principles and attitudinal foundations of mindfulness. Participants will receive an audio CD for guided home practice.

The second session will begin with a brief body scan meditation. We’ll review the home practice experience. We will discuss the brain/body mechanisms of stress reactivity and how mindfulness changes them. Class experience will focus on cultivating relaxed awareness through sitting meditation. Participants will receive an audio CD for guided sitting meditation during the next week.

The third session will begin with a brief sitting mediation and introduce the practice of mindful stretching. We’ll discuss the connection between embodied awareness in the present moment and the cultivation of empathy and compassion in ourselves and our children. A home practice CD of mindful stretching will be distributed

The fourth session will consist of guided experience in each of the three prior weeks’ practices and a presentation of a fourth practice of loving kindness meditation. Exploration of resources for further mindfulness practices will be reviewed.

REGISTRATION: By Phone ~ 610-527-0147
Calls for registration will be taken after January 1, 2010. Space is limited.

INTRODUCTORY COST: $120.00 per couple.
NOTE: If both parents cannot come, you are encouraged to come with a relative, friend or another person who can be a mutual support in learning stress management.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM DELCO CARING NETWORK

Meghan (3), Christine (8) and Kevin (12) go to pick out a Christmas Tree at the Don Guanella Christmas Tree Sale



OUR LITTLE MEGHAN WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Delco Caring Network would like to wish you and yours all the joys of the holiday season from our family to yours!

Sunday, December 13, 2009

WHAT IS MUSIC THERAPY? Meeting Invitation - December 17th


DELAWARE COUNTY CARING NETWORK
Support Group for Parents of
Children with Special Needs

You are invited to attend our next meeting on

Thursday, December 17th @ 7:30 p.m.
Cardinal Krol Center
1799 S Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064-1137
(610) 543-3380



The CK Center @ Don Guanella Village
is on Route 320 Directly Across
from Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery

What is Music Therapy?”
a presentation by:
MusicWorks
Lori O’Leary, Executive Director
Jerry O’Leary, MA, MT-BC, Music Therapist
www.MusicWorksWonders.com
(soon to be “.org”)

Group Sharing will follow
Light Refreshments will be served

Questions?
Contact Jeannine Kelly by email or phone:
Email: delcocaring@gmail.com
Phone: 610-259-3341

BLOG: http://delcocaringandsharing.blogspot.com/
WEBSITE: http://delcokids.homestead.com/index.html

Monday, December 7, 2009

Stress Management Workshop for Parents of Children with Developmental Challenges

Dr. Tom Casey
STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES

Featuring Dr. Thomas Casey*

Hosted by: Delco Caring Network

Date: Tuesday, January 12th
**Snow date: Wednesday, January 13th

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location:
Cardinal Krol Center @ Don Guanella Village
1799 S Sproul RdSpringfield, PA 19064-1137(610) 543-3380

RSVP by Friday, January 8th to Jeannine Kelly
by phone 610-259-3341 or email: delcocaring@gmail.com
Space is limited.
Please reserve your spot quickly.

Dr. Casey will be discussing mindfulness, a set of practices that quiet the mind and release physical distress. Research studies show that mindfulness is effective in anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, high blood pressure and heart disease. Studies are underway to investigate the effects of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on adults and adolescents with ADHD, autism, cognitive impairment and many other conditions.

Mindfulness is a powerful means of strengthening compassion and empathy. It can help parents of children with special needs to manage the stress in their lives, while at the same time helping their children. A parent who is less stressed improves their child's quality of life.

Dr. Casey will guide a few very brief practices, so the workshop attendees get a taste of what mindfulness is. He will review resources for mindfulness practice.

Dr. Tom Casey has practiced Neurodevelopmental pediatrics in various settings, including academic medicine, residential facilities for children and adults with multiple disabilities and in an office based practice. His private practice is in Bryn Mawr, PA where he evaluates and treats children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, developmental delay, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities and communication disorders.

In 1999, he participated in professional training under the direction of Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

In 2007 he completed a practicum in teaching MBSR with Dr. Diane Reibel at the Thomas Jefferson University Center for Integrative Medicine.


In 2008 he became certified as a Prankriya Yoga teacher.

He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Neurodevelopmental Medicine. He incorporates mindfulness and other mind-body techniques in his practice of developmental medicine. He brings a scientific foundation and an open heart to his work.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

The Joy of Sharing Campaign Toy Drive

The Joy of Sharing Campaign Toy Drive
Benefiting The Salvation Army

Join CBS as they broadcast LIVE with Bob Kelly

Wednesday, December 2nd @ from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Featuring the Christmas Display

at 737 Fairfax Road, Drexel Hill, PA

Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate.

Enjoy the Amazing Christmas Light Display and Live Music by the Eagles Pep Band.

Please tell your friends and family to come out and show their support.

The more the merrier!

For more information on Joy of Sharing call: 215-977-JOYS.