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Sexy After Cancer

Can someone come with me if they aren’t pre-registered?
This retreat is open only to those who are pre-registered because we will have materials available for the participants. We are unable to accept walk-in registrations.

Can I attend only one day?
Please plan to attend both days and stay for all sessions. The retreat is designed to take you on a deepening journey, and each section builds on those that precede it. Because we will be an intimate group doing intimate work, it’s important for the group process that everyone participate in the complete event.

Will I receive any materials at the retreat?
Yes, each participant will receive a packet of materials, tools and resources.

Will I be able to get a vegan lunch? Gluten-free?
There are several options on the registration page for lunches. If you don’t see what you need to accommodate your diet, please plan to bring your lunch.

Will there be DVD’s or recordings of this retreat available?
This retreat is highly interactive and very personal to the participants. To maintain and honor confidentiality, recordings will not be available. (Portions of the retreat may be recorded, and if appropriate, recordings may be made available in the future.)

Are there scholarships available?
The price of this first workshop has been greatly reduced because it is the launch of the workshop and we’d like feedback from the participants. Because the workshop fee has already been reduced, we regret there are no scholarships available.

Where do I park? Do I have to pay for parking?
There is free parking. Please refer to the parking map that you will receive after registration.

Healing Journeys Presents

Sexy After Cancer

ON THIS PAGE:

Date and Time
Location
Facilitator
Workshop Fee
Scholarships
Lunch
Registration
Overnight Accommodations
Parking
Cancellations
For More Information

Date and Time:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Registration at 9:00 am
Workshop from 10:00 am — 6:00 pm

Sunday April 22, 2012
Workshop from 10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Note: This is a 2-day retreat. Please plan to attend both days and stay for all sessions. The retreat is designed to take you on a deepening journey, and each section builds on those that precede it.

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Location:
Rudramandir Center for Spirituality and Healing
830 Bancroft Way, Ste. 101
Berkeley, CA 94710

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Facilitator:
Barbara Musser, AASECT (American Association of Sexuality                                     Educators, Counselors and Therapists)

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Workshop Fee:
The price of this first workshop has been greatly reduced because it is the launch of the workshop and we’d like feedback from the participants.

Early Registration: $177 by March 31
Registration:         $197 by April 16, 9:00 am, Pacific Time

(includes coffee, tea and water)

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Scholarships:
The price of this first workshop has been greatly reduced because it is the launch of the workshop and we’d like feedback from the participants. Because the workshop fee has already been reduced, we regret there are no scholarships available.

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Lunch:
Box Lunches are available from Whole Foods for $15—17 per day.
Lunch must be ordered by April 16, 9:00 am Pacific time. The order form is included on the registration page.

You are welcome to bring your own lunch, and there is a restaurant 1 block away with prices in the $8—14 range.

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Registration:
Please fill out a separate registration form for each person.

Online registration — click here.
Printable form to mail or fax — click here.

Mail or Fax to:
Healing Journeys
PO Box 221417
Sacramento, CA 95822
Fax: 916-391-1004
Phone: (800) 423-9882 or (916) 391-0549

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Overnight Accommodations:
A block of rooms is being held at a special discount rate at the La Quinta Inn listed below. Ask for the “RUDRA rate” code when you make your reservation. Please make your reservations by April 6, 2012. The hotel is 4 blocks from the Center.

La Quinta Inn
University and 8^th Streets
Berkeley, CA
510-849-1121
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?propId=6238

Discount code: RUDRA Rate (both words)*
$69.00 plus tax

*Advise the hotel when you check in that you have the RUDRA
 Rate.

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Parking:
You will receive a Parking Map when you register, which shows available street and garage parking around Rudramandir Center.

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Cancellations:
Cancellations received in writing or online by April 16, 9:00 am Pacific Time, will receive a refund less a $50 administrative fee.

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For More Information:
916-391-0549
800-423-9882
info@healingjourneys.org

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Healing Journeys Presents:

Sexy After Cancer

April 21-22, 2012
Saturday: 10:00 am — 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Rudramandir Center for Spirituality and Healing
830 Bancroft Way, Ste. 101
Berkeley, CA 94710

You know the statistics ~ more than 2 million women are living with breast cancer in their history. This brings up questions about the quality of life for women on the breast cancer journey.

It’s not really surprising that one of the biggest survival issues related to breast cancer treatment is poor sexual function. Studies show that 40-90% of women experience sexual difficulties as a result of treatment, and, even 20 years after they have been treated, 50% continue to have difficulties. The support and resources available are primarily clinical. There’s a need for a bridge for healing and transforming the trauma women experience to their femininity, sexuality and relationships.

Barbara Musser’s passion is helping women to experience breakthroughs in their capacity to experience joy and wonder, to heal on many levels and to learn how to be vibrant, radiant, alive women who love their life and body, and know that they are sexy and desirable.

Facilitator:

Barbara Musser had breast cancer 23 years ago as a young single woman. She married and had a child after treatment. As a sex educator and workshop facilitator for 20+ years, she has supported many women and their partners and families along the journey; interviewed hundreds of women about their experiences and needs; worked with support groups on the subject of sexuality and intimacy; presented to tumor boards and interviewed many surgeons, plastic surgeons and oncologists about the subject.

Barbara was the Stress Management Specialist in Dr. Dean Ornish’s original research study on reversing heart disease, a facilitator for the Human Awareness Institute and the “Love, Intimacy and Sexuality” workshop series for 15 years, and is a frequent speaker on sexuality and intimacy. Barbara is a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. www.sexyaftercancer.com

Who Should Attend:

• Women with breast cancer who want to experience deep emotional, psychological, spiritual and sexual healing
• Women who are experiencing or have experienced sexual difficulties as a result of cancer treatments

At this Retreat You Will Experience:

• An exploration into the roots of our beliefs about how we should look and what our breasts should be like, from their purpose to how they have become sexualized and the source of pleasure and pain, to what breast cancer means to femininity
• The opportunity to tell your breast cancer story in a structured way to feel part of the shared journey and be witnessed in a sacred circle of others on this path
• An inquiry into the nature and elements of inner and outer beauty, to enable us to reveal the truth of who we are and what makes us beautiful
• Processes to forgive ourselves, our bodies and God for the cancer experience, leading to gratitude and appreciation for this journey
• Expanding the concept, definition and experience of sexuality far beyond the genitals and partner sex. We’ll explore sex as Sacred Energy Exchange and learn what that is for each woman; learn about self pleasure and how to ease back into our bodies and our sexuality gently, compassionately and with humor and wisdom.
• Learn Sexercise including tools and exercises to build pelvic floor strength and flexibility. You’ll design your personal plan to develop and maintain strength and pleasure in this area.

Silent Auction and Meet & Greet starts at 6:00 PM.
Evening includes wine-tasting.
Order Tickets
Karen Drucker’s Website
Gary Malkin’s Website

Unity in Marin
600 Palm Drive
Novato, CA 94949

October 16, 2011
6pm – Meet and Greet the Artists & Silent Auction
7pm – Concert

Online Ticket Orders closed — tickets are still available, please buy them at the door, thank you!

*  *  *  Vintage Collectibles Silent Auction — Starts at 3:15 pm  *  *  *

* * Please wear no fragrances or scented products. * *

Listen to samples:
Java Jive
Rockin Robin
Blue Moon

Totally Tapioca’s Website

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Location
Date and Time
Cost
Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Lunch
Continuing Education
Cancellations
Overnight Accommodations
Parking
Registration
For More Information

LOCATION

Lincoln Theater
100 California Dr
Yountville, CA 94599
(Napa Valley)

Lincoln Theater Napa Valley is located on the grounds of the Historic Veteran’s Home of California, Yountville.

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DATE AND TIME

• Saturday, September 17, 2011
• 9:00 – 5:00
• Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m.



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COST

• There is no charge for attending this conference, however, pre-registration is encouraged.
• There is a $15 charge for lunch (or you may bring your own).
• There is a $65 charge for Continuing Education credits for health professionals.



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SUPPORTING SPONSORS

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

FamiliesCAN

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LUNCH

• Lunch will be networking time and we encourage everyone to participate in this important activity.
• You can pre-order lunch by September 12th or bring your own lunch.
• Our cost for lunch is $15. No refunds can be made for lunch payments.



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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Healing Journeys is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. CEP 10808 and by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider No. PCE 953.

• This conference is approved for 6.5 Continuing Education credits for RN, MFT, and LCSW.
• The cost for 6.5 CE credits is $65.



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CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations of Continuing Education credits received in writing or online by September 12th will receive a refund less a $15 administrative fee. We regret that there will be no refunds for Continuing Education credits after September 12th, and lunch payments are non-refundable.

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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

We have researched hotels in Napa Valley and were not able to block a group of rooms at a particular hotel. Here are some options for you to find a hotel:


1. Napa Valley Reservations can find hotel rooms in Napa. You can call them and tell them what you’re looking for, and they might be able to help you, at no charge to you. They can offer a better rate if you are a AAA member. (800) 251-6272 or www.napavalleyreservations.com




2. To find an inexpensive hotel, you may need to stay in American Canyon or Vallejo. Check out Hotels.com — they get a better rate than if you book a hotel directly. 800-2hotels (246-8357) or www.hotels.com




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PARKING
Parking is free.

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REGISTRATION

Please fill out a separate registration form for each person.

Online Registration

Mail or fax – Click here for the printable form.

Healing Journeys
PO Box 221417
Sacramento, CA 95822
FAX: (916) 391-1004
Phone: (800) 423-9882 or (916) 391-0549

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MORE INFORMATION

If you need brochures or you have any questions, please call:
(800) 423-9882 or (916) 391-0549.

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We hope you will come to the conference on Saturday, September 17th. It’s too late to register online or by mail, fax, or phone, but you can register onsite Saturday morning between 8 and 9 a.m.

1. If you can, print out the Registration Form here.
2. Fill it out and bring it with you (do not fax it in). This will save time Saturday morning.
3. Bring your lunch or plan to go out. We can’t take any more lunch orders. Bring your lunch if you’d like to participate in the lunch networking groups (a special time to connect with others and share experiences).
4. Print out the Driving & Parking Directions here.
5. If you have any questions, please first check the Frequently Asked Questions page, here. If you don’t find your answer, call Healing Journeys at (800) 423-9882 or (916) 391-0549. No one will be in the office starting on Friday, but we will check messages and try to call you back (please speak slowly and leave your area code with your phone number).
6. Important! Please bring a closed container for water with you. Only closed containers are allowed in the auditorium. We will have filtered water stations for you to refill your container. We will not provide bottled water at the conference.
7. If you are a Health Professional and would like to register for Continuing Education credits, please bring your license number with you.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

• Jeremy R. Geffen, MD
• Lise Alschuler, ND
• Charlotte Stewart
• A Slight Discomfort
• Paul Kiernan

• Jeff Metcalf
• Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, PhD
• Gary Malkin
• Cymber Lily Quinn



Jeremy R. Geffen, MD, FACP, is a board-certified medical oncologist, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a leading pioneer in integrative medicine and oncology. He is president of Geffen Visions International and author of the highly-acclaimed book The Journey Through Cancer: Healing and Transforming the Whole Person (Three Rivers Press, 2006). He is also creator of The Seven Levels of Healing®, a leading-edge integrative medicine and oncology program which is now being offered in multiple cancer centers in the US. This program integrates state-of-the-art conventional cancer treatments with a wide array of complementary therapies designed to help patients and family members heal and transform at the deepest levels of the body, mind, heart, and spirit. www.geffenvisions.com

He will present: The Seven Levels of Healing: Celebrating Life and Spirit on the Journey Through Cancer — The journey through cancer is a life-changing experience that often challenges the minds, hearts and spirits of patients and family members as deeply — if not more deeply — than it challenges the physical body. More than ever before, patients, family members, and health professionals must grapple with a dizzying array of conventional as well as nonconventional treatment options, while also searching for meaningful ways to embrace the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing. In light of this, what is the most conscious, empowered, and comprehensive response to a diagnosis of cancer? How can we honor and care for the whole person along the way? And how can this be accomplished in the context of modern medicine and modern life?

In his keynote presentation, Dr. Geffen will address these questions and more. He will describe the seven most critical areas of inquiry and exploration universally encountered on the journey through cancer — The Seven Levels of Healing. He will show how they can transform all aspects of the cancer journey, as he guides us in celebrating life and spirit at every step along the way.

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Lise N. Alschuler, ND, is board certified in naturopathic oncology and has been practicing naturopathic medicine for 17 years. Dr. Alschuler is the immediate past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is co-author with Karolyn Gazella of The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing, now in its 3rd edition. Their next book, Five to Thrive: Your Cutting-Edge Cancer Prevention Plan will be published in September 2011. They have created CancerThrivers, a multimedia initiative dedicated to sharing information about integrative cancer prevention and treatment. Dr. Alschuler has received professional recognition and many awards for her work in integrative medicine. www.drlise.net

She will present: Creating a Body that Cancer Doesn’t Like — Learn how your lifestyle can transform your internal landscape to fight cancer. This presentation will focus on the most impactful ways to make your body inhospitable to cancer by highlighting the best researched diet, exercise, sleep, and dietary supplement anti-cancer strategies.

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Charlotte Stewart — over the course of 50 years in films and television Charlotte Stewart has worked with great performers including Jimmy Stewart, Shirley Jones, Rock Hudson, Elvis Presley, Kevin Bacon, Marisa Tomei, and Rainn Wilson. Her best-known role is schoolteacher Eva Beadle in the 1970s hit show Little House on the Prairie. She also starred as Mary X in David Lynch’s cult classic Eraserhead and worked with Lynch again in his popular television series Twin Peaks. Her long list of credits includes guest roles in television classics such as Gunsmoke, Hawaii Five-O, The Waltons, Mannix, My Three Sons, McMillan & Wife, and Bonanza. Charlotte, a breast cancer survivor of 20 years, now calls Napa home with her husband David Banks. She works to raise funds and awareness on behalf of breast cancer charities and locally for the Wellness Center at The Queen of the Valley Hospital.

She will moderate a panel discussion: Next Steps — What Can I Do?

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A Slight Discomfort — Award-winning playwright Jeff Metcalf has written a remarkably honest — and outrageously funny — play about his experience with prostate cancer. This one-man play, based on his journals, follows Jeff’s journey from diagnosis through his life surviving the disease. A Slight Discomfort is about living — really living. Its universal themes and appeal are not limited to men. As one female audience member put it, “I have a prostate — I’ve been married to the same man for 20 years!” It explores the shared experience of being human and dealing with a crisis with grace and humor. A Slight Discomfort takes us from laughter to tears, from blushing to bravo, from thought to action, from tragedy to triumph. www.aslightdiscomfort.com

A Slight Discomfort — Superb actor Paul Kiernan is Jeff Metcalf. His portrayal makes women want to hug him and men want to have a beer with him — he is everyman. A proud member of Actor’s Equity Association, Paul has worked in regional theater, film and TV for the past 22 years. He has been seen on stage across the country including at the Utah Contemporary Theater; Salt Lake Acting Company; Hangar Theater, New York; three seasons with the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis; and The Great Lakes Theater Festival. Television includes: Blank Slate for TNT, Touched by an Angel, Cover me, Everwood, Roseanne, The HBO Series From the Earth to the Moon, Walker Texas Ranger, SeaQuest DSV. Films: Ice Spiders, The Cell 2, The Moldonado Miracle, Alien Express, Double Teamed, Disney’s Luck of the Irish, Go Figure, Little Secrets. As a writer his plays have been produced in NYC at St. Mark’s in the Bowery, The Orlando Theater Project, Invictus T.C. in Orlando, and The Boar’s Head Theater. He holds an MFA from Brandeis University.

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Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, PhD is a clinical research scientist, medical anthropologist, writer, speaker, and thought leader. For more than three decades, she has pioneered clinical and field-based research in the areas of human transformation, consciousness studies, worldview literacy and cultural healing. She is the President and CEO for the Institute of Noetic Sciences and Senior Scientist at the Research Institute, California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Schlitz has published hundreds of articles on consciousness studies in both scholarly and popular journals. She is a visionary leader and an engaging speaker with a rare ability to translate complex ideas into a common sense language that excites the imaginations of her audiences worldwide. Her books include: Consciousness and Healing: Integral Approaches to Mind-Body Medicine and Living Deeply: the Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life. www.marilynschlitz.com

She will present: Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life — For over two decades IONS researchers have studied the art and science of transformation in everyday life. From this research we have learned that as we transform our consciousness we transform our bodies, our societies and our world. Based on this research, Dr. Schlitz will explore the interface of Western Material Sciences and Eastern Inner Science to identify insights, tools, and capacities for activating your inner healer.

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Gary Malkin is an Emmy award-winning composer, producer, performer, and public speaker, dedicated to making a difference in the world by offering musical experiences and resources that inspire the heart and catalyze societal and individual healing. Together with co-author Michael Stillwater, he produced the internationally acclaimed CD/book, Graceful Passages, which was created to help people meet the spiritual issues of mortality in an aesthetic way. As the co-founder of the nonprofit, Companion Arts (with Stillwater), he co-created the audio resource for healthcare professionals entitled Care for the Journey, as well as the CD for the healing journey entitled The Heart of Healing. As an Artistic Director for conferences internationally, Gary is dedicated to using music and media as resources to help us to balance our lives with greater meaning, compassion and service. www.wisdomoftheworld.com

He will present: Music is Medicine for the Heart: Utilizing the Power of Music for Emotional and Spiritual Healing — For more and more people, music transcends being simply a form of entertainment to become much more: a source of meaning and connection to the soul. This understanding about music can offer an immersive experience that can reduce stress, enhance wellness, alleviate most forms of pain, deepen relationships, and enhance your capacity to feel grateful for the very preciousness of life.

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Cymber Lily Quinn is a Reiki Master and harpist. After a health crisis, she left high tech marketing to pursue her dream of playing harp in service to others. She plays Reiki healing harp music at healing conferences, wellness centers, and private homes. She also plays in private practice for people who are recovering from surgery, taking chemical and herbal therapies, and those working through infertility. She offers her music in person, by Skype and by recording. She lives on the Island of Hawai’i.

Her current CD, Seasons of the Soul, is an original and improvised composition, developed from research into Traditional Chinese Medicine and the healing qualities of harp music. Chinese medicine identifies different types of healing with the various seasons, and this CD takes listeners through a musical year, starting with the harvest of late summer and ending with the expansive growth of late spring. www.ReikiHealingHarp.com

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