Session I : 9:15 - 10:30 am

1. Awakening our Hero Within
This interactive workshop is designed to rekindle the creative spirit of today's overly busy woman. Learn how to put yourself on top of the priority list so you may create a life that tickles your soul.
Renate Sickmann, Motivational Speaker

2. Buying Your First Home
Looking to get out on your own? Why not consider buying instead of renting your first home? This seminar will teach young women how to prepare for the buying experience through establishing a good credit score, explaining up front costs and types of financing, and the steps to take before signing on the dotted line.
Diane M. Greeley, Realtor, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.

3. Girls Just Want to Have Funds
In this interesting and exciting workshop for women of all ages, we'll discuss how views differ between men and women when it comes to money, investing and living in retirement.
Leslie Chatty & Kelly Willey, Financial Advisors Waddell & Reed, Inc.

4. Holistic Medicine: More Complete Healthcare
In light of all the signs around us proclaiming "Holistic" this and that, let's talk about the pros and cons of various forms of healthcare. We will explore the history of healthcare in America and talk about where we're going. A large portion of the class will be interactive and experiential.
Wendy Werner, MA, Medicine in Balance, LLC

5. How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin Anytime, Anywhere: Three Secret Keys to Living Life By Your Own Design
Being comfortable in your own skin- anytime, anywhere- is the number one key to succeeding on your own terms both personally and professionally. This seminar will reveal three little-known secrets to get you started living life by your own design right.
Paula Gregorowicz, Owner, The Paula G. Company

6. If Diets Don't Work, What Does?
This workshop will explore ways to approach healthy weight management from a new perspective. Transform what hasn't worked before by evaluating key areas in your life where healthy eating and active lifestyle go off track, often resulting in weight gain. Learn what drives your choices and create your own plan of action to re-think them.
Janet K. Shuhart, BS, CSCS

7. Know Your Numbers: Keep Your Heart Healthy
During your annual check-up, doctors often order different blood tests that give you insight into knowing your risk of developing heart disease. These blood tests include your cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Knowing what these numbers mean is an important part of keeping your heart healthy!
Lisa K. Kelly, RN, MBA
Community Health Services, St. Mary Medical Center

8. Leave Work at Work and Home at Home
Learn to improve your productivity, outlook, quality of life, mental health and energy through exploring the challenges of working 9 to 5 while dealing with family, children and extended family needs. Learn how to be "in the moment" whether you are at work or home by planning for all aspects of your life, and reduce everyday worry as a result.
Cheyenne Mease, Health Heart Soul

9. Listen, Your Body is Talking!
Join us in this experimental workshop as we explore how shifting habitual body postures and increasing awareness of breath can affect thoughts and emotions. You will gain an embodied experience of how the body can assist us in managing our habitual emotions and over-thinking.
Marge Nocton-Barr, Licensed Professional Counselor;
Body Centered Psychotherapist

10. Mat Pilates
You will learn proper breathing techniques, exercise principles, and benefits of Mat Pilates. We will perform Mat Pilates exercises (focus on abdominals, back, and legs) and finish with quiet meditation. Time will be available at the end of the session for Q&A. You should bring a mat or large towel and dress comfortably in loose clothing.
Debra Brockett, Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor

11. Needle in a Haystack: Finding Reliable Health Information on the Internet
With the explosion of information readily available on the Internet, it can be daunting to sort through it all to find the details you're looking for. Learn how to search smart, find the information you're seeking and evaluate what you find.
Rita Haydar, MS, MLS

12. Part-Time Work in a Full-Time World: Lessons Learned
We will focus on strategies to manage working part-time and remotely, when the corporate climate does not encourage alternative work schedules. A formal presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring 2 or 3 career women with various experiences.
Myra Frick, Associate Director, Covance

13. Strong Women - Strong Bones
Strong Women: an osteoporosis-prevention and educational program created by Dr. Miriam Nelson of Tufts University, is being offered by the fitness staff of St. Mary Medical Center. Gain insight into how proper nutrition and exercise can keep your bones healthy.
Wellness Staff, St. Mary Medical Center

14. Survival after Learning Your Spouse is Gay!
This workshop will empower women who were married to a gay, bisexual or transgendered man.
Dr. Francine Barbetta, Marriage and Family Therapist

15. The Art of Holistic Stress Management
This holistic workshop will honor the integration, balance and harmony of mind, body, spirit and emotions for optimal well-being. You will learn coping skills and ways to achieve inner peace. Topics will include: Creative Anger, Art Therapy, Relaxation Techniques, Music Therapy, Journal Writing and Meditation.
Judy Dinnerman, MA, Counselor, CEDS, Holistic and Health Counselor

16. The Importance of Seasonal Food Choices
There is a long-held belief that we can have optimal health when our diets are connected to the seasons of the year. The nutritional benefits of seasonal eating will be discussed along with how nutrition can positively affect Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Mary Chalich, MS, RD, LDN,
Nutrition Instructor, Bucks County Community College

17. Where Do Babies Come From? How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex and Raise Sexually Healthy Children
Communicating with your children about sexuality and healthy choices is the first step to helping them avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted Infections. Come to this workshop and explore how to start conversations with your children and where to go for help.
Rachele Daniels, Community Health Educator Planned Parenthood

18. Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Take a holistic bite out of your cancer or ill health. Don't use just one way to find good health, use all the power you can find. We will breathe, exercise, relax, and learn about many aspects of good health. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel.
Margy Breiner, Astrologer, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified IET, SRT, Reiki Practitioner

19. Yoga for Menopause
Yoga benefits the body, mind and heart by affording energy and balance. The yoga practice demonstrated in this workshop will address many specific menopause-related symptoms. Included will be breath work, guided meditation and visualization, and standing and floor postures which can be modified for all varieties of flexibility and mobility. Wear comfortable clothes and eat and drink minimally before the workshop. Bring your own mat if you have one.
Lisa Manheim, Instructor, Bucks County Community College

20. Your Hungry Heart
Is your heart hungry for what it truly needs? Learn how to nourish your body, mind and spirit. You will explore the connections between our emotions and the food choices we make.
Bobbie Burkhart, Holistic Health Counselor