Wellness Seminars

We are very pleased to present to you our schedule of mental health initiatives for 2023. These initiatives introduce techniques and concepts that are helpful in self-care promoting good mental health.

Thank you for your interest in participating in our wellness seminars.

For further information: Contact Ray Piagentini directly - 1.773.332.5822 or Contact Us.

Please note:
Medical advice must only be obtained from a physician or qualified health practitioner. Results may vary between individuals. There are no guarantees expressed or implied.

QuiGong - Wellness

February 7th, 2023

QuiGong

Where: Arboretum in South Barrington, IL
100 South Higgins Rd.
(At the corner of Higgins Rd. and Route 59)
Space L-1
(between Georgios Pizza & Coopers Hawk)
7:00 PM
FREE

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

QuiGong (pronounced Chi-Gong) involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.

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An Introduction to Grief Therapy - Wellness

March 7th, 2023

Reserve your spot

An Introduction to Grief Therapy

Where: Arboretum in South Barrington, IL
100 South Higgins Rd.
(At the corner of Higgins Rd. and Route 59)
Space L-1
(between Georgios Pizza & Coopers Hawk)
7:00 PM
Reserve your spot

David Gibbons, Counselor, MA, LCPC

David will be introducing grief therapy, which can help you move through a situation or crisis in your life and move toward greater health and personal transformation.

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An Introduction to Aromatherapy - Wellness

April 4th, 2023

An Introduction to Aroma Therapy

Where: Arboretum in South Barrington, IL
100 South Higgins Rd.
(At the corner of Higgins Rd. and Route 59)
Space L-1
(between Georgios Pizza & Coopers Hawk)
7:00 PM
Reservations TBD.
Conducted by Rhonda Kooy

Rhonda is a dual-certified and dual-trained Aromatherapist. She will present the role of aromatherapy and essential oils in activating the Limbic system. Aromatherapy and essential oils are holistic therapies that have been used for centuries to aid in the healing of numerous conditions.

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An Introduction to TRE® - Wellness

May 2nd, 2023

An Introduction to TRE® (Trauma Release Exercises)

Where: Arboretum in South Barrington, IL
100 South Higgins Rd.
(At the corner of Higgins Rd. and Route 59)
Space L-1
(between Georgios Pizza & Coopers Hawk)
7:00 PM
Reservations TBD.

Conducted by Jill Davis (certified TRE® provider)

TRE®, a series of exercises that help release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. These innovative exercises can help calm the nervous system and bring a sense of balance back to the individual’s body.

https://traumaprevention.com/what-is-tre/

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Self-Care - Wellness

June 6th, 2023

Self-Care

Where: Arboretum in South Barrington, IL
100 South Higgins Rd.
(At the corner of Higgins Rd. and Route 59)
Space L-1
(between Georgios Pizza & Coopers Hawk)
7:00 PM
Reservations TBD.

Conducted by Ray Piagentini

Ray is the founder of Project H.O.P.E. House and is a Certified I.S.B.E. counselor. He specializes in Multiple Discipline and Multiple Cultural Counseling Approach, as well as grief counseling and trauma reduction. Ray’s mission is suicide prevention through better mental health (individual and community). He will introduce self-care and healing modalities that help relieve tension and create balance.

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Current Events

The Following are recurring events.

It's Time For Growth Campaign

It's Time For Growth

As we move through summer, it is our honor to invite you to help fulfill the promise of completion of the Dylan Balogh Honor Garden.

We share this honor by asking you – as a community - to come together and support the garden and the creation of everlasting beauty and memory by contributing to this unique program.

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Sweat Lodge

Sweat Lodge

HEALING CEREMONY

NOTE: We are planning future sweat lodges to be held each quarter. The next lodge will be the end of June / beginning of July - please check back for further information.

Project H.O.P.E. House recently  lead, sponsored, and participated in a Native American holistic cleansing exercise called a sweat lodge.
 
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