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Anat Amit, a STATA Friend/Supporter, is an Art Therapist from Israel. She facilitated a wonderful workshop for the Austin Den on the Hamssah which is a traditional artpiece that represents a blessing. She also made some traditional food for attendees to sample.   The Thirty-Third Annual SSF-IIIHS International Conference   Please note new dates: International Conference I, July 11 – 13 International College Week, July 14 – 18 International Conference II, July 18 – 20 Traduction simultanée en français, 11 – 13 juillet For Ten Days in July, 2008 Pioneering Scientists, Scholars and Educators, Medical Doctors, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Physicists, Biologists, Sociologists, Anthropologists — Religious and Spiritual Leaders East & West, from many nations and traditions — Writers, Artists, Musicians, and many other Gifted Souls, including Mystics, Mediums, Healers, and Intuitives will gather in Montreal to share their exciting insights and discoveries, at the frontiers of knowledge, in the new sciences of consciousness and healing, which could potentially reconnect the worlds of spirit and space in the human psyche.   Toward the Co-Creation of a Better World Exploring Models for a New Humanity, Emerging in a Transformed Earth Contemplating the Unfolding Drama of a Creative and Evolutionary Consciousness within the human psyche, and all living things From Mother Earth to the planets, the stars, and beyond death. Creating Inner Peace for Achieving Outer Peace For more information go to < IIIHS.org > go to the left column and click on the 2008 conference... @@@@@@@@@@ Past Council Grove family of presentors include the following: Bernard Grad, PhD Distinguished elder and pioneer in “life-energies” healing research in the laboratory, an original disciple of Dr. Wilhelm Reich, and an inspiration to most researchers in this field today , Dr. Grad is the Senior Vice-President of the IIIHS, a researcher, and a retired faculty member in psychiatry at McGill University. Lecture-Workshop (illustrated with slides): “The History of Energy Healing and Medicine from Ancient Civilizations to Modern Laboratory Research" @@@@@@@@@@@@@@ James Beal & Roberta Shoemaker-Beal James Beal was a staff engineer in the Advanced Processes Technology Department of Martin Marietta Manned Space Systems. In recent years he has been investigating the “potential applications of electromagnetic field (EMF) effects for environmental improvements to enhance long-term mental and physical health.” Long time supporter of consciousness studies, Beal serves on the Monroe Institute Board and INACS. Roberta Shoemaker-Beal, MFA, ATR-BC is a clinical art psychotherapist, working in clinical settings (psychiatric, chemical dependency, and adolescent centres), who “taps into the inherent health benefits of expressive art experiences.” They will discuss “emerging paradigms that could move our creative consciousness to new levels of evolutionary functioning.” She has served on art therapy and two Jung Society Boards and now serves on the INACS Board. Their Lecture/Workshop is The Rainbow Phenomenon: a new paradigm for the sacredness of human spaces and places Website: www.emfinterface.com @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Lenore Wiand, PhD “Music as a Window to the Soul” • Subtle-Energy Transformations & the Sacred Shamanic Sound of the Flute Dr. Wiand is a clinical psychologist “who uses sacred/shamanic flute music to facilitate expanded states of awareness, which are both healing and transformative.” She has been a research fellow at the University of Michigan, researching ancient sacred music and healing, and lectured internationally in the study of subtle energy and music, and its effects. Workshop: “An Interactive and Experiential Demonstration of Sacred Sound Used for Healing and Transformation” — with shamanic music included Presentation: “The History of Sound Healing in Sacred Shamanic Flute Music”   Movie Review New York Times My Name Is Alan and I Paint Pictures September 19, 2007 Using Art to Exorcise His Demons By MATT ZOLLER SEITZ Published: September 19, 2007 There is no shortage of documentaries about mentally ill artists, but “My Name Is Alan and I Paint Pictures,” by the director Johnny Boston, finds a fresh way into the subject. At first this feature about the British-born New York painter Alan Russell Cowan — a k a Alan Streets — seems merely an efficient portrait of a schizophrenic artist. Mr. Cowan is an affable art school dropout whose jumbled, elastic cityscapes and figurinelike caricatures suggest Thomas Hart Benton gone psychedelic. The movie recounts his journey to New York in 1988, his obsession with graffiti and his struggle to sell his paintings and deal with his demons (represented in animated effects shots that place Mr. Cowan in the frame with his creations). But while Mr. Cowan’s story is sympathetically told, it’s ultimately a springboard for the movie’s lucid explanation of how creativity and mental illness interact within the brain. The film insists that there’s medical proof of art’s healing power — that with the right mix of medication, therapy and routines, schizophrenics with substance-abuse problems can make creativity their sole addiction. Mr. Cowan seems living proof of this theory, telling the director that when he paints, his dark thoughts are evicted from his mind and transferred onto canvas. MY NAME IS ALAN and I Paint Pictures Opens today in Manhattan. Directed by Johnny Boston; director of photography, Jarred Alterman; edited by Todd Drezner; music by Adam Balazs; released by Raw Media Network and Raw Films. At the Two Boots Pioneer Theater, 155 East Third Street, at Avenue A, East Village. Running time: 76 minutes. This film is not rated. Phylis Tomlinson Art Works Workshops artworks.htm For next available workshop dates contact:   Phylis @ 713.668.6558 or Email: phylistomlinson@gmail.com   Workshops by Angelina Angelina H. Rodriguez, LPC-ATR 713-206-8429 6750 West Loop South Ste. 225 Houston, Texas 77401 for more information........ www.therapybyangelina.com   "Delight in Texas: Impressions and Impressionism" May 11 - June 29 Artists� Reception, May 25, 5 - 7:30 p.m.   Area artists are invited to express their delight in Texas in this upcoming exhibit at the Walkers's Gallery, San Marcos, Texas   May 11 - June 29.   Delight might be the perfect way to describe most people's response to Texas --  along with loyalty and some deep-hearted connection that seems  to infect even those whose roots extend elsewhere.   May and June certainly are two of the more delightful months in Texas -- nights may still be cool and the full brunt of the summer heat hasn't quite worn us down.  The theme, "Delight in Texas: Impressions and Impressionists" is open to artists' interpretation and the style does not have to be Impressionistic.   Nonetheless, it is not surprising that most Impressionists' work seems both delightful and even light-hearted -- playing with light as it reflects off the surface of landscapes, faces and objects.   Texas open spaces -- not unlike the fields of France dotted with wildflowers -- do lend themselves to that textural touch of light and color so aptly described as a style of impression.   Artwork delivery:  Artists are encouraged to bring up to five artworks (3 large or five small) interpreting the theme on Saturday, May 5th,  to the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street, between 10 a.m.  & 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5th.  If you are unable to bring your work during this time but would like to participate, or for additional information, please call or e-mail (preferred) the curator, Linda Kelsey-Jones  512-754-7946, lkj@centurytel.net. Media and preparation:  Any 2D (including photography) or non-fragile 3D media which can be hung on a wall are eligible.  Content must be appropriate for a general family audience (no nudes,  'language' or objectionable content). Artwork must be prepared for hanging with either a frame or well attached mat or mounting board; no wire is necessary, but hanging hardware should be mounted as close to the top as possible. An entry form is included iin this e-mail and also will be available at the Activity Center on Saturday, May 5th.   Money matters:  A $3 entry fee is required for each work displayed to defray reception costs. Work may be for sale; if sold, a 20% commission will be retained by the San Marcos Area Arts Council to help defray expenses. Reception: The exhibit will be on display through June 29th and an artists' reception will be held on Friday, May 25th, 5-7:30 p.m. Artwork pick up: All work must be picked up from the Activity Center on Saturday, June 30th, between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Art Exhibits at the Walkers' Gallery are sponsored by the San Marcos Area Arts Council and the City of San Marcos with support from the San Marcos Arts Commission. Delight in Texas!  Impressions and Impressionism May 11 - June 29 Artists� Reception, May 25, 5 - 7:30 p.m.     ARTIST�S ENTRY FORM Submit this form with artwork.  Please print.  Name_____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________    Contact tel. #: (        )        -               E-mail: _________________________ ARTWORK  entered Please include ALL of the following:  Title,   Medium,  Size  and  Price (If not for sale list as NFS with insurance value) 1. __________________________________________________________________             2. __________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________                         4. __________________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________________                           A $3 fee for each artwork is required to help defray expenses:                                    # of works entered:_____ Total paid:________        Cash___  Check___     General Release and Indemnification Dear Artist,             The Walkers� Gallery in the San Marcos Activity Center has  continuously monitoring television cameras and staff on duty during all hours of operation as well as during special events.  Work is stored prior and post exhibit in locked cabinets unless oversized.  Work is handled, hung and, when necessary, shipped by experienced art curators and installers. All precautions and care will be taken to protect and ensure the safety of your artwork while it is in our possession.  Patrons of the Activity Center greatly appreciate and respect the value of your work.  The San Marcos Area Arts Council has insurance coverage for the stated value of artworks in the unlikely event of damage or theft.  This form releases those mentioned from any liability beyond declared base value coverage of work while in the exhibit and care of agents of the San Marcos Arts Council.   This base liability extends from stated collection and return dates of the exhibit to which artwork has been entered.  Artists are responsible for picking up their work on the stated date unless previous arrangements are made. All liability ends once the stated time for pick-up has been exceeded.   The undersigned does for himself, herself, his and her heirs and assigns, hereby forever waive, release and discharge the San Marcos Area Arts Council, its officers and Board of Trustees, the San Marcos Parks and Recreation  and the City of San Marcos, their members or agents, from any and all manners of actions, suits, damages, claims and demands whatsoever, in law and equity, for any loss or damage to the undersigned�s property, and for any personal liability.  The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that neither the City nor its agents will provide any security or protection for entries and that their display will be at the sole risk of the submitter.  In addition, the undersigned grants permission to the San Marcos Area Arts Council  or its agents  to reproduce slides or to photograph entries only for use in show publicity.      ____________________________________ Print Name ____________________________________            ___________________ Signature                                                                        Date     (Entries may not be accepted without signature.)   SIMS Foundation   For more information about the SIMS Foundation, please visit www.simsfoundation.org or call (512) 472-1008. For musicians seeking mental health services, please call our confidential client line at (512) 494-1007. In emergency situations, those seeking mental health support should call the Travis County Help Line at (512) 472-HELP (472-4357) or the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-784-2433. ### NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARIES NEED YOUR HELP The libraries in New Orleans where devasted by Katrina. If you want to help you can send both paperbok and hardcover books. Here's how. BOOKS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:   RICA A. TRIGS, PUBLIC RELATIONS NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY 219 LOYOLA AVENUE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112-200   IF YOU TELL THE POST OFFICE THAT THE BOOKS ARE FOR THE LIBRARIES IN NEW ORLEANS. TEHY WILL GIVE YOU THE LIBRARY RATE THAT IS LESS THAN BOOK RATE. FOR MORE INOFRMATION VISIT http://nutrias.org/info/friends/friends.htm   The Menninger Clinic Education Office For more information or registration go to www.menningerclinic.org or call the Education Office staff at The Menninger Clinic (713-275-5055) WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS sponsored by South Texas groups   San Antonio Trauma & Dissociation Professional Study Group   You are invited to attend the next meeting of the SATDPSG Meeting Time: The FIRST Tuesday of each month from 12:15 to 1:45

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