Events and Offerings

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Engaging with Self-Compassion to Build a Community. Wheeler Community Health, Waterbury, CT. Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 -- This one-hour, experiential-based workshop introduces the three components of Mindful Self-Compassion – Mindfulness, Common Humanity, and Kindness – through simple practices that allow you to explore the way healthy mind-body habits can build strong social connection. We respect and acknowledge that each person sees the world through their unique combination of upbringing and life experience. Mindful Self-Compassion practices can create habits of mind which, on an individual level, help to leverage the power of diversity to build a community of equity, understanding, and belonging for all members. Private event. CONTACT ME to book a workshop like this for your group or work team.
"Unfolding Memories" -- A meditative writing retreat. Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT -- 229 East Litchfield Rd., Litchfield, CT. Saturday, Sept. 9 - Sunday Sept. 10, 2023 -- Writing is a powerful form of self-expression that can help bring clarity, gratitude, and healing to deeply emotional life experiences. Join me for this weekend retreat, where we carve out time to settle the mind and nervous system and allow space for thoughts and memories to flow forth. Engaging writing exercises and guidance will be thoughtfully balanced with mindful practices, creative activities, and time for independent reflection. Don't miss the opportunity to spend time at a place that Richard Gere has called "A wonderful place for a retreat." Save the dates and contact me for more details. Registration now open click HERE.
Mental resilience for public safety professionals.
Sept. 13, 2023 -- New Britain, CT. An experiential session that explores the use of mindfulness practices for optimal mental health. Training offered in partnership with The RAK Academy. Private workshop.
Simple Tools for Optimal Wellbeing in the Workplace. Sept. 20, 2023 -- Stanley Black and Decker world headquarters, New Britain, CT. A n experiential session that explores the use of mindfulness practices for optimal mental health. Training offered in partnership with Team Training Associates. Private workshop.
Mental resilience for public safety professionals. Sept. 21, 2023 -- Connecticut State Police Training academy/POST academy, Middletown, CT. An experiential session that explores the use of mindfulness practices for optimal mental health. Training offered in partnership with The RAK Academy. Private workshop.
Writing Without Fear: A Mindful Writing Workshop. This popular and engaging workshop has provided a simple creative outlet for some, and for others, has kickstarted the book or essay that's been on their mind or in their heart. Each meeting we begin with a mindfulness practice, review an aspect of the craft, and then offer feedback and perspective to help improve each other's writing. We will meet for six consecutive Monday evenings -- Oct 23; 30; Nov 6; 13; 20; 27 -- from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at The Meeting House, 895 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, CT. Cost is $250 for all 6 sessions (past work-shoppers and those who refer a friend save $25) -- contact me HERE for more details.
Invited Book Discussion -- The Tuesday Club. Webster Lake, Webster MA. Tuesday November 14, 2023. PRIVATE GROUP.
Invited podcast discussion with Scarlett Lewis, creator of the "Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation". Recorded on July 11, 2023. The link to listen is available HERE

Reserve a private workshop for your writing group -- I'd be happy to customize the content -- contact me for more details.
Looking for personal coaching to create a mindfulness or mindful writing practice? I work independently with individuals to create/sustain a mindfulness-based practice that suits their lifestyle and goals. I also work with writers (undergraduate and graduate level) and writers working in the genres of personal essay, memoir, academic writing (including APA format) to provide guidance, feedback, and work toward their writing goals. Contact me for details.

Past Events

DiSC Facilitator Training,
2016, U.S. Coast Guard, San Antonio, TX

DiSC Facilitator Training,
U.S. Navy Base, Groton, CT

Building Exceptional Teams
September 2017, Exit Real Estate Executives, Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge Massachusetts

Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)
July 19, 2019 7:00 pm at Fort Hill Forest and Lake trail, Thompson, CT.

Canvas Meditation
July 24, 2019 7:00 pm at the Milltown Grille in North Grosvenordale Connecticut. Two-hour "Sip and Paint" event led by local artist and Thompson native, Genevieve Madison.

Introduction to Mindfulness.
July 26, 2019 7:00 pm at Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Rd. Thompson CT. Free, one-hour introductory workshop, open to the public.

Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
August 3, 2019 10:00 - 11:00 am as part of the New England Hemophilia Association's (NEHA) annual women's retreat at the Guest House, Cheshire, CT.

Going with the Flow: A fabulously creative Pour Art workshop.
August 14, 2019 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Milltown Grille in North Grosvenordale Connecticut.

Self-compassion through Mindfulness.
September 11, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at the Touchstone School, Litchfield, Connecticut.

An hour of Mindfulness.
January 15, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at the Touchstone School, Litchfield, Connecticut.   This one hour respite for faculty will focus on core practices of mindfulness.

Connect and Refresh: A Restorative Mini-Retreat.
February 1, 2020 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston Massachusetts.

Overcoming Barriers to First-Year Success: Mindfulness for Gen-Z
March 8, 2020 2:00 pm at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY    (https://www.pratt.edu)

Summer Bliss Mini-Retreat (postponed due to covid-19)
August 15, 2020 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA

Mental resilience for public safety professionals
September 28, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm -- New Bedford, MA, a break-out session for the Leadership Academy hosted by Team Training Associates

Creative writing walk
October 4, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA

Mental resilience for public safety professionals
November 2, 2020 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm -- New Bedford, MA, a break-out session for the Leadership Academy hosted by Team Training Associates

Mindfulness in the Workplace (a virtual workshop)
January 28, 2021 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm -- a private workshop for the United States Coast Guard Leadership Development Center

Invitation to Yoga Nidra
April 11, 2021 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA

Mental resilience for public safety professionals
May 18, 2021 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm -- Acton,  MA, an experiential session for The Leadership Academy hosted by Team Training Associates

Mental resilience for public safety professionals
October 4, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm -- New Britain, Connecticut.
An experiential session for The Leadership Academy hosted by Team Training Associates.

Author talk and book signing, Pourings & Passages Book Store
October 9, 2021 10:30 am, Pourings & Passages Book Store & Coffeehouse, 103 Main Street, Danielson, Connecticut

Author talk and book discussion, Thompson Hill Book Club-- PRIVATE EVENTOctober 24 , 2021 7:00 pm, Thompson, Connecticut.

Leveraging Deep Work -- PRIVATE WORKSHOP October 29, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm -- Travelers Insurance, 485 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York.

Book signing and author talk, Thompson Library -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. November 1, 2021 6:30 pm, Thompson Public Library, community room, Thompson, Connecticut.

The M. Phillips book club  presents, "Finding Mary: A conversation with the author" --  PRIVATE EVENT November 19, 2021 7:00 pm, Long Ridge Fire Company, Stamford, CT
A lively book discussion of the memoir, Finding Mary, with book signing immediately following.

Connect and Refresh: A Restorative Mini-Retreat - - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. -- November 21, 2021 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston Massachusetts.

Author talk, book discussion and signing, Paseo Book Club -- PRIVATE EVENT, January 10, 2022 4:00 pm, Paseo Bistro, Fort Myers, Florida.

Author talk and book signing -- PRIVATE EVENT, January 13, 2022 6:00 pm, Periwinkle Park, Sanibel Island, Florida.

Book signing and author talk, Book Club at the Italian Center of Stamford -- PRIVATE EVENT January 20, 2022 7:00 pm, 1620 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT.

Author interview, WINY Radio, Putnam, CT.  Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Live, on air at 7:30 am.

Book discussion and signing, Periwinkle Book Club, Sanibel, FL. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm. Periwinkle Park, Sanibel Island, Florida. -- PRIVATE EVENT.

Author talk and book signing, Booklover's Gourmet, Webster, MA.  Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm. Join me at a great local, independent bookstore -- Booklover's Gourmet -- for a presentation, discussion, and book signing event -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Mental resilience for public safety professionals
April 18, 2022 -- East Hartford, CT. An experiential session for The Capital Region First-Line Supervisor Training offered by Team Training Associates.

'Encore' book signing and author talk, Thompson Public Library, Thompson, CT. Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 6:30pm - Thompson Public Library, community room, Thompson, Connecticut.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Rise and Shine: A Springtime Self-Renewal Retreat. Saturday, May 14, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at Tower Hill Botanical Garden, Boylston, MA. --OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Power-Up Mindfulness Series, Wheeler Community Health, Waterbury, CT.  Ongoing series on various mindfulness topics for wellness and engagement in the workplace. Friday April 1 - Wednesday May 11, 2022. For employees of Wheeler Clinics Connecticut locations.

Mindfulness for the Healthcare Professional, Wheeler Community Health, Waterbury, CT. Wednesday, May 18, 2022. For healthcare employees of Wheeler Clinic.

Thinking Under Fire (TUF), Resilience in high stress professions. Public Safety Command Academy at Nichols College, Dudley, MA. Tuesday, May 17, 2022. For students enrolled in the Command Academy.

Author Talk and book signing, Laurelmead Residences, Providence, RI.  Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:30 pm. -- PRIVATE EVENT.

Mindfulness for First Responders, Wheeler Community Health, mobile crisis unit, Waterbury, CT. Wednesday, June 15, 2022. --PRIVATE TRAINING.

Mindfulness for mid-level managers in public safety, Essex County Sherriff's Department, Danvers, MA. July 5, 6 and 7, 2022. -- PRIVATE TRAINING.

Invited book talk at Author Stage hosted by River Bend Bookshop, Hubbard Green, Glastonbury, CT.  Saturday, September 10, 2022. -- A public event, part of the Fine Arts and Crafts Festival.

6-week writing workshop, "Writing from the Heart and Soul." This engaging workshop is meant to kickstart the book or essay you've always dreamed about. Each week Julie introduces a unique writing strategy or skill. You'll have the opportunity to write, discuss, share your work in a safe, non-judgmental environment, and receive valuable feedback to move your writing project forward.

Author Talk and book signing, Blackstone Library, Branford, CT. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm. -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Author Talk and book signing, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Learning in Retirement. Friday, October 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm, in the auditorium at Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT. -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Connect and Refresh: A Restorative Mini-Retreat - - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. -- November 19, 2022 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at the New England Botanical Gardens at Tower Hill, Boylston Massachusetts.

"Writing Without Fear." This engaging, 6-week workshop is meant to kickstart the book or essay you've always dreamed about. Each week Julie introduces a unique writing strategy or skill. You'll have the opportunity to write, discuss, and share your work in a non-judgmental environment, and receive valuable feedback to move your writing project forward. Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm, at The Meeting House, 895 Riverside Drive, Thompson, Connecticut.

Invited webinar "Five Practices of a Mindful Leader", Nichols College Masterclass Series. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023

Author Talk and book signing, Morris Public Library -- 4 North Street, Morris, CT.  Wednsday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm. -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. (in case of inclement weather, the talk will be the following wednesday at 6:30pm)

The Art and Science of Well-Being. A team-based wellness retreat for the BTAM department at Goodwin University. Friday March 3, 9:00am - noon.
Private Event.

Mindfulness and Yoga for mid-term madness: A retreat for undergraduate students. Farnum Programming Space, Southern Connecticut State University. Thursday March 9, 8:00pm. Private Event.

Thinking Under Fire: Wellness for public safety professionals. Albertus Magnus College, Monday March 13, 2023. Private Event.

Invited guest speaker, Creative Writing Class, Quinebaug Valley Community College  -- 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT, Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Author talk about the process of memoir writing. Open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the talk will be the following Thursday at 6:30pm.

Author Talk and book signing, Tolland Public Library -- 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT . Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm. -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Author Talk and book signing, Union Town Hall Community Room -- 1043 Buckley Highway, Union, CT . Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 11:00 am. -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Light refreshments will be served.

Mindful Leadership in Public Safety. Chief's Conference, Martha's Vineyard, Mass. May 15-16, 2023. Private Event.

Guardian Self-Care: Wellness and Resiliency in Public Safety. Public Safety Leadership Academy at Nichols College. Nichols College, Dudley, MA. May 22 - 26, 2023. Private Event.

Invited Book Discussion -- Ladies Benevolent Society of the First Congregational Church of Dudley. Webster Lake, Webster MA. Thursday July 13, 2023. PRIVATE GROUP.

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