Expressive Therapies Summit in NYC 11/7-10

Journal Therapy and Neuroscience:  Writing the Wave  with Kathleen Adams LPC and Deborah Ross LPC Nov 8-9 2013 (two-day event)  Expressive Therapies Summit The New School, New York City

Book Spine Poetry! How to Write Your Own Life Story The self on the page: write from the heart. Writing alone, writing together, writing to heal, writing away the demons, scribing the soul. Haiku mind. Writing works! Dear east coast friends, I'm coming to New York City to teach at the Expressive Therapies Summit! Here's a link to a flyer that tells about the program, what you'll learn, pricing, registration links, etc. In the flyer, there's an audio clip about the workshop (it's under two minutes).  Finally, here's a link to the Expressive Therapies Summit website that gives all the details about this amazing event. CE hours? YES, of course! (12, I think.) Although the intensive will be targeted at clinical issues, you do not need to be a psychotherapist to attend.  I hope you'll join us!  A favor, if you would: The workshop flyer is designed to be shared on social media. Would you please help us spread the word by reposting on your social media sites? Or, if it's easier, re-post this notice using the social media buttons at the top of this page.  Thank you so much! Hope to see you in NYC Nov 8-9.

Friday & Saturday Intensive

9:30 am  -  4:00 pm

Journal Therapy & Neuroscience: Writing the Waves (Day 1) The New School — Wollman Auditorium  Kathleen "Kay" Adams, LPC Deborah Ross, LPC  Day 1 of this 2-Day Training Intensive Participants must register for both days to attend Neuroscience is now confirming what evidence-based research has shown for nearly 30 years: Expressive writing has positive effects on health, mood, and behavior. Journal therapy – the purposeful and intentional use of life-based writing to further treatment goals—is a simple, effective, affordable intervention for clients at nearly all skill levels.  Most mental health professionals agree that writing down thoughts and feelings can be a helpful adjunct to therapy. Many advocate that their clients keep journals. However, very few clinicians have learned the theory, techniques, skills and strategies that transform the everyday journal into a powerful therapeutic tool.  And even fewer have up-to-the-minute knowledge about the powerful interaction between therapeutic writing and the new, emerging brain science. In this two-day intensive, a pioneer in journal therapy and a graduate of the Mindsight Institute offer the theory and practice of journal therapy and neuroscience. Participants will leave with a toolbox of techniques, strategies, and experiences that can be easily implemented with clients (and for therapist self-supervision and self-care) to “write the (brain) wave” to healing, growth and change.  This workshop focuses on both theory and practice. Come ready to write (laptops and tablets are welcome). Sharing is optional. No prior journal experience needed.

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NYC Where to Stay:

We've spent quite a bit of time pricing group room rates, and we are certain that you will get a better deal on lodging in NYC by booking through one of the websites listed below. In fact, no single hotel or location is best for all who will attend the Summit, and in NYC, staying in a hotel is not necessarily the best lodging option. 

Many New Yorkers make their homes available to out-of-town guests, and you can rent yourself an apartment for a few nights, or get a room in a B&B with a friendly host. There are many ways and places to stay in and around Manhattan...and we'd like you to know about some of them.

Lullabyes on Broadway

WAKE UP IN THE CITY THAT DOESN'T SLEEP

Like everything else about New York, quantity and variety abound when it comes to lodging.


2013 YMCA SPECIAL SUMMIT RATES!

November 6 - 11, 2013
EVERYONE WELCOME!

Once again the Summit has been able to get discounted rates at the two YMCA facilities closest to the primary Summit venue. The Vanderbilt Y is located at 224 East 47th Street, and the West Side Y is located at 5 West 63rd Street.

All Rooms on an As Available Basis — Book Now!

Rates are as follows, no additional fees:

Single room, shared bath  $85
Double room (bunk beds), shared bath $95

Premium room single (single user bath) $112

Premium room double (bunk beds, single user bath) $120

 

Single/double room with private bath  $146 (very limited number of these)

 

All rooms are non-smoking. Reservations must be made by telephone, using the code "ETS." Call 917.441.8800 during these hours: Monday through Friday from 9-5, Saturday from 9-2. No online reservations.

Cancellation notice is 48 hours prior to arrival, otherwise one night deposit will be forfeited.

CHEAP HOTELS can be found, as well as short stay APARTMENT RENTALS by owners, as well as BED & BREAKFASTS, in all neighborhoods, boroughs, and price levels. You don't have to spend a fortune to spend the night. And there is always nearby New Jersey, often as quick a train commute as staying in New York.

You probably know these popular sites:

ORBITZ
TRAVELOCITY
PRICELINE
KAYAK

EXPEDIA 

HOTWIRE 

But you probably don't know these:
HIPMUNK

VRBO

AIRBNB

RENTALO

And did you know New York now has its first and only all female hostel?

PINK HOSTELS 

Still think you can't afford to stay in New York? 

Check out RIVERSIDE TOWER HOTEL on the Upper West Side

Other Affordable Places to Stay in NYC

New York Inns: Boutique Hotels for the Budget Minded


The Hotel Pennsylvania


The Manhattan Broadway


461 Times Square Hostel


The Gem Hotel


The Algonquin Hotel


The Americana Inn


Hotel 17


Hudson Hotel


The Gershwin Hotel


The Edison Hotel


Hotel Grand Union


The Wellington Hotel


The Skyline Hotel


Hampton Inn


Portland Hotel at Times Square


The Pod Hotel


Herald Square Hotel


Hotel Thirty Thirty


The Chelsea Star Hotel


The Broadway Hotel and Hostel


The Carlton Arms Hotel


The Sohotel


Jane Hotel


Hotel Belleclaire


St. Marks Hotel

Chelsea Lodge


Cosmopolitan Hotel - Tribeca


Holiday Inn Midtown


The Hotel St. James


Comfort Inn - Central Park West


Bowery’s Whitehouse Hotel of NY


Ameritania Hotel


Hotel Alexander


The Travel Inn Hotel


West Side Inn


Beacon Hotel


Hotel Salisbury


Best Western President Hotel

Park 79


Hotel 31


Hotel Metro


On The Avenue Hotel


Belvedere Hotel


Amsterdam Court