Eating Disorder Anonymous Peer Support Group at Cayuga Centers Monroe Youth and Family Center

175 Humboldt Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY, 14610.
Thursdays 630-730 p.m. and Saturdays 12:30-1:30 p.m.
RochesterEDA@gmail.com

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Archetypes

Here's a complete list of the archetypes that were on the cards we used the other night. The following text includes some suggestions by Caroline Myss (creator of the cards & attached website) on how they can be useful in self-understanding.

http://www.myss.com/library/contracts/three_archs.asp

Self-Examination

Some of the archetypes in the list will jump out at you as if to say, "You know me! I've been part of your life ever since you can remember." It could be an archetype that is aligned with your occupation -- for example, the Politician, Craftsperson, Athlete, Teacher, Scholar, or Judge. It might also be an important characteristic that defines your nature apart from your work, as the Monk or Nun (assuming you're not actually under holy orders), the Poet, Lover, Rebel, and so forth. But then you will have to dig a little deeper. Some archetypes that you may feel drawn to, like the Mystic, Visionary, or Healer, may be largely a matter of wishful thinking. Many of my students like to see themselves as Mystics, for instance. But I ask them to take a serious look within and determine whether the hard work and sacrifice that go with that identity have been a part of their life for many years. Some people like to be mystics during their summer retreat, or on the weekend, or for half an hour every morning, and that's great. But to include an archetype in your intimate family of 12, you need to be able to trace its life-long influence on you.
Inevitably, you will need to include some archetypes that, like the Prostitute and Saboteur that we all share, may at first seem unpleasant or negative. Perhaps the Fool, Robot, Martyr, Servant, Sadist, or Puppet is part of your make-up. Remember that these are not necessarily negative archetypes; only your interpretation is negative. They ultimately help you avoid the shadow aspect implicit in their name. To some people, the Judge may seem like a negative archetype, implying a judgmental nature and maybe a cruel or imperious streak. But this archetype can be essential in making a wide range of informed decisions in areas as different as business and art. One day it might even save your life.

So, after you've assembled a group of at least eight archetypes that you feel drawn to, begin by asking a few simple questions. If you like, you can imagine each archetype sitting in a chair across from you, and ask the questions directly to the archetype. You can even write a letter to the archetype if you find that more agreeable, asking the same questions in writing. Allow the archetype to respond, the answers coming from the deepest levels of your own intuition. Or simply ask yourself, and wait for the answer to come to you. Here are some sample questions:

• What events or personal characteristics led me to choose this archetype?
• How long has this archetypal pattern been a part of my life?
• What role has this archetype played for me?
• Which prominent people have interacted with the aspect of my nature supported by this archetype? (For instance, if it's the Teacher archetype, think of the people who have played important roles in your own education or inspired you to be a teacher to others.)
• What relationship might it have to my personal unfinished business - to those people I haven't forgiven, or to events in the past that I can't let go of? And might this archetype now help me in healing those situations?
• What myths, fairy tales, or spiritual stories that have meaning for me do I associate with this archetype?
• Has this archetype appeared in my dreams?
• Does thinking of this archetype make me feel empowered or disempowered?

You should also look for spiritual resonance in your archetypes. Ask yourself:

• What impact has this archetype had on my spirituality?
• What have I learned about my own shadow aspect through this archetype?
• Has it caused me to block or forgo change that needs to happen?
• What immediate guidance might this archetype have to offer me in the present moment?

Body Secrets: LivingDance~LivingMusic Workshop

Body Secrets: Third Annual LivingDance~LivingMusic Workshop

Fundamentals of LivingDance, March 2, 2012

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
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LivingDance~LivingMusic In-Depth, March 3, 2012
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 Danielle Fraenkel, Ph.D.,NCC, BC-DMT, LMHC, LCAT, CGP & Musician, Jeffrey Mehr, MA 

Fundamentals of LivingDance~LivingMusic—Friday evening, March 2, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. introduces basic concepts. Participants work with natural movement that helps them de-stress, self-soothe, and build self-confidence.

LivingDance~LivingMusic in Depth, Saturday, March 3. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. gives participants time to apply the Fundamentals of LivingDance to what they have learned about themselves, and their relationships to others. Whether people love to dance, have body image issues, or believe they have two left feet, everyone benefits. Talent, training, size, age—none of that matters.

Neurobiologists are talking about horizontal and vertical integration of the brain, here's a chance to experience it for yourself. Once you integrate the concepts, you can share them with your clients, whether you see them individually or in a group.

Workshop held  at  Kinections*, 718 University Avenue, Rochester NY 14607

In case you did not know, facilitator, Danielle Fraenkel and musician, Jeffrey Mehr, have brought LivingDance~LivingMusic to Greece, Israel, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and many parts of the United States.  Dr. Rainbow Ho, of the University of Hong Kong, wrote in a February 4th email that she had given a live demonstration using basic elements of LivingDance “to help a depressed client to build up her self-image and confidence, especially in dealing with interpersonal relations!”

Attendees often apply the skills they discover in LivingDance~LivingMusic to solving problems in their daily lives. Cornelia, an IT technician, proudly reports that she uses what she has learned in LivingDance~LivingMusic to deal with difficult interpersonal situations at work.  

Collaborating at the workshop with Dr. Fraenkel, Jeffrey Mehr, MA, plays live, improvisational music—powered by the dancers—on keyboards, cello, and harmonica, and teaches attendees how to join in with their own LivingMusic. Participants may bring their own instruments or use what we have at Kinections.

*Kinections is the only free standing institute in the country that offers all the dance/movement therapy courses required for certification by the American Dance Therapy Association. Kinections is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors (#5767). We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.

Your investment: Fundamentals only $35; LivingDance~LivingMusic in Depth only $99 (pre-requisite Fundamentals or previous LivingDance experience); Both only $115. Students, the unemployed, and retired elders only $40.

Danielle Fraenkel, Ph.D., BC-DMT, NCC, LCAT, LMHC, CGP
www.kinections.com daniellefraenkel@kinections.com
Tel: 585. 473.5050             FAX: 585.473.5958
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Co-Dependency Information

Here is a link to some books on co-dependency.

http://codependentrelationships.org/codependency-resources/codependency-books/