Talks

NEWS

New affordable acupuncture clinic, with Lesley Gann

This multi-bed format is gaining in popularity nationwide (see www.affordableacupunctureuk.co.uk for more info and patient feedback). The sessions are shorter and overlap so that two patients can be treated at the same time, on screened couches. The first consultation for new patients is in private, lasts about an hour and costs �30. Follow-up treatments last 30-40 minutes and cost �20. I'm looking forward to the challenge of working in this new way and hope that it will help to make acupuncture available to more people.

Starting on Thursday the 19th February 2009,

9am - 1pm at Bridges Community Centre, Monmouth.

Call or email MNHC for more information or to book an appointment.

Communication from the Heart.

This is a group for people wanting to explore the topic of communicating in ways that open and deepen our relationships. Assertiveness is the art of clear, direct and honest communication that crucially, does not place blame or accusation. An assertive approach teaches us to own our feelings and needs. It helps us to make choices in life that nurture and honour our being. It enables us to defend our rights when we feel violated. Communicating from the heart opens opportunities for resolving conflict, it also enables us to deepen, enrich and soften our most important relationships.

This will be an experiential group, using exercises to practise our skills. Primarily, the group will offer a safe, supportive place in which to experience and experiment with communicating from the heart.

Starting Wednesday 21st January 2009,

7pm - 9pm at Bridges Community Centre, Monmouth.

Limited to 10 places and open to men and women.

Catherine Kirwin is a counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals and couples at Monmouth Natural Health Centre . She is an accredited MBACP and UKCP practitioner.