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Little Things - Big Fights
Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
If you’ve ever been in a relationship then you’ve struggled with little things that lead to the biggest fights. These fights act like rust on your relationship. Creating anger, hurt and simmering resentments that never seem to go away. This workshop will teach you how to prevent those little things from turning into big fights by learning to prioritize being connect rather than being right. You will learn how: The...
All levels
21 and older
$45
The Truth Hurts, But Does It Have To?
Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Since childhood we’re told “The Truth Hurts” as if the truth is a weapon to make you bad, wrong and inflict pain. This workshop is designed to teach you how to handle the truth to esteem and empower yourself. This is one of the most powerful tool of increasing self-acceptance that you can learn. You will learn how: The truth is only a weapon is you aren’t being mindful of what is happening The truth is one of the most...
All levels
21 and older
$45
Simchat Torah
Kabbalah Centre Student Support @ 492 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL
Simchat Torah is the culmination of 21 dynamic days of spiritual transformation. This joyous holiday is the last step on a journey to activate the blessings we have invited into our lives during Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. In Hebrew, Simchat Torah literally means, “Joy of the Torah.” The more joy we express at this time, the more true happiness and fulfillment we will experience in the year to come. Join us for a celebration of love...
All levels
18 and older
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Mind Reading & Other Tricks You Don't Know
Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
It’s common practice for us to expect our partner to read our mind. To know what we think, feel or want without us ever having to tell them. It’s a true test of love that the majority of us fail at. If not at first, then eventually, in our romantic relationships. This workshop will teach you about mind reading along with other folklore of romantic relationships. You will learn how to trade in the myths and misconceptions...
All levels
21 and older
$45
Beginner's Guide to Life
Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Once we are adults, we’re expected to know how the world and the people in it work. When we make mistakes, pick a “wrong choice” we blame ourselves for what we were never taught. This workshop is a crash course in how people work, the most common patterns they engage in and how you can navigate it all like the expert you’re told you should be. This is a fun workshop for learning, gaining insight and creating change...
All levels
21 and older
$45
Walking Meditation
With deep roots in several Buddhist traditions, walking meditation aids us in cultivating deeper awareness of ourselves and our surroundings. Enjoy a 30-minute guided walk including instruction and silence, followed by free time to explore Spring Bird’s forest sanctuary. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, and a snack if desired. You may wish to bring a journal or sketchbook. Long pants and sturdy shoes recommended. Please...
All levels
18 and older
Time Management
American Management Association @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL
Master the art of effective time management and take control of your productivity. Join this seminar at the American Management Association to learn how to set goals, establish priorities, and eliminate time-wasters. Boost your concentration, efficiency, and overall work-life balance.
Managing the "Unmanageable": Tough People, Situations
American Management Association @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL
Learn how to effectively deal with problem employees and difficult situations in the workplace. Gain skills and tools for resolving complex issues and preventing them from escalating. Discover strategies for motivating burned-out employees, addressing conflict, and protecting yourself and your company.
Critical Thinking
Global Knowledge @ 1500 McConnor Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL
Master and apply critical thinking skills to make better business decisions. Critical thinking is the ability to correctly understand information, a situation, or problem from different perspectives in order to take or suggest the best possible action. In business, it's truly an essential skill for success-and a proven way to distinguish yourself and your organizational contributions. Critical thinking skills provide ways to arrive at better decisions...
Conflict Management Training
Conflicts are inevitable when people with different personalities and goals are put together to work in the same environment. Quite often, the clash that results leads to extreme anger and animosity, and this can have a very disruptive effect on the entire team. As a leader, you are often called upon to defuse the situation and resolve differences in a collaborative manner, before the situation spirals out of control. Our one day workshop in Conflict...
$799
Living in Flow
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
Your life is impacted by unpredictable world events that can cause uncertainty, such as the effects of climate change. As well, personal challenges and unclear outcomes effect your life and often those near to you. These circumstances or situations can distress you, which in turn, effects your mood, energy, and over all well being. Find peace in the unknown by employing a deeper understanding of how a positive outlook shifts your energy and...
$70
Tai Chi: Advanced Yang-Style
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits. Please refer to the tai chi sign in the Visitor Center to determine your...
Tai Chi: Advanced Sun-Style
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Sun-style is the most modern form of tai chi, known for flowing movements and gentle postures. This course continues with in-depth study of the Sun-style for students who have completed the intermediate level and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits.
Past-Life Regression
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Do you feel that some of your relationships have a deeper history or connection than they normally should? Do you have an illness or problem that feels rooted in something beyond this life? Do you experience déjà vu often or like you’ve done something before but know you haven’t actually done it? Do you ‘know’ things or have information that you couldn’t possibly know? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you want to sign...
$39
Stress Management
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Stress has a profound effect on all areas of your life. It disrupts your emotional state by influencing your moods. Stress interferes with physical functions, making you susceptible to a number of health problems from coronary artery disease, irritable bowel and chronic fatigue syndrome. It narrows your ability to think clearly, function effectively and enjoy life. Interestingly, stress is a part of everyday life. It comes with every job, relationship...
$55
Transcending Beliefs
To a great extent your life mirrors what and how you think. The beliefs and thoughts you have shape your reality. You have tremendous power and unlimited capacity to live a life overflowing with peace, happiness, and love. Take an incredible step into transcending your consciousness and be part of an evolutionary shift in humanity by understanding new discoveries in cell biology, epigenetics, and physics. Find out how love feeds your cells and changes...
Thyroid-Adrenal Reset: Fight Fatigue, Manage Stress
Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL
Thyroid-Adrenal Reset: Fight Fatigue, Manage Stress & Improve Sleep Cold hands and feet? Trouble losing weight no matter what you do? Feel irritable, moody or constantly fatigued even after a good night of sleep? Your adrenals and thyroid may be to blame! Join us to learn the critical role that the adrenal and thyroid glands play in hormone balance, weight, metabolism, blood pressure, and energy and mood. We’ll cover different types of...
$85
Shinrin-Yoku Forest Bathing
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 19611 W Grass Lake Rd, Chicago, IL
Shinrin yoku, Japanese forest bathing, refers to the practice of immersing all of your senses in the healing forest to reduce stress hormones and increase immune function. Connect with forest life around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple tea ceremony utilizing native plants. Please note: Dress for the weather. This class may be taken multiple times. A map...
$50
Thriving through Uncertainty
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
Uncertainty is your super power. It is a threshold and an invitation to discover how to respond to any situation in your life from strength instead of weakness, love instead of fear. When facing new territory, it is your chance to unlock your most extraordinary faculties and opportunities you may not know you have. Because when life does not go according to your plan, that is when your true destiny begins. Whether you are in a career transition,...
$85
Navigating Lucid Dreams and Astral Dimensions
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL & Virtually Online
Discover the power to control and explore the depths of your dreams with a course at Infinity Foundation. Gain valuable tools to recall and analyze dream work, return to dreamscapes, and even join shared dream experiences. Unlock your true potential and expand your consciousness in the world of lucid dreaming and astral dimensions.
$75
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