Emotions By Design
Presenter: Rick Rudd
When: Wed. Dec. 4, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women

We all know that our individual histories and personal coping strategies have embedded "programs" or unique ways of reacting to our environments. These actions and emotions often chain together to form a behavior strategy that can lead to depression, anger, or a host of other emotions. These strategies influence everything that we do and everyone that we interact with. Only by identifying the chain of emotions and determining what triggers the strategy, can we break it and then learn new behaviors.
This fun, lively and interactive program will create awareness, responsibility and initiative to change. Participants will discover the types and purpose of individual emotions (the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly). We will discuss the sub-modalities to actually change the emotion.

Participants will discuss Personality Styles, Representational Systems, and Sorting Strategies. After discovering our personal Styles, Systems and Strategies, we will learn how they can be managed and how to effectively work with others.

Rick Rudd is a counselor for Dynamics of Growth, Inc. a counseling and training center located in Vadnais Heights, MN. He has a M.A. in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, a B.S. in Psychology and a Masters Certification in Theosynergistic Neuro-Transformation. He specializes in counseling individuals with traumatic anxiety disorders, phobias, anger management and men's issues. Rick also delivers seminars, workshops and teaches on a variety of topics.

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Why Being Right Won't Help
Presenter: Harry Greenberg
Wednesday Dec. 11, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women

Have you ever had a difficult conversation and couldn't understand why the person didn't a. Agree with you immediately b. Didn't show you more respect and understanding for your position c. Couldn't understand how the conversation ended up with both of you feeling sad, disconnected and confused

Then come to a seminar on difficult conversations. Based on the pioneering work of the Harvard Negotiation Project, we'll spend two hour s on a experiential, exciting journey exploring the hidden side of conversation where feelings, identity, assumptions and goals all jockey for y our loyalty. Explore contributions, discard blaming behaviors and move on to navigating difficult conversations with your integrity and feelings intact.

Harry Greenberg is a trained mediator assigned to Ramsey County Court Services in Minnesota. His work as an external consultant is focused in the area of organizational development with special emphasis on conflict management systems and anger management programming. Both his paid and volunteer work incorporate his lifelong commitment to the elimination of institutional racism and social and economic justice.

Aftermath: The Road to Resilience
Presenter: Norm Petrik
Wednesday Dec. 18, 7-9 pm

Norm will present a video tape developed by the American Psychological Association to help people learn about recovering from losses, and feel hope. "Aftermath: The Road to Resilience" was stimulated by the trauma associated with 9-11. APA developed this 44 minute video to help people know what to do to get better.

Norm Petrik, PhD has been a psychologist for 35 years at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center and a board member of the Men's Center for the past 6 years.

No Presentation
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Christmas Holiday

No Presentation
Wednesday, Jan 1
New Year Holiday

No Presentation
Presenter: Cancelled
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7-9 pm
Cancelled

You Believe WHAT!
Presenter: Cliff Owens
Wednesday Jan. 15 , 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women

You Believe WHAT! This seminar will give you the tools you need to create the life you love living. Learn how to detect and root out old and limiting beliefs. Experience the clarity and strength of living according to your current values and make decisions today that bring you joy and aliveness.

You will learn: - simple exercises to uncover self-sabotage. - process emotional attachments to old beliefs. - awaken to inspiring new directions in life. - how to create a supportive environment.

Cliff has a B.A. in Humanities and for the past 8 years has been working as a massage therapist. His current inspiration is to develop as a Life Coach and assist people who have something to offer the world and feel stuck but want freedom and self-expression.

Divorce and Family Law Issues
Presenter: Steve Nichols
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women

Steve will present general information about divorces and family law issues, including custody, child support, parenting time, property divisions and others.He will present this in a question and answer format and encourage participants to ask questions.

Steve Nichols has been in practice in the Wedge area for 3 years. He practices almost exclusively in Family Law. He grew up in Northeast Wisconsin.

The Power of One is Amazing: Turn Your Passion Into Action
Presenter: Angie Bailey
Wednesday Jan. 29, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women

Creating Positive change in the world doesn't have to be another item on you're already jam-packed "to-do" list. By identifying your individual and family's passions and thinking creatively and positively, you WILL create amazing changes in your personal life, local and global community!

In this 2-hour workshop, we'll discuss:
– Identifying your passions and gifts and then exploring ways to use these to benefit your community.
– Simple, creative avenues for serving others in ways that tie into your day-to-day schedule. Many require little to no time and create wonderful impact
– Fun, age-appropriate suggestions for involving children of any age in service activities. When service to other s becomes the norm for children, they are more likely to become adults who know they are agents for change.

Angie Bailey's mission is creating positive change in the world. She is a local and national writer, speaker, and Director of Enlightened Parenting. She currently lives in Chisago City with her husband, two children and cat. There she creates jewelry with a purpose, writes, serves delicious coffee drinks at a local shop and dreams big.

The GLBT Wedding Workshop
Presenter: Laura Smidzik
Wednesday Feb. 3, 7-9 pm
Open to Men and Women

This workshop will provide a safe and affirming place for GLBT couples to begin to plan a wedding or commitment ceremony. This workshop will help couples define what is meaningful, prioritize, and start a planning process. Ideal for couples in the early planning process or simply considering a ceremony. Local resources provided.

Laura Smidzik, a trainer and consultant, is past president of Rainbow Families. She is a spirited and positive speaker and activist in the GLBT community.