August 23
Very small group met for a brief time of sharing and socializing. Fall should bring more people to the next meeting.
July 26
Twenty-three people and one beautiful baby gathered at the Feld farm to celebrate the Support Group�s second anniversary. After a brief discussion of business and S�more roasting, we focused on letting go of painful memories. Some people brought items which represented their physical recovery such as body braces or pain medications. Others wrote down on note cards their painful thoughts, emotions, or individual�s name and said �good-bye� by tossing it into the bonfire. Someone even made a wreath out of the bittersweet plant which represented their bittersweet recovery. The glow of the bonfire and the quiet country setting provide a very relaxing, peaceful atmosphere. Even a few whitetail deer were sighted in the distance. The meeting ended with a time of refreshments, socializing, and bonding. Many headed home with a feeling of cleansing and relief. It was a wonderful evening.
June 28
33 people attended to hear Nurse Practitioner Bonnie Groessl discuss alternative treatments for people who suffer with pain, anxiety, trauma, and anger management. Some of her treatment methods are guiding imagery, Reike, hypnosis, biofeedback, nutritional and lifestyle counseling. Methods that incorporate the mind and body to envoke inner healing resourses. Very enlighting presentation. Socializing and choclolate cookies followed the presentation.
May 24
20 people attended. Business update: Colleen Busche reported on the BIAW conference that was held on May 8 & 9 @ the Kalahari Resort in Wis Dells. She had many handouts from sessions she attended and told about the unique perspectives provided by the featured speaker from the convention, Lois McElravy. Some of the topics were:
1. Language and Behaviors that Shut Me Down
2. The Ripple Effect of Brain Injury in Families
3. Seven Truths of the Ripple Effect
4. Another Seven Truths of the Ripple Effect
5. Hangin� on with Humor
These topics ignited many discussions from the group. Informatioin on Lois McElravy can be found on her website www.montanaspeakers.com/loismcelravy We ended the meeting with a time for socializing and a dose of choc. chip cookies.
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