Appleton Public Library recommends Lucy LaFaive

"On January 12, 2010, I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Lucy LaFaive in a program at Appleton Public Library. Our scheduled presenter did not arrive, and Ms. La Faive offered to lead our session at the very last minute, with no time for preparation. My group members and I were very impressed with the ease with which she stepped in and led the group. 

She started with breathing exercises and progressive muscular relaxation that grounded and relaxed the participants, then moved on to a guided meditation/visualization. Her voice and tone were very soothing and relaxing, and participants were surprised, afterwards, to learn that Ms. La Faive was not our original presenter, but had filled in last minute.

After the breathing, relaxation, and visualization, Ms. La Faive led a discussion with the group about how they felt and what the meditation brought out for each individual. Discussion was lively and she did a nice job of giving everyone a chance to speak and keeping people on topic. The group would have been happy to keep talking with Ms. LaFaive well beyond our 2 hour time limit! 

Afterwards, a number of people commented to me that it was one of the best sessions they had attended, and requested that we have Ms. La Faive return for another session in the future.  I was personally impressed with the fact that Ms. La Faive was willing to jump in and lead a program without any advance notice, and the work she did was wonderful. I left the session relaxed, centered, and energized. I highly recommend Ms. La Faive as a program facilitator."

Amy T. Stanwood
Adult Programming
Appleton Public Library
Appleton, WI

Stress Reduction at the Eloft in Marquette, MI

Stress Reduction Strategies Presentation/Workshop
Take control of your stress level! Learn the fastest way to relax, how to effectively deal with emotions and find out how your thinking affects your stress level. This will be tailored to participants’ needs. Leave relaxed and refreshed.

Thursday, February 4th, 2010 (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
The E Loft, 333 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI
$25 (Please register by Wednesday, Feb. 5th)

Natural Bone Health Forum

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Choice of 2 sessions
lunch (1:00 to 2:30pm) or dinner (6:00 to 7:30pm)

A multi-faceted view on natural bone health. Bones can and do change strength and shape. Come and learn about your natural choices. This includes a lunch or dinner of good food for bone health and presentations by

• Katy Nelson, Board Certified, Naturopathic Medicine (www.drkatynelson.com)
• Lucy La Faive, Stress Reduction Specialist (www.JoyfulLivingEd.com)
• Tammy Karp, low force, "no" crack Chiropractor (www.drtammykarp.com)

Subjects covered:

• Overview of factors affecting bone health
• How the function & condition of the spine affects bone health
• Nutrition, sugar, and hormone balance & bone health
• How to measure your bone health & changes in it.
• How to improve YOUR Bone Health
• Calcium rich foods
• Balancing hormones
• Proper spinal alignment
• Strength-training and exercise
• Stress reduction

Calcium rich meals include:

Lunch - Fresh salmon sandwich on three seed bread with quinoa salad, cup of Cafe made tapioca pudding.
$25 includes beverage, meal, gratuity and speakers.

Dinner - Sardinian green salad, fresh salmon, fresh steamed vegetable, quinoa salad & cup of Cafe made tapioca pudding.
$40 includes beverage, meal, gratuity and speakers.

Sweet Water Café, 517 N. Third St. Marquette, MI
Reservations are required by Nov. 3rd.
226-7009, www.sweetwatercafe.org

Stress Reduction Workshop

Joyful Living: Tools for a Happy, Healthy Life
Tools to cope with life’s ups and downs

Learn to:

• Manage Stress
• Release Emotions
• Empowerment Tools
• Relaxation Techniques

Have FUN! Leave feeling relaxed and refreshed!

• Wednesday, August 26, 2009 (7 - 9:30 PM)
• Joy Center, 1492 Southwood Dr., Ishpeming, MI
• $20 suggested donation
• To register by August 24th or for more info:
• 225-1059 ~ lucy.smspecialist@gmail.com