Nearly all of us are triggered by something, and when we are, we can easily revert to thinking and acting in ways that we later regret. In this workshop Suska Davis, Ph.D., engages you in a close look at the phenomenon of anger and other emotional triggers. By utilizing the principles and methods of NVC participants explore and practice how to respond consciously and constructively when either they feel angry or triggered in some way or the person they are interacting with appears to be so. The more quickly we can connect with the need underlying those feelings, the quicker they can be transformed into something that connects us with the other person and creates an opportunity for that need to be fulfilled. Suska also takes a look at in-the-moment strategies for tense situations when we or others feel triggered.

An interactive seminar with stimulating presentations from leading-edge professionals, discussion, some experiential explorations, and more...Everyone welcome!

The four main presenters are:

Dr. Leticia Nieto, PsyD: "Descent to the Light: Movement and Enactment Explorations" Consultant, trainer, and Core faculty in the Masters Counseling Psychology program at St. Martin’s University, Dr. Nieto brings her highly respected, original, dynamic, and interactive approach to expressive arts therapy to throw new light on depression.

Rev. Canon David C. James, PhD: "A Christian Perspective on Depression" Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Olympia. Ordained in 1987. Formerly Professor of Psychology and Spirituality at Trinity College. He has authored two books: What are They Saving about Masculine Spirituality and Sacred Vision: A Man’s Legacy.

Equinox A Go-Go: Saturday at 8:00 p.m.==
The Blackberry Bushes Band is playing,
in High Gear. Get ready to Dance!
Fundraiser for the Eagles Building.
We need money to keep our building whole,
especially the roof! We need help with our
Progressive Olympia Agenda for the entire
community, at the Eagles Building.
Please attend, Entrance fee is only $6.00.

Movie: "The Making of Mahatma":
The history of Gandhi, and his work
for Peace.

This week's films:
"District B13"
Science fiction, Paris 2010.
An emotionally stirring film.
"Three Times": A Mandarin and Taiwanese Film
with English subtitles.
A rapturous and beautiful love story set in three
different eras.
Questions? call 754-6670

Veterans for Peace monthly TCTV program airs at 8am Thursdays & 10pm Fridays every week. The topic for July is 'Family Stress in Military Life' with members of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO).

Veterans for Peace monthly radio program as part of John Ford's "Fair & Balanced" show. Airtime Noon to 1pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month. July's topic is on the mission and local actions of Rachel Corrie chapter 109 (Olympia) of the national organization of Veterans for Peace.

Veterans for Peace monthly TCTV program airs at 8am Thursdays & 10pm Fridays every week. The topic for July is 'Family Stress in Military Life' with members of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO).

Second event of the summer series - FERTILE GROUND will be firing up the outdoor oven and serving up great pizza. Bring the kids, bring the adult kids. $5-$10 sliding scale.

Let's go together to see "An Inconvenient Truth" on Tuesday night at 7:35 p.m. Why be a progressive in isolation? Let's build community and solidarity and all go out to the movies?? After the movie we go next door (9:20 p.m.) for snacks, drinks and discussion of the movie. THE ROCK family restaurant is right next door.