Safe Harbor Announcements

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On Wed, 3 Dec 2003 11:52:43 -0800 (PST) Frank <califpacific

writes:

> Six Announcements:index

> Safe Harbor, the nation's leading nonprofit agency for non-drug

> mental health education - in partnership with Northern California

> Recovery Systems, Inc. - presents:

>

> THE MOOD CURE:

> A TRAINING WORKSHOP IN AMINO ACID THERAPY

> Eliminating " False Moods " through Neuronutrient Repair

>

> with best-selling author, Julia Ross, M.A., M.F.T.

> (The Diet Cure, The Mood Cure)

> and the staff of her Mill Valley, California clinic, Recovery

> Systems

>

> Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2004

> Sheraton Universal Hotel

> Universal City, CA (Near Los Angeles)

>

> Friday: 1:30 - 5:30, Sat.: 8:30 - 12:30; 1:30 - 4:30, Sun.: 8:30 -

> 12:30

> (Snacks provided; lunch on your own)

>

> Fee: $395.00

> If paid by Jan. 9: $345.00

>

> Continuing Education Units (CEUs -14 contact hours) available for

> California Nurses, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social

> Workers.

> CEUs (14 hours) also available for members of the Society of

> Certified Nutritionists

> (CA Bd. of Registered Nursing Provider No.: CEP 13857; CA Bd. of

> Behavioral Sciences Provider No.: PC2516)

>

> We request that scented products, such as perfume and hairspray, not

> be worn.

>

> YOU WILL LEARN:

>

> How to recognize which of four key neurotransmitter deficits - in

> serotonin, in the catecholemines, in GABA, or in endorphins - is

> generating a particular negative, or false, emotion.

> What optimal neurotransmitter function looks and feels like, and

> how you and your clients can distinguish true from false moods.

> How to use targeted amino acids to eliminate depression, anxiety,

> irritability, chronic sadness, apathy, over-stress, obsessiveness,

> and many other symptoms of neurotransmitter deficiency.

> Hands-on techniques by actually seeing the aminos used in

> demonstrations and by " prescribing " them yourself, in groups

> facilitated by experienced nutritionists.

> How amino acids compare with drugs like Prozac and Wellbutrin,

> and how those on antidepressants can most safely experiment with the

> aminos and switch over to them.

> How addictive cravings for carbohydrates can be generated by

> false moods and how amino acid therapy can normalize appetite as

> well as mood.

> How conditions such as hypothyroidism, hypo- or

> hyper-cortisolemia, parasite or yeast overgrowth, and sex hormone

> imbalance can affect the utilization and effectiveness of the

> aminos.

> When certain amino acids should not be used. For example,

> glutamine is often contraindicated in someone with bipolar

> tendencies.

> How to quickly counteract any adverse reactions to aminos.

> How and when to augment protocols with essential fatty acids,

> vitamins, minerals and such nutrients as SAM-e and St. John's wort

> or medications such as SSRIs.

> How psychotherapy and nutrient therapy interact.

> AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

>

> FULL COURSE OUTLINE AT

> www.AlternativeMentalHealth.com/moodcurecrs.htm

>

> REGISTER:

>

> Online at

> https://nt7.corpsite.com/secure_alternative/donation.htm - Note

> " Mood Cure " in Message box. All online registrations will be

> acknowledged within 48 hours by email.

> By mail: Safe Harbor, 1718 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041

>

> By phone: (323) 257-7338

> VISA and Mastercard Accepted

>

> FOR MORE INFO: www.AlternativeMentalHealth.com and www.MoodCure.com

> Julia Ross, M.A., M.F.T.

>

> Julia Ross is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychology and

> has founded and directed seven treatment programs in the San

> Francisco Bay Area for mood problems, eating disorders and

> addictions since 1980. Ross is the author of The Mood Cure (Viking,

> 2002), which was a finalist for the " Books for a Better Life " Award

> and named Safe Harbor's " Book of the Year. " Her first book, The Diet

> Cure (Penguin, 2000), on recovery from carbohydrate addiction, has

> been a best-seller in the US and the UK, selling over 100,000

> copies.

>

> Hotel Reservations and Information

> For hotel reservations, contact:

>

> The Sheraton Universal Hotel

> 333 Universal Hollywood Drive

> Universal City, CA 91608

> Telephone: (818) 980-1212 -- Fax: (818) 985-4980

> We are pleased to offer conference participants the special

> discounted room rate of $113 per night, single or double occupancy.

> You must mention Safe Harbor when making your room reservations.

>

> FOR OTHER HOTELS IN THE AREA, SEE AlternativeMentalHealth.com/hotels

>

> All conference participants are responsible for their own travel,

> hotel and meal expenses.

>

> The Sheraton Universal Hotel is accessible from Burbank or Los

> Angeles International Airports. The Sheraton Universal, " The Hotel

> of the Stars, " lies on the back lot (within walking distance) of

> Universal Studios, the world's largest movie studio and theme park.

> Equally close is the fabulous Universal City Walk with 65

> restaurants and shops.

>

>

>

>

> Bank Of America Sponsors Safe Harbor " ADD " Seminar

> Safe Harbor is pleased to present a free seminar on

> Non-Drug Approaches for Children Diagnosed with " ADD/ADHD, "

> sponsored by a grant from Bank of America.

>

> The seminar will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at The

> University Club of Pasadena, 175 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena,

> California (626-793-5157), from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It will be in

> the University Club's library upstairs. Valet parking is provided

> free of charge (parking is limited, so please carpool if possible).

>

>

> Speaking will be Dan Stradford, President of Safe Harbor, and Cathie

> Lippman, M.D. Dr. Lippman is an expert in the uses of diet,

> nutrition, homeopathy and herbs to help children who have behavior

> problems, learning issues, recurrent infections or other health

> problems.

>

> Come and see " Dr. Stix " in action! Steve Stockmal, author of

> Drumstick Spinology -- the art of drumstick spinning, who was a big

> hit at our Third Annual Awards Benefit in October, will make a

> special appearance. See Stockmal's techniques in action, which are

> now used as focusing drills to help children labeled with ADD, as an

> alternative to drug treatment.

>

> Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you know

> who may be interested, especially parents and teachers. For more

> information, please contact (323) 257-7338.

>

>

> Cathie Lippman, M.D., Speaks at Safe Harbor L.A. Support Group The

> Los Angeles Safe Harbor Support Group meeting will be held at the

> Safe Harbor office, 1718 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock, from 7 to 9 PM,

> December 10th.

> Cathie Lippman, M.D., of Beverly Hills, will be the speaker. Her

> topic will be " An Environmental Medicine Approach to Mental

> Illness " . The meeting is free and open to all interested persons.

> Kindly RSVP (323) 257-7338 if you will be participating.

>

> The support group will meet from 7 PM to 8 PM and Dr. Lippman will

> speak from 8 PM to 9 PM.

>

>

> Safe Harbor New York Support Group Meets December 8 Join us for the

> next Safe Harbor New York Support Group. In these monthly groups, we

> discuss the use of non-drug approaches such as nutrition, exercise,

> dietary change, treatment of underlying physical disorders, and

> acupuncture for treatment of mental health-related symptoms. All are

> welcome to join our group to share experiences and information and

> learn from one another in an open and nonjudgmental environment.

> Where: 83 Spring Street between Broadway and Lafayette (go to the

> reception desk)

> en: Monday, December 8, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

>

> Donation: $4 (to help pay for space rental)

> RSVP required; space is limited.

> To RSVP, contact:

>

> Dana Barnes

> Safe Harbor NY

> ny

> NY: 212-302-9811

> NJ: 201-656-2849

>

> Note: The Spring St. address listed above is not our permanent

> location. Please visit alternativementalhealth.com regularly for

> details about upcoming support groups and lectures. We will also

> send announcements to the NY mailing list.

>

>

> Safe Harbor Boston Presents Talk by William Walsh, Ph.D.

> Safe Harbor Boston presents

> Natural Mental Health with Biochemical Therapy,

> a talk by William J. Walsh, Ph.D.,

> founder of the Pfeiffer Treatment Center.

>

> When: Thursday, January 22 at 7:30 pm

>

> Where:

> First Unitarian Society in Newton - Parish Hall

> 1326 Washington St., Newton, MA

> (corner of Highland St., parking behind Sovereign Bank)

>

> William J. Walsh, recipient of Safe Harbor's 2002 Lighthouse Award,

> is a scientist with more than 30 years of research experience. After

> graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 1958, he went on to

> earn a masters degree at the University of Michigan and a Doctorate

> in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University. Dr. Walsh worked

> for some of the most prestigious scientific institutions in the

> country, including Argonne National Laboratory, where he spent 22

> years as a researcher.

>

> His research and volunteer work involving biochemical predisposition

> to behavior disorders led to Dr. Walsh's foundation of the Health

> Research Institute in 1982 and the Pfeiffer Treatment Center in

> 1989. Pfeiffer is a non-profit center that provides individualized

> biochemical therapy to patients looking for a natural treatment for

> imbalances associated with behavior disorders, learning problems,

> autism, depression, and schizophrenia. www.hriptc.org

>

> Safe Harbor Boston is dedicated to increasing awareness about the

> advantages of using alternative treatments for those interested in

> mental health issues. We provide healing circle/support group

> meetings the first and third Mondays of each month from 7:00-9:00 PM

> at the First Unitarian Society for people who experience extreme

> states of mind.

>

> For directions to the First Unitarian Society in Newton, see

> www.fusn.org

>

> Call (617) 964-5544 or write to SafeHarborB for more

> information.

>

>

> AWARDS BENEFIT SPECIALS

> Our Third Annual Awards Benefit was an outstanding success. In honor

> of that success, we are extending our special event sale for a

> limited time on the following items, and we have three new items:

>

> 2002 Conference Tapes Full Set - 5% Off for only $180.00 ($12.00

> S & H)

>

> 2002 2nd Annual Awards Benefit Video - $10.00 Off for only $15.00

> ($2.00 S & H)

>

> 2003 Conference CDs Full Set - 10% Off for only $235.00 ($15.00

> S & H)

>

> 2003 3rd Annual Awards Benefit Video - Prerelease Special only

> $20.00 (advance orders) ($2.00 S & H)

>

> New Book: Biological Treatments for Autism & PDD by William Shaw,

> Ph.D., with contributions by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. et al. - $20.00

> (available while supplies last; free S & H)

>

> New Booklet: Promoting Wellness in a Psychiatric Setting,

> published by Safe Harbor. - $10.00 ($1.00 S & H)

>

> New T-shirt: Newly designed Safe Harbor T-shirts with our logo on

> the front and " Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Spirit " on the

> back - $18.00 (please indicate small, medium, large or extra large;

> $2.00 S & H)

>

> All other bookstore items are available at our regular prices.

>

> To order, please contact Wendy at wendy.

> You can also order at www.AlternativeMentalHealth.com. Please note

> items and sizes you are ordering in the Comments section. We accept

> MasterCard and Visa. Thanks!

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