There are current openings in these Redwood City groups (which could be a very useful  complement to individual therapy):

• 1.      Making the Most out of Midlife:  Ongoing weekly group for women who want more meaningful relationships in their lives.  General process is used to promote self-awareness and practice new behaviors.  Group closed once filled.  
• If the member is in individual therapy, I will collaborate with that therapist.
• Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 PM
• 2.      Life Beyond Mental Illness:  Ongoing weekly process group for people living independently with mental illness, yet feeling isolated by stigma and shame and wanting to connect with others.  Group closed once filled.    
•  Members are strongly encouraged to have an individual therapist and I will collaborate with that therapist, as well as any other members of their team.
• Tuesdays 1-2:30 PM
• Both groups are closed once they are filled.

Contact:  Deborah Dowse Runyeon, MFT, CGP*

            650-363-0249 x111

             deborahmft@myastound.net

• www.counselingforwomeninredwoodcity.com
• *Certified Group Psychotherapist

This week October 15-19 is National Business Women’s Week. Please let colleagues and high-functioning clients know about this upcoming Women In Leadership Retreat:

Women In Leadership Retreat

For professional development, internal capacity building and renewal

Blue Spirit, Costa Rica ~ June 29-July 6, 2019 

The Women In Leadership retreat brings professional and powerful women together - a network of driven individuals seeking purpose and compassion both in work and life. It is co-facilitated by Leah Weiss, an author, executive coach and professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Jaclyn Long, an esteemed mindfulness & yoga teacher and Marriage & Family Therapist. Together, they make a powerful team as they empower women and promote leadership development. A focus will be placed on cultivating passion and purpose, as well as developing the internal capacities of the leader through mindfulness-based practices. More information an be found here: http://mindbodymoms.com/event/women-in-leadership-costa-rica-2019/

STRESS Reduction for

High School Juniors and Seniors!

Gain skills in our Mindfulnesss program, to help with the stress and challenges of High School and prepare you for college and beyond!

In this workshop students will

• Develop skills to manage stress and learn coping skills
• Develop skills to manage anxiety
• Improve focus and concentration
• Develop emotional resilience

Sign up now for this 6-week class and one-half day retreat, as space is limited!

Dates: 6 Tuesdays, October 9 - November 13, 7:30-9:00 pm; and Saturday November 17, 9:00 am-1:00pm

Location: IntraHealth, 21040 Homestead Road, Suite 204, Cupertino, CA 95014

Cost: $300

Facilitators: Kelly Koken, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT#106032                          Mary VanRiper, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT# 100837

To register, call: Kelly @ (408) 475-4506 or Mary @ (650) 935-5715