Monday, April 30, 2007

Upcoming From Brownstone Therapeutics

An Open Art Studio
Monday May 7
7PM-9PM
$10
1227 W. Jarvis
Come make art in a fun and safe environment.

Ask the Shrink
Thursday May 10 6PM-8PM
Cafe Ennui
6981 N. Sheridan Rd.
Grab some tea, a chair and chat a while

Giving Birth to Your Truth Workshop
Sunday June 11
2:00PM-5:00PM
Let Go of the Shoulds and embrace your bliss
$100.00
1227 W. Jarvis

Friday, April 27, 2007

My Birthday

At 9:42AM, I turn 40 tomorrow. I got some issues with it. I appreciate all grey hair. But I ain't old man. I am going to be kicking up my heels at a dance party. Rock on!

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

From Eve Brownstone

Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
Director of Brownstone Therapeutics

Some of you know me as the interviewer for this amazing website www.rogerspark.com
for the past four years. Today, I am tooting my horn for something I have been doing for the past seventeen years, Expressive Arts Therapies. I ran my first group in 1990. I got my Masters in 1993 and my LCPC in 1998. For seventeen years, I have worked for other organizations. I have had wonderful experiencing working with clients from eighteen months to ninety-five years old. Today, I am letting everybody know that I am putting up my own shingle. Brownstone Therapeutics is open for business.

Brownstone Therapeutics is a therapeutic private practice in Rogers Park aimed at assisting people: to explore choices, gain more self-awareness and self-acceptance, reduce stress, anxiety and depression so that people can live more fully. I am looking for folks who want to make positive changes in their lives. I use music, dance, art, writing and psychodrama to get to the heart of things, to look below the surface. I see myself as mid-wife, assisting clients to give birth to themselves. It is not always easy. With growth can come some teething. But it is a joyful experience when someone stands on their own two feet and embraces themselves- the good, the bad and the ugly. Individual and group therapy sessions are provided. There is a sliding scale. We are a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Provider and offer a special discount to students of Loyola University of Chicago.

Another service I am thrilled to offer is Oral History Services. Brownstone Therapeutics offers convenient and affordable ways to document loved ones life stories or your own.
Through DVD or written form, I can capture someone’s story for present and future generations to enjoy. Also telling your story, I have been told is very therapeutic. Sometimes people just want to talk and know someone is listening. I am a good listener.

Lastly, Brownstone Therapeutics offers fun, interactive and educational experiences for groups from schools to corporations. We aim to reduce stress, increase leadership skills and team cohesion in creative ways. Trainings include: How to Build a Stress First Aid Kit, Dining with the Family and Choices. We also offer private consultation to businesses and other organizations.

For more information or book an appointment call 773-859-1276 or email brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com or check out http://brownstonetherapeutics.blogspot.com/.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Growing Pains

Moving on.
Life is about learning new things. Some new things come in pretty packages with charming wrapping and lots of smiles. Other lessons feel like teething and the soothing cream is out of your reach. Ouch!! I am learning a life lesson. It is one of the second type. It is an oucher!. I am moving on. I realize things can't stay the same. Nothing stays the same. I am moving on with some fear...I am getting closer to knowing what I want and getting it.... I don't want anybody else to force me to move on in a mean way. I am moving on...at my own pace....I am acknowledging the pain. Because where I was on my journey was meaningful and important to me. It still is. I am moving on into the unknown. Into the forest...I will find the beach and sun on the other end. I know it.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Another Bend in the Road

My laptop is open as I prepare for four hours in the philly airport. I am listening to my fav instrumental. I can send emails. I am on the slightly happy side. Even though the flight is delayed due to bad visiiblity...Communication with the world is still possible. My cellphone lacks juice but I'veI got some apple flavored.

I am sitting next to two friendly but frustrated people. All of us are determined for whatever reason to get to Chicago at around 6pm. One comes from Jerusalem and other other comes from Philly. It is nice to have people to talk to.

I am so ready for Spring!!! Let the sunshine and no more bad visibility. I guess there is still some sunshine with in this philly airport. I am finding some anyway.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Journey

I am in NYC with my family. Tomorrow is Uncle Max's Memorial, a celebration of his life. He was a prangster and my grandma's best brother for ninety years. Wow to know somebody so well. My grandma is hanging in there.
Max was a leader of children, father of Peter and Barry, WWII vet, lover and husband of wanda.

You are a treasure and a mench.
Love Eve