On a Journey
By Eve Brownstone
Life is a journey. My life has held lots of bends in the road the last nine years. Nine years ago I left a marriage to embark on a journey into an unknown world. I’ve moved ten times. I’ve met good people and have had interesting times. In Chinese my name is Evo and I’m known as “Chicken” in some parts.
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But I never really found the right place to settle down. It is something inside of me that is still searching for “home”. I moved again yesterday.
I’ve been on my own. Sure I’ve dated. Thought I was in love a few times. I’ve learned a lot about life, about myself. The lessons have been a gift. I definitely haven’t taken the predictable route. I’m not married with children. I love my three gorgeous and brilliant nieces.
I guess I would describe myself as an artist type. I can be moody, but I’m loving and very loyal to my friends and family. You know who you are.
Most of the time my intention is to have an open heart and give people the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes this generosity has led to heartache. Damn you bastards. Sometimes a girl has got to cuss.
I’m also a therapist and seem to attract clients who are also at a crossroads, people who want to move in more positive directions. I like showing my clients that they have the key inside them to all the doors they wish to pass through.
To remind myself that I hold my own key to my heart, I wear a gold key around my neck. Not everyday, but at times when I need a reminder. I need a little reminder today. I want some comfort and a hand to hold. We all need that at times in our lives.
My higher power has a lap for me to rest on today. I need a good cry. Moving isn’t easy even if you have a great mover named Bart. In a way I feel more free. Nothing is really holding me down. I’m free as a bird and open to all the good in the universe. I could move anywhere and do anything. I have the keys.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Arts In Rogers Park BizArts
The Arts in Rogers Park BizArts
By Eve Brownstone
Recently, a New York Times article described Rogers Park as a “funky” neighborhood. A big reason for that is our thriving arts scene on the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. We have a thriving music scene at Duke’s or The Redline Tape, Morseland, Heartland and soon on The Mayne Stage (formerly Morse Theater). The Jeff awards have recognized our theater companies: Lifeline, The Side Project, BoHo and Theo Ubique. Art galleries abound! All art lovers must visit our exceptional galleries: Greenleaf Art Studio, Rogers Park Art Space and B1E Gallery. Even with the challenging economy, which has forced a couple of galleries to close, there remain great opportunities for local artists.
How can we help make being an artist in Rogers Park more viable?
The Rogers Park Business and Artists Networking Group (RPBizArts) bring together neighbors who want to make a difference in Rogers Park. At our networking events, “Biz Arts” offers business owners, artists and other community members a chance to describe what they are doing, learn what others are up to, and as a result many businesses and artists discover innovative partnership strategies. BizArts continually strives to promote both the business world and the artistic communities. Admittedly, at times it is harder to showcase artists because there are fewer venues where artists can host events.
Our After Hours Biz Arts event on Wednesday, March 31, hosted by Many Peoples Church, 1507 W. Morse Ave, will feature some of our talented visual artists. Up to eight artists from Rogers Park will host, display and talk about their art. BizArts will offer each of the eight artists, who will submit two pieces of their artwork for display, a few minutes to talk about their artwork – their vision, their process, what motivates their work, or whatever else she or he chooses.
This event is free to members and advertisers of the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Rogers Park.com. Otherwise it’s $5 at the door. Call me Eve Brownstone at 773-859-1276 or email me at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com, if you want to be one of our eight presenting artists, by March 1.
Though we will not charge the artist, we will expect the eight to arrange for food and beverage to be served for the 25 – 40 people who attend. So, prepare to participate in this cooperative process, and do your share. This process includes set up, furnishing the food/beverage, and clean up.)
Let’s continue to support the “funky” image (as per New York Times) of our creative neighborhood. Join us on Wednesday March 31 to celebrate our artists.
Request to be on our email list at either:
mike@rogerspark.com or
sprice@rogers-park.com or
friend “Rogers Park BizArts” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=194597544999&ref=ts
Sincerely;
Eve Brownstone
February 10, 2010
By Eve Brownstone
Recently, a New York Times article described Rogers Park as a “funky” neighborhood. A big reason for that is our thriving arts scene on the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. We have a thriving music scene at Duke’s or The Redline Tape, Morseland, Heartland and soon on The Mayne Stage (formerly Morse Theater). The Jeff awards have recognized our theater companies: Lifeline, The Side Project, BoHo and Theo Ubique. Art galleries abound! All art lovers must visit our exceptional galleries: Greenleaf Art Studio, Rogers Park Art Space and B1E Gallery. Even with the challenging economy, which has forced a couple of galleries to close, there remain great opportunities for local artists.
How can we help make being an artist in Rogers Park more viable?
The Rogers Park Business and Artists Networking Group (RPBizArts) bring together neighbors who want to make a difference in Rogers Park. At our networking events, “Biz Arts” offers business owners, artists and other community members a chance to describe what they are doing, learn what others are up to, and as a result many businesses and artists discover innovative partnership strategies. BizArts continually strives to promote both the business world and the artistic communities. Admittedly, at times it is harder to showcase artists because there are fewer venues where artists can host events.
Our After Hours Biz Arts event on Wednesday, March 31, hosted by Many Peoples Church, 1507 W. Morse Ave, will feature some of our talented visual artists. Up to eight artists from Rogers Park will host, display and talk about their art. BizArts will offer each of the eight artists, who will submit two pieces of their artwork for display, a few minutes to talk about their artwork – their vision, their process, what motivates their work, or whatever else she or he chooses.
This event is free to members and advertisers of the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Rogers Park.com. Otherwise it’s $5 at the door. Call me Eve Brownstone at 773-859-1276 or email me at brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com, if you want to be one of our eight presenting artists, by March 1.
Though we will not charge the artist, we will expect the eight to arrange for food and beverage to be served for the 25 – 40 people who attend. So, prepare to participate in this cooperative process, and do your share. This process includes set up, furnishing the food/beverage, and clean up.)
Let’s continue to support the “funky” image (as per New York Times) of our creative neighborhood. Join us on Wednesday March 31 to celebrate our artists.
Request to be on our email list at either:
mike@rogerspark.com or
sprice@rogers-park.com or
friend “Rogers Park BizArts” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=194597544999&ref=ts
Sincerely;
Eve Brownstone
February 10, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Proposal for Schools
Proposal Schools
Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/
773-859-1276
Eve Brownstone proposes to provide individual therapy and support groups to students of CPS from pre-k though seniors in High School. These services will be provided on-site at CPS schools.
Play, expressive arts therapist and cognitive behavioral therapy are used to address the needs and goals of my clients.
Some issues to address:
• Self-Esteem
• Bullying
• Depression and Anxiety
• Scape-goating
• Grief from divorce, loss of loved one
• Anger Alternatives-finding healthy and productive ways to express angry feelings
• Identity-Who am I?
• Twins
Some Support Groups offered:
After Divorce
Death of a Loved one
Building Connections
Don’t Get Angry, Laugh
What am I feeling?
*All groups can be designed for any age group. Length of groups can be from one hour to a weekly eight-week group.
Eve Brownstone, MA, LCPC
http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/
773-859-1276
Eve Brownstone proposes to provide individual therapy and support groups to students of CPS from pre-k though seniors in High School. These services will be provided on-site at CPS schools.
Play, expressive arts therapist and cognitive behavioral therapy are used to address the needs and goals of my clients.
Some issues to address:
• Self-Esteem
• Bullying
• Depression and Anxiety
• Scape-goating
• Grief from divorce, loss of loved one
• Anger Alternatives-finding healthy and productive ways to express angry feelings
• Identity-Who am I?
• Twins
Some Support Groups offered:
After Divorce
Death of a Loved one
Building Connections
Don’t Get Angry, Laugh
What am I feeling?
*All groups can be designed for any age group. Length of groups can be from one hour to a weekly eight-week group.
New from Brownstone Therapeutics
One-Hour Presentations
Creating Your Life
Building a Living Legacy or
Connections
2010
http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/
Creating Your Life
An Evening of Expressive Arts Therapy
Join Artist/Therapist Eve Brownstone for an evening of art, play, and fun with friends. Art is a great outlet as well as a dynamic way to look at goals, obstacles and next steps
Overview of Expressive Arts Therapy
Experiential
Q & A
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Building a Living Legacy
Oral History is an opportunity and a platform to share life stories and create a legacy for future generations.
Benefits of Reminiscing:
1. Boosts quality of life
2. Leaves a legacy for the future generations by passes on life lessons.
3. Provides a place for positive social interaction through storytelling of both painful and humorous moments of the life journey.
4. Enables older people to achieve a sense of coherence and wholeness.
The Nuts and Bolts
Questions
Tips
Video Hints
Some examples of Oral History Projects
“Building Community/One Story at a Time” video
Q & A
Connections
Exploring relationships through the use of psychodrama
What is Psychodrama?
Psychodrama is a form of group psychotherapy that uses role-play and improvised drama, to encourage participants to express what their issues are and take action, instead of just talking about them.
Some common uses for psychodrama involve:
• Taking care of unfinished business (such as saying goodbye to a loved one who has died)
• Rehearsing a tough situation (such as “coming out” to parents)
• Dealing with relationships and often authority issues.
Outline:
History of Psychodrama
The Nuts and Bolts of Psychodrama
Who benefits??
Some psychodrama warm-ups
Q & A
(773) 859-1276 or brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com More info is at http://brownstonetherapeutics.blogspot.com/
http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/
Creating Your Life
Building a Living Legacy or
Connections
2010
http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/
Creating Your Life
An Evening of Expressive Arts Therapy
Join Artist/Therapist Eve Brownstone for an evening of art, play, and fun with friends. Art is a great outlet as well as a dynamic way to look at goals, obstacles and next steps
Overview of Expressive Arts Therapy
Experiential
Q & A
****************************
Building a Living Legacy
Oral History is an opportunity and a platform to share life stories and create a legacy for future generations.
Benefits of Reminiscing:
1. Boosts quality of life
2. Leaves a legacy for the future generations by passes on life lessons.
3. Provides a place for positive social interaction through storytelling of both painful and humorous moments of the life journey.
4. Enables older people to achieve a sense of coherence and wholeness.
The Nuts and Bolts
Questions
Tips
Video Hints
Some examples of Oral History Projects
“Building Community/One Story at a Time” video
Q & A
Connections
Exploring relationships through the use of psychodrama
What is Psychodrama?
Psychodrama is a form of group psychotherapy that uses role-play and improvised drama, to encourage participants to express what their issues are and take action, instead of just talking about them.
Some common uses for psychodrama involve:
• Taking care of unfinished business (such as saying goodbye to a loved one who has died)
• Rehearsing a tough situation (such as “coming out” to parents)
• Dealing with relationships and often authority issues.
Outline:
History of Psychodrama
The Nuts and Bolts of Psychodrama
Who benefits??
Some psychodrama warm-ups
Q & A
(773) 859-1276 or brownstonetherapeutics@gmail.com More info is at http://brownstonetherapeutics.blogspot.com/
http://www.brownstonetherapeutics.com/
Monday, January 4, 2010
A Life Lesson for 2010
"We suddenly begin to understand that the reason we are here on Earth is not merely to experience security, comfort, pleasure, or even peace of mind but to develop. We are here to consciously evolve, to intentionally do anything & everything we can to unleash all of the extraordinary creative potential within so that the human race's next step can emerge through us." - Andrew Cohen
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Some Life Lessons
How many times do people have to tell you you are amazing before you get it?
There is no peace without forgiveness. Attack thoughts toward others are attacks on ourselves. ~Marianne Williamson
There is no peace without forgiveness. Attack thoughts toward others are attacks on ourselves. ~Marianne Williamson
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Gratitude Thanks for this writing
“But how do I feel grateful when I want so many things to be different than they are?” Well, the answer is by wanting to focus on gratitude, by choosing to be grateful. Everything is always a choice when it comes to our focus.
Being grateful, however, is not about pretending to be grateful. It’s not about just saying the words. It is not a mental exercise. You must feel it. And you can feel it even when circumstances may seem grim. To quote Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics, “This is precisely the time to stir up the gift of gratitude! Remember, it is not a reactionary emotion but a causative one.” In other words, by being grateful, you cause or draw to you more experiences to feel grateful about!
Gratitude and appreciation are powerful, high frequency emotions. You don’t have to look outside to your environment for things to be grateful for in order to feel and experience gratitude. You can choose to be grateful, to feel grateful, to experience gratitude. In other words, gratitude is not a response to something external, but a state of Being that you bring to the world. When you do this, amazing things happen."
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Being grateful, however, is not about pretending to be grateful. It’s not about just saying the words. It is not a mental exercise. You must feel it. And you can feel it even when circumstances may seem grim. To quote Eric Butterworth’s Spiritual Economics, “This is precisely the time to stir up the gift of gratitude! Remember, it is not a reactionary emotion but a causative one.” In other words, by being grateful, you cause or draw to you more experiences to feel grateful about!
Gratitude and appreciation are powerful, high frequency emotions. You don’t have to look outside to your environment for things to be grateful for in order to feel and experience gratitude. You can choose to be grateful, to feel grateful, to experience gratitude. In other words, gratitude is not a response to something external, but a state of Being that you bring to the world. When you do this, amazing things happen."
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