Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region | Scotia, NY

Workshops and Events

Consider bringing the one of our workshops to your church or agency. We can help you tailor the workshop to the specific needs of your group. Please contact the main office at (518) 374-3514 for information about scheduling a workshop.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 29th
9 AM to Noon
First Reformed Church of Scotia
224 N Ballston Ave
Scotia
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“People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own soul.” Carl Gustav Jung

This workshop will explore the impact of Jung’s work on pastoral care and spiritual formation. In particular, we will explore the work of integrating the “shadow.” What is your shadow and how does it affect your pastoral care? How can identifying your shadow be a benefit to those you work with and serve? How do you find out just what your shadow really is?

The practice of mindfulness can be a profoundly spiritual experience. Through various methods of mindfulness practice, we cultivate grace, mercy, and compassion for ourselves, and especially for our shadows.

Led by David Olsen PhD, LCSW, LMFT and Oona Edmands LMSW, EMDR . $35 includes a continental breakfast. Please call Samaritan Counseling Center to register (518) 374-3514 by October 22nd.

(with Capital Region Theological Center)
Thursday, October 9, 2008 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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(with Capital Region Theological Center)
Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Ongoing Events

Clergy of all traditions are invited to join together for a time of learning and fellowship.

Keli Rugenstein, PhD, LCSW, LMFT from Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region will present and facilitate discussion of systems issues faced by clergy:

Recognize Congregational Dynamics
Learn how anxiety and reactivity in your congregation keep you from moving forward
Learn to define boundaries for yourself and others
Turn anxiety about change into congregational productivity

Meetings will begin promptly at 2:30 PM and end by 4:00 PM. There is no charge for these events. You can attend any sessions you wish but please be aware that each session builds on those held previously. Please call Samaritan Counseling Center to register (518) 374-3514

Held at Jonesville United Methodist Church
963 Main Street
Jonesville (Clifton Park)
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2008-2009 Discussion Topics *

September 12 Emotional Systems and How They Work
October 10 Congregations as Emotional Systems
November 14 How Groups Shape Individuals
January 9 Heirarchy
February 13 Extrordinary Relationships and Leadership
March 13 Clergy Leadership inToday’s Systems
April 10 On the Importance of Clergy
May 8 Clergy Thinking Systems

* based on Extrordinary Leadership by Roberta M. Gilbert, M.D.

The class has ended, but another class will be scheduled soon!

Mindful Awareness
Spontaneous Insight
Centering Prayer
Relaxing
Sensing
Just being

Five-week mindfulness class
Dates to be scheduled soon
7:30-9pm
$200

Oona Edmands, LMSW, EMDR, is a psychotherapist at Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region, and a long-time meditation instructor in the Buddhist tradition. This class will combine elements of meditation, centering prayer, and therapeutic mindfulness-based stress reduction All faiths and states of mind are welcome. Classes will be held at the First Reformed Church of Scotia. Please call 374-3514 for more information.

Main Office: 220 N. Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 | (518) 374-3514 phone | (518) 374-9193 fax
Administrative Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm | Counseling Hours: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm