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Little Boys’ Deepest Needs

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There has never been a better time in all of human history to raise a son. ~Michael Reichert, author

recently wrote to a friend, “You’re already doing more for your son than you probably realize just by being you, being there, listening, acknowledging, teaching

and loving him unconditionally—what a gift for any child.” We were discussing the challenges she’s facing while trying to raise her son today.

For millennia, indigenous cultures practiced a rite of male initiation to clearly mark when a boy crossed the threshold and became a man. Generally, boys were raised by the mother until early adolescence and then the men in the village would come and “take” him from the mother, who feigned despair and offered mild resistance.

The boy would be taken into the wilderness, and for several days and nights, faced a series of challenges in a rite of passage—an initiation into the sacred masculine—and

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returned to the village as an initiated man.

The mother could not provide an initiation into manhood for the boy, as it is separation from the mother that is the psychic demarcation that crosses the adolescent from boyhood to manhood. The male elders, shamans and spiritual teachers initiated the boy into manhood.

In our country’s early agrarian beginnings, young boys worked in the fields, had a direct relationship with their fathers and were mostly raised by men and trained by men to work, provide for the family and survive.

With the advent of the industrial revolution, men started working in factories and foundries, and young boys lost their daily connection to the masculine energy provided by

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their fathers. The lack of a distinct rite of passage into the sacred masculine for generations in our culture may be partly reflective of what we see in our society today—uninitiated boys in positions of power and authority—grown men who act out without a solid connection to what it means to be initiated into the realm of sacred masculine energy that provides them with purpose, mission, emotional literacy, clarity and accountability.

The ManKind Project’s New Warrior Training Adventure is one pathway to the sacred masculine; certainly not a panacea, but, an eye-opening and life-changing experience that provides insight, tools and support for being a man and no longer living as a boy.

Read more about Michael Reichert and other resources in Marlaina Donato’s feature

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story about authentic masculinity on page 18. The journey continues… as we all follow our unique path to feeling good, living simply and laughing more.

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18 THE HEALING OF THE MODERN MAN

Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

22 HOW TO RAISE EMPATHETIC KIDS

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Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion

24 HEALING TRAUMA

Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope

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28 MISBEHAVING DOG WALKS

Ways Humans Get it Wrong

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Inspiring Children to Spend Time in Nature

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he Children In Nature Program for ages 6 to 9 from 9 a.m. to noon, June 14, 21 and 28, and July 5, 12 and 19, at Amethyst Retreat center inspires children to explore the outdoors, learn new ways to have fun in nature, practice helpful mindfulness techniques and enjoy healthy eating.

Facilitators Jennifer Rabenstein, Phyillis Varra, Matthew Kramer and Liz Kurtyka will present a variety of exciting topics, including learning about the garden, building a cob using natural materials, and art and music in nature. Each class includes lessons in nature, mindfulness practices and healthy snacks from the Earth.

Full scholarships may be available for eligible Perry County residents. Location: 44 Buffalo Creek Rd., Duncannon. Register (required) at Tinyurl.com/ChildrenInNatureProgram.

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Learn About Whole Grains from Dieticians

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he Bosler Memorial Library will present a lunch and learn program, Whole Grains and Fiber, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., June 8, to introduce attendees to the health benefits of whole grains and their role in chronic disease prevention. There will also be a demonstration and tastetesting of a Mediterranean farro and bean salad.

Speakers include Nancy Routch, RD, LDN, the Penn State Extension educator in Cumberland County, specializing in food, families and health; Emma Witwer, the nutrition coordinator for Project Share; and Melissa Lockhart, a clinical dietitian for nutrition Services at UPMC Carlisle-Hospital Outpatient. Routch supervises the LIFT program and conducts nutrition, food preservation and food safety programming in the county.

Admission is free. Location: 158 W. High St., Carlisle. For more information, call 717-243-4642 or visit Tinyurl.com/ WholeGrainsAndFiber.

See the New Studio at ReWeaving Balance

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eWeaving Balance will conduct a monthly sound immersion ($22) by Jennifer Rabenstein, of Holistic Hearts, from 11 a.m. to noon, and an open house from noon to 4 p.m. on June 5 to give visitors a chance to get familiar with their new studio space, meet the practitioners involved and better understand the services offered.

Rabenstein, Dawn Tule, Steve Crossley, Chelsea Caroline and studio owner Beth Baublitz will be on hand to discuss workshops and provided services with individuals as they visit. Upcoming workshops include Shamanic Journeying, Creative Arts, Meditation, Sound Immersions, Reiki training, Animal Communication/Massage, The Chakras, Manifestation, Sound Therapy and Healing Movement.

Local craftsmen/women will feature their unique woodwork, handcrafted creations and local honey. Practitioners will be available to provide canine massage, henna and mini sound massage sessions. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, as well as a drawing for a free reflexology session and a free Sound Massage.

Open house is free, and attendees receive 50 percent off the sound immersion.

Location: 5A Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg.

To register for the immersion (required), call 717-943-4833. For more information, email ReWeavingBalance@gmail.com or visit ReWeavingBalance.earth. See listing, page 34.

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Free Concerts to Benefit the River

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he Rockin’ for the River benefit concert series from 6 to 9 p.m., June 10, July 8 and August 18, at local outfitter Shank’s Mare, will benefit Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper and Susquehanna National Heritage Area, which both work to preserve and enhance our beautiful Susquehanna River. Participants should bring lawn chairs and blankets for the lawn or come by kayak or boat and drop the hook in front of Shank’s Mare. Performers include Plain Jane, The J. C. Fisher Band and 3 Dollar Suit.

Food trucks will donate a portion of their sales to the cause and volunteers will circulate among the crowd collecting donations and selling tickets for a kayak raffle. All proceeds will benefit the clean water efforts of The Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper and Susquehanna National Heritage Area, and maintain the historic tour boat, the Chief Uncas.

Admission is free, donations are welcome. Location: 2092 Long Level Rd., Wrightsville. For more information, call 717-252-1616 or visit Tinyurl.com/ShanksMareBenefit.

Volunteers Needed for Riverbank Maintenance in York

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olunteers are needed by the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association from 9 to 11 a.m., June 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 15, 9 to 11 a.m., June 20, and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 29, for the Greener Codorus Initiative riverbank maintenance.

The season for weekly maintenance of the vegetation along the Codorus Creek is in full gear. Dates are subject to change due to weather. The program continues through November, so there is plenty of opportunity to get a good workout and help keep the Codorus Creek clean and green.

Meeting location: Foundry Plaza/Codorus Boat Basin, 226 W. Philadelphia, St., York. For more information and registration (required), visit Tinyurl.com/GreenerCodorus.

Experience Thai Massage at Brownstone Station

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shleigh Garber is offering Thai Massage which isn’t offered at too many other places locally at Brownstone Station Wellness Center. Thai massage is done with the client fully clothed on a Thai mat on the floor. A new addition to the center, she offers a variety of massage therapy services, as well. Garber Ashleigh Garber has been practicing massage therapy since 2007. Each customized massage combines therapeutic massage, stretching and relaxation.

Brownstone Station is now offering more hours for far-infrared sauna sessions that help with pain and inflammation, ease muscle tension and reduce stress. The sauna offered in 30- or 45-minute sessions that can be booked online.

The Brownstone Lodge Room Yoga Studio will be offering Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa (heated and unheated), Gentle Vinyasa, a Tai Chi/Chi Kung combo class, Chair Yoga and more during the spring and summer.

Cost varies. Location: 320 E. 2nd St., Ste. B, Hummelstown. For more information, call 717-927-7500 or visit BrownstoneStation.com.

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Open House at Happie Soul

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appie Soul Massage is changing their name to Happie Soul Wellness after eight successful years and will host an Open House Anniversary Celebration from 4 to 8 p.m., Happie Soul Wellness June 8. There will Practitioners be free demonstrations, including full-spectrum light therapy sauna, aura photography, body contouring and dreamsculpting, wine and cheese and water tasting with VitaJuwel. Door prizes include discounts for future services.

Owner Cristina Boyle says, “With the variety of services we now offer in addition to massage, the new name of Happie Soul Wellness better conveys that we are a full-service wellness brand. It’s also fitting that the ‘soul’ reference in our name connotes the spiritual dimension of wellness, which is part of our mission to integrate all aspects of body, mind, and soul.”

Happie Soul evolved and expanded to include energy work, classes and treatments such as body contouring and laser teeth whitening. Renovations to the facility include a new retail space, laser teeth whitening treatment area, sauna treatment space and two rooms for couples’ treatments.

Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy® Addresses: Digestive disorders like IBS, Crohn’s, heartburn, elimination disorders and more; Women’s disorders like endometriosis, prolapse, infertility, PMS, depression with menstruation, as well as others; Men’s disorders like BPH, prostatitis, kidney disorders, some cases of infertility.

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Admission is free. Location: 5000 Lenker St., Ste. 104, Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-254-7250 or visit www.HappieSoul.org. See ad, page 10.

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ickie Freedman, owner of Reiki

by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place, is collecting individual reiki stories and experiences to include in a new Chicken Soup for the Soul-style book being published in 2023 titled, Radiating Our Reiki Light ~ Reiki Healing through Real Stories from Clients, Students, Practitioners and Teachers.

She says, “This is a one-of-a kind opportunity for readers to share their reiki experiences. How has reiki changed your life? The world can benefit from hearing your words, and you will become a published author.”

Stories will be infused with the energy and healing of reiki (guidelines at ReikiByRickie.com/products/become-acontributing-author-of-radiating-ourreiki-light).

Cost is $125. Location: 2793 Old Post Rd., Ste, 10, Harrisburg. For more information, call 717-599-2299 or visit ReikiByRickie.com. See ad, page 7.

New Help for Those Suffering Trauma

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wner of Red Head Yoga, Cindy Beers, MS, ERYT-500, will be presenting Yoga for Mental Health at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, from June 5 through 10, along with the PolyVagal Institute Cindy Beers in September. She will offer a free class on Witnessing War and Your Mental Health online at 1 p.m., May 28, based on her recent article of the same name (CindyBeers.com/witnessingwar-your-mental-health).

Beers completed certification in hypnotherapy and is offering it at her studio in Mechanicsburg as an additional tool in her Mental Health Yoga and Wellness program. She is a recommended service provider by the American Mental Wellness Association and was recently awarded the Founders First CDC 2021 Steve Fund Grant by the Veterans Chamber of Commerce. She says, “I’m always looking for new and different ways to help others with their anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma and stress. Take the time for yourself and help your mental wellness to be at its best.”

Location: 1947 Fisher Rd., Mechanicsburg. Register at eomega.org/workshops/ yoga-mental-health/yoga-mental-health.

For more information, call 717-571-4610, email Cindy@CindyBeers.com or visit CindyBeers.com.

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Continuing Education for Massage Therapists

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oardcertified Licensed Massage Therapist Angela Wrightstone offers massage continuing education classes at Firefly Hollow Wellness Center.

She periodically offers classes Angela Wrightstone to the public on Massage for Self-Care, as well as couples massage classes to learn how to work on loved ones, as well as for licensed massage therapists. Classes for self-care, couples massage and continuing education classes for LMTs can be scheduled for private groups at the center.

With more than 20 years of experience in the massage industry, Wrightstone, an approved NCBTMB CE provider, was a massage instructor and education manager at the Baltimore School of Massage Therapy, and later become the school’s national coordinator for curriculum development overseeing both massage and skin care.

She says, “Many people don’t know there is a shortage of massage therapists nationwide, and it is important for LMTs to have classes to keep the quality of their services.”

Cost varies. Location: 200 Farm Lane, York.

For more information, call 717-814-9136, email FireflyHollowWellness@gmail.com or visit FireflyHollowWellness.com. See ads, pages 3 and 29.

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Holistic Expo in Lancaster

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he Therapeutic Thymes Magazine Midsummer Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 9, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 10, at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center, brings together readers, shamans, reiki practitioners, crystal vendors, handcrafted jewelry, essential oils, and more. The keynote speaker will be Eagle Skyfire (EagleSkyfire.com)

Admission is $5 (free to military, law enforcement and first responders with ID).

Location: 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster.

Eagle Skyfire For more information, call 1-717-4198796, email Info@TherapeuticThymes. com or visit TherapeuticThymes.com/midsummer-expo. See ad, page 14.

Special International Yoga Day Pricing at Your Yoga

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our Yoga will celebrate International Day of Yoga on June 21 by holding a variety of yoga classes from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. for a reduced cost of $5 per class.

This is a great day to visit the studio and begin or continue a yoga journey. International Day of Yoga is intended to spread awareness of the importance of yoga and its positive effect on our physical, mental and spiritual health.

Location: 1900 Orange St., York. For registration and more information, call 717-586-6494, email Cynthia Johannes-Beecher at Cynthia@YorkYourYoga.com or visit YorkYourYoga.com. See ad, page 15.

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irefly Hollow Holistic Wellness Center will be having a Community Holistic Wellness Party beginning at 11 a.m., June 11, hosted by multiple practitioners as a fun way to learn about and experience holistic services. The party will feature local food and drink selections.

Kara Lovehart, owner of Firefly Hollow, was invited to many direct sales and home parties over the years and loved getting free goodies for hosting parties and learning about all the interesting wellness products, but she didn’t like the pressure that sometimes accompanied having to sign up for memberships, etc. She felt the holistic approach and way of thinking wasn’t always included in the gatherings and thought, “Well, why not have parties for holistic services and reward hosts with free services just for hosting a party?”

Products and services include Tanya Jarrett, an MPH nutritional therapist with holistic skin health and CryoSkin sessions; Pat Dumas with tarot readings; Lovehart with Who Aura You? Group Aura Readings and Education; Angie Wrightstone with a painting party; Betsie McClimans with natural product make-and-take and essential oil education; and Firefly Hollow massage therapists with chair massage and reiki.

The party intends to bring people together to experience modalities that some people shy away from as unfamiliar and open doors for people that have not tried a massage, holistic nutrition, art, natural products or reiki, or seen a medium, aura reader or psychic professional.

“The public is ready and wants and needs holistic wellness modalities, education and opportunities to connect with loved ones and community” says Lovehart. “We plan on holding periodic in-house public holistic Wellness Parties in the future as a way to continue to spread the word on these events and give our community a taste of what they are like, but the future of our Wellness Parties will mostly take place as privately planned events.”

The event is all day, but each mini wellness party is a separate sign-up. The first two are free, and the others are $35 to $40. $10 off is applied for those that mention code Party2022 when registering. Location: 200 Farm Ln., York. Register (required) online at FireflyHollowWellness.com/events. For more information about practitioner services and pricing, call 717-814-9136 or visit FireflyHollowWellness.com. See ads, pages 3 and 29.

Dauphin County Women’s Expo in Hershey

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he Women’s Expo returns to Hershey from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 25, at the Hershey Lodge.

The Women’s Expo invites women of all ages and interests for a lively experience of shopping, inspiration and relaxation and to learn about products and services. Visitors will also be eligible for a variety of door prizes.

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10:30 a.m. – Help for healing lower back pain and sciatica naturally and for good with Sarah “Tilly” Martz, DPT, Madden and Gilbert Physical Therapy.

11:15 a.m. – Meal prepping, easy snacking ideas and some cleaneating tips with Debbie Kimble from Tastefully Simple.

Noon – A show of sustainable, avant-garde fashions by award-winning designer Carley Furlow, founder of Furlow Designs, LLC. Sponsors include 50plus LIFE, abc27 WHTM-TV, BusinessWoman, Homeland Center/Homeland at Home, HOT 106.7, Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy, UPMC and WINK 104.

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he second annual Central Pennsylvania Yoga Love Festival will take place from 8 a.m., June 25, through 5 p.m., June 26, at the Amethyst Retreat Center. The retreat style, eco-friendly overnight camping event features yoga, holistic health, healers, inspirational speakers, farmers, healthy foods, music, a live DJ, ecstatic dance, kirtan, local businesses and vendors, and much more. Blessings and a dharma talk by Bhante Soma accompany a potluck dinner on Saturday evening.

Founder Chelsea Parcels is the owner of Prema Vibrations, LLC. She loves connecting people and was inspired in 2019 to bring the local yoga community together with an event like no other. She says, “We made it through two years of the pandemic, and we can’t wait to finally have it happen. The Yoga Love Festival is rooted in unity, love and kindness. In this drug- and alcohol-free festival, we will shine the light right on our state’s capital and gather together yoga studios, teachers, students, like-minded enthusiasts and businesses in a collaborative way that’s never been done before in the region.”

The festival’s mission is to educate attendees so that their personal yoga journey is heightened and raise awareness of the public about the numerous benefits of yoga and the connection of mind, body and spirit. The festival brings understanding and growth in all the limbs of yoga and lets love connect us. Learning about yoga beyond the poses and making new connections in the community creates a space where attendees can try out lots of different styles and types of yoga in one place, and is a great opportunity to experience a variety of different local yoga studios and teachers.

Location: 44 Buffalo Rd., Duncannon. For more information, call 717-512-4260 or visit payogalovefest.com. See ad, page 6.

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Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain It is widely known that heavy drinking harms the brain, but even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study of 36,000 adults. Researchers led by a University of Pennsylvania team reported in Nature Communications that alcohol consumption even at modest levels may carry risks to the brain, shrinking it in ways similar to the aging process. The study was conducted using the UK Biobank, a dataset from 500,000 British middle-aged and older adults that includes genetic and medical information, including white and gray matter volume in different regions of the brain.

The researchers found that the more alcohol people consumed on average, the greater the brain damage. Going from zero to a daily average of one alcohol unit (half a beer or half a glass of wine) is linked with the equivalent of a half a year of aging in 50-year-olds. Drinking an average of two units a day (a pint of beer or glass of wine) produces changes in the brain equivalent to aging two years. The difference between zero and four units (two beers or glasses of wine) was equal to more than 10 years of aging. “It’s not linear,” says study co-author Remi Daviet. “It gets worse the more you drink. There is some evidence that the effect of drinking on the brain is exponential.

That means that cutting back on that final drink of the night might have a big effect in terms of brain aging.”

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The Healing of the Modern Man Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

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or generations immemorial, men have been builders of culture, solid providers and inspired adventurers, but gender roles and sometimes-conflicting cultural expectations have taken a heavy toll on both the individual and community. The pervasive “tough guy” paradigm has denied half the human race its full emotional expression, resulting in amplified stress levels, compromised physical health, toxic aggression, broken families and a higher risk for addiction. According to research published in the American Journal of Men’s Health in 2020, death by suicide among men is almost four times higher than that of women and is partly attributed to the stigma of seeking treatment for depression. African American men carry the additional burden of racial and economic inequality, and their depressive symptoms are often more persistent and incapacitating.

Contrary to common myth, men are deeply emotional and responsive beings by nature.

Centuries overdue, restrictive cultural definitions are slowly shifting to a broader psychosocial view of authentic manhood. Thanks to guy-friendly mental health resources, virtual and in-person support communities and diverse options in the alternative health field, more men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom. They are stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders, something our world needs now more than ever.

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The masculine expectation and requirement have been for most boys to “buck up and tough it out” during childhood and adolescence, and this overt or sometimes very subtle conditioning can promote disproportionate power plays, homophobia and resistance to emotional intimacy well into adulthood. “Every society has ‘feeling rules’ that govern how emotions can be expressed publicly,” says psychologist Michael Reichert, executive director of

the Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and author of How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men. “Research tells us that boys are born as emotionally expressive as girls, but in a short time receive constant messages from their loved ones, schoolmates and TV shows that only certain emotions are okay for boys.” Such emotional restrictiveness has a profoundly negative impact on male development, he says.

For Todd Adams in Elmhurst, Illinois, cofounder of MenLiving. org and a Tony Robbins-certified life coach, recognizing societal trappings is key. “The first step is to have the awareness that we have been lied to for as long as we can remember about what it means to be a man. We have been conditioned to stay in the ‘man box’, which means if we show any type of vulnerability, our value from the outside, as well as from the inside, plummets.”

Reichert concurs. “My belief is that tragic outcomes—addictions, violence, suicide and premature mortality—are a reflection of how men’s human natures are thwarted by cultural norms.

Being confined to a man box is hazardous. We humans, including men, are built to express our hearts in close connections to others we love and who love us.”

The notion of going the distance solo is discouraged by Adams, whose organization helps men from all walks of life find support and connection through online meetings and adventure outings.

“Once the awareness is there, I would invite family, partners, et cetera, to invite us to show up in a more authentic and human way,” he says.

Stress and the Physiology of Feelings For many men, emotions—other than “socially acceptable” anger and irritation—rarely see the light of day and instead morph into physical maladies such as digestive trouble, headaches, chest pain and high blood pressure. Unmanaged stress can also zap any zing in the bedroom. “I’m certainly not a doctor, but I’m sure there is a correlation for some about their emotional/mental/financial wellbeing being related to erectile dysfunction. The men that I work with often have a habit of not taking good care of themselves, and that lack of self-care ripples into other parts of their life, including their sexual life,” observes Adams. In spite of the fact that many others are struggling with the same condition, out of shame, it is often kept in the shadows. “My advice is that men find safe spaces to discuss these challenges with others. My hope is that men can discuss sexuality and intimacy as openly as women do.”

Josh Beharry, project coordinator of HeadsUpGuys.org, in Vancouver, Canada, an online resource hub for men battling depression, has spearheaded online stress assessment tests for more than 26,000 men over the age of 18 and found surprising consistency.

“The results suggest that the two most common stressors faced by the men are a lack of meaning and feelings of loneliness, followed by financial strain, relationship difficulties and problems at work,” he says.

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social bonds are critical in coping with life stresses. Forging new alliances and maintaining old ones can be challenging with or without a pandemic, but online communities offer additional support, camaraderie and nonjudgmental sharing, which can be especially helpful for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction and depression.

Beyond Talk Therapy Male depression can be hidden in plain sight, disguised as hitting the bottle to “relax”, or by working compulsively, engaging in highrisk behaviors or easily flying off the handle at loved ones. Beharry knows firsthand how insidious the disease can be and why seeking help sooner than later is vital. After miraculously surviving a horrific suicide attempt, he unexpectedly found hope and the will to live through walking, breathwork and human connection.

Being honest with others, as well as himself, was a turning point in his recovery. “For a lot of men, talking about dealing with depression feels like an admission of weakness or something to feel guilty about,” he says. “Try to think of emotional pain like physical pain. If you get cut, you bleed; that’s part of being human. Then you do something to treat the wound. Or if it’s deeper, you go to a doctor or a hospital. Denying painful emotions is like trying not to bleed when you get cut or trying to pretend you’re not bleeding.”

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For family members or friends concerned about a man’s mental health, he advises, “Vague assertions like, ‘You seem depressed,’ can make a guy feel attacked or put on the spot. Instead, it’s helpful to start by pointing out specific observations you’ve had about changes to his mood or behavior, such as, ‘You seem stressed out,’ or, ‘You haven’t been eating much,’ or, ‘You’ve been isolating yourself from friends or turning down plans more than usual.’”

It is estimated that 4 percent of men suffer from the physical and psychological consequences of trauma, and PTSD is certainly not reserved for combat veterans. While traditional therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy are excellent for treating depression, other modalities offer light at the end of the tunnel for men plagued by traumatic overwhelm.

Somatic Experiencing, developed by PTSD psychologist Peter Levine during the last 50 years, targets trauma stored in the nervous system and gently helps a person to increase their tolerance for difficult physical sensations and buried emotions. It is also highly useful in addiction recovery. Therapeutic massage, yoga and regular exercise are all allies for men to combat stress, anchor into their bodies and access unconscious feelings.

In the end, little things add up to a whole lot of change for a man. “You are not alone. Take your responsibility in how you experience life. Empower yourself with resources—podcasts, books, therapy, coaching—whatever support might look like for you,” advises Adams.

There is no better time than now for the masculine to rise to a new level of greatness. “There is ample evidence that we are in a paradigm-shifting moment in the history of manhood,” says Reichert. “When I speak with parents, I say that there has never been a better time in all of human history to raise a son.”

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mpathy is the foundation of a caring society. While we are all born with a certain amount, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early, say childhood educators. An empathetic child can better manage their own emotional responses and understand how someone else might be feeling. Studies show that children that practice empathy are less likely to bully and better suited to collaborative environments, setting them up for academic and professional success.

According to educator Traci Baxley, of Boca Raton, Florida, empathy in children is developed over time and with repetition. “The earlier we begin to model empathy with our children, the more they will mimic the characteristics associated with the awareness and care of others. Teaching and modeling empathy early supports children’s emotion regulation development and contributes to creating safe spaces in our homes for children to feel nurtured, valued and cared for,” she says.

As a speaker, coach and author of Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World, Baxley uses empathy as a tool for fostering civic-minded awareness.

“Empathy is foundational to achieving social justice and creating a world where everyone has a fair chance to live a full, productive life. Social justice requires us to see each other’s perspectives, circumstances and lived experiences through the lens

Empathy often starts with listening. of empathy and compassion. It’s the only way to live in the space of active hope that we can create a world free from inequities and injustices,” she says.

One innovative program, Torontobased Roots of Empathy, began in 1996 after a mother brought her baby into a kindergarten classroom for children to relate to. With the aid of an instructor, they were encouraged to understand the baby’s needs and feelings, and to take the baby’s perspective. So successfully did the interaction reduce bullying behavior that the program has since spread globally, reaching 1 million children in K-8 classes.

“In school, students are taught to read, but if we don’t teach them to relate, then we can expect failed societies,” says founder Mary Gordon. “By interpreting the feelings of the tiny baby and sharing when they had the same feelings, the students develop emotional literacy and awareness.

This enables them to build connections and healthy relationships, which leads to inclusion and integration.”

By parents modeling empathy and vulnerability around their children, the foundation is laid for open conversations, she says. “At the dinner table, say, ‘Today I felt embarrassed when I was called on at work and felt unprepared.’ Identifying and normalizing feelings is the best way to show them it’s something you value and encourage their natural instincts.

Kids learn best through observation rather than instruction.”

At The Children’s Museum, in Oak Lawn, an Illinois nonprofit, play is an essential part of childhood development.

Executive Director Adam Woodworth says the institution focuses on kindness and gratitude to build a foundation of empathy. “Helping children find their empathy for others develops strong friendships built on trust and understanding.

Parents can incorporate empathy into explanations for everyday interactions such as sharing toys. Instead of focusing on the negative of giving up their toy for someone else, talk about how happy the

other child would feel,” he suggests.

Empathy often starts with listening.

“Teaching children how to listen for context is a skill that is developed over time.

Parents can help by asking open-ended questions while reading, such as, ‘Why do you think Frog didn’t want to invite Snake to the party?’ This helps cultivate both understanding and empathy, acknowledges their feelings as real and validates them in a way that they know we care,” he says.

Baxley stresses that it is imperative for parents to model the behaviors they want

to cultivate in front of their children. “The way we show up for our children is how they will show up for others,” she says.

“We have to pour these habits of empathy and compassion into our children in the privacy of our homes if we expect them to know how to show up for others in that way out in the world.”

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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efugee children with tear-stained faces, the frail elderly being wheeled away from floods or fires, the sobbing families of gunshot victims—the faces of trauma are seen in every heartbreaking newscast. And the faces are even closer to us than that, walking down the street: a woman that recoils from touch, a child that has withdrawn into himself, a man with incoherent bursts of anger.

The trauma of death, cruelty and destruction has always been part of the human experience. In the U.S., surveys show that as many as 60 to 70 percent of people report being traumatized by sexual assault, accidents, violence, war combat or other causes, and as many as one in 11 may be diagnosed in their lifetime with the more severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The encouraging news is that in the last few decades, a revolution has occurred in the recognition of how widespread trauma is and how deeply embedded it can be, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. That, in turn, has led to effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken.

“Although trauma and PTSD are visible in the culture everywhere now, from films to popular literature and from legal to mental health fields, until 1980 the topic was virtually nonexistent,” says San Francisco psychologist, PTSD researcher and 24

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author Harvey Schwartz, Ph.D., who has treated trauma clients in clinical practice for 35 years. “After it became a legitimate diagnosis in 1980, long-overdue research and development of clinical protocols occurred, and today, almost every tradition and subculture within the mental health field has its own model of how to treat trauma.”

Shaping the ongoing dialogue has been the research of Boston psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, whose 2014 book, The Body Keeps the Score, has occupied the top rung of The New York Times bestseller list for three years. In magnetic imaging studies, he found that when a person is thrust into a terrorizing incident, the cognitive functions in the brain’s temporal lobe shut down and activity shifts to the self-defense mode of the amygdala. When the person responds by fighting, fleeing or freezing, physiological reactions kick in, which armor the body and trap emotions and thinking in that fraught moment, distorting future perceptions and experiences. He argues that any true healing of trauma must include “bottom-up” modalities focusing on the body rather than only mental “top-down” insights. He also insists that no single treatment alone is likely enough and no combination of treatments will be the same for every person.

Christine Songco, a Los Angeles dental hygienist and wellness coach, used cognitive therapy, journaling and meditation to relieve the trauma of a grueling bout with cancer, but hearing loud and angry voices still made her panic. What ultimately proved healing was an hour-long session of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), in which she followed a therapist’s prompt to move her eyes back and forth while memories surfaced. “It got to the root of my fear and anxiety and the source of my trauma without hours of therapy talking sessions, but I do think the other work I did set the stage for EMDR to be effective for me,” she says.

Schwartz says that two major approaches to treating PTSD have emerged: cognitive and experiential. Cognitive, or “talk therapies”, supported by academic research and insurance companies, emphasize mentally processing painful memories to manage such symptoms as nightmares, flashbacks and explosive anger, often using anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications.

They can include such strategies as narrative recall, slowly increasing exposure to the traumatic material, mindfulness training and deep breathing exercises.

“Cognitive approaches help survivors learn how to become an expert of themselves so that they can respond to their trauma in a healthier way,” says psychologist Sabina Mauro, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, author of The Mindfulness Workbook for PTSD. This type of therapy can take months to years and effectively treats about half of PTSD sufferers.

Experiential approaches, which have been researched less, but have engendered substantial therapist enthusiasm, do a “deep dive” to work through traumatic patterning embedded in a person’s mind, body and psyche. “They help people restore

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not only their nervous systems, but their capacity for self-trust and self-forgiveness and their capacity for connection to their bodies and others,” says Schwartz.

These modalities mostly focus, at least at first, on physical sensations rather than intellectual comprehension. For example, Somatic Experiencing defuses deeply held, fear-based contractions in the body by integrating those sensations with peaceful alternatives. EMDR, once an outlier but now practiced globally and endorsed by the World Health Organization, uses eye movements to lower the emotional charge of a traumatic memory. Internal Family Systems repairs a wounded psyche by relating a person’s deeply felt, damaged “child parts” to their essential goodness.

To re-inhabit parts of the body frozen in the past by trauma, patients may be encouraged to use somatic meditations, trauma-informed yoga, acupuncture, massage and martial arts, as well as art, music, dance and other forms of expression.

Psychedelics, which if used carefully can open a trauma sufferer to a larger sense of purpose, may become a legal option in a few years. In a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Phase 3 clinical trial on MDMA (previously called ecstasy), 67 percent of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD after three therapist-guided sessions.

Says Schwartz, “It can feel like a supermarket of options out there, so people need to read, become informed consumers and combine treatments at times. We have to think of the mind, the body and the spiritual as all needing attention and integration.”

Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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TRAUMA TREATMENT OPTIONS Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs.

“Choose the therapist over the method, as research repeatedly shows that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in any successful therapy,” advises internationally recognized PTSD specialist Babette Rothschild, author of The Body Remembers, Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment and 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery.

Some primary approaches, with links to practitioners, are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works to process the traumatic event and change negative thought patterns connected to it. Usually involving 12 to 20 sessions, it is the most thoroughly studied approach and has been shown to be effective for about half of patients with good, long-term retention of outcomes. Some variations are Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Find a practitioner at Tinyurl.com/CBTpractitioner.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy helps a patient overcome the fear and anxiety of a trauma by re-experiencing elements of it in a safe environment, using imagination and sometimes virtual reality. It is often used by cognitive therapists.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses sound, motion, touch, even a pencil to direct a client’s eyes back and forth, thus integrating parts of the brain; memories emerge, but without a heavy emotional charge. A key part of Veterans Administration therapy, it is recommended by the World Health Organization. Some studies show that 84 to 90 percent of single-trauma victims no longer have PTSD after three, 90-minute sessions. Find a practitioner at Emdria.org/directory.

Psychedelics are emerging therapies for PTSD, with psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ketamine and LSD potentially offering deep healing when administered under the supervision of a trained therapist. MDMA is the closest to obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval: carefully designed Phase 2 and initial Phase 3 clinical trials show twothirds of PTSD patients shedding debilitating symptoms. For more information, visit Maps.org/mdma.

Trauma-informed Yoga focuses on grounding practices to restore disrupted physical sensations rather than emphasizing poses themselves and has proven helpful for sexual assault victims and veterans. Dozens of teacher certification programs exist, and it can be done virtually at home.

Brainspotting is an emerging outgrowth of EMDR that involves helping a client fixate on a location in the eye that pinpoints specific traumatic memories. Research is scant, but suggests it may be as or more effective than EMDR. Find a practitioner at Brainspotting.com/directory.

Somatic Experiencing has a client pendulate between subtle sensations of trauma in the body and safe, peaceful feelings, which allows the trauma to be gently released. Although extensive research remains to be done, more than 120,000 professionals in 30 countries have been formally trained in it. Find a practitioner at Directory.TraumaHealing.org.

Emotional Freedom Technique shows a client how to tap certain rhythms related to acupuncture meridians on the face and the rest of the body while actively reframing traumatic memories. In a small study of veterans with PTSD, 86 percent no longer met diagnostic criteria after six, one-hour sessions. Find a practitioner at Members.iceeft.com/member-search.php.

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NOT ALLOWING SNIFF TIME. A dog’s most acute sense is that of smell. She explores and experiences the world through her nose. Smell is a dog’s “first sense”, much as sight is ours. Just as we depend on our eyes to inform us of the world around us, dogs depend on their noses.

If we can imagine how it would feel to take walks with our eyes half-closed, then we can empathize with how it feels to our dog to be prevented from stopping to sniff things. It’s unnatural, slightly intimidating and, ultimately, boring. Dogs need lots of outdoor sniffing opportunities to help them learn about the world around them and stimulate their minds.

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For a change of pace, instead of a normal walk, try taking the dog on a “sniffari”, letting him take the lead. Allow him to sniff whatever he pleases and make all the navigational and investigational decisions.

IGNORING THE DOG. Unfortunately, there are pet parents that do everything but pay attention to their dogs during walks.

The daily activity becomes so routine that they do it without giving much thought to the furry fellow at the other end of the leash. This is a bad habit primarily for the danger it can pose to the dog that is often busy looking for dead or possibly deadly things to pick up in his mouth or interesting places to lift his leg (like a car door).

There is also the potential on walks for unexpected things to happen, like an unfriendly dog appearing seemingly out of nowhere or a car swerving dangerously close. Staying focused on our dog and our immediate environment affords the opportunity to react quickly when necessary, keeping both owner and pet out of harm’s way.

If boredom prevents being fully present on a walk, change the scenery. Instead of heading outside in the same old direction, buckle the dog in and drive a few blocks away or to a neighborhood park or nearby hiking trail.

Everyone will find new things to see, smell and experience.

CHOOSING THE WRONG TYPE OF COLLAR, HARNESS OR LEASH. Many pet parents don’t realize the importance of choosing the right type of collar, harness and leash for their dog. Certain dogs should wear a harness and should never be leashed or even handled by the collar. These include dogs that pull or lunge while on a leash, those prone to tracheal collapse or a seizure disorder, and dogs with chiropractic issues involving the neck or back. Choke collars and other outdated training devices can

cause pain and injury to a dog’s neck and in extreme cases, strangulation. They should be replaced with safer alternatives.

For walks, training sessions and whenever the dog will be on leash, use either a head collar or no-pull harness. Be wary of retractable leashes, which have the potential to injure both dogs and their owners. Flat leashes should be no longer than six feet.

MULTITASKING. This almost always involves a cell phone. If we have a phone to our ear while walking, we have only one hand available for our dog. And even if earbuds are being used and the phone is in a pocket, it’s impossible to be present for both the pet and the person on the other end of the line. The dog will inevitably be the loser in this deal. And if texting, searching the internet or even listening to a podcast or audiobook while walking, our attention is not on the dog.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Knowledge Is Power: Auriculotherapy (Ear Seeds) – 3-4pm. How can it help you? Learn about auriculotherapy and if it is right for you as a treatment. Free. The Center of Balance, LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717-643-1404.

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Hospice & Community Care Plant Sale – June 3 & 4. 3-7pm, Fri; 7am-1pm, Sat. A wide selection of plants available for purchase. Friday evening, Tim Arpin and James Henning from The Gilded Lily will answer your gardening questions. Food trucks on site both days. Proceeds benefit patients and families served by the programs of Hospice and Community Care. Essa Flory Center, 685 Good Dr, Lancaster. 717-735-9661 or 800-924-7610.

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Psychic Gallery – 7-9:30pm. Expect the unexpected as acclaimed psychic William Stillman connects with the realm beyond as well as offering predictions and intuitive insights. $35/ advance, $40/at door. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Intuitive Mediumship Workshop Level 2 – June 4-5. 10am-3:30pm. Medium Richard La Rocco teaches you to work with LOA, Medical Intuition, Animal Communication and more. $250. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

Animal Communication Level 1 – 10am-4pm.

With Dawn Tule. Do you wonder what your pets are trying to tell you? Learn techniques to listen deeply and communicate more effectively with your animal friends. Class size limited. $185. Alta View Wellness, 4914 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. 717-4867823. Register: MellaLunaStudios.simpletix.com.

Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. Also June 18. With Judy Winfrey. Receive messages that offer clarity and guidance which can help you with everyday life as well as help open you to your own

potential. $100/hr. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@ Gracefull-Heart.com.

Art Journal Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Receive an art journal and personalize the cover. Will talk about a variety of supplies you can use as you start your journal and get a few basic tips for success. $55. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Archangel Michael, Mother Mary, Padre Pio Channeling – 10am-4pm. With Pat Cassel. Messages from Archangel Michael and the Angels, and potent healing energies from Mother Mary and Padre Pio are awaiting you. $100/hr, $60/30 mins. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com.

Evidential Intuitive Mediumship Readings – 10am-5pm. Richard La Rocco, Evidential Intuitive Medium, brings forth messages of healing with your loved ones. 1-hr readings. $175 cash only.

Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

Walk-In Acupuncture – 10:30am-12:30pm. 2nd Sat. Auricular and scalp acupuncture treatments while seated in a comfy zero-gravity chair. The treatments last about 20 mins. No need to schedule, just walk in. Donation. Olivetti Chiropractic Lobby, 5521 Carlisle Pk, Mechanicsburg. 717-516-1080.

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Community Holistic Wellness Party – 11am-6pm.

A fun and affordable way to pamper mind, body and soul. Sign up for one or all our Mini-Wellness Parties. Must pay and register for each party individually. Free-$40 depending on time attending. Firefly Hollow Holistic Wellness Center, 200 Farm Ln, York. 717-814-9136. FireflyHollowWellness.com.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Reflexology and Ion Foot Cleanse – June 14-16.

9am-6pm. Lynn Diehl offers private reflexology sessions and ion cleanse foot baths. $75/reflexology; $40/foot bath. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. For appt: 717-221-0133.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Restorative Yoga with Reiki – 6-7:30pm. Relax and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit in poses designed to release tension. Enjoy the healing benefits of reiki. No yoga experience necessary.

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$30. Mella Luna Studios, 9 N Baltimore Ave, Mt. Holly Springs. 717-486-7823. Preregister: MellaLunaStudios.simpletix.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Third Saturday in the Street – 9am-1pm. The Center of Balance will be open in the shop and will also have a booth at the Greencastle PA Square. Stop by either location and say hi. Free. The Center of Balance, LLC, 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle. 717643-1404. TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com.

Intuitive Tarot Readings – 10am-4:30pm. See June 4 listing. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@ Gracefull-Heart.com.

Illuminate Gettysburg – 10am-5pm. Enjoy energywork, bodywork, vetted intuitive readers, crystals, essential oils, tarot, astrology, handmade jewelry and gifts, luxurious spa products, free workshops and more. Free admission.

Gettysburg College, College Union Building, 242 W Lincoln Ave, Gettysburg. 575-519-5883.

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Shamanic Healing Circle – 4-6pm. Sharon guides shamanic journey while Angie facilitates Earth medicine and reiki healing in this shamanic healing circle for Summer Solstice. Limited space. $40.

Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Shamanic Journey and Sound Healing Around the Stargate – 7-9pm. With Linda Gareh-Applegate, Holly Blyler, Sharon Askey. Relax, rejuvenate and rebalance with potent sound healing. Sound can provide an opportunity to breakdown patterns no longer serving you. $20. Gracefull Heart, 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle. Pre-register: 717-240-0400 or Info@Gracefull-Heart.com.

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savethedate SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Dauphin County Women’s Expo – 9am-2pm.

The Women’s Expo brings together women of all ages to shop, learn about products and services, and be entertained. Exhibitors will be on hand representing beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, finance and more. Free. Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr, Hershey. 717-285-1350.

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Psychic Readings – 10am-5pm. Psychic William Stillman connects to the spirit realm to bring forth messages in private, 1-hr sessions. $200. Alta View Wellness Center, 4814 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg.

Pre-registration required: 717-221-0133 or AltaViewWellness.com.

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savethedate FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Source of Light Event – Aug 5-6. 3-6pm, Fri; 9am-4pm, Sat. Enjoy time in the community of healers and mediums. Astrology, Animal communication, psychic readers, gemstone reiki healing, tarot and much more. New this year: Food stand and merchandise vendors. Schedule a reading prior to the event for best offerings.

Free. Unity of Palmyra, 37 E Main St, Palmyra.

717-838-7808. Details: UnityOfPalmyra.org.

savethedate FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Gallery Reading at the Source of Light – 7:30pm. Become enchanted with the words of wisdom of this year’s feature psychic, Christine Ellis from Soul’s Rising. Purchase tickets for this event by visiting our website and following the links to the Source of Light Gallery Reading. $25. Unity of Palmyra, 37 E Main St, Palmyra.

717-838-7808. UnityOfPalmyra.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE CENTRAL PENN ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS

Carolyn Romako 940 Century Dr, Ste D, Mechanicsburg 717- 610-4911 • CentralPennAcupuncture.com We’ve been Central Pennsylvania’s center for compassionate, thorough and evidence-based acupuncture for 10 years. Our location is easily accessible with evening and weekend hours. Specialties include pain management and women’s health.

GIDDINGS ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE, LLC AND ZEN & NOW APOTHECARY Rhonda Giddings 4814 Jonestown Rd, #101, Harrisburg 717-657-1951 • GiddingsAcupuncture.com

A practice of healing art techniques from acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, massage, herbs and energy work to help patients and clients reach their individualized optimal health and vitalized longevity.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION MELLA LUNA STUDIOS

Dawn R. Tule 9 N Baltimore Ave, Mt Holly Springs 717-486-7823 • MellaLunaStudios.abmp.com Dawn provides compassionate service to deepen the understanding between you and your pet, whether in physical form or in spirit. Gain insight into what your animal friend is thinking and feeling. u

BODYWORK ARVIGO MAYA ABDOMINAL THERAPY® 309 Third St, New Cumberland Jaque Hanson • 717-448-1281 Jaque@BeePresentWellness.com

The Arvigo ® session is a noninvasive treatment that repositions internal organs that have shifted by opening the flow of blood, lymph, nerve and Chi. Infertility, digestive and other benefits. Visit BeePresentWellness.com for details. See ad, page 9. u

CARLISLE BOWENWORK

Nancy Bittinger 616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg 717-386-8279 • CarlisleBowenworkPA.com

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THE CENTER OF BALANCE, LLC

Louise Kemper, RMI, Reflexologist, EOP, Artist Leslie Kemper Punt, Holistic Health Practitioner 29 N Jefferson St, Greencastle 717-643-1404 • TheCenterOfBalanceLLC.com We offer reiki, foot/body reflexology, auriculotherapy, essential oil treatments, coaching and hypnosis for wellness and soul nourishment.

Our unique retail shop features holistic, vegan and natural products, artisan jewelry, clothing, accessories and more. u

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY THE ROOTS OF HEALTH

Rachel Benbow, LMT, BA, MLIS 3540 N Progress Ave, Ste 106, Harrisburg 717-831-6936 • TheRootsOfHealth.com Rachel relieves pain and frees blockages using CranioSacral Therapy or massage. From stress reduction, to illness/injury/surgery recovery, to management of autism/ADHD, your therapeutic experience is individualized.

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DENTISTRY – HOLISTIC HERSHEY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC Ryan Buehner, DMD, FAGD, AIAOMT 273 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown 717-220-1792 • HersheyDental.com

Provides full service family dental care, mercury-/metal-free options, f luoride-free, safe mercur y removal, biocompatibility testing for dental material sensitivities, in-office ozone treatments, clear aligner orthodontics, Bruxism/ tooth grinding guards. See ad, page 9. u

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HERSHEY DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC Carol Layton, DMD, MAGD, AIAOMT, NMD 273 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown 717-220-1792 • HersheyDental.com

Provides full service dental care, mercury/metal free, including s a f e r e m o v a l o f m e r c u r y.

Biocompatibility testing for individual choice of materials; use of ozone for protection. See ad, page 9. u

MATTRESSES NATURAL/ORGANIC MATTRESS 1ST

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415 Simpson Ferry Rd, Camp Hill • 717-686-4000 3130 Columbia Ave, Lancaster • 717-399-2000 Mattress1stByInteriorsHome.com Organic and natural bedding free from irritants, allergens, pressure-point discomfort or temperature struggles so that you are assured the best night’s sleep possible. Visit our trained and certified mattress specialists who will help you find the best mattress for your needs. See ad, page 25. u

SUSQUEHANNA DENTAL ARTS Dr Owen Allison, DMD 100 S 18th St, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-3943 or 717-285-7033 SusquehannaDentalArts.com

A full-service family dental practice providing 100% mercury-free restorations, quality non-surgical periodontal care, INVISALIGN, implant retained dentures and partials. See ad, page 15. u

METAPHYSICAL GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com Gracefull Heart provides a peaceful, loving and supportive space to assist in your journey toward wholeness/ healing. Crystals, books, gemstones, jewelry, statues, incense, oracle cards (plus sample decks), crystal and metal singing bowls, pendulums and much more. See ad, page 10. u

DENTISTRY – WELLNESS COLONIAL DENTAL GROUP

Tammy del Sol, DMD 4940 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg 717-901-7045 • CDGWellness.com Our focus on Wellness educates and motivates patients to care for their overall health. We no longer place mercury fillings, nor encourage ingestion of fluoride for children or adults. We educate and safely serve our patients and protect the environment. See ad, page 23. u

NATUROPATHIC HEALTHCARE NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Leia Anderson, BA, MS, ND 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Leia is part of a unique, collaborative naturopathic practice in central PA. Her passion is providing safe, effective and individualized care for the whole family. See ad, page 9. u

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York • 877-436-2299 Independent Distributor #489656 MyYL.com/NaturalHealth4U

Essential oils – revered for thousands of years for their naturally-enhancing support of body, mind and spirit. Become a Young Living Essential Oils member/ customer and/or an independent distributor. See ad, page 13.

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Heather DeLuca, BS, ND 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Heather is part of a unique, collaborative naturopathic practice in central PA. She provides a safe, effective and affordable alternative to conventional health care. See ad, page 9. u

MASSAGE HAPPIE SOUL WELLNESS

Cristina L Boyle, LMT 5000 Lenker St, Ste 104, Mechanicsburg 717-254-7250 • www.HappieSoul.org Our focus is on integrative healing of body, mind and soul. We identify the root cause of discomfort and assist with physical and emotional healing. Also, massage with reiki, reiki for emotional support, couples reiki, light therapy/full spectrum sauna, more. Ask about our referral program. We all deserve to be Happie Souls. See ad, page 10. u

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Jessica Shoemaker, BS, ND 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com

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Jessica is the owner of Natural Paths to Wellness where nutritional therapies, alternative modalities and functional medicine testing are combined to create an individualized holistic approach to health. See ad, page 9. u

NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Ashlyn Zikmund, BS, ND 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Ashlyn's enthusiasm for wellness and nutrition makes her a tremendous addition to NP to W. As a Naturopathic Doctor, she partners with patients to solve difficult acute and chronic health issues. See ad, page 9. u

NUTRITION WEGMANS FOOD MARKET

6416 Carlisle Pike, Ste 2000 Mechanicsburg, PA • 717-791-4500 I n - s t o r e N a t u r e ’s Marketplace features natural foods, supplements, herbal remedies, and foods for special dietary needs. See ad, page 2. u

NUTRITIONIST NATURAL PATHS TO WELLNESS

Sarah Glunz, MS, CNS, LDN 1524 Cedar Cliff Dr, Camp Hill 717-494-4500 • NaturalPathsToWellness.com Sarah will design your optimal nutrition plan for managing your weight, food allergies or sensitivities, or medical condition while helping you to improve your relationship with food. She breaks down the plan you need to follow to accomplish your health and wellness goals into reasonable action steps providing support along the way. See ad, page 9. u

PHYSICAL THERAPY ZANG PHYSICAL THERAPY Andrew Zang

3514 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill 717-440-6197 • ZangPT.com Zang PT is proud to help people regain an active lifestyle. Eliminate the need for pain, medication, injections and even frequent doctor’s visits. See ad, page 7. u

REFLEXOLOGY REWEAVING BALANCE

Beth Baublitz 5A Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg 717-943-4833 • ReWeavingBalance.earth Beth offers a variety of reflexology options ranging from pure relaxation to assisting in pain relief with a reiki touch; plus ReConnection Sessions, a clientled journey of body, mind and spirit unique for each individual.

Check their online business listing for a variety of creative and connecting workshops offered at various times throughout the year. u

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BLUE MOUNTAIN ACUPUNCTURE

Rickie Freedman, Reiki Master/ Teacher, P.T., offers the Gentle Touch, Deep Healing and Balancing of “Reiki by Rickie” sessions, as well as unique Therapeutic Massage including Indian Head Massage and Chakra Foot Massage. She teaches Reiki classes and workshops on stress management, positive attitude and more. See ad, page 7. u

Beth is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Herbalist who provides the local community with Acupuncture, Bodywork, and Herbal Medicine to improve quality of life and enhance well-being.

Acupuncture addresses health concerns such as allergies, stress, pain, sleep, digestion, women’s health and many others. u

Rickie Freedman, ReikiSpace & Learning Place 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 10, Harrisburg 717-599-2299 • ReikiByRickie.com

SPECIALTY FOODS KWEE JACK FISH CO

Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut Shares 717-842-0180 EatWildSalmon.com Sustainably harvested wild Alaskan salmon and halibut available, fisherman-direct. Pre-order online annually (spring) for local pick-up (fall) of sushi-grade delicious nutrition, deep-frozen at the peak of freshness to enjoy throughout the year.

THERMOGRAPHY ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING

Pamela Howard, DC, CCT 550 Coventry Dr, Mechanicsburg 866-522-3484 • AThermalImage.com Thermal Imaging offers a safe, non-invasive way to visualize potential health concerns; providing early warning signs for a proactive approach to health, including breast health. Visit website for more information.

VETERINARIAN – INTEGRATIVE HEALING CREATURES HOSPITAL (Formerly Avian And Feline Hospital) 3300 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill 717-730-3755 • HealingCreatures.com

Our passion is pets. Holistic and traditional services tailored to meet pets’ needs (homeopathic, herbal, nutritional and behavioral).

Unique services offered include acupuncture, cold laser therapy and veterinary orthopedic manipulation (VOM). See ad, page 29. u

Beth A. Mills, LAc 5521 Carlisle Pike, Ste B, Mechanicsburg 717-516-1080 • BlueMountainAcu.com

FIREFLY HOLLOW HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Kara Lovehart 200 Farm Ln, York • 717-814-9136 FireflyHollowWellness.com We are a full-service holistic wellness center offering an array of professional services that address clients’ individual needs. A holistic approach strives to integrate Mind, Body & Spirit, allowing wellness to occur. Services include medical massage, energy medicine, intuitive coaching, wellness education, nutritional coaching and much more. See ads, pages 3 and 29. u

GRACEFULL HEART

Sharon Askey 1953 W Trindle Rd, Carlisle 717-240-0400 • GraceFull-Heart.com Gracefull Heart offers many services to assist in maintaining wellness: Sacred Spirals Healing, Dominus Cervix™ Stargate sessions, reiki sessions, aura photography and AmpCoil™ sessions. We offer reiki classes and a diverse schedule of workshops. See ad, page 10. u

POSITIVE PRIME PrimeForGold.com

Harness the power of PositiveCognitive Psychology and Neuroscience to redesign your mindset and life. Expertly curated, personalized images & statements with sound track become a vision board on steroids to help you create a positive mindset in as little as 3 minutes per day.

Lifetime access to a gifted sample session and a 10-day free trial are available at PrimeForGold.com. See ad, page 14. u

YOGA YOUR YOGA

Cynthia Johannes-Beecher 1900 Orange St, West York 717-586-6494 • YorkYourYoga.com Your journey is our passion at Your Yoga. We welcome everyone to learn in a safe, inviting, no judgment studio located near the fairgrounds.

All body types welcome. Easy access with lots of free on-street parking.

Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Chair and Gentle Yoga. See ad, page 15. u

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ENERGY WORK GRIEF FACILITATION & EDUCATION – Learn about what happens to the body when experiencing the trauma associated with grief, so you can heal quicker and move beyond the grief.

Speaker and facilitator, Asha Scatchard is available for personal facilitation and group presentations. Visit EnergyBodyWorks.com and Tinyurl. com/Asha-HER-Summit. 717-843-5672.

HELP WANTED CASHIER – Full- or part-time. Sonnewald Natural Foods in Spring Grove is seeking an experienced, accurate, neat and organized cashier; a strong team player with excellent customer service. Includes Fridays and Saturdays. Employee discount, paid vacation and holidays. Application at Sonnewald.org.

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MASSAGE THERAPISTS & HOLISTIC PROFESSIONALS – Full- or part-time. Team-led, fun and supportive work environment. Send resumes to FireflyHollowWellness@gmail.com. Apply or learn more at FireflyHollowWellness.com. 717-8149136. See ads, pages 3 and 29.

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