“The diversity of ages, genders and
that creates a connection in dance,” Daniela and me. We have something
cultural backgrounds gives everyone
remarks Silvia Casabianca, owner of that unites us and we are enthusiastic
a chance to experience how people’s
Eyes Wide Open, in Bonita Springs. about it. We speak the same language
basic needs are all the same; we all
The licensed mental health counselor, when we are doing Reiki, and I feel
long to be heard and loved. All ages are
Reiki master and art therapist steps out- good when she occasionally reminds
all equally important in the group, and
side the box every day to create ways me that we can use it to counter pain or
that makes a big difference in the way
to improve communication. to resolve a troubling situation.”
we communicate.”
Casabianca sees how individuals Taking the time to find common
A significant tenet of UYO is
shed the shackles of familiar familial ground can only enhance any relation-
being “in the moment” with commu-
roles in the playful arena of Biodanza, a ship, while meeting the needs of young
nication. Simmons observes that we
mode of expression artfully combining and old in innovative ways. Creating
naturally grow, have new experiences,
music and movement. She has ob- space where the strengths of each gen-
change our opinions and have different
served a similar emergence of expres- eration can flourish encourages heart-
thoughts. So, “If we pigeonhole some-
sive freedom in a mother and daughter felt communications—and lights a path
one into the way that we knew them
pair in her Reiki classes and monthly to a more harmonious and peace-filled
‘back when,’ then we are communicat-
circle. world.
ing with an image, rather than a person.
“There are no age or gender bar-
That’s not being in relationship.”
riers in Reiki or Biodanza,” observes
For more information on Skills at the Heart
Jack Murray, a 20-year old who
Casabianca. Men, women and chil-
of Relationship, call Sara Henry at 239-
recently returned home to live with his
dren, from ages 5 to 79, have practiced
287-8493. See Guide listing, page 69.
parents, completed the UYO program
together in my classes. I think Reiki also
in December. Karen and Mike Murray,
For more information on Equine Facilitated
helps with the process of maturation, as
psychotherapy and the Triple V Ranch in
previous UYO graduates and volunteer
well as emotional issues.”
Naples, call Dr. Virginia Condello at 239-
assistants, were able to move beyond
Daniela, a 13-year-old East Naples
250-7111.
their parental roles to see their son in
Middle School student, has been taking
the light of his own transformation.
Casabianca’s Reiki classes for the past For more information on Understanding
“We really listened to Jack share
year, along with her mother, Martha.
Yourself and Others or Confi dence Coach-
his feelings and stories. That’s when
“It’s fun and we do lots of activities,
ing, call 239-337-7333. The Center to Self
we saw him for what he is, a child of
says Daniela. “Silvia brings out every-
Reliance is located at 1939 Park Meadows
God who exudes love,” says Karen.
body’s inner child, so that we can play.
Dr. in Fort Myers. See ad, page 46.
“Our whole family has been in therapy
I like sharing the time with my mom
For more information on Reiki or Biodanza,
because of Jack, but the good news is
and others in the class.”
call Silvia Casabianca at 239-948-9444 or
that we all learned about ourselves. At
Martha’s perspective is equally
visit
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it’s right for Jack’s life, which includes
like Reiki, has been very favorable for
in Bonita Springs. See ad, page 57.
his music, to look different from mine.
The weekend changed all of our lives.”
Jack admits that life was tumultu-
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live with them, but we didn’t commu-
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