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your system and cause weight gain. Give yourself the jump- start your body deserves,” explains Guggenheim. This six-week program includes four weekly group prog-


ress meetings, pre- and post-program consultations, supple- ments to accelerate our body’s weight loss and detoxification, meal plans with delicious recipes, four weekly colonic treat- ments and customized exercise guidelines. “This program will help you reach your full potential with


lasting weight loss and increased energy and motivation. I will teach you how to revive your eating habits and learn how to make sustainable, healthy choices. Rewrite your current and future physical, mental and spiritual health. After all, your best investment is your health,” encourages Guggenheim.


Location: Second Nature Naturopathic Care, 8 Rockland Pl., Nyack. For more information, contact 358-8385 or visit secondnaturecare.com. See ad, page 33.


Open House for Summer Play Program


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arents and their children, ages 3-1/2 to 12, are invit-


ed to visit Blue Rock School’s beautiful, four-acre campus including the brand new Arts and Nature Studies Annex and pool at 10 a.m. on Saturday,


March 10. There will be face painting, games and loads of fun for everyone. Parents can meet Summer Play director Jamie Moreno


and learn all about Blue Rock's unique and adventure-filled summer camp program while their child plays and gets acquainted with the Summer Play staff. Summer Play at Blue Rock School offers a variety of activities including: art, music and movement, nature and science, woodworking, drama, games, free play, and swimming. “By allowing children the time to explore, collaborate, connect with the natural world, express themselves cre-


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atively, and play, each day is a journey of self-discovery,” says Moreno.


Summer Play parent and Rockland-Parent Child Cen-


ter programs director, Wanda Octaviano, summed up her children’s experience at Summer Play. “At Blue Rock summer day camp, my boys were always looking forward to the next day,” she says. “For them, being at Blue Rock was a unique adventure full of fun, discovery and self-expression. I always tell my friends that I would gauge how much fun my boys had by how filthy they were at the end of the day. Now that's how summer fun should be!”


Location: 110 Demarest Mill Rd., West Nyack. Space for Open House limited; RSVP at summerplayprogram@gmail.com or 627-0234. For more information visit BlueRockSchool.org. See ad, page 21.


Therapy in a Relaxed


child and family therapy in a style unique to her practice. Upon entering her waiting room, which is handicap accessible, people find themselves in cozy surroundings that include country style furniture, toys to keep children busy and a lending library. “Everyone is encouraged to feel ‘at home’,” says Sperling. During their


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first visit, clients receive an introduction to the concept of short term therapy which encourages individuals and families to focus on active, current concerns. “During sessions, I show my clients how they are es-


sential contributors towards their own problem solving. They develop increased self-awareness, successful problem solving skills, and useful communication and social skills. My goal is to ensure that by the end of each session, my clients are armed with a new skill, perspective or sense of personal gain,” explains Sperling. “They need support, guidance


ena Sperling, a licensed clinical social worker, offers individual,


SANCTUARY YOGA STUDIOS


New Student Special: 30 Days Unlimited Yoga for $40 Now is the time to start!


SanctuaryYogaStudios.com 10 Rockland & Orange Counties naturalawakeningsro.com


Classes, Workshops, Retreats, Teacher Training 132 Park Avenue, New City


845-548-1090


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