Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy
&
Mary-Michael Levitt, Ed S., LMFT, LPC  

invite you to

CONSCIOUS CONNECTIONS 

RETREAT WEEKEND

Renew ~ Reconnect ~ Recreate

February 20-22, 2009

Event will take place at Villa Pauline Retreat House in Mendham, NJ 

Space is limited to 38 professionals!

A full packet of information will be mailed when registration is received.

CEU'S are available for New Jersey LMFT and are currently being requested for other professionals.

The Invitation to Supervision 

This weekend is an invitation to be present in the study of relationships both with ourselves and those we serve. How do you use yourself in this relationship? The retreat will open conversations with our personal commitment to honor who you are. We invite you to bring your passions, life goals and family history. Explore how you work to experience both your own and your client’s emotional field while transforming their suffering into hope, peace and purpose.

The Experience of Community 

Remove yourself from all distractions, seize your creativity, strengthen professional relationships and honor your process of living and working. It is the intent of this retreat to inspire your personal wisdom and spiritual well being which is at the heart of natural wellness. The retreat facilitators will engage in a process to emphasize your capacity for resilience designed to maintain a personal level of empathy and compassion.

Weekend Festivities

Saturday Night Celebration of Life:

We believe in celebrating our culture, gender, gifts, talents, and all other parts of ourselves. Do you sing, dance, write poetry, play with photography, play an instrument, draw, paint, tell a story, read a favorite script, write, invent, or want to share an accomplishment or special interest.  We will arrange for displays, readings, performances, photography slide shows, etc. Most of all we encourage you to express your culture by wearing your native dress for the evening. Use style, color, fabric, costume, and any other expression. Everyone’s contribution will make for an evening to remember.   

Weekend Treats

Publications:  If you have authored an article or book please bring copies to share or purchase in the Retreat library.

Lending Library:  We will be setting aside space to share your favorite book, a place to sit and incubate new ideas. Bring a book to share for the weekend in the Lending Library.

Book Swap: If you have a book you can let go of, bring it with you and swap for one you haven’t read yet.

Bulletin Board:  A bulletin board will be available all weekend for messages, requests, notices, etc.

Retreat Schedule for February 20-22, 2009

Friday	12:00 - 3:00 pm	Registration & Free Time
	3:15 - 5:15 pm	Welcome Reception: Opening Remarks by Ken Hardy / Mary-Michael Levitt
	6:00 - 7:30 pm	Dinner
	7:45 - 10:30 pm	Learning Community / Supervision
Saturday	8:00 - 9:00 am	Breakfast
	9:30 - 11:45 am	Learning Community / Supervision
	12:00 - 2:00 pm	Lunch & Free Time
	2:15 - 5:00 pm	Learning Community / Supervision
	6:00 - 12:00 am	Dinner: Evening Celebration of Our Lives
Sunday	8:00 - 9:00 am	Breakfast
	9:30 - 1:15 pm	Learning Community / Supervision
	1:15 - 2:15 pm	Lunch
	2:15 - 5:00 pm	Free Time
	5:00 pm	Check Out

Note:  Massage & Yoga Available: 
Pre-Registration will be required (no extra fee)

This facility is owned and operated by the Sisters of Charity. Catholic Icons are displayed.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.	Will I have my own room or have to share a room?
	Rooms will be assigned as a first come first serve basis.  There are four doubles, two triples, and six quad rooms.
2.	Do the rooms have private bathrooms or are they in the hall?
	Some bathrooms are private and some are located in the hallway depending on the room.
3.	How are meals prepared?
	Meals are home cooked by the Sisters of Christian Charity.
4.	If I need special meals how is that handled?
	Special dietary requests will be honored.
5.	What is the check in time?
	Attendees can check in 12:00 – 3:00 on February 20th.
6.	What is check out time?
	Check out is at 5:00 p.m. on February 22nd.
7.	Will the attendee list be distributed to those who participated?
	The list will be distributed with the permission of each participant.
8.	Do I need to bring towels & bedding?
	Towels and bedding will be provided by Villa Pauline.
9.	What can we do during our free time?
	Massage therapy, library for reading, meditation, listening to music, journal writing, small group discussions in the lounge area.
10.	Is Car Pooling Available?
	Yes, upon request. Further information will be included in the information packet.
11.	What writing materials are needed?
	If you would like to capture your experience from the weekend, we recommend a journal or notebook.
12.	What is Learning Community and Supervision?
	Scheduled group meetings, professionally facilitated, to address the challenges of being a therapist.
13.	What is the dress for the weekend?
	We want each of you to be comfortable and relaxed during the weekend so the dress is casual.
14.	What is the Saturday night Celebration of Life?
	We believe in celebrating our culture, gender, gifts, talents, and all other parts of ourselves. Do you sing, dance, write poetry, play with photography, play an instrument, draw, paint, tell a story, read a favorite script, write, invent, or want to share an accomplishment or special interest.  We will arrange for displays, readings, performances, photography slide shows, etc.
15.	Will you provide a registration package with additional information?
	Yes, when we receive your deposit we will email you a complete package of information.

Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM - Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 4:00 PM (ET)

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Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy & Mary-Michael Levitt

DR. KENNETH V. HARDY, Ph.D.,DR. KENNETH V. HARDY,is a Professor of Family Therapy at Drexel University. Dr. Hardy is also Director of the Eikenberg Institute for Relationships in New York City where he operates a private practice specializing in at-risk children and families. Dr. Hardy has published a variety of articles and has co-authored “Teens Who Hurt: Clinical Interventions for Breaking the Cycle of Youth Violence.” His excellence in the field has earned Dr. Hardy appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Dateline NBC as well as features in USA Today, the LA Times, and Chicago Sun Times and awards from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC), the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA), as well as Hofstra, St. John’s, and Syracuse Universities.

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MARY-MICHAEL LEVITT, Ed.S., LMFT, LPC Director of the Riverview Counseling Center since 1984 www.riverviewcc.com. is a NJ Certified Disaster Response Crisis Counselor: Certified Red Cross Disaster Action Team Member and 12 year volunteer for The Center For Hospice Care, Inc. Also served as the Mental Health Services Director in Elementary, Middle, High School and University Settings and in Moscow, Russia. Mary-Michael has facilitated retreats for more than 20 years.