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EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or “Tapping” is a body/mind self-help method. It combines a gentle touch together with mindful and vocal attention to thoughts and feelings. EFT involves tapping with our fingertips on acupuncture points on the hands, face and body while focusing (temporarily) upon an issue we wish to resolve. While ongoing scientific research continues to document and validate EFT as an effective treatment worthy of being mainstreamed, what is remarkable is that it works so well.

EFT allows us to release and transform the way uncomfortable feelings like hurt, guilt, fear, or anger may be affecting our experience in mind, body, and spirit. EFT can also be used to help transform the thoughts and beliefs behind our emotional experiences. After just a few rounds of tapping, people often report feeling lighter, calmer, and able to breathe more easily – almost as if they now have more space inside. They may report that their thinking has changed, they have gained new insights or that they are feeling better, overall.

Together in this session we will:

• Identify practical applications and benefits of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

• With presenter guidance, utilize EFT

About the Presenter

Peter Goldberg is in private practice in Herndon, Virginia. Peter graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Human Development from Virginia Tech. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Certified Advanced Practitioner of EFT, diplomate in comprehensive energy psychology, and a reiki master. To best meet the individual needs of his clients, Peter combines standard psychotherapy practices with EFT and other psychological and alternative modalities. A major focus of Peter’s practice is healing and managing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms.

Website: https://www.pedrogoldberg.com/ 

This presentation, hosted by our Keynote presenter, will be educational, motivational and empowering to the staff, which will ultimately contribute to higher and more effective service delivery to the students of NOVA.

Together in this session, we will explore the following questions:

• What is "Imposter Syndrome"

• What contributes to "Imposter Syndrome"?

• How to rid your mind of Imposter Syndrome and become the confident you!

About the Presenter

For more about Natasha Paris, see our Keynote Address page!

Do you wanna dance with somebody?🎵 If so, grab your legwarmers and get on your boogie shoes for Retrocise! Retrocise is a fun throwback exercise class where you'll move to a mixtape full of your favorite 70s, 80s, & 90s jams. Let's get physical with low-impact and easy-to-follow exercises that you can take at your own pace. 

Together in this session, we will:

• Have fun moving to songs from the 70s/80s/90s .

• Increase your cardio with low-impact aerobics. 

• Toning exercises using light weights.

About the Presenter

Kathy Corbey has been leading group exercise classes for over 25 years and is the owner of ClubJump Fitness Studio located in Ashburn VA. She began leading exercise classes when she was studying at Virginia Tech back in the late 1980s and it continues to be her passion. Back then she mainly taught Aerobics, but as the years went on she became certified in several other modalities such as bootcamp, barre, Piloxing, POUND, and Jumping Fitness on mini-trampolines. Music has always been a huge motivator for Kathy, and Retrocise focuses on moving to music and boosting your mood. 

In this session we will explore the questions: 

• What is Art therapy (and isn't)?

• What can Art Therapy sessions provide?

This session also will discuss interventions related to connecting to mind, body, and soul. We will explore utilizing intervention to process connection to individual. 

About the Presenter

Jessica Aguilar is a bilingual Virginia based Art Therapist who approaches expressive therapy through a Psychodynamic and person-centered lens. She received her master’s in art therapy from The George Washington University and proceeded to work in a psychiatric care facility for the following years. This setting included acute inpatient and outpatient group work. She provided art therapy to individuals with mood disorders, thought disorders, eating disorders, and trauma from ages 5 to 75. She created brave spaces where individuals felt the autonomy to create connections and build relationships with themselves, their trauma, and their emotions through art making.

Jessica currently practices Art Therapy at Ellie Mental Health continuing to support through the art making process. It is a privilege for her to have been a part of the mental health journey for many people. It is her aspiration to reach more individuals who need support. 

In this session, participants will learn:

• how to infuse their plain water with a burst of  flavor  

• to make simple, healthy and economical  lunches using a minimal number of ingredients  

About the Presenter

Ann Keating is the founder of Can’t Beet Plants, dedicated to empowering people to get creative in the kitchen with plant-based foods. She is  a food blogger, food stylist and recipe developer as well as a teacher,  who works with people that want incorporate more fresh, healthy and  plant-based meals into their every day lives. Certified in Plant-Based  nutrition through Cornell, she works as a plant-based educator for  Healthworks at Virginia Hospital Center, and can also be found on sites like Food Talk Daily and Ekoe Health and Wellness sharing her recipes,  tips and tricks in the kitchen. She is a co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Sacred Spaces, Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body and Home  Transformation, which won the 2022 International Books for Peace Award, as well as Sacred Spaces II. 

Website: www.cantbeetplants.com 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cantbeetplants 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/cantbeetplants