Clear your emotional blockages with EFT in February!

Do you have unresolved negative emotions you'd like to let go?

Would you like to know how can tapping on certain acupressure points can help clear you of emotional blockages, improve your mood, or even alleviate pain or addiction?

Are you curious about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a meridian tapping technique?

Want to try EFT but not sure how it works or if you can do it yourself?

Wondering what kind of issues (ADD, depression, eating disorders, etc.) with which EFT can help you and your family? (Hint: it’s all of these and more!)

Please join the Arlington/Alexandria Chapter of Holistic Moms Network on Thursday, February 16 for its monthly meeting, where guest speaker Jan Steele, JD, MSW -- a licensed clinical social worker offering therapy and coaching for empowerment and change -- will introduce EFT and discuss its many benefits. She will also provide a demonstration. The meeting is 7-9 p.m.

Note: Although children are always welcome at meetings, participants will likely benefit more if they have their hands free for this meeting.

Click here for an informational video and demo about EFT.

















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Getting organized in 2012!

Thanks to Carly Poppalardo of Real Organized VA for sharing tips on home organization. We all learned a lot from Carly's tips and from each other's strategies (and challenges!)

Carly's Top tips were:
1) Put like with like (including "zoning" the kitchen and even sections in the fridge)
2) Downsize to what you need, use, and love
3) Store things where you actually use them
4) Have what you use most often in the most accessible place
5) Containerize -- give everything a "home"
6) Go vertical
7) One in, one out
8) Label with words and picture
9) Start small - don't take out more than what you can do in an hour

Get organized!

Looking for ideas to get better organized in your home, work or life?
Trying to do it in a green, natural way?
Tried to do it on your own but felt the task too overwhelming?

Our January meeting is going to help you start 2012 out right!

Please join us on Thursday, January 19 for our monthly meeting, where guest speaker Carly Poppalardo of Real Organized VA will offer her best solutions for better focus, less stress, and organization for the holistic family.

7-9 p.m. Children welcome, as always!

Holiday Social this week!

Please join us Thursday, December 15 for our holiday social potluck. We're starting at 6:30 to accommodate little ones' bedtimes. Bring the whole family! Or come solo if that sounds more fun!

Bring whatever yummy treat you'd like, but please label with all ingredients for those with restrictions or sensitivities. And bringing your own dish & silverware will cut down on our waste.

New this year:
If you have a fun item that is not getting fully optimized use at your home, consider bringing it along for a white elephant gift exchange.

Food pantry and children's clothing (and diaper) donations for our host church are always welcome.

Learn about Integrative Family Medicine

Curious about integrating holistic approaches to treating illnesses with that of mainstream providers?
Looking to add tools to your toolbox for treating common ailments?
Or just curious to learn more about more comprehensive approaches to medical treatment?

Please join us on Thursday, November 17 for our monthly meeting, where guest speaker Dr. Marie Steinmetz – founder of Steinmetz Medical Associates and long-time believer in looking at the whole picture when treating patients -- will discuss an integrative approach to family medicine and answer your questions.

Holistic Moms Network Arlington/Alexandria Chapter July Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: 716 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22204 (in Arlington United Methodist Church)

Children are always welcome. HMN meetings are open to members and first-time visitors. Come see what we're about!
(RSVPs are helpful but not required. jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com )

Holistic Moms Network is not affiliated with any church. However, we do appreciate the generosity of AUMC in hosting our meetings and encourage members and visitors to bring donations of non-perishable food for the church's food pantry, which serves the homeless population in Arlington.

Directions: AUMC is on S. Glebe between S. 7th and S. 8th St., a few blocks north of Columbia Pike, on the west side of the street. Enter the church parking lot from S. Glebe or from S. 7th St. where there is a traffic light (on the north side of church).

October meeting to discuss parenting styles

Join us on October 20 for a member-led discussion about parenting styles.

What does it mean to identify with certain styles of parenting?

Let's talk about various approaches, including, but not limited to:

• attachment parenting
• conscious parenting
• playful parenting
• positive parenting
• simplicity parenting
• mindful parenting
• compassionate parenting

Please bring your favorite books & magazines or parenting accessories for a show and tell.

We can also incorporate ideas about schooling, feeding, toileting and whatever else comes up. Let's share our passions and learn from each other in a non-judgmental environment.

Special note to community members in the fields of parenting education and counseling:
You are welcome to join to contribute to the discussion. We'd love to hear from you. However, we are not seeking speakers for the evening, and solicitation is prohibited. We will have a place for displaying materials for people to peruse at their leisure, but please refrain from promoting any services during the meeting.

If you are a parenting expert, therapist or other related professional and you are interested in joining in the meeting or sending resources ahead, please contact Jessica at jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com.

As usual, the meeting is 7-9 p.m. at AUMC, 716 S. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22204.

Traditional Diets in September

Thanks to Real Food blogger and Weston A. Price Foundation publicist Kimberly Hartke for talking to our group at our September meeting on Traditional Diets. We learned a lot!

For any members who missed the presentation or who just want to discuss further, Jessica will be hosting a recap discussion at a playgroup on Friday, October 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Email jessicahmnarlalex (at) gmail (dot) com to RSVP and for the address.