The Healing Power of Joy to be found in The Joy Prescription Workshop, Glendale United Methodist Church, September 29, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ruth R. Williams has written: "Joy is within each one of us, within our deepest, most authentic Self. If we listen, it calls to us. The JOY Rx is the prescription needed to open hearts and minds to this call, allowing us to begin our journey of rediscovering joy."
Ruth R. Williams, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is leading a workshop on Saturday, September 29 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at Glendale United Methodist, 900 Glendale Lane in Nashville, on the "The Joy Prescription." Williams, an experienced psychotherapist, brings to the community her alternative prescription at a time when medicinal prescriptions are at an all-time high, with antidepressants heading the list.
Williams, self-described as a "natural" joy-maker and joy-keeper, started "soaking up the good stuff" at a very early age. She believes this has been the secret to her ability to keep smiling in spite of life's challenges. She takes her own complex but amusing life history, extensive professional experience, and intriguing spiritual journey and weaves them all into a very delightful, joy-filled day of exploration. Participants will learn how to increase their JQ (joy quotient), which Williams affirms will help strengthen their resilience in dealing with the overwhelming stress that inevitably shows up on a daily basis.
Williams (a Scarritt-trained United Methodist) says, "We all have the capacity within us to experience joy on a daily basis. Sometimes we forget we have the tools or haven't used them in a while. Treat yourself to a day apart from the stress, open to the possibility that life really can be more joy-filled!"
Williams, also a singer/songwriter, offers a bonus of both her CD's included in the price of the all-day workshop. "New People for a New World" is filled with original music plus an inspirational story. "Meditation of Joy" is a guided relaxation and meditation CD, a true gift to stressed-out folks!
Prior workshop participants have said, “Better than every stress workshop I’ve been to over the years;” “Refreshing for the mind and soul;” “Thought-provoking and timely.”
Call 615-332-2991 to make a phone reservation for the workshop. The $55 fee (which includes lunch and the two CD's) can also be sent to: Ruth R. Williams, LCSW, P.O. Box 2723, Hendersonville, TN 37077-2723.
You can reach Williams for scheduling other workshops or sermons-in-song at the above address and phone number or through her website, http://www.ruthwilliams.com/ or http://www.thejoyrx.com/. Email her at ruth@ruthwilliams.com.
