Barjon's Books
"A Deli for the Mind" Since 1977
221 North 29th Street, Billings, MT 59101; (800) 788-4318

May 2008

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May Starting Classes

Art Walk

Friday, May 2, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Artist: Ruhiyyih Olsen
Show Name: “Intimate Latitudes”
Media: Acrylic and Yarn

The artist, through paint and yarn, is creating a spiritual mapping of her geographic history. These works serve to represent the significant markers on the path that have lead her to where she is today.

Ruhiyyih Olsen is currently an affectionate resident of Billings, Montana, who has also lived in and deeply loved Central Wyoming, Northern Finland, and Eastern Washington. She studies art and creative writing at MSUB, and is an aspiring midwife.

Please join us Friday, May 2 from 5 - 9 pm
at Barjon’s Art Gallery!

Exploring the Possibilities of Hypnotherapy

Monday May 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S.
Free Admission

Dan Geiger will provide an overview of hypnotherapy and teach practical tools for making positive changes in your daily life. Participants will experience a group hypnotherapy session and training to continue self hypnosis. These techniques can be used to address problems of physical health, addictions, memory, emotional swings, weight loss and general well being or areas specific in your life. In these days when many people feel overwhelmed, self hypnosis a method to help you take control of your
life. This is a very safe environment and self disclosure is not required.

About the Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S., is an adjunct professor of psychology and counseling at MSU-B and conducts a private practice, specializing in hypnotherapy.

Bring: Pencil and paper. Dan recommends the The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, by Joseph Murphy, available at Barjon’s for $7.50 or $14.95. 10% discount on books during event.

Natural Weight Loss and Management:

A Workshop

Tuesday May 6, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S.
1 Class - $25.00 by May 6, at Noon

Have you been trying to loose weight for a long time? Are you tired of diets that don’t work in the long run? Would you like to be your ideal size, weight and shape over the long term of your life? This workshop teaches tools of positive thinking and self hypnosis to remove those obstacles and barriers to good health. Natural Weight Loss© combines the power of the conscious and subconscious mind to create increased metabolism, correct eating habits and untie emotional attachment to food. You can enjoy food, get to and maintain your ideal weight, and feel renewed confidence without struggling everyday. No personal information or self disclosure is required for success with this method.

About the Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S., is an adjunct professor of psychology and counseling at MSU-B and conducts a private practice, specializing in hypnotherapy.

Bring: Pencil and paper. Dan recommends the The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, by Joseph Murphy, $7.50 or $14.95. 10% discount with class registration.

DreamScaping

Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructors: Harriett Kimball-Hilario, MSW, and Cynthia Hutchinson, LCPC,
1 Class - $35.00 by May 3

Our body is and continues to be the expression of our dreams, whether we know it or not. By freely exploring our dreams, our body and our life can better express of the symbols of dreams in ways that integrate self, its symbols, and the "meaning of dreaming." Our work in this class draws from Robert Bosnak’s training with a focus on the telling of dreams. With the use of reflection and incubation within a group session we have the means of discovering a dream’s potential for others, beyond the original dreamer.
In each session we will ask one participant (or two if time allows) to share a brief dream. If you have further questions about the class or the process, call Cynthia at (406) 657-1049.

About the Instructors: Harriett Kimball-Hilario, MSW, and Cynthia Hutchinson, LCPC, have used this process in college classes with students bringing their own dreams and have encouraged clients to bring dreams into their psychotherapy sessions for over 20 years.

Bring: Pen and notebook. Recommended, A Little Course in Dreams, by Robert Bosnak, $11.95, 10% discount with class registration. A great resource for our dreaming group process.

Art of Writing For Children:
A Writing Group

Thursday, May 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Carina Camamile
1 Class - $10

Bring your manuscript and share your story in a warm, supportive--and
constructive--environment. In addition, support other emerging writers as they read their work. You'll also have an opportunity to discover your talents through evocative writing exercises---surprise yourself! Writing is a process. You are encouraged to come as often as you can.

About the Instructor: Carina Camamile is a published poet, a children's writer and avid children's book reader. She has been writing, reading and studying children's literature for over 8 years. Her studies have included workshops with many Newbery and Caldecott winning children's authors, including Mo Willems, Richard Peck, and Paula Danziger.

Bring: Participants may bring five or six manuscript pages, or an entire picture book manuscript for critique. Bring paper and pen for notes and writing exercises.

Dreaming of Animals

Friday, May 9, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Valerie Harms.
1 Class - $20 by Apr 29

Wild and tamed animals live all around us, but have you stopped to think about those who live inside you? I offer techniques for working with animals as wisdom figures in order to enable you to life your life more powerfully. I provide interpretation of thoughts, dreams and encounters with specific animals. You will be able to ask questions and share. Bring dreams, pen and paper!

About the Instructor: Valerie Harms is the author of Dreaming of Animals, and nine other books. For 20 years she has been an Intensive Journal consultant and C.G. Jung scholar. She sees it as essential that people recognize their inner relationship to animals and the environment in order to bring healing to our planet. She is the founder of Magic Circle Press. Please view for more complete information.

Recommended Reading: Dreaming of Animals, $17.95,10% discount with class registration.

How To Be a Successful NewAge Parent

(or Grandparent!)

Monday, May 12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Karen Pearson, LCPC
1 Class - $22 by May 8

We face many challenges parenting the children of the 21st Century. Many refer to them as Indigo Children and Crystal Children. Others call them sensitive, ADD, or ADHD. Whatever the label, the challenges can be overwhelming. These children can be sensitive to sounds, foods, sights, textures, and smells. Their emotions can be extreme and unpredictable. School can be a real challenge. They dislike the current educational
system and respond much better to a cooperative learning environment. This workshop will assist in identifying ways to help your children or grandchildren navigate the world in a way that brings peace not only to the world but harmony back to your home.

About the Instructor: Karen Pearson, LCPC has been in private practice in Billings for 13 years. She has worked extensively with children and parents identifying ways to cope with a variety of emotional and behavioral needs. She also parents her own 8 year old Indigo Child.

Suggested Reading: Children of Now ($15.99) and Conversations with The Children of Now, ($15.99), by Meg Blackburn Losey, Msc.D, Ph.D. 10% discount on books with class registration.

Let Go of Tobacco

Tuesday May 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S.
1 Class - $25.00 by May 13 at Noon

Tired of smoking and chewing? Tried to quit a dozen times? Quit, and then started up-- again? Would you like to return to optimum health? Stopping the use of cigarettes and chew tobacco is a process. This workshop teaches positive thinking and self hypnosis to allow you to remove those obstacles and barriers and move away from tobacco permanently. Unlike cold turkey methods, that are usually temporary, Let Go of
Tobacco © will allow you to live tobacco free without fighting, by combining the power of the conscious and subconscious mind. No personal information or self disclosure is required for success with this method.

About the Instructor: Dan Geiger, M.S., a native of Billings, has practiced psychology for the past 35 years and has studied and taught in 40 countries and 5 continents. He is currently an adjunct professor of psychology and counseling at MSU-B and has a private practice, specializing in hypnotherapy.

DreamScaping

Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Instructors: Harriett Kimball-Hilario, MSW, and Cynthia Hutchinson, LCPC,
1 Class - $35 by May 10

Our body is and continues to be the expression of our dreams, whether we know it or not. By freely exploring our dreams, our body and our life can better express of the symbols of dreams in ways that integrate self, its symbols, and the "meaning of dreaming." Our work in this class draws from Robert Bosnak’s training with a focus on the telling of dreams. With the use of reflection and incubation within a group session we have the means of discovering a dream’s potential for others, beyond the original dreamer.
In each session we will ask one participant (or two if time allows) to share a brief dream.

About the Instructors: Harriett Kimball-Hilario, MSW, and Cynthia Hutchinson, LCPC, have used this process in college classes with students bringing their own dreams and have encouraged clients to bring dreams into their psychotherapy sessions for over 20 years.

Bring: Pen and notebook. Recommended, A Little Course in Dreams, by Robert Bosnak,

$11.95, 10% discount with class registration. A great resource for our dreaming group process.

Local Author Book Signing:
The Spirit And Me ($19.99 paperback)

Thursday, May 15, 11:00 - 2:00 pm
Author: Frank A. J. Braun, M.A., Religious Studies.
FREE Admission

In his book, the author provides new insights into how the human spirit is integrated with the mind and body in the functioning of the human soul. He separates the human spirit, visualized as an aura, from the faculties of the mind and body. The author defines the human spirit as a computer-like programmer that controls the instincts, reflexes and habits that form human conduct and reflects the character and personality of human beings. He uses scripture along with science and personal experience to show how the human soul is formed in the image of the Triune God and develops through the gifts of the Holy Spirit (grace) into the likeness of the Creator. This view gives a whole new approach to pneumatology, the study of the spirit. Frank’s book is available at Barjon’s Books. You may request personally autographed copies.

The Naked Ladies’ Great Garment Exchange

Saturday, May 17, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
FREE Admission

Ladies, surely it is better to be naked than dissatisfied with what we’re wearing. But why be dissatisfied when we can trade what we have with other women and everyone gets something they love !? Bring the clothing, jewelry, scarves that no longer suit your desires to a free garment exchange for women of all ages. At the end of the day, we will have delighted ourselves all over again, the remaining garments and accessories
will be donated to charity. Bring clothing to exchange.

Full Moon Drumming Circle

Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
FREE!

Our monthly Drumming Circles are terrific! Drumming, dancing, good company. It’s a high energy workout! Join in with your flute, fiddle, bongos, congas, or tambourine. All you need is something to keep a rhythm.
This is a shared leadership event. Everyone is welcome, and welcome to take their turn leading the Circle. So if you haven’t come before, don’t be shy. This is a time to be social without having to make (verbal) conversation. Bring an extra drum to share for the evening, if you can.

Himalayan Chakra Healing Bowls
(Beginners)

Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Suren Shrestha
1 Class - $69 limited enrollment

Experience the Tibetan way of sound healing with Suren Shrestha. In this hands-on workshop we will use the vibrational energy of the bowls to align physically and emotionally so we may live in harmony with the unseen forces of the universe. Suren uses Seven Bowls, forged from the seven sacred metals, which align with the seven chakras of our body. Each bowl is fine tuned to the specific note that affects each individual chakra. Reiki, Massage, and other practitioners of the Healing Arts may also benefit from this class.

About the Instructor: Suren Shrestha was born in Nepal. He grew up in a village where people were healed by herbalists, shamans’ drums and gongs, and mantras of monks. Suren has given workshops and assisted clients with healing bowl work throughout the United States. This is his second visit to Billings.

Bring: You will be lying on the floor to receive the healing treatment practice. Dress comfortably and wear pants. If you have a Tibetan bowl, you may wish to bring it.

Bowls will also be available to buy at the workshop.

Meditation with Himalayan Chakra Healing Bowls

Thursday, May 22, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
With: Suren Shrestha
1 Session - $20

Suren Shrestha will play the Tibetan Singing Bowls and Tingshas for a half hour. Meditation will continue with 15 minutes of silence. Please arrive early. In respect to Suren, the participants, and the meditation practice, this class will start promptly.

Bring: Wear comfortable clothing; you may bring a zafu or cushion for sitting. Chairs provided.

Himalayan Chakra Healing Bowls
(Beginners - Repeat Class)

Friday, May 23, 6:00 - 9:00 pm,
Instructor: Suren Shrestha
1 Class - $69 limited enrollment

See Above Listing for Wednesday, May 21, for details on Workshop and Instructor

Himalayan Chakra Healing Bowls
(Advanced)

Saturday, May 24, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Instructor: Suren Shrestha
1 Class - $49, Beginning Class is a pre-requisite

This class will involve more advanced applications of the bowls; working directly with chakras; and an understanding of Mantra (chant), various mantras, and their combined use in healing and balancing.

Art of Writing for Children
Book Critique Group

Thursday, May 29, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Carina Camamile
1 Class - $10

"READ READ READ!" You'll hear this over and over from a multitude of talented, award-winning writers. Reading fun, inspiring and imaginative children's books will not only provide enjoyment--it will open your eyes to the diversity of writing styles. And, provide a profound way to expand, improve and polish your own writing skills. In this session we explore picture books, middle grade and young adult novels in lively discussions. As time permits, we also provide constructive feedback to writers who have brought in their own pages (up to 5 pages double-spaced) for class review.

PLEASE NOTE:

To register for classes please call (800)788-4318 or (406)252-4398

To reserve your space in class, registration fee must be paid in full at the time of registration. Thank you.

A few things to keep in mind...

1. Classes can fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.

2. Courses with low enrollment may be cancelled. In such cases your fee will be refunded.

3. If you change you mind about a class, please call to cancel to someone else may attend.

4. In order to receive a refund, cancellation notice MUST be received at least 3 business days IN ADVANCE to the start of the class.

5. Barjon's does not send confirmation cards.

There may be scheduling changes from time to time.

We do our best to keep these pages as up-to-date as possible.

Should you have any questions please call (800)788-4318 or (406)252-4398

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A "Deli For the Mind" Since 1977

221 North 29th Street, Billings, MT 59101

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