"All mankind are the fruits of one tree,

flowers of the same garden, waves of one sea."
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2008, 6th Annual ACT Women and ACT Girl Conference

 

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ACT Women Conference Program

 

Keynote Speakers:

Robin Rather

"A life of Service to Humanity"

Jan Epton Seale and Avrel Seale

"happiness is ... Creativity"

 

Workshops:

Dawn Welch, (The Seven Keys to Vibrant Health)

Kim Cavins, (Parenting from the Heart)

Joyce Beck, (Happiness is understanding, The Seven Levels of Consciousness)


Panel Discussion:

JOY! A Practical Guide

The panelelist includes: Psychotherapist Gaea Logan and

Richard Vogt (Richard From Texas of the book, Eat, Pray, Love)

 

Entertainment:

“Sara Hickman” singer, songwriter, public speaker

"The Djembabes" twelve Austin drummers and singers

 

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ACT Girls Conference Program

The 2008 ACT Girls Conference - "Being the Change"

This year's ACT Girls Conference centers on Gandhi's exhortation to "Be the change you want to see in the world." Through inspirational and artistic workshops, the participants in ACT Girls will become empowered to explore their true selves, and to become the change that the world is so desperately awaiting.

 

Workshops:

Sara Hickman, (Creative Spiritual Gifts: Bringing Joy to Family and the Community)

Kimberly Cavins, (Finding the Jewel in Your Heart)

 

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See below for more information:

Keynote Speakers:      Robin Rather

                                      “A Life in Service to Humanity”

Robin Rather is an independent consultant specializing in market research and strategy.  Rather is an active community leader in Austin well known for her collaborative approach between business, environmental and social equity groups. She chairs the non-profit policy group Liveable City and is a Vice President of Hill Country Conservancy.                                         

                                         

Keynote speakers:   Jan Epton Seale and Avrel Seale

                                   “Happiness is … CREATIVITY!”

Jan Seale writes poems, short fiction, and essays. Her work is published nationally in such venues as The Yale Review, Texas Monthly, and Newsday. Avrel Seale is an editor, author, and filmmaker based in Austin. Seale has published three books, including The Hull, the Sail, and the Rudder: My Search for the Boundaries of the Body, Mind, and Soul.


Workshops:    

 

Dawn Welch, N.D. L.H.P.

The Seven Keys to Vibrant Health

Come share in the unlocking of your body, mind, and spirit, for the radiant health you deserve!

 

Kim Cavins, OTR, Certified Parent Educator

Parenting from the Heart

Learn to create more harmony, peace, cooperation, and love in your family. Kim teaches classes in Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication, Transforming the "Difficult" Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach, The Explosive Child, and the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).     

 

 Joyce Beck, Psychotherapist

Happiness is understanding, The Seven Levels of Consciousness

Content from workshop of Richard Rohr, a Franciscan Priest

Joyce Beck is the founder and owner of The Crossings, a progressive learning center.  In private practice for over 30 years, Joyce counsels individuals who are looking for purpose in their lives.

 

 

Panel Discussion:

JOY! A Practical Guide

Join our distinguished Central Texas panelists Gaea Logan (Psychotherapist),

Richard Vogt (a.k.a. Richard From Texas of the book, Eat, Pray, Love) for an engaging discussion on JOY: where to get it, how to nurture it and how to share it with others in a sustaining, life-giving way.  

Moderator, Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon, Radio Host KOOP 91.7 F.M. 

 

Entertainment:

“Sara Hickman” singer, songwriter, public speaker. She has produced and created over 14 albums for adults and children as well as appearing on the Tonight Show and VH-1.

"The Djembabes" twelve Austin drummers and singers dedicated to the joy and inspiration of hand drumming. These remarkable women play with their hearts in there hands reminding us of our deep connection to one another and to all of life!


 
 

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