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This all levels integrative movement mat pilates class blends core-focused Pilates with functional movement patterns to enhance strength, flexibility and body awareness.Instructor: Ruth SandersDates/Times: October 6, 13, 20, 27 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) November 3, 10, 17 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am) December 1, 8, 15 (Mondays 10:30am-11:30am)

This all levels class will focus on strength, balance and resistance training incorporating energizing music and functional movements.Instructor: Madison Robelo, NASM-CPTDates/Times: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm) November 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm) December 2, 9, 16 (Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm)

Join us for this free series, lead by Nick Kusturic, Lic. Ap, Certified Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong Instructor.Tai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body.Qi Gong involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.Instructor: Nick KusturicDates/Times: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm) November 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm) December 2, 9, 16 (Tuesdays 6pm-7pm)

This all levels yoga class offers a balanced flow that meets you where you are, combining mindful movement, breath and gentle strength building for every body.Instructor: Kasey Geddis, YJ Certified Yoga InstructorDates/Times: October 2, 9, 16, 30 (No class 10/23) - (Thursdays, 9am-10am) November 6, 13, 20 (Thursdays, 9am-10am) December 4, 11, 18 (Thursdays, 9am-10am)

Date/Time: - Weekend One: Friday-Sunday, October 17-19, 2025, 8:30am - 5pm (Note: Sundays end at 4:15pm) - Weekend Two: Friday-Sunday, January 16-18, 2026, 8:30am - 5pm (Note: Sundays end at 4:15 pm)Location: FAU Boca Raton Campus, Social Science Building, Room 112Presenter: Claire Mauer, MA, NCC, LMHCCost: $1475; $1325 Early Bird until October 2nd, 2025 A limited number of seats have been reserved for FAU Social Work students, alumni, faculty, Field Instructors and Coordinators with a special $1200 rate until October 2nd. Please email the Professional Development Coordinator at SocialWorkProDev@fau.edu to request the FAU Rate discount code.CEUs: 40Description:EMDR Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults. More than 30 positive controlled research studies support the benefits of EMDR Therapy for treatment of depression, trauma, and more. EMDR Therapy can dramatically reduce or eliminate disturbing symptoms, distressing emotions, and unwanted behaviors while fostering positive new perspectives and increased resilience.Dr. Francine Shapiro’s research-validated model will be delivered in a personalized environment at an affordable price. This fully-accredited course meets EMDRIA requirements and includes all lecture, practicum, and consultation needed to achieve a full Basic Course Completion.Throughout this Basic Training, the facilitator emphasizes appropriate client selection, preparation, and stabilization for diverse levels of client complexity and clinical expertise. With ongoing Consultation built right into the training package, you will get the guidance you need to start using these new skills safely and effectively right away.Basic Training Course Includes:20 Hours Lecture20 Hours Small Group Practicum10 hours ConsultationWho is Eligible to Attend?EMDRIA Sets the Standards for Attendance.Graduate Students in Internship with Active CaseloadsLicensed CliniciansSocial WorkersMental Health CounselorsMarriage and Family TherapistsPsychologistsPsychiatristsPsychiatric ARNPsTraining Highlights:Two, Three-Day Training Weekends (Friday - Sunday)Supervised small group practice on each training day.The Full Course (20 hrs didactic, 20 hrs practicum, and 10 hrs consultation) included in fee.EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training setting the stage for EMDRIA CertificationPhysiological overview of the information processing system.Specialized history taking to identify dysfunctional patterns and their causes.Treatment planning to address past events, current triggers and future needs.Stabilization techniques across the attachment spectrum.Reduction of overt symptoms to achieve comprehensive mental health.Address the full range of trauma and other disturbing life events.Applications to combat trauma and first responders.Applications to addictions, grief, anxiety, depression, and somatic disorders.Applications to natural and man-made disasters.Applications to family and couple therapyLearning Objectives:Weekend One:Identify the parameters treatable with EMDR therapy to safely and effectively implement EMDR therapy with clientsDescribe 3 aspects of the AIP Model for effective case conceptualization and treatment planningList 6 types of client complaints treatable with EMDR therapyDescribe the criteria for client selection and how to apply to client casesDescribe 3 safety measures for effective and safe use of EMDR therapyWeekend Two:Describe 3 strategies to identify and effectively resolve problem areas in the utilization of EMDR therapyDescribe protocols for closing down incomplete sessionsDescribe 3 resources to use with struggling or defended clientsDescribe a treatment plan to choose and prioritize targets appropriate for EMDR treatmentDescribe strategies for dealing with highly emotional responsesDescribe strategies for dealing with dissociative symptoms and phobiasDescribe strategies to treat more complex trauma-related disordersImportant Notes:This is a Connect EMDR Training & Consulting Training, delivering Dr. Francine Shapiro and the Connect EMDR Training & Consulting's fully accredited, research-validated training manual and materials in a personalized environment at an affordable price. This course meets EMDRIA requirements and includes all lecture, and practicum hours.Ten hours of Basic Consultation with an Connect EMDR Training & Consulting Consultant are required for completion of the training. Consultation is included in your registration fee. Prior to the training, you’ll be provided with scheduling options for completing your consultation hours.Don’t miss out! Registration closes on Sunday, October 5th, 2025!About the Presenter:Claire Mauer, MA, NCC, LMHC, is the co-founder of Connect Training & Consulting, which offers a range of basic and advanced EMDR training and consultation, building communities of skilled, trauma-informed clinicians. Known for her clear and dynamic training style, she has had the honor of working with hundreds of EMDR clinicians across the country as an EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Trainer and Consultant. She strives to provide a supportive, stimulating, and inclusive environment for learning and practicing new skills.Claire is also an approved Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher and finds great joy in leading both therapists and non-therapists through the 8 week journey to greater peace and well-being. She currently works in private practice in Maitland, Florida, where she leads the EMDR no-fee Study Group and treats a range of client issues, including complex PTSD and anxiety disorders, using EMDR therapy and mindfulness as part of an integrative trauma-informed, approach.

Florida Atlantic Opera Theatre in collaboration with the Conservatorio Giacomo Puccini La Spezia.Harpsichord Sonatas & hamber Concerts (October 18): Featuring rarely performed works by Italian composer Pietro Alessandro Guglielmi. Led by Italian pianist and scholar Francesca Costa and featuring Mara Fanelli, Igor Cantarelli, Eleonora Podestà and Paolo Ognissanti. Tickets $10.Symphonic Concert (October 19): Featuring works by Mozart and Pietro Carlo Guglielmi. Maestro Giovanni Di Stefano leads the Orchestra del Conservatorio Puccini La Spezia in the overture to “Amalia e Carlo,” a long-lost opera recently rediscovered in Tuscany. Violinist Eleonora Podestà performs Mozart’s Violin Concerto in G Major, K. 216, and pianist Gianluca Piretti performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto in G Major, K. 453. Tickets $10.