Holistic Moms serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting. We appreciate all those who have joined our community and spread the word to help make the Western Suburbs Chapter possible.
With Love & Friendship,
Dorothy Coop, Krista Sherinian, and Christy Poniatowski Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
| Monthly Chapter Meeting Music Therapy Tuesday, May 6th, 7pm | Music therapy is an evidenced based practice that helps people use music to achieve non-musical goals in life. Music therapy has been shown to help with issues of chronic or acute pain, anxiety, depression, rehabilitation, grief and bereavement. In fact, music therapy is used to promote wellness in all stages of life, from childbirth through hospice care. Kate Taylor, board certified music therapist and labor support doula, will be addressing how you can learn to use music to promote more wholeness and wellness in your life. Kate will demonstrate ways in which you can use music as a resource in your family's everyday life. Kate will present information about how our brains process music and how music affects all of our body processes. Kate will show you that music is truly one of the most holistic and accessible resources available to you. Kate will offer examples of how you can utilize music in various ways, from motivating your kids to do homework, easing tension and anxiety to creating lasting memories from your birth or loved one's death. Kate has worked as a board certified music therapist since 1999 and has experience in mental health, integrated creative arts, hospice care and medical models of music therapy like neurological music therapy and music therapy assisted childbirth. If you've ever listened to a piece of music and been moved to tears, heard a song and recalled a memorable event or if you've ever played a certain song for added intensity to your workout then you won't want to miss hearing about music as a holistic resource for living. The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis Parkway, Suite 803 Warrenville, IL 60555 | Member Highlight Jennifer Stahl
| How long have you been a member of Holistic Moms? 5+ years
I am a holistic mom because: I joined HMN because the more meetings I attended, the more I learned. And the more I learned, the more I wanted to learn. I have evolved quite a bit in the past few years and have learned that I want to continue to grow as I age. Now that I'm in my early 40s with three young children, my interests have shifted toward finding balance in parenting and desires to expand my personal horizons and opportunities. I continue to find HMN a wonderful resource and community in which I can grow personally. I have found my closest friends here, where I can be my truest self.
My holistic passions are: I am very passionate about a healthy living environment, nutritious food, and alternative medicine (especially homeopathy). What inspires you about HMN or holistic living? I continue to be inspired by the community of HMN. The concept of "Many Hands Make for Light Work" is so true in our chapter. Everyone chips in where they can and that makes us one of the strongest, most sustainable chapters in the country. Another thing that inspires me most is the welcoming of differences. We're all so fundamentally alike in our group, yet we celebrate and appreciate our differences. For example, we members who are "meat lovers" and some who are vegans. I love that we can all support one another in our holistic lifestyles regardless of what we eat. We each hold an open mind, and that is something to strive for in our daily lives as we raise our healthy families. One of my favorite healthy recipes: This is my mother in law Carla's oven beef stew. Its a hearty meal, so simple and so delicious. - 2 lb beef for stew cut. 1" cubes
- 4-5 med potatoes cut into chunks
- 4 stalks celery, cut in 1" pieces
- 3-4 sm onions cut into chunks (or use sm frozen onions)
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 Tbsp Minute Tapioca (found in the pudding section at the grocery)
Mix in roasting pan. Cover w/ foil and bake 4 hours at 325 degrees. DO NOT TOUCH unless you want to stir after 3 hours (not necessary). Serve with crusty bread and salad.
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Chapter Events and Activities
| Chapter Meetings: Held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis parkway, Warrenville, www.thehealthdocs.com Open to the public. Morning Meetup & Open Discussion: Join us at Whole Foods Naperville for a morning open discussion meeting the 2nd WEDNESDAY of each month from 9:30-10:30 am. (Will only be an hour in the summer due to Kids Event at Whole Foods.) http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/naperville/ Open to the public. Playgroups: All ages --4th Wednesday of the month @ 9:30 am. Locations will vary. Membership is required to attend playgroups. Moms Night Out: A moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Dates, activities and locations vary. Watch for postings. Membership is required to attend mom's night out. Book Club:We meet several times a year to discuss the chosen book. Dates and location will vary. Watch for postings. Membership is required to participate in book club. Mom & Tot Outings: Special outings planned several times a year specifically with our young ones in mind. Dates and locations vary. Watch for postings. Membership is required to participate in Mom/Tot outings. Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, and additional member events will continue to be scheduled Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org
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| | Meeting Topics | 2014 Meeting Schedule (subject to change)
May - Music Therapy June - Meal Planning July - Personality Typing Aug - Fermenting Sep - Immunity Oct - Food Sensitivity/Allergy Nov - A Peaceful Night Amongst the Holiday Crazy Season Dec - Open House/Holiday Social |
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