Course curriculum

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    The Healing Power of Gratitude and Nature

    • Saturday, October 5th 9:00am-11:30am

World Gratitude Day:

A Wellness Nature Event for Women


The Healing Power of Gratitude and Nature

This event involves about 1.5 miles of walking at a slow pace. The area where we will be walking is flat, and either gravel or grass. Wear your sneakers or hiking shoes/boots - whichever you prefer. 

For this event, you will be learning about the power of gratitude for healing, connecting to your life, and improving mental health. I will introduce you to The Grateful Day - 5 Daily Exercises in Gratitude in Less Than 5 Minutes a Day for Lifelong Wellbeing.

We will also engage in a gratitude exercise during the workshop that you can take home.

In addition to gratitude, we will be using the healing and growing power of nature. You will learn about what water and trees do for our physical and mental health. 

We will engage in a gratitude walk - utilizing the healing power of both gratitude and nature.

The workshop will also include opportunities for sharing and connecting with other women.

The location is a park on the border of Long Valley and Lebanon Twp.

The event is rain or shine. However, the event will be canceled if the weather is severe (high winds, heavy rain). In the event of cancelation, you will receive an email 90 minutes before the event. Please be sure to check your email before heading out.

The waiver, location, and directions will be provided in an email confirmation after registration and payment.

If you have any questions about the event before signing up, simply email me at [email protected] - I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Unfortunately, no refunds for no-shows.

Sorry, no pets.


I can’t wait to see you there!

Bring:

Blanket to sit on, or folding chair if you do not like sitting on the ground

Sneakers or hiking shoes

Water

Notebook and pen

Flip flops or sandals to wear while we're sitting (if you want to take your shoes off)

Bug Spray

Rain coat and/or umbrella if it rains

Anything else you need to be comfortable (hat, sunscreen, etc)

Instructor(s)

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Margaret ("Peggy") DeLong

Dr. Peggy DeLong is a psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist. She teaches people how to harness the power of gratitude and joy to live their best lives, even through difficult times. Especially through difficult times. She offers psychotherapy in her private psychology practice. www.drpeggydelong.com

Through her personal development business, Peaceful Present, Future Flourish, she offers on-line courses and programs and in-person wellness events.

Through her bracelet business, LOVE in a Bracelet, she is the designer of the Gratitude Heals bracelet, and other mental health/inspirational bracelets. www.loveinabracelet.com

She is also the author of: 1)I Can See Clearly Now: A Memoir about Love, Grief, and Gratitude, 2) The Gratitude Journal: A 365 Day Gratitude Journey, and 3) FEELING Good: 35 Proven Ways to Happiness, Even During Tough Times.

Dr. DeLong coordinates the Weekly Women's Wellness Walks (W4), where she combines her passions for bringing people together with being out in nature and helping individuals improve their mental health. She also leads hikes in nature for personal and spiritual development.

An accomplished psychologist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, Dr. DeLong feels passionate about connecting with others and helping them live their very best lives, even on the worst of days.

When she’s not focused on her businesses, you’ll find Peggy in the mountains, downhill or telemark skiing, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking.