Generations Gifts & Herbal Apothecary
 

Generations
Gift Shop & Herbal Apothecary
250 Main Street
Oxford, MA 01540
508-987-3310
 

Workshops

Workshops and study groups are offered in a variety of disciplines including herbal healing & gardening, meditation, energy & sound healing, Native American & other indigenous traditions, and psychic awareness.  Our facilitators are hands-on practitioners and experts in their fields of study.  Class sizes are kept small to ensure an enjoyable, productive and positive learning experience.  Workshops are scheduled morning and evenings during the week, as well as on weekends.  Many of our workshops are also available for private groups and individuals, and can be tailored to meet your  needs.

New workshops beginning in January 2012

Wellness Workshops- Flower Essences  

Reiki Certification - Levels 1 & 2
Reiki - Advanced Techniques

Chakra Balancing - Intro & Advanced Workshops
Meditation Series-Finding Your Guides

Crystal & Stone Energies
Moon Energy

Dream Readings 

Psychic Awareness Workshops 
      - Beyond the Veil
      - Working with Your Gifts
      - Advanced


Dream Catchers
Drum Making

Rattle Making

Registration Information
Facilitators / Instructors



Meditation Series
A bit of tranquility to soothe your senses

Finding Your Guides
Learn to recognize and connect with your guides no matter the form they take - be they angels, fairies, nature spirits, animal guides, or spirit guides.   This meditation is intended to increase your awareness of those from the spiritual realm who can assist you by inspiring creativity, stimulating insight and knowledge, and by expanding your perceptive abilities.
Saturday, January 7, 2012         9:30 am       $12


Upcoming Meditations

Animal Guides
Finding Your Spirit Guide
Forgiveness & Release
Journey to the Faerie Realm
Meditation Techniques
Past Life Exploration
Ocean Sojourn
 


 

Introduction to the Chakras
Level 1 Workshop

Wednesday, January 11, 2012       6:00 pm
- or - Individual Sessions by Appointment

Feeling stressed?…Out of balance?...
Do your intentions for a creative, meaningful life feel blocked or in conflict with your actions and decisions?
Get in touch with your body’s 7 energy vortexes - or chakras - within the life force of our bodies.
In this introductory workshop you will learn about the seven main chakras and how they affect your physical and emotional well-being.
Individual Sessions - $45
Workshop Fee - $35

 
for January 11th Workshop


Chakra Balancing - Advanced
Level 2   Workshop

Wednesday, February 8, 2012       6:00 pm
- or - Individual Sessions by Appointment

Building upon the techniques you have already acquired you will learn how to use stones, color therapy,
toning, and meditation to remove blockages and energize the chakras for balance and well-being.
Individual Sessions - $45
Workshop Fee - $35

 
for February 8th workshop


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Reiki 1 Certification
with Thelma Rusack
Sunday, March 25, 2012   9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- or -
Wednesday, March 28, 2012    6:0 - 10:00 pm

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing.
Level 1 covers the principles and history of reiki, preparation, basic techniques and self-application.  You will also receive your 1st degree attunement.
 Reiki Level 1 Certification is given upon completion.

 $150 (includes manual)

 
please specify date


Reiki 2 Certification
with Thelma Rusack
TBA

Reiki Level 1 certification is required to take this course.  
This class will cover 2nd degree symbols and how to use them, distance healing,
 scanning, and healing techniques.  You will also receive your 2nd degree attunements.
Reiki Level 2 Certification is given upon completion.

$150


Advanced Reiki Techniques
with Thelma Rusack
TBA
Advanced healing techniques for Reiki 2 practitioners.

Workshop Fee - $75


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The Power of Flowers
with Loralee Dubeau

Join us for an introduction to the power and uses of Flower Essences.  Learn the science behind them, why and how they are used and the categories of essences.  Meet Loralee Dubeau who has been making tinctures and consulting for many years.

Friday   April 20, 2012   6:30 pm
$18 workshop fee

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Make Your Own Drum
Saturday, March 10, 2012    4:00 pm

Imbue your drum with your own personal energy in this hands-on workshop. 
All the materials needed to make a drum and beater will be provided
.
10" Frame Drum
Elk, Deer, Horse hide  $95

13" Frame Drum
Elk, Deer, Horse hide  $150
Buffalo or Moose hide  $170

***   Payment must be made at time of registration   ***
Registration Deadline - February 24, 2012

Please call us or stop in to register for this workshop


  Make Your Own Rattle
with Stephen Quiet Wolf
Saturday, March 10, 2012    4:00 pm

The rattle, like the drum, is one of the oldest healing instruments. It is used to loosen rigid energy patterns,
to clear debris from the auric fields, and aids in eliminating the blockages which can interfere with physical functions and
normal metabolic rhythms. Join us in learning more of how it is used as you make your own rattle.

***   Payment must be made at time of registration   ***
Registration Deadline - February 24, 2012

Turtle Shell Rattle-  $65 (includes supplies)


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The Dreamcatcher
A lecture on the history of the Native American Dreamcatcher
 and how they are used along with a workshop on how to build one. 

TBA

Learn the two different styles - the Woodlands style and Great Plains style - and the difference between them.
Hear the story behind the webbing and the creature that gifted it to the Native Peoples.

The dreamcatcher is a spiritual tool that heals and protects us.  Each part of the catcher has a special meaning to its owner.
 The dreamcatcher grows as we grow in life.  Learn how they grow and the symbolism it has to its owner.
  Learn the meaning of the feathers and the type of wooden hoop used.
 Along with the lecture you will receive a copy of the Dreamcatcher Legend and a class on how to build your own.

 

$50 Workshop Fee
 (includes materials to make your dreamcatcher)



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Working with Stone Energies
Thursday, January 12, 2012   1:00 pm
 

Journey into the multi-faceted world of stones and learn to reap the benefits of their energies while listening to the wisdom of the earth.   Did you know that hematite can help to absorb negative energy, that lapis is used to stimulate wisdom, or that leopard skin jasper is called the "stone of magic"?
Join us for a multi-sensory experience.

 
$16   


Working with the Energy of the Moon
Tuesday – February 21, 2012 – 6:00 pm

Before there were calendars, time was honored by the phases of the moon and position of the sun. Discover what each phase of the moon means, and how those phases have been used in everything from planting and harvesting to healing.  Bring the wisdom of the past into the present and learn how to  incorporate these time-honored  traditions into our twenty-first century lives.

$16

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Psychic Awareness Workshops
with Del Bachand
Each of these workshops are designed to enhance the natural talents and abilities you already possess


Beyond the Veil
An Introduction to Intuitive Development

Each of us is born with the gift of intuition. We have the capacity to
develop our particular natural gift and incorporate it into our daily lives.
 Are you curious to know how to access your psychic gift? 

Developing our intuition helps to open and heighten our awareness, and can help foster spiritual growth.  In this introductory workshop you will learn about the different ways intuitive information is received, how to prepare yourself and your space (psychic self-protection), how to connect with your guides, and the different tools that can help you open and understand your own ability. Most importantly we will explore ways to incorporate and use our intuition into our everyday lives.

Friday    January 20, 2012    6:15 pm

$49


Working with Your Gifts
An Intermediate Psychic Development Workshop

In this intermediate workshop we will explore further, and expand upon, the development of your intuitive abilities.  You will be introduced to different tools to assist you in connecting with  your intuition and your guides.  Through various exercises you will learn techniques to help enhance your gifts as well as interpret the information you receive.  This is a hands-on experience designed to heighten awareness and build confidence in opening and strengthening your own psychic ability.

Prior workshop attendance/knowledge in Chakra Balancing is recommended.
Completion of Level 1 Psychic Development workshop - or equivalent experience - is required.  

Friday        February 3, 2012    6:15 pm
 


$49

Advanced Psychic Development Circle

This is a working class/circle where you will hone your psychic abilities through readings,
various exercises, techniques and applications designed to enhance your
abilities to become a clearer, more evidential channel.

Requirements: Introductory and Intermediate Level Psychic Development Workshops,
 or equivalent experience/knowledge.

Saturday     March 24, 2012    3:00 pm

$30

I took the "Advanced Psychic Development Class" in May 2011.  With the small class size it was like getting one -on-one tutoring from Del.  Her expertise and knowledge in so many areas made exploring the different modalities fun, interesting and very eye opening.  Her kind and gentle way of teaching takes all the fear out of trying something new. I can't wait to take more classes with her - soon.                  Charlene G. Ware MA

 

A selection of workshops are also available for group presentations and private sessions - please call for more information.
 

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Dream Readings
with Loralee Dubeau

The dream time is used to process and heal waking life’s issues. By utilizing Loralee’s expertise of categories of dreaming, new and reoccurring emotional and mental blocks can be processed and resolved.  Once a dream (unconscious) is brought to the waking (conscious) state, interpretation will bring the insights of the blocks or emotions to heal.

Join us for a fun and interesting night of uncovering the dreams in your life.  

Prior to class, each participant is asked to bring one short dream to be analyzed by Loralee.

Friday     March 16, 2012   6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

 $60.00

 



 Registration Information

Space is limited so please register early.
 

  •  A minimum 50% deposit is required at the time of registration unless otherwise noted.. 
  • Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the scheduled class/workshop.  Refunds will not be given for no-shows or cancellations received after the deadline.
  • There are no refunds for special or limited seating events.
  • A full refund will be given should a class be cancelled or rescheduled and you are unable to attend on the new date/time.

For more information or to register please call 508-987-3310 or email us at workshops@generations-gifts.com
 



Workshop Facilitators / Instructors

Del Bachand, the founder of Generations, is a master herbalist and consultant.   From her early youth, she has had an affinity with the natural world.  Intuitively understanding the plant and mineral kingdom, she has spent years expanding her knowledge of North American and European herbs, with an emphasis on working with plants native to New England .  Her study of the mineral world brings with it a holistic approach using various stones for different purposes including intuitive readings.  Her intuitive capabilities have opened the door for her to be able to use these two key elements, singly or combined, in offering dynamic workshops and classes.  Del is a featured speaker at holistic venues and, writes for several publications and teaches classes and workshops on intuitive, herbal and mineral subject matter throughout the northeast.

Loralee Dubeau has provided intuitive and spiritual services for over 17 years.  As mediator to the spirit world, she helps clients to process and heal mental, emotional and spiritual issues. Loralee devotes her life to communing with the spirit world through daily prayer and ceremony.  As a child, she could see energy, auras and connect to the energy centers within the body. Her distant ancestral lineage is of the Blackfoot Nation.  Through her work with the Dream Circle of Grandmothers, she was given the teachings to process and understand the dreamtime. As a trained flower essence consultant she provides remedies that provide relief from emotional, mental, physical and spiritual imbalances and blocks.  She is a certified Usui Reiki Master teacher, Karuna Reiki Master teacher, Universal Life Church Minister, elder teacher of the Good Medicine Society and a member of the White Buffalo Calf Women's Society.

Emily Konstan, of River Valley Acupuncture, has a Master's Degree from the New England School of Acupuncture, is nationally certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, and is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.  She has advanced training in  Japanese, Non-insertive, and Pediatric Acupuncture as well as Orthopedic Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Acupuncture for Infertility and Pregnancy. Emily has extensive experience in treating patients for pain management, including fibromyalgia, migraines, women's health; and emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia.

Karine Johnston is a licensed psychotherapist (LICSW) in private practice with specialty training in individual, marriage and family therapy; as well as systems work, group therapy and trauma recovery. She is invested in treating people traditionally and holistically by helping to stimulate a greater awareness of one’s inner life and unifying the bridge that connects body, mind, and spirit.  Karine practices alternative modalities to help re-balance the self , is committed to a holistic perspective, and believes each of us has the ability to be our greatest healer.

Thelma Rusack, a Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition of natural healing, has a private practice in south central MA.

Steve 'Quiet Wolf' is an author, artist, lecturer and motivational speaker.  His art, books, prints and poetry have been been sold worldwide. He participates in author days at elementary schools throughout the northeast, speaks about native ways, spirituality, and eastern woodlands traditions at area colleges, and works with individuals and groups to foster self-actualization and professional & personal empowerment.

Nessa Shields, WWM, RP, SSP,  is a devout pagan with over 35 years of  teaching experience and facilitating rituals, rites of passage, shamanic journeying, soul retrieval, and drumming and worship circles throughout New England.  Nessa received her shamanic training directly from Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman of the  Foundation for Shamanic Studies.  She studied drumming with Layne Redmond, received training in movement through Kripalu, and studied with the gifted medium Joanne Gerber.  She is a member of the Professional Drum Circle Facilitators Guild, North American Frame Drum Assoc., and a Director of the WyllowWylde Conservatory of Natural Studies.

Sherrye Lianne (Sherryelyn) Weinstein began her study of astrology in the late '60s in New Jersey.  In  1972, Sherrye began a course of study with the Moore School of Astrology, founded by astrologer Eugene Moore of Gibbstown, N.J.  She studied both with the school and independently  for many years following, and began taking clients for chart readings after moving to Worcester in the 1980s.   While writing astrology articles for  various publications, including American Astrology, Sherrye taught astrology through Night Life Continuing Adult Education in Worcester.

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Herbal Apothecary and Gift Shop
250 Main Street
508-987-3310
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