Trauma and Mindfulness

In March, the Trauma Training Program at Christian Counseling Centers in Hayward will be offering a workshop on “Trauma and Mindfulness,” led by Bowbay Feng, MFT. The workshop is for counselors and others who minister to trauma survivors.

About the Workshop
In this workshop you will receive an overview of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) mindfulness skills, and learn specific mindfulness interventions. A mindfulness practice can help with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, as well as the depression and anxiety symptoms that often result from trauma.

About the Presenter
Bowbay Liang-Hua Feng is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Berkeley. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco in the Counseling Psychology Masters Program where she teaches classes on Trauma, Crisis and Adult Life Transitions. She received her masters from The Wright Institute and her B.A. in Religion and International Relations from Smith College. She brings over 20 years of experience in mindfulness, meditation and martial arts. Bowbay is client-centered. She has a practice built on collaborative self-empowerment and helping people through trauma, transitions, relationships, stress, and quality of life issues. Bowbay is trained in EMDR, Mindfulness and DBT for the treatment of trauma.

Please spread the word to others who might benefit! You can download the flyer for the workshop here.

Behavior 911: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Kids and Teens

In February, Joy will be leading a workshop on behavioral therapy as part of the Trauma Training Program at Christian Counseling Centers in Hayward. The workshop is for counselors and others who minister to trauma survivors.

  • What: Behavior 911: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Kids and Teens
  • When: 12-2PM, Wednesday, February 10, 2016
  • Where: Christian Counseling Centers’ Hayward Office (on the 2nd floor of Messiah Lutheran Church), 25400 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545 (Map)
  • Cost: Free to those who minister to trauma survivors.
  • To Register: Advance registration is required as space is limited. Please register here on the CCC website.
  • For more information: Contact Joy at 510-999-6380. You can also view the syllabus for the workshop here and click here to learn more about the Trauma Training Program.

About the Workshop
Kids and teens who have experienced traumatic, out of control circumstances may often display disruptive, out of control behaviors in their everyday lives. Behavior therapy can be a crucial tool for helping to manage and contain negative behaviors so that new healing relationships can develop. This training will introduce you to practical tools that can impact even the most difficult behaviors.

About the Presenter
Joy Wong Liu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC# 53681) who has been affiliated with Christian Counseling Centers since 2012. This workshop draws from Joy’s experience as a behavioral coach, helping kids and teens with severe behavioral issues achieve more successes at home and at school. Joy has worked with children and teens struggling with aggression, property destruction, defiance, and many other behaviors. Joy currently co-leads a drama therapy group for trauma survivors at CCC Hayward.

Please spread the word to others who might benefit! You can download the Behavior 911 Flyer here.

Strengths & Safety: Experiential Techniques to Foster Healing

Joy will be leading a workshop in January as part of the new Trauma Training Program at Christian Counseling Centers in Hayward. The workshop is for counselors and others who minister to trauma survivors.

  • What: Strengths & Safety: Experiential Techniques to Foster Healing
  • When: 12-2PM, Wednesday, January 13, 2016
  • Where: Christian Counseling Centers’ Hayward Office (on the 2nd floor of Messiah Lutheran Church), 25400 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545 (Map)
  • Cost: Free to those who minister to trauma survivors.
  • To Register: Advance registration is required as space is limited. Please register here on the CCC website.
  • For more information: Contact Joy at 510-999-6380. You can also view the syllabus for the workshop here and click here to learn more the Trauma Training Program.

Please spread the word to others who might benefit! You can download the PDF flyer here.

Updated: New Spring Dates for Healing Childhood Wounds Group

Healing Childhood Wounds is a confidential therapy group for adult survivors of childhood trauma. We meet once per month for 6-hour experiential workshop at Christian Counseling Centers in Hayward. We are accepting new members for our Spring 2016 group. The dates of the group are as follows:

  • 9am – 4pm, Saturday, February 27, 2016
  • 9am – 4pm, Saturday, March 19, 2016
  • 9am – 4pm, Saturday, April 16, 2016
  • 9am – 4pm, Saturday, May 28, 2016 (Updated!)

This is 4-month closed group. Advance registration is required. Read more about the group here. Please contact Joy at (510) 999-6380 to register or learn more.

[Artwork by Christine Hartmann. Used with permission. All rights reserved.]

Healing Childhood Wounds Group Open for Enrollment

The Healing Childhood Wounds Group will be meeting once per month for a series of full-day, experiential workshops at Christian Counseling Centers in Hayward.  We are accepting new members at this time, for this 4-month closed group.  The dates of the next group are as follows:

9-4pm, Saturday, 9/19
9-4pm, Saturday, 10/17
9-4pm, Saturday, 11/21
and one more Saturday, TBD.

Pre-registration is required.  Please contact Joy at 510-999-6380 for more information.

A more complete description of the group can be found here.

[Artwork by Christine Hartmann. Used with permission. All rights reserved.]

Finding Your Way Home

Joy will be serving on the Action Team of a personal growth workshop led by Dr. Kate Hudgins, co-founder of the Therapeutic Spiral Model.  The workshop will take place in Sunnyvale the last weekend of September. You can find out more about the group here and also download this flyer to learn more.