Programs
are presented over one to two weeklong retreats and serving
disadvantaged youth, adults and animals. We are seeking just
the right property, in the northern Olympic Peninsula area
(Washington), and welcome ideas or land contributions as we
continue to raise the funds for Eagle’s Loft Retreat.
Collaboration with local non-profit organizations is planned
including disabled and other supportive youth groups. We are
looking for volunteers with a passion for helping disadvantaged
youth, adults and animals that are skilled in grant writing,
fundraising, marketing and further program development especially
right now. (Are there any retirees out there that still have
some passion and skill to share?)
Meanwhile
Health Harmony offers local Port Townsend (Washington) day programs.
All programs are donation invited; we hope to have those that
can pay help to sponsor those that lack funding.
"Process
Art Group" weekend painting group. Explore inner awareness
and increase enjoyment of your creativity through an exciting
process utilizing tempera paint and other very basic art materials.
Facilitated by Ingrid Davis, a licensed counselor and registered
art therapist. Call 360-385-0403 to find out more.
"All
It Takes" classes are offered the first and third Tues each
month 6-8:00 PM. Classes are open to ages 10-19 and include varied
topics connecting with spirit, nature and animals to better balance
energy, moods and emotions as well as enhancing intuition. Special
dates will be scheduled during winter and spring breaks from
student school schedules.
Wednesday
evening (7-9:00pm) "Meditation/Journeying/Healing Classes" have
been going on for 3 years, for those 16 and above, at 429 Harrison
Street, Bonnie Masi’s home (Executive Director of Health
Harmony Assistance). Evenings begin with an energy healing (balancing
aura and chakras) and this technique is taught to all those interested
in learning it. Trudy Roush (graduate of Open Ear Institute and
Sound Healing) leads the music portion with chanting and toning
followed by a meditative CD cut. Bonnie then guides a journey
(always different) that can connect in with nature, elements,
divine guides, animal spirits/totems for healing of self and
others (present or distant) or to provide clarity and direction
in life here on earth. Participants share their experiences and
are all welcome to lead music or journeying portions. Learn the
power of connecting in with group energy, sharing light and love,
for the highest good of all!
Constellation
Therapy is held once a month in Port Townsend – working
out life issues (health, finances, relationships, dreams/goals)
in a spiritually guided group interactive process. Developed
by Dr. Bert Hellinger, a renowned German psychotherapist, the
constellation results from the position surrogates are put in
as they work out an issue for the individual concerned. The surrogates
step into roles of any person or thing (money, disease, etc.)
involved in the issue and allow divine guidance to direct it
toward resolution and clarity. Constellations are an amazingly
powerful, at times magical process for all involved! Bonnie Masi
and Joseph Hadden facilitated Constellation Therapy in Encinitas,
CA in July and are available to bring this to any area. Join
us 12/14 in Port Townsend for Holiday Cheer (potluck)& Constellation
gathering at Bonnie’s (429 Harrison St. Port Townsend, 360-385-5111),
starting at 3:00 PM!
Board
members, Joan Fabian and Joseph Hadden, are developing an "After
School Movies" program (possible venue The Oracle) for ages
6-12 where both a movie and short Eagle’s Loft program would
be during school year and on rainy days during the summer.
Joseph,
Joan and Chad Masi are looking for volunteers to help put together
the "New Moon Dinner" project. Food donated by local
businesses would provide a creative, tasty meal free to the disadvantaged
and available to the community at large (donations welcome!).Youth
would participate in Creative Cooking Classes. HHA plans to invite
both Boiler Room and Gray Wolf youth to join in this community
project. We will start this as a once a month feast for the New
Moon date. Besides volunteers to help produce the meal, we are
looking for an approved kitchen venue site.
Animals!
Bonnie
provided a Tellington Touch demo at the Jefferson County Fair
for the 4-H Cat group in August, continuing to support and educate
those with a passion to connect with and help animals. The demo
addressed issues with cows, dogs, iguanas and birds as well as
the wonderful cats that were present. One very overwhelmed, frantic
cat (first time ever around so many people, noise and cats) was
very relaxed and able to calmly sit in its cage after a bit of
TTouch work.
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Bonnie’s
TTouch Tidbit for this newsletter is about earwork to reduce,
prevent and resolve shock and stress. Similar to humans, animals’ ears
hold the acupuncture points for the whole body. If you gently
stroke (hold the ear between your thumb and index finger) from
the base of the ear to the tip and cover all parts of the ear,
you’ll start to calm an animal down. The very tip of the
ear is considered the shock point so make sure to include this.
There have been many incidents recorded of preventing death,
while waiting for or transporting an animal to the veterinarian,
by doing earwork. It also helps an animal recover more quickly
from anesthesia following surgery. At the top of the ear where
it attaches to the head are points for digestion, respiration
and reproduction. By doing circles (move the skin in a clockwise
circle and a quarter starting at 6:00, ending at 9:00) in this
area you can calm breathing, sooth digestion problems (especially
horses with colic) and assist healthy function of these systems.
For those that don’t have ears (birds, iguanas), you can
use your pinkie to do small circles around their ear hole to
reduce shock and stress. Quite often, it’s not because of
a head injury that a bird dies after flying into a window but
due to shock and heart attack. Doing touches on the ear holes
have resulted in the bird quickly recovering and flying away!
When iguanas don’t feel well, they tend to look more pale
and gray in color, often due to a lag in digestion. By working
around the ear hole area, you can assist in promoting digestion
and will start to see a change in color, becoming much more
vibrant.
Bonnie’s
Animal Connection story of this issue, called "EP and the
Crow". EP is a 19 lb. black cat, companion to Bonnie’s
brother, Chad. EP was due to be relocated to Chad’s new
home (after living with Bonnie for 8 months). EP wasn’t
excited about the car ride and managed to escape before the door
closed… Bonnie grabbed a bag of EP’s favorite treats
to go in search. Just then she heard a crow squawking at her.
It flew next door and seemed to beckon in that direction. Sure
enough, Bonnie followed the crow and back behind the neighbor’s
car was EP! Bonnie lured him out with the treats and quickly
deposited him securely in Chad’s car. The crow flew above
for the whole process adding his verbal input. As Bonnie walked
to her back door, she thanked the crow and, with two final squawks,
away it flew. Watch for any animals that come across your path
and invite them to share a journey with you! Please send in any
of your animal connection stories for our next issue!!
Our
collaborating non-profit organization this issue is with Second
Chance Ranch. Sara Peterman, Director, explains: The Second
Chance Ranch of Jefferson County is committed to providing safe
harbor for unwanted domesticated animals, thereby decreasing
the number of unnecessary euthanasias performed. We believe all
creatures have inherent value, a right to life, and are entitled
to have their basic needs met in a kind and caring manner. The
Second Chance Ranch is dedicated to finding loving homes for
all animals in our care eligible for adoption and to offering
permanent sanctuary for the animals that cannot be adopted.
The Second Chance Ranch of Jefferson County is a new, non-profit / tax exempt
organization. Even at these early stages we are taking in animals in need of
a second chance. While awaiting permanent homes, these animals are placed in
foster care with kind people wishing to provide temporary housing. Perspective
owners are required to complete an adoption application process to help insure
a good match is made for both pet and owner. While in the care of The Second
Chance Ranch, animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, wormed, vet checked,
treated for fleas with Advantage or Frontline and treated for any other health
concerns we may find. Some animals that come to us need serious medical attention
such as surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and sometimes ongoing medical
care is needed. New owners are informed of any special needs these animals
may have and some may even be placed in permanent foster care if a good home
is not found. Our future plans include securing a location for a permanent
shelter and sanctuary for large and small animals alike. We are currently searching
for a farm or acreage on which to build our new Second Chance Ranch shelter,
so we can continue taking in needy animals. If you are interested in adopting
or fostering an animal, making a donation or helping us in any way, please
contact, Sara Peterman (360)732-6875, PO Box 2032 Pt. Townsend, WA 98368
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Second
Chance Ranch is in need of the following: Pet supplies: cages,
carriers, leashes, collars, dog runs/kennels, cat scratching
posts, food bowls,
litter boxes, etc...; premium pet foods: cat, dog, rabbit, etc...
; office supplies: paper (for printer/copier), file cabinet,
pens/pencils,
erasers, printer cartridges (hp ink jet: hp 51645a=45 black and color),
etc...; carpet cleaner that works well for pet stains; FOSTER HOMES;
land/acreage or a farm to build our shelter; homes for feral cats
and other animals; gift certificates from the Cenex, Chimacum
Valley Vet.
Hosp., local pet stores; and of course cash donations. All donations
are tax deductible.
Part
of the Eagle’s Loft Retreat project is to provide care for
foster dogs, cats and horses to promote adoptions and provide
Tellington Touch to help with any physical or behavioral issues.
Our animal program will enhance the connections between adults,
children and animals, as well as, supporting local shelters and
places like Second Chance Ranch with education on fostering and
no-kill programs.
Health Harmony Assistance’s 501c3 non-profit status allows 100% tax-deductible
donations – get your year end tax deductions now! For information on programs,
Board meetings or volunteering contact Bonnie Masi: (360)385-5111, toll free
(877)635-5111 or gobon@waypt.com. Check out www.healthharmonyvistas.com for
updates.
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