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Brown Bag Lunch & Learn

FREE! A regular series to develop and increase your professional skills at Central and Hollywood libraries.

Co-sponsored by Multnomah County Library and Portland Community College.

Spring 2008 Series

Central Library, U.S. Bank Room

April 10
Ancient Tool in the 21st Century
Speaker: Don Clarkson
Why would an apparently sane 21st century businessman devote 30 years of his life to studying, using and teaching the tarot and its Kabbalah roots? Learn what it can do for you!
April 17
Rapport ... Who Needs It?
Speaker: Phil Mandel
Using the techniques of neuro-linguistic programming, learn how to establish rapport quickly and respectfully. Enhance both verbal and nonverbal communication and make a positive, lasting, first impression.
April 24
Reduce Your Stress Through Nutrition
Speaker: Lee Petrie
Stress affects our physical, mental and emotional health. Learn how nutrition and stress are related and how to eat well to deal with unavoidable stressors.
May 1
Strategies for Embracing Change
Speaker: Cher Hinerman
Change isn't always about completely letting go of the old. The best changes blend your history and core values with a new focus to move forward. Explore strategies to help you plan for change.
May 8
Moving Through Transitions
Speaker: Jill Nelson-Debord
Explore the stages of transition — in your career, your relationships and your life. Clarify the tasks that need to be addressed and the obstacles that can get in the way.
May 15
Understanding the Adult Brain
Speaker: John Olmstead
Find out about recent developments in brain research and how to use your brain power to its fullest.

Spring 2008 Series

Hollywood Library

May 5
Positive Visualization
Speaker: Don Clarkson
Learn simple ways to focus your mind power and energy to visualize positive changes in your life.
May 12
Brain Health
Speaker: Andy Swanson
Explore the many ways you can prevent imbalances of the peripheral and central nervous system. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit disorder, depression and anxiety will be discussed, along with simple, natural means of prevention and treatment. Dr. Swanson is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist at Nature Cures Clinic in downtown Portland.
May 19
Living Green
Speaker: Daniel Thomas
Learn how to create a light footprint, which is good for your environment, and our environment as a whole. There are many new (and old) products claiming that they are sustainable and green, but what does that mean? Learn about “greenwashing” too.