Presentations and Workshops for the Community
The Bluff Clinc supports institutions and individuals into delivering workshops and presentations to the community, geared at improving the awareness and understanding of general health and medical knowledge.
2024-07-22
6:30 – 8:00pm on ZOOM
Self-Sabotaging: Why We Do It and How to Overcome the Self-Defeating Behaviors
This workshop will dive into the intricate dynamics of self-sabotaging behaviors, exploring their underlying causes and the detrimental impact they can have on our personal and professional lives. By gaining a deeper understanding of why we engage in self-defeating behaviors, we can then embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Together, we will explore effective strategies and practical techniques to break free from the cycle of self-sabotage, enabling us to unleash our full potential and achieve our goals.
Presenter: Dr. Sheila Marczak, LMFT
Dr. Marczak is an American psychotherapist living in Okinawa, Japan, with a PhD in Clinical Counseling and licensed in the state of Tennessee as a Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT). Sheila has over 9 years of clinical experience treating individuals, couples and families and received specialized training in:
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Brainspotting
2024-07-17(水) ＼試食付き／「Good, Local, Happy！繋がろう！山の恵み＆生産者＆Chefs！」～横浜で活躍する豪華シェフの共演～
「Good, Local, Happy！」へようこそ！横浜の水源地の一つである山梨県道志村。今回は、「山」の道志村と「街」の横浜を食で結びます。旬の道志村産野菜とジビエ（鹿肉）を用いて、神奈川を代表する料理業界のシェフ達が厨房を舞台に即興ライブで料理を作り上げます。ジビエ生産者の方にもご登壇いただきお話を伺います。
さらに道志村産食材の物産展・即売会も開催！この貴重な機会にぜひご利用ください。
旬のローカル食材はヘルシーで心と体を喜ばせてくれる欠かせないものです。自然の恵みである食材、生産者、料理人のコラボレーションイベントにぜひご参加をお待ちしています。
そして、ハッピーな食の繋がりをレストランからお客さまに広げていきましょう！
【こんな方にオススメ】
＊ 旬の食材を知りたい、味わってみたい、食材の背景を知りたい！
＊ 経験豊かなシェフの技を学びたい！
＊ 健康志向に対応するホテルやレストランの取り組みが知りたい！
【メニュー】
・講師シェフによる当日の仕入れ食材（道志村産鹿肉、野菜ほか）を用いた即興ライブ調理実演2品
【道志村産食材の物産展・即売会開催】
人と自然が輝く水源の里、道志村で採れた新鮮な食材を展示、販売いたします。（※現金対応のみ）
【写真上より】
1枚目：両協会、協議会のロゴマーク
2枚目：2024年1月に開催した第一回全日本司厨士協会 関東総合地方本部 神奈川県本部と横浜ガストロノミ協議会のセミナーの様子。テーマは「キュジーヌ・サンテ」
3枚目：自然豊かな道志村の風景
4枚目：道志村産ルネッサンストマト
5枚目：1月のセミナーの会場の様子
6枚目：道志村産の野菜
7枚目：両団体の代表（左）飯笹光男氏（横浜ガストロノミ協議会 理事長）（右）齊藤悦夫氏（全日本司厨士協会 関東総合地方本部 神奈川県本部会長）飯笹シェフが今回の講師の一人
※写真提供：横浜ガストロノミ協議会・全日本司厨士協会・太田ハッピープランニング
※当日のセミナー及び展示即売会の野菜は写真とは異なります。ご了承ください
2024-06-06
All Brains Are Different – Neurodiversity in Children
June 06, 6:30 p.m. at Saint Maur International School
The term Neurodiversity has gained popularity in recent years, and it is now widely used in schools and workplaces, but what does Neurodiversity really mean? This workshop aims to explore the concept and definition of Neurodiversity in Children, and learn more about some of the various conditions it includes, such as Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia.
This workshop will include some activities to better understand the Neurodivergent experience. We will explore the common characteristics of these conditions, learn how to identify them, and most importantly, learn ways to support children who may be Neurodivergent in a more helpful and effective manner.
About the presenter:
Denisse Wasumi is a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice for therapy, assessments, and workshops in Tokyo since 2018. She completed her graduate studies in Mexico, where she worked for six years in the Special Education system. She received a scholarship from the Japanese government to study Clinical Psychology in Japan, at Tokyo Metropolitan University, where she did research on Cultural Adaptation and therapy methods for neurodivergent children. Denisse specializes in Neurodivergence, Mood Disorders, and Cultural Adaptation for clients of all ages.
2024-05-08 Digital Well-Being
2024-03-22
ADHD Myths and Facts: what you really need to know to help yourself or a loved one.
March 22, 6:30 p.m. on ZOOM
ADHD is one of the most diagnosed conditions and yet there is still misinformation and common misunderstandings about it. Join us to learn facts and tools backed by the most recent research.
Presented by Alejandra Reyes, MA, LCP, TELL Psychotherapist
2024-01-30
Befriending the Body:
Somatic Practices for Emotional and Mental Well-Being
Date: Jan 30th at 6:30pm (Zoom)
Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner, Somatically-trained Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trained Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner will share methods and ways of using your body as a resource for understanding your impulses and behaviors, balancing your moods, and regulating your emotions. Participants will learn how the body can be an integral part of mental health therapy, learn how they can tap into their own body as a resource for managing mental well-being, and experience first-hand easy and accessible somatic practices facilitated by Michelle.
2023-12-04
Resilience in Intercultural Couples, Families and Intimate Relationships
Dec. 4th 6:30PM – 8PM (Zoom)
Many people are drawn to and find joy in cross-cultural relationships At the same time, the challenges and obstacles to lasting international partnerships are great, making those that thrive all the more remarkable. What might resilient partners be doing that creates the flexibility to maintain strong relationships across differences? We will use systemic and CMM (coordinated management of meaning) theory to explore real life examples of how people navigate differences whether they’re talking about their values for raising a child or the correct way to wash dishes. We aim to equip participants with new approaches to conflict in ways that intentionally create the kinds of relationships they want to live in.
About the presenter:
Lil Wills qualified as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist in the UK in 2008 and has trained in additional approaches since, most recently studying systemic family therapy at the Institute of Family Therapy in London, qualifying as a Systemic Practitioner in summer 2023. She has worked in the voluntary sector and UK Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and runs a busy private practice in Kobe, Japan for many years. Specialities include trauma, intercultural issues and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Sponsored by The Bluff Clinic.
Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/TELLIntercultural.
2023-11-20
Bringing Kindness to oneself
November 20, 6:30.-8 p.m., ZOOM
Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) is a resilience-building resource that can be learned by anyone, even those amongst us who didn’t receive enough kindness in childhood or feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves.
The workshop will begin with a brief, guided meditation to welcome you , followed by a teaching on the three components of self-compassion and common misgivings people have about being self-compassionate. You’ll be invited to participate in a reflective exercise designed to reveal how you treat yourself in difficult times compared to how you treat dear friends in similar circumstances. This exercise will be followed by an opportunity to share your findings in a small group. The speaker will offer two friendly self-compassion practices you can easily integrate into your daily life. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Everyone is welcome – you needn’t be a meditator to join! We are all deserving of kindness.
THE SPEAKER: Presented by Jillian Mickleborough-Sugiyama, Canadian Certified Counsellor, MC, MSC Teacher-in-Training, and Certified IFS Therapist. Jillian, based in Nagoya, works with adults and adolescents seeking to live their life confidently and have healthier, more meaningful and compassionate relationships with themselves and others.
2023-06-12
Tree of Life
Monday, June 12, 2023, from 10 AM – 12 PM JST followed by teatime
Yokohama YMCA, 1 Chome-7 Tokiwacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama
The Tree of Life is a drawing and reflection exercise that helps us to consider our lives in the form of a tree. We’ll use this metaphor to identify our strengths, drawing from our own cultural and personal histories. This is an art-making exercise; art supplies will be provided, but you are free to bring your own favorite tools. We ask you to arrive on time, as the process involves creative energy that is very important not to be interrupted. Tea, snacks, and discussion to follow. The workshop is designed for adults. Presented by Akiko Ogawa, RDMP, CPP, and Tetyana Solotska
Sponsored by The Bluff Clinic. In partnership with Yokohama YMCA.
Please register by emailing outreach@telljp.com.
2023-05-29
Stress Management and Self Care
Yokohama YMCA at 1-7 Tokiwacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Participants will learn to identify stress, learn about the body’s response, and learn some tactics about how we can help ourselves during stressful periods. We will do a few calming exercises together and provide some resources. After the workshop, we will have some time for tea, snacks, and discussion.
Presented by Tetyana Solotska and Selena Hoy, MSW
Please email outreach@telljp.com to register.
In partnership with the Yokohama YMCA. Sponsored by The Bluff Clinic.
2023-04-27
Climate Change and Mental Health
Thursday 27th April 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8PM on Zoom
As awareness and first hand experiences of the disruption to the Earth’s climate increases, more and more people report anxiety, depression, helplessness, trauma, fear, and hopelessness about the state of our planet. In this workshop, we aim to normalize these valid and natural feelings by supporting the expression of these emotions and also move towards meaningful personal and collective action – both big and small – by (re)connecting with our values and love for the earth. This will be done by utilizing elements of an evidence-based treatment called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Thus, the skills shared in this workshop can be applied to other human challenges.
Registration required (link)
2023-03-15
The Art of Reflection
2022-11-26
Recharge with Nature… in the city
2022-10-27 Parts Work
Learning how to listen to, and understand our inner selves.
2022-09-13 Slowing Down: Easy Steps Towards More Daily Mindfulness
2022-07-12 Attachment-centered Parenting Techniques
2022-06-15 Digital Well-being
Digitalization has been defining our lifestyle. Do we know about its impact on our well-being?
In this short webinar, we will talk about “digital well-being.”
We will ask the participants to come up with their ideal state of digital well-being.
We will discover where the boundaries can be for each person and we will talk about micro-habits.
Participants will leave the webinar with their actions for attaining sustainable digital living.
Presented by Mete Yazici, MSc, MBA, instructor at TUJ and Rikkyo University
Register at https://tinyurl.com/TELLDWB
2021-12-11 The Power of Positive Psychology
- – Taking steps in work-life balance or integration,
- – Building a career direction
- – Becoming a mentor-like parent or a role-model
- – Taking control of one aspect that could work better in their lives, e.g. relations, money, self-development.
2021-12-08 Healthy Cooking Course
The Bluff Clinic is supporting the foreign community with cooking lessons towards a healthy diet and healthy life. Please register to this seasonal themed lesson on December 08, 2021, at the Honmoku Chiku Center. Seats are limited to 10 people in a 24 seat room, to limit the risks. Since it is sponsored by the Bluff Clinic, the fee is only 500 yen and all the ingredients are provided. Usually cooking group lessons start from 3,300 yen.
Please register by simply sending an email to administration@bluffclinic.com
2021-11-24 Healthy Cooking Course
The Bluff Clinic is supporting the foreign community with cooking lessons towards a healthy diet and healthy life. Please register to this session focusing on keeping low cholesterol on November 26, 2021, at the Honmoku Chiku Center. Seats are limited to 12 people in a 24 seat room, to limit the risks. Since it is sponsored by the Bluff Clinic, the fee is only 500 yen and all the ingredients are provided. Usually cooking group lessons start from 3,300 yen.
Please register by simply sending an email to administration@bluffclinic.com
2021-10-26 Healthy Cooking Course
The Bluff Clinic is supporting the foreign community with cooking lessons towards a healthy diet and healthy life. Please register to this seasonal themed lesson on October 26, 2021, at the Honmoku Chiku Center. Seats are limited to 10 people in a 24 seat room, to limit the risks. Since it is sponsored by the Bluff Clinic, the fee is only 500 yen and all the ingredients are provided. Usually cooking group lessons start from 3,300 yen.
Please register by simply sending an email to administration@bluffclinic.com
2021-07-31 Managing Anxiety
2021-06-23 Healthy Cooking Course
The Bluff Clinic is supporting the foreign community with cooking lessons towards a healthy diet and healthy life. After a successful first lesson in May with 10 participants we are planning another lesson on June 23, 2021, at the Honmoku Chiku Center. Seats are limited to 10 people in a 24 seat room, to limit the risks. Since it is sponsored by the Bluff Clinic, the fee is only 500 yen and all the ingredients are provided. Usually cooking group lessons start from 3,300 yen.
Please register by simply sending an email to administration@bluffclinic.com
2021-06-04 Exploring Sex Education
Bio: June Low is an award-winning sex educator currently based at Kyoto University. She teaches comprehensive sex education to young people aged between 8 and 18. Find out more about June at www.goodsexeducation.com
Description of the workshop: Sex education has been scientifically proven to help chidren grow up safer and make better decisions in life. However, many people do not understand sex education and think it is all about sex and reproduction. Parents are often at a loss as to how to begin talking about sex, and many teachers don’t feel confident teaching the subject. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn more about the world of comprehensive sex education, and how it works to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of young people.
June 4, 2021 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm JST on Zoom
Check out the TELL website for details and registration
Sign up using this form: https://forms.gle/yG5WZmN5XoTEnqUP7
Join us on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81179389190
2021-05-25 Raising Bilingual Children
How can parents plan for success in bi-lingual language development? We will share information on bi-lingual language development and strategies for helping kids learn two or more languages.
Online presentation!
2021-05-12 Healthy Cooking
2020-04-04 Presentation on The Skill of Speech & Language
Tools for Impactful collaboration, communication & creative problem solving
Learn how to : Understand the intricacies of language
development given current cognitive linguistic research.
Create more effective treatment. Communicate these complicated concepts
to parents.
Use your passions & interests to creatively problem solve and prevent burnout.
2020-02-29 Presentation on Empowering your family in the digital world
With the internet firmly rooted in our daily lives, the ubiquity of social media, and growing prominence of AI, children and adults alike have had to quickly develop new skills to adapt to online personal and professional worlds. This workshop will focus on empowering families to manage their digital lives at home, school, and work. The discussion will explore strategies to cope with online issues such as safety, privacy, relationships, conflict, screen time, and more. Helping adults to be digital mentors and tech positive parents will have an emphasis.
Contact outreach@telljp.com to register or for more information
2020-01-25 Presentation on Keeping the Love you Find
Explore yourself and develop
healthier and more successful relationship
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2019-11-16 Presentation on Self Regulation
Explore Strategies for understanding and caring for our emotions and ourselves.
At Yokohama International School Library
2019-10-19-Presentation on Autism:
Expanding the Social World
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2019-04-20 Presentation on Intelligence (Multiple, Emotional)
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2019-06-08 Presentation on Social Emotional Learning
At Yokohama International School
2019-03-03 Presentation on Positive Discipline
At Yokohama International School
2019-01-19 Presentation on Yoga and Mental Health
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2018-11-24 Presentation on the importance of play and playfulness in life
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2018-05-26 Presentation on Effective Communication
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2018-04-21 Presentation and workshop on Art and Communication
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2018-02-03 Presentation on When Parent Fight
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
2017-10-14 Presentation on Stress Management – Finding Your Balance
At the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
