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| Standard First Aid & Adult CPR | |
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Injuries hospitalize 2 million people each year and kill 142,500. They may strike you or someone you’re with, so be prepared. This course will teach injury and illness prevention, emergency recognition, adult CPR techniques and the three emergency action steps. You’ll also learn how to provide basic care until professional help arrives. Meets OSHA requirements. Bring a stamped, self-addressed envelope so Red Cross can mail your certification to you. *$25 fee payable in class for materials and certification card. Sam Clark and Emil Segura are certified Health Education instructors with the American Red Cross. 1 Saturday 9
am-2 pm $34*
Note: Both Standard First Aid and Infant & Child CPR must be completed to fulfill the school teacher requirement.
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| Infant & Child CPR | |
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Be prepared to respond quickly when your child’s life is in danger and learn how to prevent accidents. Know what to do when an infant or child is choking, has stopped breathing or is poisoned. Strongly recommended for parents, family members, sitters and child care professionals. Bring a stamped, self-addressed envelope so Red Cross can mail your certification to you. *$21 material fee payable in class for handouts and certification card. Sam Clark and Emil Segura are certified Health Education instructors with the American Red Cross. 1 Saturday 9
am-1 pm $34*
Note: Both Standard First Aid and Infant & Child CPR must be completed to fulfill the school teacher requirement.
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Nobody likes to be rubbed the wrong way, so discover how to rub someone the right way! A relaxing massage is a wonderful way to eliminate some of the tension and stress that builds up in your body. Learn how to give and receive soothing massage in this truly hands-on workshop. Acquire techniques for working back, neck, arms, legs and feet. Bring a towel or mat, plus shorts and a tank top. Come with a partner, or come alone, and find out why it’s so nice to be kneaded! *5 material fee payable to instructor in class. Glenda M. Lockard has been a massage therapist since 1987 and teaches massage at LA City College.
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Wednesdays 7-9:30 pm $39 ($69 couples)*
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Our lives today are full of stress, with very little quality recovery time. Hypnosis is as natural as breathing and can help lower blood pressure and relieve headaches, anxiety, depression, or other stress-related problems that cause physical pain. In this workshop you’ll find out how and why hypnosis works, and how to apply it to improve your health and relationships. Gain the tools to help you deal with the extra pressures brought on by work, family, finances, holidays and other daily situations. Do more than just survive the holidays - join us and get hip to hypnosis. *$15 material fee payable to instructor. Albert Marotta, MA, C.H.T., has been a professional hypnotherapist since 1982, a professional educator for 40 years and is a California State Approved hypnosis instructor. 1 Saturday
9 am-1 pm $34*
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Stressed out? Low on energy? Want to look younger but don’t want to spend money on botox injections, laser peels or cosmetic surgery? Well there’s a natural, non-invasive and free alternative at your fingertips! Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient Japanese art of self-healing, uses simple and subtle finger pressure to tone muscles and modify the body’s energy flow. Learn how to use your own fingers to give yourself a mini-facial, toning neck and face muscles. Discover the body’s “safety energy locks” and techniques to reduce cellulite and bring back your youthful glow. The effects are remarkable and long-lasting. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel and pillow. Zoe Koufopolous, MA, is an educator and Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner from Beverly Hills who offers workshops and private sessions. 1 Tuesday
7:30-9:30 pm $20
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| Hair Braiding | |
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Braiding and weaves are all the rage now, but depending on type of braid, length and materials chosen, a single style can cost hundreds of dollars and take four to eight hours. Save money and get it done at your convenience by learning to braid hair yourself. It’s creative and you can have lots of fun braiding hair for family and friends. It’s also a great way to make extra money! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn some basic braids like the cornrow and fishtail, and practice doing them on a full-sized mannequin head in your kit. Also learn about weaving in extensions, the different kinds of hair you use and their limitations. So come join the “Braidy Bunch!” *$50 material fee payable to instructor first class meeting for complete hair braiding kit. Barbara Spicer has owned and managed her own salon since 1998. She is a licensed cosmetology instructor and also teaches at L.A. City College. 5 Tuesdays
7-9 pm $79*
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| Anger Management | |
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How you handle anger is a major factor in how well things go for you in life. Suppress anger and it damages your health and disturbs your peace of mind. Let your anger explode and you hurt others and undermine relationships. Learn the nuts and bolts of this key emotion so you can make it work for you instead of being a problem. Discover how to deal with other people’s anger and your own. Personal relationships and work situations will be covered. A variety of techniques for managing anger will be demonstrated. Dr. Arlen Ring has been participating in the human condition as a psychologist for 32 years, specializing in the skills that go into handling yourself, other people and everybody’s emotions.
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| Criticism–How to Give and Take it Effectively | |
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Most of us don’t do well when we are the target of criticism. Likewise, when we give criticism, most of us don’t know how to maximize the chance of getting through without making the other person defensive. Whatever your skill level is when dealing with people, Dr. Ring can help you raise it. The content of this seminar is both deep and practical, and he says that you will find his presentation surprisingly entertaining for such a difficult subject. You can be more comfortable giving and receiving criticism—you just need to know how to go about it. Dr. Arlen Ring has been participating in the human condition as a psychologist for 32 years, specializing in the skills that go into handling yourself, other people and everybody’s emotions.
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