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Free Psychotherapy In Exchange For Volunteerism

About eight years ago, RICHARD SHULMAN, a Hartford area psychotherapist, founded a West Hartford base nonprofit Volunteers in Psychotherapy to address the problems with access to and privacy of psychotherapy he saw with many patients. Psychotherapy patients get around the rules set by their insurance providers, which Shulman says often prevent them from getting the care they really need, by earning their psychotherapy hours in another way: volunteering.

People "feel like they're honestly earning their therapy" while contributing to their communities, which is therapeutic in itself, Shulman says. Patients receive one hour of psychotherapy in exchange for four hours of volunteering at the organization of their choice. Psychotherapists are compensated, but at much less than their normal rate.

East of the River holistic psychotherapists might like to consider participating. It might also be a good model for offering an introduction to other modalities. Anyone interested?

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Unity Spirit, Mind & Body September Holistic Health Fair

Unity Church of Greater Hartford will hold their second Holistic Health Fair on Saturday, September 29 at their church in South Windsor. They are now accepting applications for tables and presenters. The cost of a table is $35 before August 15. This fair was very successful last year and spaces are limited, so will likely fill early. Please don't wait if you are interested. You'll find an application at Unity's website.

November Well-Being Expo

The first Well-Being Expo will be held Saturday, November 17 in Enfield at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, just off I-91 exit 49 near the Massachusetts border. This expo is being produced by Susan Merker and the cost is $85 for a table through June 30. For more information contact Susan at smerker329@cox.net, (860) 763-2531 or (860) 212-0611. Click here for an application.