Integrating Progressive Relaxation and Self Hypnosis

Hosted by: White Horse Community Hub
Jul 01 - Jul 08, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Wed, Jul 01 | Quietude Retreat Center

    1:30-3:30pm - Wednesdays, July 1st & 8th

    Doors open at 1:30

    Presented by White Horse Community Hub in partnership with Quietude

    FREE 

    Come experience and learn the benefits of progressive relaxation combined with self-hypnosis. These simple tools can be used to regulate tension, stress and anxiety. Drawing on principles of somatic experiencing, cognitive psychology and visioning this practice will be introduced in an accepting and supportive environment.

    About the facilitator:

    Richard Garzarelli is the primary visionary behind Quietude and the guiding force that shaped its soul, scope, and purpose. A psychotherapist by training, Richard has more than 40 years of clinical and organizational/program development experience. He holds a M.A. in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University and a M.A. in Program Development and Evaluation from Hahnemann University. His professional journey reflects his lifelong integration of psychology, business and spirituality. To that end, he incorporated The Center for Meaningful Work (CMW)www.workwithmeaning.com over 20 yeas ago. CMW is a coaching and consulting service that serves individuals seeking to align values, skills and life purpose.

    Richard produced the Healing Hearts Festival in collaboration with White Horse Black Mountain www.healingheartslab.org on the 1-year anniversary of Helene, a celebration that wove together music, healing arts and mindfulness. His work is rooted in the belief that healing is not only individual, but communal—and that spaces of beauty, intention, and presence can quietly transform lives.