The JPW Library is offering two programs in the coming months to encourage self-care and personal growth.
If the busyness of the Christmas season has left you feeling tired, anxious, or spiritually off-balance, you’re not alone. Join spiritual director and retreat facilitator Janice Olson for a restful women’s retreat at the Guest House Retreat & Conference Center in Chester January 16-18. Together we’ll reflect on 2025, set intentions for 2026, and restore body, mind, and spirit through simple detox practices, reflection, and plenty of time for rest – naps, reading, woodland walks, and fireside quiet. Financial assistance is available – please contact Jennifer deSimas for details. Tap here for more information and to register. Self-care is a spiritual practice – please join us!
Warmly,
Janice Olson
Retreat Facilitator & Spiritual Director
www.consciouscontact.us
Cultivating Resilience & Presence
A 6-Session Group Coaching Series
Led by Stephanie Simpson, MA, MFA, PCC
Sunday, February 8: Lunch and Learn kick-off in the JPW Library, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Remaining VIRTUAL Sessions on Thursday evenings at 7 pm: Feb. 19 and March 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $150 per person
Sponsored in part by the John P. Webster Library
Life is full of uncertainty—and yet we all have the capacity to meet it with resilience, presence, and purpose. Join this unique group coaching experience designed specifically for the West Hartford First Church community to deepen emotional intelligence, strengthen connection, and cultivate leadership from the inside out. Rooted in the Core Energy Leadership™ framework, this series will help you gain practical tools to navigate stress, lead with intention, and build more meaningful relationships—with yourself and others. Program includes Energy Leadership Index Assessment and personalized report, 90-min in-person session, and five 60-min virtual sessions. (dates above) Space is limited—registration required. More information and registration here. January 19 is the last day to register!
Stephanie Simpson, MA, MFA, PCC is a West Hartford native and an Executive + Leadership Coach, Educator, and Facilitator who helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through emotional intelligence, resilience, and conscious leadership. She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology (Spirituality, Mind-Body Studies, and Organizational Change) from Columbia University, Teachers College, and an MFA in Dance Performance/Choreography from Smith College. Learn more at www.stephanie-simpson.com