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                    Let’s Talk             Fall 2009 Program Calendar




                             Inside
                             2 The Women’s Center        5 Separation and Divorce

                             3 Career Corner             7 Programas en Español

                             3 Financial                 8 Program Registration

                             4 Personal Growth
                                    from the Executive Director

Board of Directors                  To our community,
President and Chairwoman
Robin Thurman
                                    This is such an exciting time for the
BAE Systems                         Women’s Center.
Vice Chairwoman
Eva Neumann
                                    We will proudly celebrate the 35th Anniversary
ENC Marketing & Communications      at a benefit at the Gannett Corporate
Secretary/Treasurer
                                    Headquarters on November 6, 2009, Kay
Lillian Heizer                      Kapoor of Lockheed Martin is serving as
                                    the Chair of the Benefit. Please mark your
Directors                           calendars for this wonderful celebration of The
Affie Ambrose                       Women’s Center.
Acumen Solutions
Greg Baroni                         It has indeed been our honor to serve our
Éclat Consulting, LLC               community with the kinds of programs you see
Jane Barwis                         in our 2009 Fall Program Calendar. We have
Brand Resources Group, Inc.         lots of new programs and exciting speakers, all
Teresa Carlson                      at a very low cost. More than ever, we feel the
Microsoft Corporation               community’s need for the service, programs
Shirley Clark                       and workshops we provide.
Career Transition Network, LLC
Jilinda B. Crowley                  Please join us by supporting our 35th anniversary campaign or joining us for our
Rolls Royce North America           November anniversary event. We need your support to continue the outstanding
Cynthia de Lorenzi                  programs and services we have offered to thousands of men, women and
Success in the City                 families over these past 35 years.
Anne M. Devens
Reed Smith LLP                      We are so very proud that we have been available to provide the education,
                                    guidance and support to help reshape lives. The Women’s Center is going
Jasmin El Kordi
Cisco Systems, Inc.                 strong and we look forward to another 35 years of meeting the needs of our
                                    wonderfully , diverse community.
Leslye Fenton
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
                                    Sincerely,
Anne Gerrety
Acquisition Solutions, Inc.
Michelle Graves
Booz Allen Hamilton                 Vicki Kirkbride
Sarah Hasan                         Executive Director
Oneblue, Inc.
Dorothy M. Isaacs
Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy PLC
Madelyn Jennings
Board of Directors, Freedom Forum
Leily Kaddissi
Sheppard Lake
Cox Communications
Cynthia Lehman
Long and Foster Realtors
Marcy Schwab
Capital One Services, Inc.
Rebecca Shambaugh
SHAMBAUGH
Sally Turner
CGI Federal

Executive Director
2Vicki Kirkbride                                                The Women’s Center | www.thewomenscenter.org
Educational Programs Fall 2009

Career                                                                   Money Matters
NEW - Become the Most Desired Candidate with a                           NEW - Don’t Let the Recession Bring You Down
Winning Interview                                                        Deana Crawford Arnett, Certified Financial Planner, Financial Plan-
Christine Clapp, MA , Founder and president, Spoken with Authority       ning Services
$45 Registration Fee /$35 Center Circle Donors (Members)                 $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
A solid resume helped get your foot in the door; now you need a          Today, it seems like no matter where we turn, everyone has been
winning interview to land the position. Join us for an interactive       affected by the downfall of the economy in one way or another.
session that will help you hone your interview skills and create         Instead of dwelling on the negative, join us for an informative
stand-out answers to the most common interview questions.                workshop to help you understand and weather the current eco-
You’ll leave this session with the skills you need to sell the experi-   nomic situation. We’ll cover topics from retirement & investment
ence you have, manage pre-interview jitters and convey confi-            planning to estate planning to tax-favored wealth accumulation
dence through your posture, gestures, voice, eye contact, and            strategies and tax-wise retirement distribution, all to help you re-
handshake – all to land the job you want.                                cover from the downturn and avoid the most common retirement
                                                                         planning pitfalls. You’ll leave this session with the knowledge you
WHEN: Saturday, September 26 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
                                                                         need to survive today’s tough times and thrive in the future.
WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
                                                                         WHEN: Monday, September 14 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
NEW - Job Searching? Learn What It Takes to                              WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
Nail an Interview
Nina Avery, Human Resources Manager/Consultant/Recruiter                 NEW - Girls Just Wanna Have Funds
                                                                         Victor DiBattista, Certified Financial Planner
$35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
                                                                         $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
Have you ever wondered why one person lands a job over another
or wanted the inside scoop on how recruiters and HR profession-          Do you plan on buying a home, sending your children to col-
als make their hiring decisions? If so, The Successful Interview is      lege or even retiring on the beach one day? Unfortunately, none
the course for you! Developed and taught by a professional hu-           of these goals come cheap! To meet your life goals, it’s vital to
man resources consultant and recruiter, this exciting new course         have a financial plan in place to properly manage your finances
offers an inside look to help you understand hiring practices and        today and leave you prepared for tomorrow. Learn the basics of
trends and gain the skills you need to master behavioral inter-          a six-step financial planning process that will help you take a “big
viewing, common interview questions and more. In these tough             picture” look at where you are now, what you may need in the
economic times, it’s more important than ever to stand out from          future and what you must do to reach your goals. Join us for this
the competition! Whether you are changing careers, getting back          interactive program to learn how each financial decision you make
into the workforce, or dealing with a recent lay-off, this class will    today affects your tomorrow!
help you master the interviews that await!                               WHEN: Tuesday, October 6 •7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 13 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm                               WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna

NEW - Take Charge of Your Life! Learn How
To Make Your Dreams a Reality
Monica Thakar, Life Coach
$35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
                                                                             Thank You...
Don’t wait for life to happen to you – make your dreams come                 The Women’s Center wishes to thank…
true by taking charge! Whether you’ve been let go from a job,
feel stuck in your current job or you’re retired and not sure what           • Dewberry
to do next, it’s never too late to start over and do what you love           • Investment & Resource Planning Associates
most every day. Come and learn to identify your passions through
practical and proven strategies from Monica Thakrar, life coach,             • Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
with Joyful Soul Coaching. With Monica’s expert advice, you’ll be            • McLean Government Center
ready to take the first steps toward achieving your goals and living
the life you truly desire. Don’t wait – now is the perfect time to
                                                                                     ...for making program space available.
change your outlook and begin living a life full of passion!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna


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    NEW – How Financial Success Happens
    Mali Phonpadith, Financial Representative at Northwestern
                                                                           Personal Growth
    Mutual Financial Network
                                                                           Be a Part of a Loving Relationship Without Losing
    $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)               Yourself (2 weeks)
    Research has shown that the vast majority of millionaires are fas-     Kathi Scholz Fertig, MA, NCC, Women’s Center Therapist
    tidious planners, budgeters, and investors. They set a goal, make      $55 Registration Fee / $45 Center Circle Donors (Members)
    a plan to reach that goal, then work hard to make it happen. We
    want to show you how to develop a sound financial strategy, one        Do you feel like you lose yourself when you are in a relationship?
    that covers all the financial bases, from insurance to investing to    Do you forfeit your own interests, needs and wants in the service
    estate conservation. The majority of our focus will be on building     of the relationship? Would you like to find and nurture your own
    the foundation for financial security; risk management strategies.     interests and desires while maintaining a happy, healthy relation-
    Join us for this special educational workshop where you will learn:    ship? Take the first steps toward empowering yourself, developing
                                                                           your sense of self and finding a healthy balance in your relation-
    • A six-step plan for financial success                                ships by attending this session. We will explore the differences
    • How to estimate the amount of life insurance you really need         between men and women’s needs, wants and perceptions of
    • The true cost of credit-card debt                                    relationships, as well as the history of cultural and environmental
    • Three critical components of a sound investment plan                 influences. We will practice exercises that build healthy depen-
    • Steps you can take to help manage taxes                              dence/independence, self-esteem and a better understanding of
    • How to calculate how much money you’ll need to retire                how to be true to your own wants and needs.
    • Important estate conservation strategies
                                                                           WHEN: Monday, October 19 and 26 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
    WHEN: Monday, September 28 • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.                          WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
    WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
                                                                           NEW - Become Your Own Biggest Fan
    NEW - Transitioning Your Career? Find Out How to                       Barbara F. Merola, Junior League of Washington, Community Trainer
    Keep Your Finances in Check                                            $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
    Steve Salley, Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist at
    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC                                        In this program, participants will assess their current attitudes and
                                                                           definitions of self-esteem and learn how to build and maintain
    $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)               positive attitudes and stronger senses of being. We will provide
    Have you recently been downsized or chosen a new career path?          the tools for identifying goals and objectives and establishing a
    Is your financial picture even more confusing now than ever be-        framework for attaining an improved perception of self.
    fore? If so, join us for an informative workshop to help you:          WHEN: Tuesday, October 20 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
    • Understand the financial considerations to keep in mind when         WHERE: Junior League of Washington Headquarters, 3039 M
      transitioning careers;                                               Street, NW, Vicki Martyak Room, Washington, DC 20007 (Meter
    • Recognize the impact career changes will have on your short-         parking available after 6:30pm)
      term goals and cash-flow planning;
    • Learn the decisions to make in advance regarding health and          NEW - Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life!
      welfare benefits; and                                                Dr. Gina L. Myers, Life Coach and Author
    • Understand what to do with your retirement benefits.                 $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
    WHEN: Tuesday, October 27, OR Tuesday, December 8 •                    We all know that the mind is a powerful thing and controls how
    7:00 – 9:00 pm                                                         we perceive our day-to-day lives. But have you ever stopped to
    WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna                    think that by changing your thought process, you could change
                                                                           the way you see and experience life – for the better? Here’s your
    NEW - Your Dream Home – How to Buy It,                                 chance to learn specific methods that will help you re-shape your
    Keep It & Protect It                                                   thinking and start fresh with a new outlook. This engaging ses-
    Holly Capps Davis, Senior Loan Officer, Potomac Mortgage Group, LLC    sion will draw participants in through a series of discussions and
    $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)               exercises teaching you how to become more aware of your cur-
                                                                           rent thinking patterns. You’ll learn techniques to help you assess
    Everyone wants to understand how to make the most out of their         your current thinking patterns and change them by applying a
    investments, especially when it comes to protecting your home          conceptual Change Process Model. Each participant will leave with
    or pursuing the dream of owning your first home! Learn the key         a useful hand-out to keep and reference as you practice what you
    steps every current or prospective homeowner needs to know             learn when you’re back at home and out in the real world.
    to protect their investments. This informative session will cover
    topics including: Gaining Financial Independence, Getting on the       WHEN: Monday, September 21 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
    Path to Homeownership, Understanding Credit, and What You              WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
    Need to Know about Divorce and Your Home. Come with ques-
    tions and we’ll make sure you leave with the answers you need!
    WHEN: Tuesday, September 29 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
    WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna




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Control Your Anger to Improve Your Life                                 NEW - Mindful Eating – Savoring and Appreciating
(for Men) (7 Weeks)                                                     the Food You Eat
Charlie Clark, M.A., NCC, Women’s Center Therapist                      Jennifer Howe, Certified Holistic Health Counselor
Registration Fee: $170                                                  $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
Are you known for your explosive temperament or tendency to             Want to learn how to have your cake and eat it, too? Join holistic
hold everything in? If you lean toward either of these extremes         health counselor Jennifer Howe for a workshop on Mindful Eating
or anywhere in between, join us for a personal-growth session           – the art of savoring and truly appreciating your food. Learn to
to help you take control of your emotions. Through a series of          eat mindfully and change not just your diet, but your outlook on
exercises and group discussions, you’ll learn to effectively monitor,   life— including more self awareness, fewer binges, more joy and
express and resolve your anger. This seven-week course offers an        less stress.
in-depth review and discussion to help you understand the causes        You will learn how to get in touch with your intuition around
of anger, the anger response process and approaches for personal        food: recognizing your natural hunger and satiety cues; knowing
management of anger issues. Attendees will actively participate         what your cravings really mean; and reclaiming a healthy relation-
in the course by sharing personal experiences and offering sup-         ship with all food, all the time. Doesn’t that sound liberating?
port to help others dealing with the same anger management              Cupcakes will be provided.
issues.
                                                                        WHEN: Tuesday, November 3 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
WHEN: Wednesdays, September 16 – October 28 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm            WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
WHERE: Iglesia de Santa Maria, 7000 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church
                                                                        NEW - Movin’ On and Movin’ In – What You Need
NEW - Eating for Real Life – Simple Changes THat Can
                                                                        to Know About Renting a Home
Lead to Better Health                                                   Cynthia Lehman, Licensed Agent, Long and Foster Realtors
Jennifer Howe, Certified Holistic Health Counselor
                                                                        $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
$35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
                                                                        Are you ready for a space of your own but feeling overwhelmed
Confused by the dozens of diet options out there? Do you                by the process? Finding the right place is an exciting decision, so
struggle with cravings, low energy or feeling stuck? Join holistic      don’t let confusion over how to rent a home keep you from the
health counselor Jennifer Howe for a workshop that will help you        home of your dreams. This workshop will teach you the in’s and
upgrade your food choices and improve your eating habits so you         out’s of renting a home, help you understand the terminology
can quickly become healthier and happier. You’ll leave energized        that can be so confusing and arm you with the tools you need to
and motivated to make simple, sustainable changes that will nour-       locate and qualify for the home that you deserve.
ish you at the deepest levels - and take home tips and recipes to
share. Look great, feel great, and be great!                            WHEN: Wednesday, September 2 • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
                                                                        WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
WHEN: Tuesday, September 15 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna                     Recognizing, Reducing and Responding to Anger Ef-
                                                                        fectively
NEW - Family Abuse – What Is It and What Can
                                                                        Charlie Clark, MA, NCC, Women’s Center Therapist
You Do About It?
Meredith Kerley, Women’s Center Therapist                               $45 Registration Fee / $35 Center Circle Donors (Members)
No Charge – Free. Registration Required.                                Whether your tension simmers under the surface or you break out
                                                                        in rage, anger can be disruptive, intimidating and counterproduc-
What does family abuse look like? Could it be happening to you          tive. The good news is, anger can also be controlled and even
or someone you know? What stops those who experience family             prevented. In this workshop, we’ll help you learn to effectively
abuse from getting the help they need? Why is it so difficult to        respond to anger by first understanding potential sources of anger
understand, identify, and even harder to stop? If any of these          (stress, anxiety, and low self esteem), then recognizing the associ-
questions have crossed your mind, join us for a session that will       ated feelings and developing effective responses. The workshop
help you identify and learn what you can do to stop the pattern         will focus on relationship-based anger and will include practical
of coercive behaviors associated with family abuse, including (but      exercises to help you identify your anger sources and manage
not limited to) physical and sexual violence, threats of violence,      your responses. Through group discussions, we’ll work to identify
emotional and psychological intimidation, verbal abuse, economic        possible solutions or approaches to effectively deal with specific
and financial control, spiritual abuse, destruction of property.        anger management situations from participant’s own lives.
WHEN: Monday, October 5 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna                     WHEN: Saturday, November 14 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
                                                                        WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna



    Leadership Series Seminars…
    Tools for Next Level Leaders with Scott Eblin on September 15, 2009.
    Please visit our Website at www.thewomenscenter.org for information, registration and
    announcements about other upcoming sessions in this series!

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    NEW - Talking With Your Teen Doesn’t Have to Be a                           Be Prepared for Your Children – Learn Legal Aspects
    Headache!                                                                   of Child Support, Custody & Visitation
    Devra Reener, Co-Author of Mommy Guilt and Parentopia Blog                  David Levy, Esquire, Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy PLC
    $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)                    $45 Registration Fee / $35 Center Circle Donors (Members)
    Every generation of parents stakes the claim, “Teens today are              Issues of child custody are among the most painful and divisive
    different than we were.” With all of the technology available at            aspects of separation and divorce, but you can prepare yourself by
    teens’ fingertips today, that statement may be truer than ever. To          learning how to navigate the legal aspects of child custody in Vir-
    understand how today’s teens communicate and what you can do                ginia courts. We will discuss how courts determine what financial
    to communicate effectively with them, join noted parenting blog-            support is required based on spousal income(s), what is deemed
    ger, Devra Reener, for a crash course covering the ins and outs of          to be in the “best interests” of the child and what to expect dur-
    communicating with teens the old fashioned way – by engaging                ing the custody proceedings. A support group will be available.
    them in conversation. She’ll also show you how they use the latest          WHEN: Saturday, September 19 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
    technology from Facebook, Twitter and texting to connect with               WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge
    the rest of the world, including their savvy parents.                       Road, McLean
    WHEN: Wednesday, September 23 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
    WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna                         Finding Emotional Strength During Separation & Di-
                                                                                vorce (8 Weeks)
    Separation & Divorce                                                        Hilary Casaretto, LCSW, The Women’s Center Therapist
                                                                                $185 Registration Fee / $165 Center Circle Donor (Members)
    Avoiding Divorce Court - How To Negotiate or                                Separation and divorce can be a stressful and overwhelming
    Meditate a Property Settlement Agreement                                    process, but you are not alone! Join others going through similar
    Patti J. Philipse, Attorney and Mediator, Law Office of Patti J. Philipse   situations and learn effective ways to cope. Participants will have
                                                                                the opportunity to explore a variety of topics in a safe, confiden-
    $40 Registration Fee/$30 Center Circle Donors (Members)                     tial and supportive setting. Regardless of where you are in the
    $75 Couples Registration Fee/$50 Couples Center Circle Donors               process, this program will provide information and support and
    (Members)                                                                   guide you toward a new beginning.
    A divorce marks the end of one chapter in your life, but with the           WHEN: Thursdays, October 8 – December 3 (no class on Nov. 26)
    right tools, you should be able to get a fresh, fast start on the           • 7:30 – 9:30 pm
    next chapter! Don’t let a drawn-out court battle keep you from              WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
    beginning your new life—you can negotiate or mediate your
    Separation, Custody and Property Settlement Agreement without               How Do I Find the Right Divorce Attorney for Me?
    setting foot in a courtroom. A divorce attorney with 20+ years              David L. Duff and Alanna C. E. Williams, The Duff Law Firm
    experience will guide you through a comparison of mediation and
    negotiation and provide mediation and negotiation tips you can              $35 Registration Fee /$25 Center Circle Donors (Members)
    use. The workshop will also cover strategies and pitfalls to avoid          With all the stress and complications of divorce, hiring a divorce
    and a thorough discussion of each issue that needs to be ad-                lawyer can seem like another insurmountable task. Come learn
    dressed in your Agreement, from property to support to custody.             how to find, select and interview the right divorce attorney to
    Program fee may be applied to an initial mediation session.                 help you to save time, money and preserve your peace of mind.
                                                                                We will discuss setting realistic goals as well as the expectations
    WHEN: Tuesday, September 22 OR Wednesday, October 21 OR                     you should have of your divorce attorney and the expectations
    Monday, November 9 OR Thursday, December 10 • 7:00 – 9:30 pm                your attorney will have of you. We will also touch upon the issues
    WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna                         and complications of your case to determine what level of experi-
                                                                                ence you need in an attorney. Learn how most divorce attorneys
                                                                                bill their clients and different ways you can fund your divorce, as
       Join Our Circle                                                          well as ways you can help your attorney save you money. Learn
                                                                                what to do if your attorney does not communicate with you or
       Become a Member Today!                                                   does not work on your case.
                                                                                WHEN: Wednesday, September 9 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
       The Women’s Center’s 35th                                                WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
       Anniversary Campaign

       The Women’s Center needs your support to help women
       and families in crisis! Donations help provide critical services
       addressing psychological, career, financial and legal needs
       to women and families based on their ability to pay. Your
       gift to the 35th Anniversary Campaign allows us to con-
       tinue to serve thousands of women by providing direct
       services and resources to meet life’s challenges.

       For details on becoming a member, please visit our website
       at www.thewomenscenter.org.


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Reclaiming Your Future: Financial Planning During                        Understanding and Asserting Your Rights to Marital
Separation & Divorce                                                     Assets in a Divorce
Danny Burk, Esquire & CDFA, Attorney at Law, Resolution Point, LLC       Leslye S. Fenton, Esquire, Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC
- OR -                                                                   $45 Registration Fee / $35 Center Circle Donors (Members)
Debbie Marson, CDFA, Investment & Resource Planning Associates
                                                                         As you navigate the divorce process, you might feel overwhelmed
$45 Registration Fee / $35 Center Circle Donors (Members)                and out of control. You can regain control of your life, starting
Going through a divorce and feeling overwhelmed by all the               with your financial future. Learn how Virginia courts divide assets
financial decisions that will affect your future for years to come?      and liabilities upon divorce, how to determine whether property
Divorce can be financially devastating for the unprepared, but           is marital or separate and the factors the court must take into
you can take control of your financial future now and start a new        account in making its decisions. This program will provide you
chapter of your life on the right foot. Get the practical informa-       with the practical information you need to understand your rights
tion you need to make educated financial decisions from two              and financial future, whether you negotiate a settlement or seek a
divorce planners with more than 25 years of experience. This             court determination.
comprehensive seminar covers all financial components of the             WHEN: Saturday, October 24 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
property settlement agreement, from preparing documents for              WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna
your attorney to signing agreements.

                                                                         Programa en Español
Danny Burk, Esquire & CDFA
WHEN: Wednesday, October 14 OR Wednesday, December 9 •
7:00 – 10:00 pm
WHERE: The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., NE, Vienna                      Manejo del Enojo Para las Mujeres (8 semanas)
Debbie Marson, CDFA                                                      Vittoria Grant, LPC, Women’s Center Therapist
WHEN: Thursday, September 17 OR Wednesday, November 18 •                 Honorario de registro $70- llame al 703-281-4928 x 402 para
7:00 – 10:00 pm                                                          registrarse
WHERE: 10600 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 310, Fairfax, VA
                                                                         Precios reducidos disponibles a persona de bajo recursos.
The Smart Split: The Legal Aspects You Need To Know                      Si la experiencia le ha ensenado que ni el enojarse ni el suprimir su
About Separation and Divorce                                             enojo funcionan, este seminario es para usted. Con discusiones de
NEW - Catherine S. Croft, Attorney, Farrell & Croft, P.C.                grupo y una variedad de ejercicios, usted aprenderá a controlar,
- OR-                                                                    expresar y resolver sus sentimientos de enojo y agresividad de una
Jeffrey Sprowls, Esquire or David Levy, Esquire Surovell Markle          manera saludable y efectiva.
Isaacs & Levy PLC                                                        FECHA: Miércoles, del 9 de Septiembre al 4 de Noviembre, 7:00-
$45 Registration Fee / $35 Center Circle Donors (Members)                8:30 pm (ninguna clase el 28 de Octubre)
                                                                         LUGAR: 133 Park Street, NE, Room 9, Vienna
Divorce can take a heavy toll emotionally, but you can take action
now to protect yourself against the confusion and frustration of
the legal aspects of divorce. Come learn the rights and responsi-
bilities of parties involved in separation and divorce from a practic-
ing attorney. Learn how the legal process works in the Virginia
courts and how to work with your lawyer. A support group will be
available.
Jeffrey Sprowls, Esquire, Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy PLC
WHEN: Saturday, September 5 OR October 3 OR November 7 •
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
WHERE: McLean Government Center, 1437 Balls Hill Road,
McLean
David Levy, Esquire, Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy PLC
WHEN: Saturday, December 5 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
WHERE: McLean Government Center, 1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean
Catherine S. Croft, Attorney, Farrell & Croft, P.C.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 20 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm - OR- Tuesday,
November 10 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
WHERE: Dewberry, 10525 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, VA 20109
                                                                                    Programs to go...
   New Location                                                              If your company or organization is interested in
                                                                             hosting one of our programs on personal growth,
   The Women’s Center is now offering Legal Aspects of
   Separation and Divorce in Prince William County at                        professional development, or workplace relations,
   Dewberry, 10525 Battleview Parkway, Manassas, VA 20109
                                                                             please call 703-281-2657 ext. 260.


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SPECIAL ASSISTANCE:
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your special needs.                                Please charge my:    VISA      MC      AmEx      Discover
CANCELLATIONS:
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ten, faxed or emailed notice three days in
advance of your program. There will be          ________________________________________________________________
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no exceptions to this policy. Refunds will
be issued for any program cancelled by the      ________________________________________________________________
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Center.
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                                                In Northern Virginia:                    In Washington, DC:
                                                133 Park Street, NE                      1025 Vermont Avenue. NW
                                                Vienna, VA 22180                         Suite 310
                                                703-281-2657                             Washington, DC 20005
                                                                                         202-293-4580

						
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