Angella M. Nazarian M.A. incorporates her training in psychology and her teaching experience in creating and facilitating seminars that deal with personal growth and development. The following include a limited list of the topics that she covers in her various seminars. She also has been leading on-going women's discussion group for the past 6 years. For further information or bookings please email seminars@angellanazarian.com

Ecstasy-Understanding the Psychology of Joy

There is a capacity for great joy that lies dormant within us. Our first step is to try to understand the nature of this fleeting experience called ecstasy. We will then explore ways in which we can incorporate ways of living that allows for the invitation of ecstasy back into our inner world.

A Woman's Journey to Herself

The goal of this workshop is to create a safe and intimate environment for women to help and mentor each other at all stages of their life. It is through the genuine sharing of needs and experiences and through channeling those needs in positive ways that a woman can feel validated and empowered. This seminar engages us in a personal yet universal journey to the essence of feminine--the unfolding of stories, dreams and visions of women.

Embracing Ourselves-Integrating the Unclaimed Parts of Ourselves

We are made up of many selves, some that are deeply hidden in our consciousness, from ourselves and others. Uncovering all our sides gives us the freedom to become more "whole" and more fully ourselves. In this seminar we will embark on the process of owning and taking responsibility for our shadow qualities, and learn specific tools for embracing our unclaimed selves and discovering its gifts.

The Middle Passage-Meaning in Midlife

Why do so many go through so much disruption in their middle years and what is the meaning of such an experience? This middle passage presents us with an opportunity to reexamine our lives and ask ourselves, "Who am I apart from the roles and the expectations that I have carried with me from the first half of my life?" In this seminar we will have the opportunity to discuss our history and our perceived limitations and find ways to redefine and reorient our sense of selves and to bring more meaning and enthusiasm into our lives.

Creating a Life-Finding your own Individual Path

In this seminar, we will find out about our defenses and the reasons behind our feeling stuck. We will also discuss what are the inevitable sacrifices and payoffs of creating a life that better suits our changing needs. We will also explore the key stories and patterns that we play out in our lives. Perhaps it is time to start recreating a new story and a new plot in our lives.

The Anima and the Animus--Understanding Our Masculine and Feminine Selves

"Men are used to thinking of themselves only as men, and women think of themselves as women, but the psychological facts indicate that every human being is androgynous." Within us there is a reflection and patterns of a man and a woman, but in different degrees. In this seminar we will explore the basic psychological underpinnings of the female and male principle. We will also relate this study to discover if there are better ways of integrating both these principles into our lives.

Invisible Partners-How the Male and Female in Each of Us Affects our Relationships

We are often attracted to a partner because they carry the unrecognized male or the missing male in ourselves. And the same process is true for men. This has lead to many unusual and often unfortunate consequences, since these processes within us have a very powerful or irritating effect. In this seminar we will discuss how the hidden or unexplored male or female in us is playing out in our significant relationships, and how we could instill a level of awareness into our interactions.

Awakening the Hero Within

We find a model for learning how to live in stories about heroism. The heroic quest is about saying yes to yourself, and in this affirmation, we become more alive and effective in the world. The hero's journey is about taking the journey to find the treasure of your true self and coming back to share your gifts with others. In this seminar we will explore the basic qualities of a heroic life and character and find ways to reinforce those very characteristics to empower our lives.

Meditation and Inner Work

In this seminar we will see how dreams, meditation, writing, poetry, and art contribute to personal growth and a better understanding of ourselves. This series is largely experiential and is used in a way to incorporate these exercises in our daily living.

Archetypes-the blueprints of human behavior

Our world and our relationships are molded by psychological forces or archetypes. These archetypes are blueprints of basic human drives and qualities that we all share. As a way of understanding the general outline of these archetypes, we will take a closer look at Greek mythology and biblical stories, which are replete with such basic psychological patterns. We will then explore how these archetypes express themselves in us through our daily living and our relationships. These discussions will become a rich source of insight into our own psychological motivations.

Dreamwork

Dreams are filled with fantastic events and images that have the potential to convey deep psychological truths. Dreams use symbols to send messages from the unconscious self to the conscious self. When we understand a dream, we contact a hidden portion of ourselves. In this seminar we will explore ways in which we can make sense and give meaning to our dreams and see how they could be used as tools for a more conscious way of living.

The Study of Myth and Fairy Tales

The relegation of myth and fairy tale to childhood is a recent phenomenon. Before the 20th century, myths and fairy tales were the treasury of the wisdom of a whole culture. There is a profound understanding and respect for the psychological forces symbolized by these tales. In this seminar we would look at the dimensions of jealousy and envy through the study of the archetypes present in Cindrella and Her Sisters. What does it mean to be the object of envy or be the one who envies?

Childish or Childlike?

In this seminar we will discuss what it means to keep the spirit and wonderment of a child alive in us without becoming "childish". The study of the different child archetypes-along with the eternal child archetype will be undertaken. There will be a discussion of its psychological and behavioral consequences in our lives. We will also embark on the study of the all time best seller The Little Prince, which guides us through the eternal child's journey in life.

The Power of Intention- Based on the principles of the bestselling author, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

In this seminar we will read the book Power of Intention and engage in conversations and discussions that will bring each of the principles delineated into light. We will also start the seminar with a clear motivation or intention. And we will practice how to manifest our intention through each chapter of the book.

The New Earth- Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

In this seminar, we will read the best selling book The New Earth, that incorporates the deep mystical and spiritual understandings throughout the ages into a comprehensive book of wisdom. Each week a group discussion of the general philosophy of each chapter will take place, and we will explore how to incorporate these new ways of being in our daily living.