Our Personal Empowerment Coach Certification is designed for the woman who is either ready to launch her coaching business or is already an expert in her chosen field and would love to add Certified Personal Empowerment Coach to her practice or therapy.

Throughout this course, you will work closely with Professor Izabela Viskupova, L.L.M., M.A., and The S.W.A.T. Institutes Founder, Crystal Andrus Morissette, in receiving all the the practical and theoretical guidance youll need in order to fully master your coaching skills.

Professor Izabela graduated with a Masters degree in Law at the Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. Later, she earned another Masters degree in Psychology, from the University of Glasgow, Scotland; she also holds a Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland and is a Master Empowerment Coach certified by The S.W.A.T. Institute.

Divided into three modules, the Personal Empowerment Coach Certification is brilliantly designed to give you specific interventions that will enable you to help any client, no matter what they are facing.

Our lifelong sisterhood of encouragement and inspiration is mind-blowing; a safe place to explore yourself, while learning the empowerment coaching process! The S.W.A.T. Institute is the cream of the crop!

Our Personal Empowerment Coach Certification is composed of three modules:

The learning objective of the first module is to introduce the students to Empowerment Coaching and the basic tools of this specific coaching method. In this module, students will be invited to master the basic framework of Empowerment Coaching which includes:

This module takes the students in detail through the most crucial emotional levels on the Map of Empowerment such as Shame, Guilt, Apathy, Grief, Fear and Anger, while offering specific coaching strategies and interventions for each of these levels.

Module One offers a vast opportunity for the students to listen to practical examples of real life coaching sessions, which is an invaluable component of the program. Also included are video lectures on each emotional level, one live weekly call where students can chat with Professor Izabela, and a private Facebook Group for fellow student empowerment coaches to share, connect, and support each other.

Nearing the end of this module, students will also be introduced to the concept of Emotional Age (EA), which is the basis of Crystal Andrus Morissettes upcoming book, The Emotional Edge (Random House Publishing, December 29, 2015).

The objective of the second module is to build on the foundations laid out in Module One so that the students can further hone and expand their coaching skills.

This module also incorporates some of the more general topics in coaching such as how to structure the coaching sessions or how to build rapport with a client.

The aim of Module Two is also to prepare the students for some unexpected or more challenging circumstances in coaching such as coaching a client with a different cultural background or a client that has just lost someone they loved.

At the end of this module, students are invited to participate in the 12-Week TeleCourse: The Emotional Edge taught by Crystal Andrus Morissette in order to integrate their learnings, personally. Completion of the 12-Week TeleCourse is not mandatory in graduating with your Personal Empowerment Coach Certification.

The objective of the last module is to have the students do their own coaching and practice all the skills and techniques they have learned throughout the course while coaching their own clients. The clients will be provided by The S.W.A.T. Institute through the Mentorship Program that enables women from any part of the world to get free coaching. This is a beautiful opportunity for our students to hone their coaching skills.

Section 1: What you need to do to start your Practice Coaching

The objective of this section is to cover the logistics side of the coaching practice so that the coaches in training have everything set up and ready before they start their practice coaching.

Section 2: The Critique session

As soon as students have completed approximately half of their practice sessions (10-15 practice session), they select three of their calls and submit them to their Professor of Coaching who will review them and schedule a critique session with them. The objective of the critique session is to give them feedback on how they have been doing thus far.

Section 3: Final Exam Assignment

The objective of the Final Exam is to put everything together for the students both the practical as well as the theoretical side of the training. In order to do that, they are required to:

A new generation of women has emerged and I feel honored to be part of it. Unique women who have come together under a common call: to thrust the world forward while birthing a brighter humanity.

I proudly belong to a tribe of visionaries. They may call us insane, rebels, inspirational, powerful masters, guides or coaches we call ourselves: Simply Woman Accredited Trainers!

~ Loredana Thoenig

Every Tuesday, Crystal Andrus Morissette answers your questions and offers you strategies to your own challenges during a live call! You can write in or chat with her directly on the phone or Skype. Plus, you have two other opportunities each week to chat live with Professor Izabela and our Student Advisors! No matter where you live in the world, you will feel like you are close by, connected to, and supported by our entire institute. We are women empowering women!

Our Mentorship Coaches have all graduated from their Empowerment Coach Training at The S.W.A.T. Institute and are beginning to build their own coaching practice. Before they can graduate they must complete 30 practice hours. Our coaches have spent countless hours learning the empowerment process and this is the perfect way for them to refine their skills while women around the world get the support and empowerment they need at no charge. Its a true giveback and a beautiful win-win! Plus, our Mentorship Coaching Program offers our students and graduates lifelong coaching at no charge. Thats right! You have a slew of brilliant coaches at your fingertips, whenever you need a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, or some kick-ass advice! Click here to learn more!

One of the most unique and special aspects of The S.W.A.T. Institute is our private forum where our students or as we call them siSTARs connect with, share, care, and support each other. No matter what is going on in their lives, each woman gets the loving advice, feedback, validation, and support she needs. We truly are a global coalition of empowered women!

Read the original here:
Personal Empowerment Coach Certification - The S.W.A.T ...

Coach Location Type Specialty Michelle Ruberto Morano Cedar Grove, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Achievement Coach Delores McFadden Camden, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Achievement Coach Delores McFadden BA, MASCL, CPC, ELI-MP Camden, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Achievement Coach Tony Calabrese Maplewood, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Life-long learning Coach Jeanette Iglesias Lawrenceville, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach ADD/ADHD Coach Diana Aslanian Voorhees, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Balance Coach Donna Juzva Somerset, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Balance Coach Delores McFadden BA, MASCL, CPC, ELI-MP Camden, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Balance Coach Sandy Klein Montclair, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Balance Coach LaKia Allen, MBA, CPC, ELI-MP Deptford, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Balance Coach Stacey Frank Bridgewater, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Balance Coach Bonnie Egenton Hillsborough, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Balance Coach Traci Blank Somerville, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Conflict resolution Coach Ryan Stanley Pottersville, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Creativity Coach Harvey Rothman Matawan, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Creativity Coach Lyn M. Iorio West Orange, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Creativity Coach Eliot Spiegel Paramus, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Self expression Coach Michael Ibrahim Secaucus, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Gremlin awareness Coach Jill Clarvit Wayne, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Health Coach Lois M. Davis Montville, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Health Coach Lynn Zimmering Hackensack, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Health Coach Denise D'Amico Red Bank, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Health Coach Abbe Lang Mount Laurel, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Health Coach Jill Garaffa Jackson, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Health Coach Karla Chin Voorhees, NJ Life Coach, Personal Coach, Job Coach Health Coach

Read the original here:
New Jersey Life Coach, New Jersey Life Coaching, New ...

Coaching is a two-way conversation, the goal of which is to unlock your potential and create thefuture you want. It enablesclients to generate a sense of clarity, direction, perspective and purpose so that youcan identify goals, take actionand generate positive changes in your world with a new sense of confidence and ease.

Coaching focuses on where you are now and what you cando to get to where you want to be in the future.

What is Coaching?

Life is divided into three terms that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present, to live better in the future. ~ William Wordsworth

One-to-one coaching sessions enable you to be absolutely clear about what it is you really want and uncover any blocks to having it. Working with your coach, you will develop a personal action plan for your success and well-being.

More Information

We have developed a series of packages for clients with particular issues such as fear of public speaking, interview nerves and trouble sleeping. Each package is based on years of experience working with clients to overcome these difficulties.

More Information

Develop your ability to coach yourself to become more resilient, be able to manage your own state, set and achieve goals and overcome limiting beliefs. Our personal development courses will help you to view the world differently.

More Information

Originally posted here:
Home - Life Coaching Centre

Self empowerment implies self belief, trust, and self leadership. Being self empowered, you will KNOW you have an active role in creating the future of your dreams.

"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

In order to trust yourself, you must know yourself! Explore your passion, purpose, your values and priorities through your personal mission development. Find out who you are!

Then, cultivate your personal success and fulfillment by giving yourself a fertile and stable internal environment. This translates to an attitude that is:

When I was a child, my mother had a small patch of ground by the side of the house that she called a garden!?!

During the 2 years of this 'garden', I was occasionally asked to help work in it. It was a bit of a joke. The soil seemed about 95% clay, and the seeds she planted would rarely become anything more than a sprout. A few very hardy seeds and a few weeds would persist, but it was a fairly futile exercise.

I had an aunt who lived on the same street. She cultivated the soil in her yard, tilling and adding manure and fertilizer. She found out about the vegetables she planted and gave them the best conditions to encourage vibrant growth. She had a lush garden and it was a joy to see the plants thriving in it. It was even more fun to eat her fresh homemade pumpkin pie at harvest time!

The simple difference was that she offered the seeds and plants the healthy environment that encouraged what they did naturally. And that's what we want to do,... create a vibrant healthy personal environment that will encourage our self development and motivation.

These elements may be viewed as the requisites to a healthy inviting environment for self growth.

If you are serious about enjoying fresh organic goodies from your own personal growth garden... cultivate these:

What is your Self Concept telling you? Whether positive or negative, it is talking in your ear every day. Is it helping you achieve your goals?

You can wield personal power with positive self talk. There is one caveat... your subconscious power must be working with you. When the subconscious is in alignment with your highest wishes, it is supporting the same constructive ideas as your positive thinking self talk. This is powerful.

High Self Esteem is a major component of self empowerment. It births self confidence and great trust in your own abilities. It doesn't mean you have to always be right. It means you are inwardly prepared to face whatever life serves up.

When do you think your self esteem and self concept began developing? Yes, just about the time of consciousness. How do habits, attitudes, beliefs, and values impact this ongoing development?

There are three main causes of low self esteem. Fortunately building self esteem is achievable and ongoing.

Understand how your beliefs and values, and subconscious programming can be aligned by you. Yes, it comes down to you,.. it is 'self esteem self help'.

Self Motivation is at the beginning of be, do, have.

What self motivation seeds ensure you are planting SUCCESS motivation? Motivate yourself properly to start with, and you'll love your life.

Learn the necessities for success motivation and build higher with these.

These five skills are easy self help motivation abilities to acquire, and will enhance not only your self motivation, but also your success.

Think back to previous hopes and dreams, and the success you have achieved in your life. You can see that you had an underlying belief in yourself that you would be able to accomplish those particular things. Whether it was learning to ride a bike, or play a musical instrument,or graduate from university,.. whatever you have achieved, you believed that you could. You were self empowered for that pursuit.

The structure of society has often encouraged people to defer to an expert and trust them unconditionally rather than foster belief in oneself. Many of us have grown with this understanding that there are experts who will tell us how to do whatever it is we are interested in. Society has taught us that self improvement advice is forthcoming from physician's for better health, religious leader's to tell us what god to believe in, and psychiatrist's to solve our emotional and mental health problems.

Experts of course have an abundance of knowledge and may be great resources. Empowered individuals take an active role in learning, sharing thoughts and ideas with other experts, instead of glibly believing and accepting what apparent authorities promote. It may seem like a bit of work sometimes, taking primary responsibility in ones own self development. It is certainly a life change in attitude for people who have become accustomed to depending on anothers viewpoint or justification, rather than cultivating knowledge and belief in oneself. When the effort is expended to achieve self empowerment, you will find the riches that much sweeter.

By becoming more aware of our self concept, improving self esteem, and increasing self motivation, our self knowledge and confidence build. It is a natural progression to trusting ourselves and our life inspiration.

As personal leadership development unfolds, our sense of being active creative participants in life also grows. This internal state of self empowerment is a dynamic platform to move forward from in our personal development plan.

Read more:
Self Empowerment Appears Fundamental For Personal Development

What is it about 'those' people that seems to always attract a crowd while people often walk right by (or away) from everyone else.They seem to hold some form of magical 'personal power' that automatically draws others toward them.

Have you been in situations where you have wanted to attract more attention engage in deep, meaningful conversations with those around you but for some reason they just seem to walk away or almost are afraid to talk with you?

Sometimes it can seem like you are invisible that you have no ability to get noticed and the harder you try, the worse it seems to get. You just don't seem to have the personal power to attract desirable people toward you.

Here are 5 ways to magically attract people to you, no matter how much of an outcast you feel like today:

1. Be comfortable with yourself. It sounds kind of odd to think that we are often not comfortable with ourselves doesn't it? But it's true especially in social situations. You can improve your comfort level and work on being more confident overall by using techniques like yoga and meditation. Just 20-minutes of mediation each day can have a dramatic impact on your self-confidence over time resulting in more attractiveness on the outside. You can learn the basics of yoga and meditation from a local class in your area, books or online at yoga and meditation resources such asthis one.

2. Learn to listen and ask questions. People like to talk about themselves, so a great way to break the ice and create interest in yourself is to begin by putting others in a comfortable place of answering questions about themselves.

3. Pay attention to your own health and personal development. When someone appears confident and successful, they draw people toward them. If you look defeated, withdrawn and have not taken care of yourself then that shows to those around you and they will avoid you. Exercise regularly, eat healthy, take care of yourself and others will be drawn to you.

4. Learn to tell stories. Have you ever noticed that some of the most popular people are those that tell great stories. It's not that the story itself needs to be great, it's just that it needs to be told in a passionate and confident way. Make sure you observe what is going on around you, stay abrest of current events and learn to tell stories.

5. Take the positive spinPeople want to be around other positive people not complainers or those who always take the negative spin. If you can see the positive in situations even better take action towards making things more positive then you will be seen as someone of high social importance becoming much more attractive to those around you.

You may think thatpersonal power is a result ofchemistry or social skill that you cannot learn and so you are destined to always be someone who does not attract attention but you can change all of that by following some simple steps to improve your self-confidence, improve your image and learn how to engage others more easily.

Jeff

The rest is here:
5 Ways To Attract People To You Peak

12/30/2015

Medical company seeks Sales Representative to help grow our company's overall medical sales. The position is based in Carlstadt, NJ. Basic Responsibilities: -Retain and grow existing accounts. -Maintain regular contact with key customers. -Meet and exceed sales targets. -Call on Physician Buying Groups -Work directly with Senior Management to achieve goals, targets and sales objectives. Qu...

01/14/2016

Merchant Services/Business Funding Specialist CPS Payments, located in the heart of Manhattan Midtown West is a leader in Merchant Services and Business Financing with over 10,000 merchant locations serviced in North America. Due to the expansion of our inside sales team, we are looking for hard-working, energetic and driven Phone Sales Representatives to join our inside sales team. Must have min...

12/30/2015

About THE RIDE: THE RIDE is an interactive entertainment experience where the streets of NYC are the stage. Part tour, part show, this state-of-the-art bus with floor to ceiling glass windows will show you NYC like youve never seen before. Summary: The successful individual will be responsible for the management of external outreach and sales within the corporate space. He/she will also be the...

01/27/2016

Business Development Executive $40,000 + OTE $60,000 + 10% bonus (& stock options, Health / Dental etc.) New York City Due to their continued success and rapid expansion, PCA Predict have a new opportunity within their Sales Department. 2016 is looking to be a significant year in their history and as a result they are looking to appoint a Business Development Executive for their new US operatio...

01/25/2016

Position Summary Advances the company's retail position in consumer markets. Achieves sales goals and service performance requirements through new customer sales, sales of accessories and features, and by providing excellent customer satisfaction. Oversees the operation of multiple retail stores in a given geographic area. Responsible for staffing store management positions and training managers ...

01/23/2016

Photographer / Sales Associate Job Description As a global leader, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI) is a premier souvenir imaging provider within the world of amusements. We combine superior image captures with exceptional guest service and state-of-the art technology. Featuring a complement of over 1500 talented professionals at almost 130 venues in 10 countries, we strive for unparalleled ...

01/19/2016

Job Description: Sales Assistant (Consultant)- Global Information Solutions Firm Our client is a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries. They are currently seeking a Sales Assistant on a temporary basis to do the following: ? Process written orders and issue order confirmations ? Enter orders using Maxim system; ensure that all orders are ...

01/11/2016

Entry Level Customer Service - Entry Level Sales - Entry Level Marketing First Reaction, Inc. is currently offering sales and marketing positions that include comprehensive training. No prior sales experience is necessary, and we will train you to learn a variety of skills from sales and human resources to management and mentorship. Successful candidates will have opportunities to advance in to l...

01/11/2016

Entry Level Customer Service & Marketing First Reaction, Inc. is currently offering sales and marketing positions that include comprehensive training. No prior sales experience is necessary, and we will train you to learn a variety of skills from sales and human resources to management and mentorship. Successful candidates will have opportunities to advance in to leadership and management positio...

12/30/2015

Our client, a Leading Apparel Company in New York City, has an immediate need for a Mandarin-speaking Fabric Coordinator to join their team. Responsibilities: Discover, select, and purchase fabrics Issue and record purchase orders Manage various approval processes Track and communicate sales reports to various internal and external teams Requirements: Bachelors degree At least...

01/13/2016

Sales Representative/ Account Executive If you ever wanted to work with top-flight VC-backed startup company, with interest is areas such as consumer banking, and online/mobile technology then this is your opportunity! This position is responsible for helping to build, maintain and ensure the quality of the prospect and lead funnel. The Sales Representative works closely with sales management to...

01/27/2016

CyberCoders Matching Great People with Great Companies Learn more about CyberCoders Sales Representative Apply New York City, NY Full-Time $70,000 - $200,000 Job Details Work with a very successful and growing VAR selling into the tri state area. You will be responsible for selling HP enterprise storage products. The company has relationships in place and is looking for the right person ...

01/27/2016

About the Job Sales Support Representative positions in your area with full support, quality training, competitive compensation, performance awards and incentives. Who Were Looking Entry level and senior level applicants as well as service-minded applicants who want to help people, gain experience, and earn money doing it. Key Responsibilities - Managing relationships with new and existing c...

01/27/2016

You dont have to be an Experienced Insurance Sales Representative to be successful in this role! In fact, several successful National Income Life Insurance Sales Professionals have come from various backgrounds. While this is an entry level role and no experience is required, prior exposure to sales and customer service is helpful. What Are You Worth? Beginning a sales career with National Inco...

01/27/2016

Are you passionate about providing world class customer service to customers? If you thrive in a team selling, fast paced retail sales environment, then you may be the right candidate to work for one of North Americas largest specialty retailers of mens apparel. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure all requests are completed in a timely manner * Present our ...

01/27/2016

Do you have a passion for providing world class service to customers and employees? Come join our team for fantastic growth and advancement opportunities! Responsibilities: * Retain, implement, and ultimately train the benchmark selling behaviors related to driving retail sales * Maintain personal retail sales goals and excellent work habits * Contribute to a team selling environment and assis...

01/26/2016

Sales Executive Needed. One year sales experience required! We are nationwide financial solutions company that has been established in our industry for over 20 years, with over 70,000 customers. We are looking to expand our outside sales force in the Northern Virginia, and Maryland regions. We are seeking two qualified candidates who are interested in taking ownership in their future. Our ideal c...

01/26/2016

A fast growing Natural Products Company is adding an entry-level position to its dynamic sales and marketing team. This company is seeking a motivated, passionate and goal oriented Territory Sales Manager in the NYC area to make an immediate contribution to the company. Territory Manager- NYC Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Store level merchandising, including but not ...

01/26/2016

CyberCoders Matching Great People with Great Companies Learn more about CyberCoders Sales Engineer Apply New York City, NY Full-Time $70,000 - $150,000 Job Details If you have experience with enterprise storage / infrastructure solutions, please read on! If you have worked in the IT Industry and have the technical background, we are looking for you. This is a great opportunity to take th...

01/26/2016

As the only global provider of commercial solutions, Quintiles understands what it takes to deliver nationally and internationally. Our teams help biopharma get their medicines to the people who need them. We help customers gain insight and access to their markets and ultimately demonstrate their product?s value to payers, physicians and patients. A significant part of our business is acting as th...

Read more here:
Sales Jobs in Secaucus, NJ | Monster.com

When I speak with clients, we often discuss the notion of feeling empowered. In reality, personal empowerment is not something we feel, its something we do. Our sense of empowerment is a reflection of the increased personal value and self-worth that comes out of our experience of having real influence in one or more areas of our lives.

Lets say we feel motivated to talk with our partner about better balancing household responsibilities, or perhaps boundary-setting with a co-worker. Unless our conversation actually leads to greater balance or better boundaries, we discover we were never actually empowered to influence the change we anticipated. Empowering ourselves and creating change, which ultimately leads to the increased sense of personal value and self-worth we call the feeling of empowerment, involves some very specific steps.

The most important of these steps is what I callgathering evidence. If I were, in fact, to have that conversation around better balancing household responsibilities and still foundmyself the only one emptying the dishwasher, the evidence suggests Im being ignored. On the other hand, if I find Im emptying the dishwasher less frequently, my actions have gathered some measure of success. Taking action and meeting with success empowers us, feeding our sense of value and self-worth. If, initially, we dont meet with success, we have nothing to fear: every obstacle is an opportunity.

In order for us to gather evidence and measure change, we need a starting point. This meanssetting a goal. Once weve established that goal, wetake a specific action. Later, we examine our evidence to determine how weve impacted the situation, looking at whats working, whats not and what might work better. This may mean we change our strategy to get more positive outcomes, which might take a few tries, but that only gives us more information to work with.

Finally, the ultimate measure of personal empowerment iswitnessing real change. In the case of our example, it may be a greater balance of responsibility with our partner, or clearer boundaries with our co-worker. On the other hand, it may be that we dont get the full measure of the change we are seeking. Either way, we have effectively engaged our empowerment by taking action that positively impacts our sense of personal value andself-worth.

By making a conscious effort to have an impact on the world around us, we create a dynamic feedback loop supporting and expanding our sense of value and self-worth. This also gives us valuable information about where we may be unable to make an impact, providing an opportunity to redirect our energies more productively.

The spiritual teacher Ram Dass often says its vitally important for us to recognize ourselves as human beings, not human doings. In the case of personal empowerment, the being is in the doing. It not only raises the level of our experience, but deepens our sense of who we are and our place in the world.

2015Michael J. Formica, All Rights Reserved

Contact Michaelfor counseling,coaching, or consultation locally, nationally and internationally via telephone, or Internet

Receive email alertsfor Enlightened Living

Subscribe to Michaels websitefor news,updates and information.

Twitter|Facebook |LinkedIn |Google+

Visit link:
Personal Empowerment Is More Than a Feeling | Psychology Today

Hot Topics! For Members Pension Loans - Interest Rate and Administrative Fee for 2016 NJWELL - Click here for the Web site! Benefits Upon Layoff or Termination - Publications and Related Links Personal Benefit Statements About your Online Statement - Frequently Asked Questions Online Guide to Retirement - PERS or TPAF Members - PFRS Members Retirement Applications required online through MBOS - Find out more! Expired Accounts - Did you receive an Expiration Notice for your account? Get information on Withdrawal or Retirement! For Retirees Form 1099-R -Click here for more information Reimbursement of 2014 Medicare Part B and Part D Premiums for Retirees - Find out more Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) - Future COLAs Suspended for All Retirees For Employers GASB 68 - Notice Page Employer Billing for 2016 - PERS and PFRS Post-Retirement Employment Restrictions and Notification of Employment After Retirement form Actuarial Reports - for Fiscal Year 2014 GASB 67 - Information regarding Fiscal Year 2014 Comprehensive Audited Financial Statement Report for Fiscal Year 2014 Chapter 52, P.L. 2011 - Annual Membership Certification - Enrollment/Transfer form updates - Enrollment Training - About Chapter 52 GASB 43 as of July 2014 - Valuations for Postemployment Health Benefits

Read the rest here:
NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits - New Jersey

Attractive Retirement Living, Even With A High Cost

For non-Jerseyites who may be considering New Jersey as a retirement destination, let's go ahead and address the negatives on the front end. Yes, in case you haven't heard, this is an expensive place to live. With a cost of living that is significantly above the national average and property taxes that rank among the highest of almost any State, there are not, in all honestly, a lot of budget-minded retirees rushing to stake their claim to a retirement dream house in the Garden State.

But for those already familiar with the many attractive features to be found here, in spite of the economics, the advantages of retirement in New Jersey are deemed to be worth the extra expense. First, the cultural and entertainment attractions, urban amenities and overall lifestyle attitude that flows outward from New York City and Philadelphia, are, for some, just too compelling to ignore.

And perhaps just as much a factor in pulling retirees to remain in New Jersey is the realization that once you look beyond the industrial boundaries of cities like Newark and Trenton, quiet, scenic regions such as the Delaware Valley, Jersey Shore and Northern Highlands are replete with dozens of appealing and alluring small and villages that have much to offer for retirement living.

As an example, consider Manchester Township, located just seventy miles from the New York metro area and approximately sixty miles from Philadelphia, and the borough of Wanaque, nestled in a picturesque setting at the base of the Ramapo Mountain State Park and bordered by the Wanaque River, yet just 34 miles from Manhattan. With a current population just under 40,000, Manchester witnessed a tremendous expansion during the 1960's, 70's and 80's, a situation which was largely attributed to growing number of retirement communities that were built here. Although significantly smaller with a current population of approximately 11,000, Wanaque has also recently attracted the attention of new communities for active adult retirees, specifically a Del Webb development.

For those who prefer an oceanfront retirement location, Cape May or some of the other small towns in the Southern Shore Region provide a laid-back atmosphere and cool summer ocean breezes. Located right on the extreme southern tip of the New Jersey coast, Cape May and nearby Bridgeton are both noted known for their architectural interest and relaxing lifestyles. In fact, Bridgeton's Historical District has more than 2,200 historic structures.

Neighboring Millville and Vineland are a little further inland but also relatively close to the shore. Residents of both enjoy small-town settings and still within access to the attractions of Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC, as well as the Jersey Shore. Millville has the advantage of the Maurice River, a federally-designated stream, running through its downtown area and is actively working to build upon its waterfront heritage. Vineland has repeatedly been selected as the one of the best places live in New Jersey.

Another choice for many retirees is Jackson Township, which sits at the northern edge of Ocean County and is less than an hour's drive from the Jersey Shore. Retirees are drawn to this area by the community's beautiful tree-line neighborhoods, its proximity to New York City and Philadelphia and inventory of affordable, quality senior housing.

In rural western New Jersey, the Delaware River Valley is a beautiful pastoral setting with a diverse and picturesque collection of small towns where retirees can be in either Philadelphia or New York in just over an hour. Here one is immediately struck by the sharp contrast between affluent, upscale villages with relatively high median household incomes and more blue-collar middle class neighborhoods such as Frenchtown, a tiny hamlet that is home to a colony of working artists' studios and galleries, fine antique stores, intimate little cafes, ethnic restaurants, coffee houses and book stores. Recently, there has a movement to renovate the architectural landscape of Frenchtown, as well as several other smaller communities in the Valley.

In Flemington, the county seat of Hunterdon County and the commercial center of the area, the downtown area is a historic district where the majority of the buildings are included on the New Jersey register of historic places. Here, as throughout all the towns of the Delaware River Valley, there is a tremendous sense of community respect for the heritage of the region, as symbolized in part by the tree-lined streets and well-manicured lawns seen almost everywhere.

While perhaps not as well known as its neighbor, Pennsylvania's Bucks County, Hunterdon County is considered by many to be just as scenic, and more affordable. With the 28-mile long Delaware and Raritan Canal, Biking and Hiking Trail passing through several of the area's charming small towns and a highway with bike trails below the sheer rock cliffs of the Delaware River, outdoor lovers find this a great retirement destination. Clinton, one of the most idyllic spots in the region, and Lambertville, once a sleepy factory worker's town, have both become trendy and upscale communities with fine restaurants, antique shops and distinctive art galleries that attract not only weekend visitors but retirees looking for an interesting and exciting place to live.

New Jersey may not be the first choice for retirees searching for an affordable place to retire, but for those willing to look past the cost of living here, this is a beautiful and interesting option that should not be taken lightly.

Follow this link:
Best Places To Retire In New Jersey

A Shamanic Astrology Readings intent is to help you understand your life from an archetypal and mythological perspective. An archetype is a model of people, behaviors or personalities that are innate, universal and hereditary. They are unlearned and act to organize how we experience certain things in our personal world or through what lens we may view the world.

We will be looking at the archetypes specific to your natal chart.We will first look at your lineage to be able to see what gifts, talents and possible addictions you brought with you into this lifetime to release and let go of.

We will then look at what the current story line is and what new archetypes or mystery school trainings you are learning and working with in this lifetime to evolve and stretch yourself.

Finally, we will look at what cycles you are currently in to help you work in a more conscious way with these cycles to get the maximum mileage possible and to flow with them as opposed to pushing against them.

When we know better, we do better

CLICK HERE TO VIEW UPCOMING EVENTS

See original here:
Conscious Evolution - Home