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Jamaica Gathering 2006


The beach at Frenchman's Cove welcomes us for the "Gathering" January 29 - February 5, 2006.

The beach at Frenchman's Cove
Dianne Maki (l) and Shirley Jaeger (r) share some thoughts as they head for the beach and luncheon.

Dianne Maki and Shirley Jaeger
Dr. Louis Morissette came prepared to tell us about Drugs and the Brain. He was making the point that drugs interfere with our own natural chemistry.

Dr. Louis Morissette
"Stress Management and TA" was the topic Barbara Little Horse had presented to a group in Kingston. She gave us the short version on Tuesday morning.

Barbara Little Horse - Stress Management and TA
Eating Disorders are becoming more of a concern in everyones practice, Shirley Jaeger talked about Body Dysphoria, which deals with the body image the client has of themselves.

Shirley Jaeger talked about Body Dysphoria
"TA and Eating Disorders" is of interest Jo Anne Morissette. Here she ties a recent TAJ article with her own practice.

Jo Anne Morissette - TA and Eating Disorders
Suzanne Wilson treated us to an energy exercise for balancing our chakra.

Suzanne Wilson treated us to an energy exercise...
What's the open door to establish rapport with the client? "Adaptations and the Adapted Child" is Dianne Maki's approach to thinking about

Dianne Maki - Adaptations...
The "Group" -- (l to r) Claude DeGagne, Barbara Little Horse, Dianne Maki, Shirley Jaeger, Ravi Sethi, Suzanne Wilson, Jo Anne Morissette and Louis Morissette -- enjoying an evening at the Palace.

The Group
The week was picture perfect - here Jo Anne and Barbara examine some of those great photos.

Jo Anne and Barbara
We all went to dinner at T'Aimo, the newest restaurant on our list. It is a spa resort overlooking the ocean above Blue Lagoon on Goblin Hill.

Dinner at T'Aimo
There is time to "dress-up" for an evening out - Suzanne and Shirley in their finery.

Suzanne and Shirley
Harry, our driver was always there when we needed him. The new JUTA minibus was an unexpected comfort and luxury.

Harry, our driver
Louis enjoying a moment as "king of the river".

Louis enjoying a moment as 'king of the river'.
The free-day outing was rafting down the Rio Grande River. The intermittent light rain didn't dampen anyone's spirit.

The free-day outing on the Rio Grande
And the sun came out as we wound our way from the mountains to the ocean below. This was a still moment; there were rapids, too.

And the sun came out...
New construction at Frenchman's Cove was something to watch during the week.

New construction at Frenchman's Cove
Mr. Lawrence, the manager of Frenchman's Cove in his famous white truck, always there to see that everything goes well.

Mr. Lawrence, the manager of Frenchman's Cove
Dianne having a quiet moment at the beach to wrap-up the week's activities.

Dianne having a quiet moment at the beach
The new laundry facility took shape before our eyes, the windows were added today.

The new laundry facility took shape...
Two seats on the beach - come join us for a spectacular week in February of 2007. We are saving these seats for you!!

We are saving these seats for you!!