OLLI Offers Courses on Psychotherapy, Investment
PITTSFIELD — Laurie Heatherington, chairman of the psychology department at Williams College will address the debate of whether psychotherapy is art or science on Saturday, April 26, from 10:30to noon at Berkshire Community College, Room K111.Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, her is lecture is titled "Psychotherapy: The Science of the Art." Heatherington will also discuss the public perception of psychotherapy and the research evidence regarding its effectiveness.
A former practicing family therapist, she has published extensively in the professional and scientific literature. She is a member of the Editorial Boards of several psychotherapy research and family psychology journals. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Connecticut and her bachelor's degree from Miami University of Ohio.
Financial Advice For Mature Investors
Financial manager Sheila Keator will address investment topics on Tuesday, April 8, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hancock Shaker Village.
The course, "Financial Decisions for Current and Future Generations," will cover practical and sound advice on gifting, beneficiaries, required distributions, estate planning mechanisms, and the current market environment.
Keator is managing director of tnvestments at Keator Group LLC. She began her career with Kidder Peabody, where she rose to vice president before transferring to First Albany Corp. She founded her own firm in 2005 and was named that year to Research Magazine's "Women's Winner Circle" of top-ranked women advisers in America.
Her credits include Barron's Top 100 Financial Women in 2006 and 2007. Keator received her certificate of finance and accounting from the Wharton School of Business.
The cost to attend this lecture is $10 for OLLI members; $15 for non-members.
For information on either program and to register, call the OLLI office at 413-236-2190 or visit www.BerkshireOLLI.org Payment will also be taken at the door.
Courses Through Videoconferencing
OLLI begins its spring semester on April 14 with the introduction of its first videoconference course.
"Uncle Joe Stalin: Not Your Average Uncle," will be taught by lecturer Stan Applebaum. He will examine how Stalin's tyrannical personality and social forces shaped history in the 20th century.
The six-week lecture series will be presented in real time to audiences at two separate BCC locations — the South County Center in Great Barrington as well as the Pittsfield campus.
Through the use of a large screen and high-quality audio, participants can ask direct questions and look at videos and slides with fellow students at another site. OLLI has plans to expand teleconferencing to include classes at the Clark Art Institute, Williams College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Bard College at Simon's Rock in the future.
Course Catalog
OLLI is offering 21 other courses on topics that cover art, literature, medicine, history, religion, genealogy, garden design, ship building, the environment, and life sciences.
Classes and events are held at locations throughout the county, including the campuses of BCC, Williams and Simon's Rock. Course sessions run four to six weeks. Most programs occur during the day. Courses are taught by college faculty and prominent professionals along with some of OLLI's members.
Special events including trips to museums, theaters, historic sites, community programs of special interest, and social events round out the learning opportunities. OLLI also enjoys the support of local cultural partners, such as the Berkshire Museum and Shakespeare & Company, which provide programming and/or operational assistance. Many give discounts to OLLI members.
Dues are $50 per year. Course fees are $40 to attend one course, $80 for two to three courses, and $100 for unlimited registration. Flex registration allows payment of $40 to access up to six class sessions from the course offerings. To request a free course catalog or for more information, call 413-236-2190 or visit www.BerkshireOLLI.org
