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Bring your open heart, your creative imagination, and a willingness to listen for what wants to shine through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Dr Regier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDr. Michael Regier is a clinical psychologist, marriage counselor and executive coach. He has more than 40 years of experience working with diverse client populations in inpatient, outpatient, addictions and corporate settings. He is a founding member of Kaweah Delta Health Care District’s Psychiatric Residency Program in Visalia, California. He is a member and Past President of the California Central Coast Psychological Association. Dr. Regier is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFCT) and Supervisor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMichael enjoys expressing his experiences working with love relationships in stories, meditations, poems and songs that open hearts and give direction. He has taught courses to college graduate students and psychiatric residents and has done seminars for therapists, physicians, and church groups on the science and spirituality of lasting love relationships. He and his wife Paula have written the highly acclaimed book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Emotional-Connection-Preventing-Conflict-Creating\/dp\/0998739707\/ref=asc_df_0998739707?mcid=c76c2e43e52b37d1a7c2551b94fd8ddd\u0026amp;hvocijid=2366386957595846255-0998739707-\u0026amp;hvexpln=73\u0026amp;tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=721245378154\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=2366386957595846255\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9031722\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-2281435177818\u0026amp;psc=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEmotional Connection: The Story \u0026amp; Science of Preventing Conflict \u0026amp; Creating Lifetime Love.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/michaelregier.com\/\"\u003eDr Regier's website\u003c\/a\u003e to read more about him and his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estero Bay Art and Craft","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55797954805833,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":55797954838601,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/0617\/6073\/files\/Faces_of_Love_Aug_9_2026.png?v=1783612668"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/0617\/6073\/collections\/For_adults_classes_collection_tile.png?v=1758347178","url":"https:\/\/esterobayartandcraft.com\/collections\/adult-workshop.oembed","provider":"Estero Bay Art and Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}