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Since 2001, Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library has presented hundreds of live events by authors, researchers, and practitioners several times each month.
Tuesday Lecture Series weekly at 7pm.
RVML, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, Oregon, one mile west of I-5 exit 14 MAP
RVML is open 10-6 Tue-Sat with books and media to borrow, purchase, or trade. All subjects: fiction & nonfiction.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RVMLResourceCenter/videos
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- The Power of Vulnerability by Ronnie KaufmanRogue Valley Metaphysical Library, Ashland, OR
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
Since 2023, I’ve offered this popular class, The Power of Vulnerability, nine times to OLLI at SOU as part of my five-part course, Journey Between Your Heart and Soul. Now, I’m honored to bring it to the Southern Oregon community at RVML.
Together, we’ll explore the insights of Dr. Brené Brown through nine short, impactful video clips from her renowned TED Talk on vulnerability and human connection. After each clip, I’ll facilitate open and engaging group discussions … inviting participants to reflect and share on what resonates with them personally… or doesn’t. There are no right or wrong answers here … just honest, thoughtful conversations about what it means to empathize, belong, and love. It is during these discussions where the real “aha” moments take place.
In this funny and poignant TED Talk, Brown shares a profound insight from her research that launched her into a personal journey … not just to understand herself more deeply, but to uncover the nature of human connection itself. Come as you are and join this heartfelt journey into what truly connects us.
Brené Brown TED Talk (20 Min): https://www.journeybetween.org/power-of-vulnerability#full-pov-video
Ronnie Kaufman’s Bio: My professional career began in 1968 as a film editor at WGN TV Studios in Chicago. A few years later, I transitioned into the world of technology and, by 1980, became the chief technical architect for one of the world’s first online global distribution systems. This pioneering work led me to speak across the U.S. and internationally, sharing the promise of emerging digital infrastructure.
In 1983, I founded a North American computer consulting firm that expanded to 35 software engineers, serving Fortune 1000 companies and government clients with offices in Minneapolis and Phoenix, AZ. After 16 years, I sold the business.
In 2002, I launched a consumer internet company offering customized car reports about consumer’s year, make and model car. Over 12 years, the business attracted more than 600,000 opted-in members before I sold it in 2012.
While entrepreneurship shaped much of my career, service and leadership to non-profits has always been central to my life. I chaired the board of Divorce Recovery, Inc. in Tucson, AZ for nine years and personally led over 30 8-week support groups, helping more than 350 individuals navigate the challenges of separation and renewal.
In 2012, I was elected President of the International Coach Federation of Southern Arizona by my peers of more than 40 professional coaches. I’ve also served on the boards of an 850-family synagogue and a $100 million community foundation in Southern Arizona.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.journeybetween.org/ronnie-k-personal-journey
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- Wired Differently: Mental Health, Neurodivergence & the Entrepreneurial MindsetRogue Valley Metaphysical Library, Ashland, OR
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
This engaging 90-minute presentation explores how entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and innovation can empower individuals with mental health challenges and neurodivergent traits. Participants will gain insight into the strengths behind diagnoses like ADHD, autism, anxiety, and more—while learning how entrepreneurial mindset offers a flexible, empowering path to purpose, self-direction, and impact.
Dr. Kim Freeze is a serial entrepreneur, psychology professor, clinical psychologist, and ecosystem builder dedicated to empowering individuals and communities. A passionate advocate for the entrepreneurial mindset, she inspires innovation and resilience in students and professionals alike.
With a deep commitment to mental health and wellness, Kim leverages cutting-edge AI solutions to support neurodivergent individuals and those facing mental health challenges, helping them unlock creativity and harness their unique strengths.
Presenter’s Website: https://soredi.org
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- RVML’s Monthly “Approaching AI” Hands-On Workshop with Ian IngramRogue Valley Metaphysical Library, Ashland, OR
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
RVML’s “Approaching AI” Hands-On Workshop with Ian Ingram is a welcoming space for anyone interested in exploring the world of artificial intelligence in a fun and safe way. Limited to 20 participants.
PRE-REGISTRATION and WI-FI DEVICE REQUIRED (Laptop, Tablet or Phone)
REGISTER FOR FREE: https://events.humanitix.com/rvml-s-approaching-ai-hands-on-workshop-with-ian-ingram-july-2-2025
First Wednesdays Monthly, 7pm: Jul 2, Aug 6, Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3
An informal, facilitated gathering beginning with a brief intro and demonstration, then allowing you to explore on your own and ask questions. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced professional, this is great environment to explore the incredible array of modern AI tools with a friendly and patient expert.
No experience necessary; just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!
Ian Ingram is the founder and CEO of Neuraven AI Consulting and Prompt Engineering Services. He is a passionate educator and advocate for the safe deployment of AI technologies.
Ian founded Neuraven to meet the rapidly increasing need for AI literacy and its strategic application in business. Ian believes we are at an unprecedented technological inflection point and that the future is ours to change. AI technology is still in its infancy, but it’s evolving at a rate that entire industries cannot keep up with. It is imperative to start the conversation now.
Note: This event is not recorded.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.neuraven.ai
SEE ALSO:
VIDEOS: “Approaching AI Summit, March 21-22, 2025” https://anpconference.com/approaching-ai-summit-2025-ashland-or
VIDEO: “Keeping Pace- Deploying AI Technologies Responsibly” by Ian Ingram https://youtu.be/FspuqagPcq8
VIDEO: “Artificial Intelligence- The Growing Importance of AI Literacy & Safety” by Ian Ingram https://youtu.be/lo_0aYQt8ow
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- “Coming Home to Your Self”- With the Selfhood System & Practice with Dorre RayRogue Valley Metaphysical Library, Ashland, OR
FREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14.
The Selfhood system and practice helps you access your inner resources, relieves stress and fears, and helps you feel good about yourself. You build a home base that helps you let go of falsehoods and focus on your truth. You learn a simple, user-friendly practice that enables you to dissolve fears, unwanted, unacceptable negative emotions, and let go of personal stories, past problems and attachments. You learn to stay open to a real and true experience of self-trust and acceptance, reclaim your personal power, and “Come Home to Your Self”; Carl Jung’s meaning of Self as “the God within us”, or Higher Power or Spirit.
Dorre Lin Ray, D.C. is a chiropractor, therapist, teacher, and author. She has dedicated her life and career to the treatment and healing of emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical injuries and the different kinds of suffering. She has developed a whole new system and practice and has treated her patients successfully for almost 40 years. She has four years of training in Reichian Therapy/Bioenergetics, which focused on releasing emotional energy stored in the body coming from physical blocks and symptoms in the body.
She has led OLLI classes and workshops on the subjects “Coming to Peace: Opening to our True Self: and Letting Go:” She has taught Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) to chiropractors, as well as Chiropractic Reflex Technique and NAET advanced training for the treatment of allergies. Dr. Ray also taught in Japan and Korea as a lead instructor for one of the primary pioneers in chiropractic, Major DeJarnette. She was certified as a Craniopath by the Chiropractic Craniopathic Society. Dr. Ray has been trained in hypnotherapy and personal and group therapy. She majored in philosophy/psychology at Iowa State University and received her doctorate degree from Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, Oregon in 1977.
Since 2008, Dr. Ray has facilitated a spiritual and emotional growth group, the Explorers. She has treated individuals with unresolved emotional issues using the Selfhood System and Practice. It has been highly effective in helping patients end suffering and discover new healthy perspectives, changing the way they live their lives.
She has been using and teaching the Selfhood Practice for over 25 years. What is presented in this book is the culmination of her clinical and personal research as a chiropractor, holistic practitioner, teacher and writer. This evolutionary process has transformed her life and the lives of others who have followed through with using this practice. The Selfhood Practice has been used successfully on PTSD patients as well as people who have common fears and phobias.
Her career has been focused on helping people reach their full potential, by letting go of past conditioning, programming, and negative identifications that have been blocks and barriers to their growth, development, and evolvement. Patients learn how to let go of ego patterns and defenses and refocus their energy on new healthy perspectives.
The mother of two beautiful daughters and grandmother of four amazing grandsons, Dr. Ray lives happily in Ashland, Oregon with her husband of 32 years.
Presenter’s Website: https://www.selfhoodsystemandpractice.com
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