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Change One Habit, Change Your Life Workshop

AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Thursday, Sept. 10 10:30 am – noon, Washington DC time Free with optional contribution to the presenter RSVP to office@aafsw.org   Improving a “keystone habit” can have a cascade of positive effects on your life. For instance, starting a fun exercise routine, or conquering evening snacking, can improve your mood, energy,…

AAFSW Welcomes Members’ Generosity, and Arlington County Support

Dear AAFSW Members and Friends, I am extremely grateful to all who have been supporting AAFSW with your generous donations during the last sixty years since AAFSW’s inception and, especially, with your recent contributions during the last few months. I am also extremely happy to announce that, besides all your recent donations, AAFSW has just…

Tales of Survivors of the DOS Divorce and Separation Process

The Department of State (DOS) views divorce as a private civil matter to be addressed by a civilian court. When the separation becomes difficult, including physical harm and non-physical harm, harassment and emotional abuse, the spouse is left with “a sense of loss and powerlessness.”  The Family Liaison Office (FLO) provides somewhat ad hoc advice,…

Lend Your Ideas and Talent to Help AAFSW Raise Funds

Lend Your Ideas, Your Talent, and Share Your Expertise with AAFSW While Helping AAFSW Raise Funds with Online Virtual Tours and Seminars As many of you know, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide is an incredible organization that is comprised of members with unique talents and distinctive expertise in a variety of fields….

Congratulations to the Winners of the AAFSW Merit Scholarship Program!

Winners of the Merit Scholarship for College Students — $2,500 each Julia Burleson Julia Burleson is a sophomore pursuing a double major in Public Health and Economics at Johns Hopkins University. In her roles on the executive board of Partners in Health: Engage and the Public Health Student Forum, she organizes health advocacy and education…

Laugh for the Health of It: Learn and Practice Laughter Wellness
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Laugh for the Health of It: Learn and Practice Laughter Wellness

AAFSW Zoom Workshop Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, July 15 10:15 – 11:30 Washington DC time Laughter has profound positive effects on both the body and mind. And this is true even when we laugh “on purpose,” especially in a group. In Laughter Wellness (a variation of Laughter Yoga), a facilitator leads simple activities to…