Professional consulting to Mental Health Professionals, Principals/Headmasters, AD's and CoachesTragic events in high schools around the country have brought attention to young people and the social and emotional difficulties which they inevitably encounter as they pass through the teenage years. During this time in their development, children can become isolated, withdrawn and aggressive. Sometimes they can turn that aggression onto themselves, society – or both. How can we, as parents, educators, and as a community address students’ feelings of low self esteem and alienation? Sensei Ken Bernstein is offering his services to public and private schools. He will discuss your schools’ needs and curriculum and individually tailor a program which best serves you. Some possibilities are... ongoing karate classes as an addition or alternative to regular physical education classes; consultations with coaches and/or athletes to assist them in learning how to incorporate the disciplines which Moving Zen teaches; meetings with counseling/special needs staff and/or parents. For more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Who is Sensei Ken Bernstein and why is Moving Zen Karate different?
Youngsters who train with Sensei Ken Bernstein will:
Studying Moving Zen Karate, taught by Sensei (the Japanese term for teacher) Ken Bernstein, provides children with a wonderful practice for the development of their bodies, minds and spirit, safely and productively channeling their energies. Through Moving Zen Karate children develop a quiet strength, confidence, self-esteem and empathy, skills which serve one well in life. |
Sensei Ken began his study of the martial arts in 1972, earned his black belt and began teaching in 1975. He now holds a fourth degree black belt in karate. Sensei Ken also holds a Masters degree in social work, and is an institute trained psychotherapist. and has been teaching karate since 1976. He is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Amherst, and is an expert in Human Development. His specialty is working with athletes and performing artists. He has worked with adults and children from a wide variety of backgrounds and a range of learning styles and has produced many hundreds of highly motivated and productive young people and adults. For the last ten years Sensei Ken has been teaching young people to resolve conflicts through the combined benefits of the martial arts and dialogue. 
Sensei Ken Bernstein
5 Hedgerow Lane
Amherst MA 01002
(413) 256-3100
Sensei Ken Bernstein is a consultant who works with children and families. He has developed a unique group model which is particularly effective for children with learning and behavioral issues.