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2012

JANUARY

Cross Cultural Counselling

Thursday 19 to Friday 20 January 2012 inc.- £160

Miss Pat Grant

EQ Workshop

PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EMOTIONAL HEALING

Sunday 22 to Saturday 28 January 2012 inc. - £560

Miss Thalia Slinn

There is a growing realisation of the importance of EQ (Emotional Intelligence) development for optimal success in all spheres of life

FEBRUARY

Healing and the Sacraments

Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 February 2012 inc. - £240

Fr Jim McManus CSsR

“Special attention must be given to the healing ministry through prayers, reconciliation, fellowship and care. Our pastoral concern should not be one-dimensional. It should extend not only to the spiritual, but also to the physical, psychological, social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions”. (Vatican)

“In order that this sacrament of healing may truly achieve its purpose among Christ’s faithful, it must take root in their whole lives and move them to more fervent service of God and neighbour”. (Vatican II Model)

“The biblical concept of peace is amazingly comprehensive. It includes salvation, wholeness, integrity, healthy and healing interpersonal relationships and transformations which serve the cause of peace and of wholeness and integrity”. (Bernard Haring, The Healing Power of Non-Violence)

The Heart of the Vows

Wednesday 8 to Thursday 9 February 2012 inc. - £160

Fr Michael Cunningham SDB

In this workshop I wish to consider the vows not just in the context of religious life, but as

key aspects in the spiritual path lived by Jesus in the gospels. The vows are important indicators of the challenge that Jesus invites us to follow as we move from the narrow vision of the egocentric self-centred life, to the newness of Christ-centred life found in discovering our True self as gift.

I will set out this path as a journey from the first half of life agenda (Law), through mature
religion (Prophets), to the fullness of the second half of life (Compassion). This is essentially an integration of contemplation and action, a spirituality of both/and rather than either/or. It is a journey from morality to mysticism, experienced in poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Dream Work

Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 February 2012 inc. - £240

Fr Len Kofler MHM

Sr Mary Goretty FSJ

Dreams are a great tool to get to know our uncoscious. As such they are a tool for personal growth. The course will help people to find meaning in their dreams and to respond to the in a way that will help them to grow.

Re-uniting Spirituality & Sexuality,

Reclaiming the Sacred Ground of Our Humanity

Monday 27 February to Friday 2 March 2012 inc. - £400

Sr Margaret Taylor FMM

Rediscovering my True Self, by reclaiming the fullness of our Human Identity. Through reference to Scripture, psychology and life experiences we recognise the stories and myths we live by, understand how our personality is formed and shaped, know the connection between sexuality and spirituality, the use and abuse of power in relationships and how our defences can sabotage healthy relationships and human growth. Input on the above and the crisis of sexuality today, the aim is to re-connect spirituality and sexuality as a sacred unit.

MARCH

A Day with Professor German Sanchez Griese

Tuesday 6 March - 9-5pm- £50

(including lunch and beverages)

Bereavement Counselling

Thursday 8 to Friday 9 March 2012 inc. - £160

Miss Pat Grant

Six Day Reflective Retreat

Sunday (eve) 11 to Saturday 17 March 2012 inc. - £480

(Saturday is a Day of Recollection)

Fr Denis McBride CSsR

In the conference we will explore the narrative shape of the Jesus story, the different beginnings chosen by the evangelists, and the major moments of the life of Jesus.

In exploring the story of Jesus the participants will make their own connections with the narrative of their own life, in the hope that two stories will shed light on each other.

Two, one hour conferences each day are supported by an evening liturgy, which expresses in prayer and ritual the journey of discipleship in the Gospel and in our lives.

Fr McBride will be available for limited private consultation during the retreat.

The God Representation

Thursday 22 to Friday 23 March 2012 inc. - £160

Fr Len Kofler MHM

Sr Mary Goretty FSJ

Students will find out how they acquired the God Representation The God-Representation is the actual way we relate to God. Seeing that many elements of our God Representation come from childhood, we can change them and learn to relate to God in a more adult way.

An Evening with

Professor Brian Thorne

Thursday 22 March 2012 from 7 - 9pm - £10

Prof. Brian Thorne reflects on his lengthy experience & its relevance to the world of

counselling & psychotherapy and to the life of the Church.

Brian Thorne Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of East Anglia and a Lay Canon of Norwich Cathedral. He is the author of 14 books covering the fields of therapy education and pastoral theology.

APRIL

Ageing Gracefully

Thursday 19 to Friday 20 April 2012 inc. - £160

Fr Len Kofler MHM

Sr Mary Goretty FSJ

Fr Wijnand Huijs

Any period of our life has challenges for us. This is also true of the ageing process. This can be a time of great psychological and spiritual growth, although our bodies become feebler.

Personal Development

Thursday 26 to Friday 27 April 2012 inc. - £160

Miss Pat Grant

This two day workshop looks at personal development. The focus of the first day will be on self and we will cover issues such as self-acceptance and self-esteem. The second day will focus on how we use ourselves in relating to others and will cover issues such as building healthy relationships and emotional literacy.

Enneagram Stage 2

Monday 30 April to Friday 4 May 2012 inc. - £400

Fr John McCluskey MHM

Learning to use the Enneagram as a map for the spiritual journey, our own in the first instance but also that of others. The focus will be the process of conversion;

exploring key issues for Heart, Head & Gut centres and reflecting on Scripture stories of conversion, particularly the Resurrection

narratives in the Gospels.

MAY

EQ Workshop

PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EMOTIONAL HEALING

Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 May 2012 inc. - £560

Miss Thalia Slinn

JULY

Personal Development

Wednesday 11 to Thursday 12 July 2012 inc. - £160

Miss Pat Grant

AUGUST

EQ Workshop

PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EMOTIONAL HEALING

Sunday 29 July to Saturday 4 August 2012 inc. - £560

(subject to availability)

Miss Thalia Slinn

There is a growing realisation of the importance of EQ (Emotional Intelligence) development for optimal success in all spheres of life

OCTOBER

Groups 1

Wednesday 10 to Thursday 11 October 2012 inc. - £T.B.A.

Miss Pat Grant

This two-day workshop looks at various aspects of Groups.

EQ Workshop

PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EMOTIONAL HEALING

Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 October 2012 inc. - £560

Miss Thalia Slinn

There is a growing realisation of the importance of EQ (Emotional Intelligence) development for optimal success in all spheres of life

Groups 2

Wednesday 28 to Thursday 29 October 2012 inc. - £T.B.A.

Miss Pat Grant

This two-day workshop looks at various aspects of Groups.

All courses listed are full-time residential. For those not needing to board, deduct 50% from the prices show (excluding; Laurent Nouwen, Prof. German Sanchez Griese

& Prof. Brian Thorne)

Extra days board and lodging is charged @ £40 per day

(All prices subject to change without notice)

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