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The purpose of this page is to provide more information about meeting speakers, topics, handouts and cited sources from prior monthly meetings. |
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Sunday, Dec. 19
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Fr. Joe said we need to give ourselves six gifts for Christmas. 1. Hospitality (like we have at an FOM meeting) |
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Sunday, Nov. 21
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Anger is as natural as eating, but we need to deal with those feelings in a healthy way. William suggests things such as: 1. Exercise |
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Sunday, Oct. 17
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Dottie stressed that we remember: Wherever we are, there is a journey ahead of us. In order to dream again, we need to: |
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Sunday, Sept. 19
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Sunday, Aug. 15
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Speaker: William Walls William Walls began with definitions and examples of grief and loss that we may experience in our lives. He then talked about the coping mechanisms that people use to deal with grief, some healthy and some unhealthy. Grief becomes "complicated" when people get stuck at a stage of recovery. There are no "easy" ways to get rid of grief other than to work through it. Will admitted that this was a difficult topic to address, both
for the audience and the presenter. It is important that you maintain
a sense of humor. Then he, and Sr. Joannes, both told a few jokes
and the audience left in a lighter mood. |
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Sunday, July 18
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Speaker: Marlene Shapiro Marlene Shapiro began by defining self esteem. Lack of self esteem comes from distorted thinking, such as "all or nothing" thinking, jumping to conclusions, emotional reasoning, etc. She then talked about a number of strategies to try to improve self-esteem, both what will and what won't work. Marlene referred to the following books in her presentation: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy - by David Burns |
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Sunday, June 20
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Speaker: Dr. Woody Powell Dr. Powell reminded us that extroverts get energy from the outside. Introverts get energy internally. His animated and entertaining talk proved he is definitely an extrovert. We revisited the Myers-Briggs. A test like that helps us determine what our strengths are, both to take advantage of our strengths and to improve our weaknesses. He reminded us: "Your most important heartbeat is the next one." Dr. Powell referenced the following books: |
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Sunday, May 16
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Speaker: Dr. Joel Freeman [Web
Site] Dr. Freeman share with us the story of his own life, including his own episodes of pain and lost. The painful periods of his life helped him to learn a lot about himself and God. There are three major questions that we all struggle with: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? We revisit these questions at least three times in our lives: as teenagers, in mid-life and in retirement. Concern about whether life is "fair" or not distracts us from answering the three questions. Dr. Freeman reminded us: We are not human beings having a spiritual
experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
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Sunday, Apr. 18
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Speaker: Dr. Faith Gilroy Dr. Gilroy started by telling us of research that showed that parents preferred having boys over girls, even in the US. She then lead a discussion with us about these and other issues. Issues discussed included that male and female perspectives on relationships. Dr. Gilroy cited three books: Reviving Ophelia - by Mary Pipher |
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Sunday, Mar. 21
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Speaker: Mary Cadden Mary explained that the "reality" that we perceive is filtered and distorted by our experiences and history. By understanding our preferred communication and sensing styles, we can better understand the relationship dynamics we bring to a relationship. Mary's presentation was based on the work of Richard P. McHugh,
S.J., Ph.D. in the area of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
Dr. McHugh sometimes offers training in
this area. |
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Sunday, Feb. 15
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Speaker: Cindi Callanan Cindy told us that communications is an art form. Good communications goes for the "Disney Effect", making you feel wonderful, safe and respected. She then talked about the 6 Trigger Words that are sure to stop communications. She reviewed the 7 Methods of Unfair Fighting, all of which were communications related. She also went over the "Door Slammer" tactics that are guaranteed to stop all communications. In order to improve communications, we must be conscious of the
communication process. We should make simple statements that are
invitations to learn something more about the person. Develop
an awareness of the problems in communications. Make a decision
to learn and be willing to change. Shift from what doesn't work
to what does. Start small and don't be discouraged. |
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Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004
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Speaker: Dr. Jim Dasinger Dr. Jim Dasinger tells us that dating is all about building relationships.
The important aspects of relationships are: Much has been made of male/female differences. The sexes are more alike than they are different. Most differences are cultural and physiological. Most relationship problems center on money and sex. In order to fully participate in a healthy relationship, you
need to live optimally. This involves: |
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Go to: Sorry. Notes from years prior to 2002 were not saved. |
Speaker:
Fr. Joe Breighner [
Speaker:
William Ermatinger
Speaker:
Dottie Levesque
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