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SEMINARS
& WORKSHOPS FOR FAITH ORGANIZATIONS
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationship Connection Why do opposites attract? Why do the same conflicts keep coming up over and over again?
Discover your personality type, that of your partner, and how they
interact. Both genders are a reflection of God, but often we have a difficult
time understanding each other. In discovering your temperament, you learn to
nurture and prize the differences between yourself and your partner.
Singles and couples welcome.
The Psychology of Attraction Why are you attracted to the same type of person? We all form a picture of the perfect mate, but why do we all come up with different pictures? Come explore the world of attraction and learn what you want and need from love. Some search for significance through love, work, church activities, etc., but in this seminar, we'll explore the hidden needs behind our attractions. Brain
Sex (The Real Difference Between Men and Women) Men
can read maps and women can read character.
Did God create the sexes different, or is it all a figment of our
imagination? Come find out why a
man often can’t think like a female, and visa versa.
For example, do you know that men have better depth perception, but women
have wider peripheral vision? Translate that into a scene where he's driving --
if a car approaches from the side too quickly, she gasps, and he gets irritated
because 'That car was no where near us' (he couldn't see it in his peripheral
vision yet), or when he stops on a dime, she complains, unaware of the fact that
he knew exactly how much room he had because of his superior depth perception.
Gaining an understanding of the differences takes some of the mystery and
frustration out of relating to the other half. Courageous Communication We are called as Christians to
be people in relationship with God, and with those around us. Therefore,
communication is a basic, but many of us live everyday with only surface
relationships. This seminar is
designed to explore tools that allow you to say what you want and need to say,
as well as how to be an effective listener.
Increase intimacy in your relationships through clarity, courage, and
even anger expression. Fair Fighting Conflict is a natural and
potentially healthy aspect to all relationships.
Problems arise when conflict is resolved in ways that create distance
instead of intimacy. A variety of
tools will be presented helping to understand the dynamics of arguing and move
toward healthy conflict resolution. Sometimes even the church itself can be
guilty of anger-phobia. There are many Bible passages, as well as examples from
Jesus' life, that give us insight into dealing with this trouble emotion. We
will be role-playing, so bring your boxing gloves!
Personality Typing Since you have never been
anyone else, often it becomes difficult to understand how others look at life.
When you understand the different personality types, interacting with
others can be a rewarding, curious journey, instead of a frustrating mysterious
task. You’ll learn your
personality type as based on the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, and learn how your
personality typically interacts, the common stuck places, and the benefits.
Walls of Intimacy Most people think of
establishing boundaries as putting up walls and not allowing others into your
world. "Come, let us reason
together," the Bible tells us. Healthy boundaries actually create
long-lasting intimacy, while allowing each partner to have their own identity. Simple to understand, and difficult to put into practice,
boundaries can be one of the most life-changing concepts you may ever learn.
STRESS
MANAGEMENT Stress Busters Eighty five percent of
Americans suffer from stress-related illnesses, and Christians are not immune.
Even common problems like boredom, forgetfulness, and sexual difficulties
result from stress - which also contributes to more serious illnesses like
cancer, coronary heart disease, and arthritis.
The good news: people who put their spirituality into practice regularly,
report fewer stress-related illnesses. Join us in learning to identify your
body’s stress signals, how to utilize your spiritual life and other tools to
turn stress to your advantage. Hypnosis and Stress The Bible says, "Whatever
is true, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such
things." Philippians 4:8. Hypnosis is the process of dwelling on the
truths. Learn how to put the power
of your subconscious to work as we explore various ways to de-stress with
hypnotic trance. You will learn how
to write your own basic hypno-script, and the major elements of inducing your
own trance.
Wake Up Refreshed A recent study found
three-fourths of Americans wake up ready for bed.
The elusive refreshing night’s sleep is really within reach -- closer
than the coffee pot. The human body
is created for good sleep, and when it is deprived, almost every system is
effected. There are many sleep aids
that don’t come in a bottle -- by simply making a few shifts in your day, you
could soon be waking up energized. Break (or create) Any Habit in
21 Days People are creatures of
habits. In this unique workshop,
you can begin to get rid of unwanted habits and replace them with productive
habits. Everyone has habits that seem to take control like overeating,
tardiness, nail biting, smoking, etc. It
doesn't matter what it is, you can "kick" any habit in just 21 days.
You can also instill new habits that may have been elusive such as paying bills
on time or exercising. Understand
what sabotages your best efforts and why you developed those habits to begin
with. Healing Faith
How
do you know prayer and faith help? We'll show you some research identifying the
benefits: less depression, cancer, heart disease, anxiety disorders, infectious
diseases, and so on and so on. There's even an experiment that found when plants
are prayed for, they grow faster! We'll learn how powerful faith can be.
TRAUMA
RECOVERY Abuse Defined With so much of popular press
focusing on abuse, rarely do we step back to look at what constitutes abuse. Is
spanking abuse? Or what about the emotionally distant parent?
What is 'spiritual abuse'? What does abuse look like in all various parts
of life? Explore the effects and types of abuse, the difference between
assertiveness and abusiveness, and the line between anger and rage. Learn the
three things you need to do to become a perpetrator. Sexual Abuse Priests accused.
Daycare workers indicted. Father’s
joining the False Memory Syndrome foundation.
All are frequent images on the nightly news.
What is sexual abuse, what are the effects, signs and symptoms, and what
about false memory? Conservative
estimations say one out of three women and one out of seven men will be sexually
abused at one time in their lives. This
issue is full of controversy, and definitely in need of exploration. Join us as we attempt to make sense of the nonsense. Stuffing It:
Eating Disorders and Trauma Explore the relationship
between unresolved trauma and food. This
powerful topic is one of the quietest and most prevalent issues of our day. From overeating to restricting, both men and women often find
consolation in food. Food was given to us for nourishment and enjoyment, but can
become love, comfort, entertainment, security, etc. We’ll attempt to
understand the complex, and potentially deadly dynamics of disordered eating and
traumatic experiences.
SPIRITUAL
ISSUES Christianity and Psychology How do the two fit together?
What do each have to say about good mental health?
How do they handle trouble areas like anger, fear and sadness?
Is the Bible outdated, or is the psychotherapeutic community renaming
age-old principles? Join the discussion as we attempt to determine the truths
about human nature in light of psychology and the Church. Spiritual Abuse VS. Religious
Abuse The Christian scriptures have
been used to endorse everything from slavery to mass killings.
Are they being used today to harm instead of heal?
Come learn the differences between spiritual and religious abuse, and how
to care for the soul. Healing Faith
How
do you know prayer and faith help? We'll show you some research identifying the
benefits: less depression, cancer, heart disease, anxiety disorders, infectious
diseases, and so on and so on. There's even an experiment that found when plants
are prayed for, they grow faster! We'll learn how powerful faith can be. Raising Christians Parenting is one of the most
difficult, important, and yet potentially rewarding jobs you will ever have.
Take a look at what the Bible says on parenting styles and techniques.
Research indicates people who have a
strong faith live longer, are more satisfied, have fewer illnesses and diseases,
recover faster from surgery, and have much lower incidences of smoking,
alcoholism, suicide, and depression. Focusing on faith while parenting is tough
with all the chaos, so come find out how spirituality can turn into a powerful
mechanism for solid family functioning. Spirit-Filled Relationships Created for couples who want
to reach a deeper spiritual level with each other, this seminar examines
the basics of your relationships - the foundations.
Every human being communicates on a variety of levels: mental, emotional,
physical and spiritual. Learn what
you and your partner need in order to feel more spiritually fulfilled, and how
you can encourage richer and more rewarding relationships.
THE
WORKPLACE Dealing with Difficult People Every organization’s got
one: those who raise your blood
pressure just by walking in the room. Learning
to handle those difficult people in your life is an art that can be mastered.
There are many helpful "psychological tools" that are really re-named
Christian principles. You no longer have to see your boss in your nightmares, or
kick the dog because of your officemate. Work Out:
Body Language and Negotiation Research indicates up to 95%
of communication is nonverbal. Everyday
negotiations and conflict-resolution requires “reading” others accurately,
as well as conveying the exact message you wish to send.
This experiential workshop is designed to decipher what we’re really
trying to say. Wear comfortable clothes - we'll be experimenting with you! “Men at Work”:
Gender Differences on the Job Typically men and women have
different patterns of interacting, priorities, and expectations in the world of
work. These differences often lead to miscommunications and frustration. Learn
the differences, thereby increasing your ability to work well with the other
gender. Take Your Family to Work …You do take your family to
work every day, whether you like it or not.
Have you ever found yourself frustrated by or unable to work with certain
people? Most of us learn what work
should be from our parents - and carry these messages into our offices as
adults. Explore what you personally
struggle with, allowing you to enjoy work more. Working on Yourself: Self-Esteem and Assertiveness in the Office Americans often tie work
closely with self-image. So when we
fail at a task or don’t get the promotion, our very selves may be shaken.
Come explore your patterns of interaction at work, learning concrete
steps to assertively get what you want. And
when you don’t obtain your wants, learn how to keep your self-esteem intact,
by implementing your faith into every working moment.
RECOVERY The Disease Addiction with any face -
food, drugs, sex, alcohol, work, gambling, relationships - cheat us out of major
portions of the human experience. The
disease can progress so far as to take our very lives.
This discussion focuses on the most current research, the most effective
techniques, and the greatest “stuck places” in addiction recovery.
The "12-Step" approach has had great success, mostly due to its
spiritual nature. We'll look at the benefits and blunders in using spirituality
to conquer addictions. Stuffing It:
Eating Disorders in the 90’s Explore the relationship
between unresolved trauma and food, the newest research on brain chemistry and
eating disorders, and how God makes it all logical. This powerful topic is one
of the quietest and most prevalent issues of our day.
From overeating to restricting, both men and women often find
consolation, reward, punishment, and even love, in food. We’ll attempt to
understand the complex, and potentially deadly dynamics of disordered eating.
GENDER Furious Femmes: Women and
Anger in the 90’s Women receive many unhealthy
messages about anger, such as ‘nice girls don’t get mad,’ or ‘showing
anger is unattractive.’ However,
anger represents our systems’ natural signal that we’re being hurt or that a
need is not being met. When we
ignore this signal, we learn to not take care of ourselves, which produces more
anger, and so on and so on. Sometimes even the church itself can be guilty of
anger-phobia. There are many Bible passages, as well as examples from Jesus'
life, that give us insight into dealing with this trouble emotion.
Come learn to reclaim healthy anger, instead of cutting out a vital part
of your self. The Unique Value of a Woman Did you know that women have
better peripheral vision than men? They
are also a much better judge of character.
Women today are realizing more and more the uniqueness of being female,
and how that fits into God's plan. The
special features that women possess have been more recently studied, and females
are beginning to realize that they don’t have to be men to succeed. Come find out all of the unique and fascinating aspects of
womanhood.
Brain
Sex (The Real Difference Between Men and Women Men
can read maps and women can read character.
Did God create the sexes different, or is it all a figment of our
imagination? Come find out why a
man often can’t think like a female, and visa versa.
For example, do you know that men have better depth perception, but women
have wider peripheral vision? Translate that into a scene where he's driving --
if a car approaches from the side too quickly, she gasps, and he gets irritated
because 'That car was no where near us' (he couldn't see it in his peripheral
vision yet), or when he stops on a dime, she complains, unaware of the fact that
he knew exactly how much room he had because of his superior depth perception.
Gaining an understanding of the differences takes some of the mystery and
frustration out of relating to the other half.
Puppy Dog Tails:
What is a Man Today? What is healthy masculinity?
Models such as Rambo, Woody Allen and Colin Powell present very differing
images of manhood. Explore how the images of Warrior, Healer, Visionary and
Teacher help encompass the essence of what it means to be a man, and how all of
these can be found in the stories of Jesus' life on earth. Steel Magnolias: Powerfilled
Women Is it possible for women to
get their needs met, their wants fulfilled, and their voices heard? What are the
typical blocking elements of the media, society in general, and women
themselves? Oddly, in the
information age, women remain relatively uninformed on themselves and the impact
of family and societal messages on their mental health. In this discussion
we’ll take a look at the messages that enhance life, or hinder growth. As
Christian women, we are called to be of a certain temperament, have certain
qualities, and teach the younger generations how to live Godly lives. Are we
spending enough energy on those goals, or the goals that society tells us are
worthwhile.
GRIEF
/ LOSS Good Grief? God wants to draw us near when
we feel grief, but often we don't recognize losses until they are stifling our
creativity, spiritual lives, and enjoyment of life. The dog dies, the favorite
TV show goes off the air, the divorce finalizes.
The daily losses range from the simple unspoken uncomfortable feelings,
to the weak-kneed devastation following a death or divorce. We deal with loss every day regardless of how smooth our
lives are. Learning healthy grieving tools, lessens the toll on your system,
family, and walk with God. After (Moving) Shock The dishes are put away, and
the dog is exploring uncharted territory in the back yard. Everything’s done,
right? Not quite. The stress involved with a move can take its toll on the whole
family. Come learn some of the stress warning signs for child, teen, husband and
wife. Explore tools to make the transition smoother and turn a potentially
splintering situation into a time for family unity. Handling the Holidays This seminar is designed for
those who have experienced the death of a loved one for which the holidays can
hold many unexpected feelings and burdens.
Whether it be the death of a parent or a miscarriage, we’ll talk about
how to handle the merriment when you don’t feel merry, how to handle
insensitive comments, how to deal with not having that loved one around on these
traditionally family-oriented days, and how to draw strength and comfort from
the Source.
PARENTING
AND FAMILY Guilt:
The Parental Hormone This experiential workshop
explores the guilt, stress and fears of raising healthy kids in the 90’s. This seminar is designed to enhance your creativity in
finding quality time activities to do with your children, while attending to
your needs. Ideal for working moms
and dads, and families with multiple children. Family Ties – What Works?
Building
a strong, emotionally and psychologically healthy family is one of life’s
greatest challenges. We’ll gain
an understanding of healthy family dynamics, and how to strengthen the areas in
which your family may be struggling. Healthy
family ties can change the lives of generations to come—learning about them is
the first step. Telling the Kids: Separation
or Divorce Children process the world
differently than adults, and with separation or divorce, usually children will
think they are to blame. It is
extremely important to understand how a child thinks before talking to your
child about this topic. This
seminar focuses on specific steps to take in addressing divorce.
Role play demonstrations will be utilized in order to practice the
techniques taught. Discussions
concerning the impact of divorce on children will also serve to give parents a
well-rounded view of this sensitive issue. Birth Order Why are the majority of US
Presidents first born, and most social revolutions started by later-born
children? Does your order of birth
impact your current life? Find out
how you can use an understanding of birth order to improve your parenting
skills, relationships and life. Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting (STEP) Choose from either a short
introduction to the training, or a complete 4-8 week course of training. This is one of the most widely used and effective parenting
programs in the country. Created by
Dinkmeyer and McKay, STEP is for parents of children and adolescents. STEP has a
built-in, Bible-based component, relating scriptural truths to the problems of
child-rearing. Parenting 101 There are so many creative and
healthy tools for parenting young children.
Join us as we take a look at some of the most effective.
You can pick and choose, mix and match.
One of the greatest gifts you can ever give your child is to be the best
possible parent on all five levels of being human: physical, mental, emotional,
social, and spiritual. Sound like a tall order? It is. This seminar is designed
to distill it down to very simple, everyday tools. Child Safety Often parents struggle with
how much “Stranger Danger” information to give their children, without
sacrificing the child’s peace of mind. Explore how to keep your child safe in
an unsafe world without creating paranoia and panic. Do you know God says
“Fear not” 365 times in the Bible – one for each day of our year. Let’s
take a look at keeping our kids free from danger, and free from fear at the same
time. Role Reversal:
Caring for Aging Parents Whether foreseeable or
unexpected, caring for your elderly parent(s) can produce extreme physical,
emotional, and mental stress. Issues
of daily needs, emotional support, relocation, parent-child role reversal can
end in irreconcilable differences. Explore
this phenomenon and learn new skills for growing together instead of apart. Effective Parenting Through
Life Transitions As if parenting isn’t hard
enough -- the major transitions seem to hit from nowhere.
The move, the death, the teenage rites of passage.
These transitions often put a strain on the entire family, and have
lasting negative effects. Prepare now for transitions you know are going to be coming.
We’ll look at the healthiest ways to get through them. The Psychology of Pregnancy The ambivalence.
The excitement. The intense
fear. The relationships changes.
When a couple becomes a threesome, the family begins and the world
evolves. The loss of the previous
relationship alone can be a devastating blow. And with no time to talk anymore,
the couple can slowly (or rapidly) grow apart. The ideas and tools presented may
help you successfully re-negotiate your relationship, and manage the new stress
of parenthood. Blending Families A large segment of the
population struggles with putting two families together, often taking several
years before equilibrium is reached. As
new partners attempt to find out what their marriage is going to be like, the
children are often going through some of the toughest issues of their young
lives. The Brady Bunch it is not.
Come learn the best management skills for this family transition,
creating a special, new family.
ADOLESCENTS Power, Manipulation and
Independence We, as social beings,
manipulate constantly. Manipulation
skills are learned very early in life, but become rather troublesome during
adolescence. Take a fresh look at the teenage years and learn to improve
relationships through specific, concrete tools based on understanding teen
manipulation tactics.
(Mis)communicating with the
Kids Confused by the amount of
miscommunication with your teen? As
adolescents search for autonomy, adults may perceive them as speaking a foreign
language. Since we are called to be
people in relationship, and the best stabilizing relationship in a teen's life
is usually with a healthy parent, communication is critical. Come learn
effective methods for talking to your teen.
This seminar is designed to prevent the “we didn’t talk for several
years” syndrome.
The Psychology of Attraction
(for Dating Teens) Why are you attracted to
certain types of people? As we grow
up, we formulate our own pictures of the perfect mate.
But why do we all come out with different pictures? What do you want emotionally, physically, spiritually, and
intellectually? Come investigate the world of attraction and learn what you want
and need from love.
The Date From Hades: Boundaries in Dating Dating can help you learn
about who you are and what you expect out of life. This workshop focuses on
keeping yourself safe emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. Your rights and duties, healthy boundaries, and
self-exploration will all be addressed. Hopefully
you’ll be able to prevent too many “dates from Hell”, and ward off serious
issues like date rape, peer-pressure, and rumor-spreading.
The First Love; The First
Broken Heart Teens experience the same
intensity of emotion during a break-up as some adults do during a divorce. But adults usually discount the experience as insignificant
in the “real world.” This
seminar is designed for both teens and parents of teens.
We will explore the grief, pain, anger and abandonment involved, as well
as coping skills for handling them. Warning
signs of suicide, depression, and anxiety disorders will be addressed.
Peers Friends are some of the most
important influences during the adolescent years.
The messages from teen to teen can be powerful mechanisms for positive
self-image and growth. Most people
who come to be Christian were saved in their teen years. This workshop focuses
on teaching adolescents how to utilize their skills for the support of others
and their own personal connection.
Life 101 There are basics of doing life
well. This straightforward talk is
designed to stimulate, educate and encourage.
Discussions of family, religious, and societal influences will lead to a
better understanding of how you want to “do life.” We’ll look at
everything from love to loss, from stress to school.
Everyone should have an instruction manual on life -- get yours! Assertive Living Even When You
Feel Like Crawling in a Hole Getting your needs met without
being aggressive, passive or passive-aggressive is a challenge. Learn the art of
being assertive, helping to improve relationships, and building self-esteem.
MISCELLANEOUS Battling the Blues When is it depression and when
is it just feeling down? Every
person goes through periods of feeling blue, and those who know the best skills
bounce back rather unharmed. Pick
from a wide variety of coping strategies presented to make your own personalized
smorgasbord of blues busters. Dealing with Anxiety God says, “Fear not” 365
times in the Bible – one for each day of our year. But that’s difficult when
the stress comes. From panic attacks to headaches, our bodies vary in their
expression of anxiety. Anxiety is
equivalent to the common cold: everyone will experience varying doses of it many
times. The wonderful thing about
anxiety is that there is so much you can do about it. The tools are simple and
with practice, can change your life. Mirror, Mirror -- Gaining a
Positive Self-Image Your self-description impacts
everything you do. Relationships,
job, even your length of stay on this planet.
Take a moment and look at who you think you are, how you feel about
yourself, and how God sees you. Your self-image probably doesn’t reflect
reality 100%. We’ll attempt to
get to know who we are, and then learn how to encourage the positives and learn
from the negatives. We'll also try to learn why we rarely see ourselves as God
sees us. Holiday Madness Does November trigger instant
stress? Approaching the Holiday
season, pressures from family and friends often collide, producing many
casualties. During this time of
Christ's birth, we often concentrate more on the sale at Macy's. Gather some
fresh approaches to handling the holiday hurricane.
Come prepared to experience innovative relaxation techniques and ideas
for managing the merriment. God has to be somewhere hidden under all that
tinsel. Was
That Assertive, Aggressive, or Passive-Aggressive?
Getting your needs met without
being aggressive, passive or passive-aggressive is a challenge. Most people will
classify themselves incorrectly, and will also be way off in rating the actions
of others. You may be alienating people at work and home, without being aware of
the reasons. The good news: these are teachable skills. So come learn the art of
being assertive, helping to improve relationships, and building self-esteem. Body Language Learn what we really say to
each other in this fun and informative seminar.
Studies indicate that sometimes as much as 95% of communication is
nonverbal. So learn what others may
have been “screaming” at you for years.
Contact Johntz Presentations today and put PsychTools to work for your organization's success.
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