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Transforming Experiences
Retreats and Seminars
for Personal and
Organizational Growth
Presented by:
Sr. Barbara Jean Glodowski, OSB
465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, ID 83522-5183
(208) 962-2001
Email: bjglowosb@yahoo.com
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Why Transform?
Every stage of life is full of change.
From the moment of birth, through childhood, adulthood and death, change is the
only constant. Successfully negotiating life's changes consciously, wholly
and in good physical, spiritual and mental health defines quality of life.
Transforming Experiences Seminars and
Retreats offers participants tools to help change, make transitions and
transform life, with special and particular emphasis on a positive plan for
lifelong adult learning. The seminars teach a variety of skills which
can help people enjoy increased mental, emotional and spiritual wellness,
holistically, regardless of age or developmental stage.
Easily tailored to meet your time and space
requirements Transforming Experiences Retreats and Seminars blend theory and
"bookwork" with exciting and practical exercises in a group setting.
If your organization depends on people for
its success, provide your members, along with employees, friends and family, the
opportunity to become a team player. Host
a Transforming Experiences workshop at your site.
All of the Transforming Experiences Retreats
and Seminars have been developed for both secular and religious audiences and
are appropriate for:
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Churches, parishes and dioceses
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Social service organizations
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Educators
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Religious organizations
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Clubs and civic groups
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Family reunions
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Groups of friends and classmates
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Non-profit organizations working with
lifelong adult learning
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Health care and long-term care
facilities
Fees are based upon the number of attendees
and the length of the workshop, plus room, board and travel for the
presenter. Minimum attendance is ten. Please call for further
information.
From Aging to Sage-ing®
Do you want to live life longer with
vitality, or die longer?
This seminar introduces a new field of work
that encourages a conscious approach to aging. The deep inner work helps
participants reclaim the role of elder (not elderly) in our society and
redefines what it means to age.
Structured as a series of mini-workshops to
take all at once, or in stages, this seminar explores:
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redefining the role of aging in society
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dealing with life completion
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nourishing the mental, physical,
emotional and spiritual self
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engaging in life review and repair
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becoming the Elder
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transmitting a legacy to the future
This seminar will benefit anyone of any age
interested in
aging consciously.
Maturity 101
Effective ministry with maturing adults
Prepare for the "Aging of
America." This seminar is intended as a course where attendees will learn how to set up a positive plan for lifelong
adult learning.
Along with learning the seven basic steps to
constructing a plan for adult learning, topics include:
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fundamental emotional needs of mature
adults
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common emotional reactions to loss
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conducting a "Faith Life
Review"
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goals of a spiritually helpful
relationship
Upon completion, participants will be
equipped to train others in their organizations on developing, implementing
and managing programs to enhance lifelong spiritual learning.
Body *
Mind * Spirit
Explore the vital connection between
body, mind and spirit
Participants discover "God's
Thumbprint" on their lives by identifying their major virtues and
learning how to formulate a plan for implementing them.
Participants will also meet the challenging
aspects of the virtues and learn strategies to offset the effect on physical,
mental and spiritual health and growth.
A New Paradigm
for Retirement
Look at retirement as a spiritual
journey.
Thrive in retirement don't just survive
it! Retirement a spiritual and
psychological decision as well as a financial one. This life-changing
event called "retirement" can be filled with a multitude of
opportunities unlike any others previously encountered.
This seminar is designed for everyone.
All of us will eventually retire, so PLAN FOR IT!
Proactive Care Giving
A seminar for caregivers to prevent "burn-out"
This seminar provides practical guidelines
for providing spiritual and personal care to caregivers and those they care for.
Discover effective ways to care for people who
are:
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depressed
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anxious
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dependent
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delusional
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angry
Come to LEARN and SHARE.
12 Keys to Spiritual Vitality
Living life with
vitality
This seminar provides insight into the true
meaning of adult lifelong spiritual growth. Participants immediately
experience a shift in outlook, attitude and perceptions about themselves as a
maturing people in a youth-centered culture.
A sampling of the content includes:
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transform attitudes about aging
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learn to seek love everywhere
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let go of anger, embrace forgiveness
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delight in connectedness
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live in the "now" moment
ATTENTION BENEDICTINE HOUSES!
The Rule of Benedict is fully incorporated into this seminar!
Well, Wise and Whole
Achieving life-long optimal "total" health
Healthy living is not only about eating and exercise.
Optimal health is achieved on three levels: Body, Mind and Spirit.
This seminar reaches participants how to
BE...
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WELL in the body by learning the attitude of wellness
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WISE in the mind through mastering methods of approaching
life mindfully
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WHOLE in spirit through discovering the pathways to
personal integration
Discovering
Personal Motivations
Exploring personal growth issues Participants
explore their human motivations and find out why they act and react
the way they do to life situations. The
first part of the seminar is spent describing the nine personality styles and
discovering the one which best describes you. Once you discern your type, the Enneagram
model becomes a tool for your personal transformation process
which will lead you to a more productive and mindful life.
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Unravel relationship difficulties
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Explore personal growth issues
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Uncover self-defeating
qualities that keep achieving goals just out of reach
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Develop strategies to minimize personal
weaknesses and capitalize on personal strengths
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Discover effective communication
styles for professional and personal relationships
Other Retreats & Workshops
Can't find a topic you are interested
in? Sr. Barbara Jean can tailor workshops and retreats for men and women religious
and diocesan priests. She can also tailor workshops or retreats to your
own organizational needs. Contact her for more information.
Your Facilitator
 Barbara
Jean Glodowski, OSB, MEd, PCSG, is a
Benedictine Sister of the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, ID, and is the director of
Transforming Experiences and
Spirit Center. She is a certified Spiritual Director and holds
Professional Certification in Spiritual Gerontology from the
Johnson Institute.
Sister Barbara Jean is one of three certified
Sage-ing™ Seminar Leaders in the Pacific Northwest and is a certified Hurley/Dodson Advanced Enneagram Teacher.
Involved in all aspects of education, Sister Barbara Jean was listed in the "Who's Who In Education" in 1989.
She received the Partin Award for Excellence in Senior Adult
Ministry from the National Association for Senior Adult Ministry (ASAM) in 2000. She
has also made key-note addresses at a variety of national conventions.
For information please contact:
Sr. Barbara Jean Glodowski, OSB
465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, ID 83522-5183
(208) 962-2001 E-mail:
bjglowosb@yahoo.com
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Benedictine
Sisters, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho
