“…put away the old self of your former way of life…and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.”
Ephesians 4:22-23
Ephesians 4:22-23
Care for the Soul Series
Four Saturdays: 10:00am – 12:00pm
November 15, 2014 - “Cultivating Compassion”
December 20, 2014 - “Contemplative Prayer”
January 10, 2015 - “Healing Power of Forgiveness” - This session was cancelled!
February 21, 2015 - “Is There A Purpose for Suffering?”
Program Description: When we understand and integrate our motivations, emotions, desires and behaviors under God’s direction we can better put off our old self and put on our True Self, or God in us. Improving self-awareness, God-awareness and other-awareness heightens our understanding allowing us to simultaneously deepen personal relationship with Christ and others. This conversion process, outlined in Ephesians 4:22-23, is a progression of change including a deepening transformation of heart attitudes, beliefs, and emotions, all working toward behavioral change. This series for adult men and women includes monthly educational and interactive discussion sessions focusing on topics connecting relational and spiritual growth. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in contemplative practice, journal and discuss experiences within a group setting in each meeting. In sharing experiences we deepen our faith life, our relationships with others and with God. We also have due opportunity to speak God's encouragement into one another's lives.
About the Facilitator: Ellen Murphy, LCSW, of St. Mark Counseling Center (703) 281-9671)
Ellen has served as parish counselor in her private practice since 2007. She assists individuals, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a holistic mind-body-spirit approach as they grow and persevere through struggles in their lives. One area of particular interest is in helping clients experience their faith and spirituality as a healing resource in relationships. A graduate of Catholic University in clinical social work, Ellen holds a post-graduate certificate in Spirituality in Clinical Practice from The Catholic University’s Center for Spirituality and Social Work. She facilitates a women's spirituality group, develops workshops and leads retreats. She also holds a post-graduate certificate in Gestalt Psychotherapy from The Washington Center for Consciousness Studies and currently is in a Christian Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) study group. Ellen is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner in the treatment of psychological trauma, childhood trauma and neglect, anxiety, depression and other areas that compromise ones overall health.
Please register before each session at [email protected] or call 703-393-2485.
Suggested donation: $30 per session
Four Saturdays: 10:00am – 12:00pm
November 15, 2014 - “Cultivating Compassion”
December 20, 2014 - “Contemplative Prayer”
January 10, 2015 - “Healing Power of Forgiveness” - This session was cancelled!
February 21, 2015 - “Is There A Purpose for Suffering?”
Program Description: When we understand and integrate our motivations, emotions, desires and behaviors under God’s direction we can better put off our old self and put on our True Self, or God in us. Improving self-awareness, God-awareness and other-awareness heightens our understanding allowing us to simultaneously deepen personal relationship with Christ and others. This conversion process, outlined in Ephesians 4:22-23, is a progression of change including a deepening transformation of heart attitudes, beliefs, and emotions, all working toward behavioral change. This series for adult men and women includes monthly educational and interactive discussion sessions focusing on topics connecting relational and spiritual growth. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in contemplative practice, journal and discuss experiences within a group setting in each meeting. In sharing experiences we deepen our faith life, our relationships with others and with God. We also have due opportunity to speak God's encouragement into one another's lives.
About the Facilitator: Ellen Murphy, LCSW, of St. Mark Counseling Center (703) 281-9671)
Ellen has served as parish counselor in her private practice since 2007. She assists individuals, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a holistic mind-body-spirit approach as they grow and persevere through struggles in their lives. One area of particular interest is in helping clients experience their faith and spirituality as a healing resource in relationships. A graduate of Catholic University in clinical social work, Ellen holds a post-graduate certificate in Spirituality in Clinical Practice from The Catholic University’s Center for Spirituality and Social Work. She facilitates a women's spirituality group, develops workshops and leads retreats. She also holds a post-graduate certificate in Gestalt Psychotherapy from The Washington Center for Consciousness Studies and currently is in a Christian Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) study group. Ellen is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner in the treatment of psychological trauma, childhood trauma and neglect, anxiety, depression and other areas that compromise ones overall health.
Please register before each session at [email protected] or call 703-393-2485.
Suggested donation: $30 per session