IPS Summer Pastoral Seminar
Psychology Serving Marriage & Family
August 4 - 6, 2009
Who: Diocesan Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Laity
What: Sponsored by The Institute for the Psychological Sciences
Co-sponsored by e-Priest
IPS Summer Pastoral Seminar:
Psychology Serving Marriage & Family
When: August 4 - 6, 2009
Where: Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center
7007 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
Make your reservations now to attend this comprehensive seminar presented by renowned speakers in the fields of psychology and pastoral ministry. This 3-day seminar is designed specifically for priests, deacons, religious, and laity who provide spiritual guidance and counseling.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: "Is There a Need for Exorcism Today?" by Bishop Martin D. Holley, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, D.C. on August 4.
Tuesday, August 4
When Distressed Couples Come for Help: Helpful Skills for the First Meeting - William Nordling, Ph.D.
Making Marriage Preparation Effective, Profound, and Useful - Fr. John Hopkins, L.C.
Character Formation in the Family: How We can Help Parents - Thomas Likona, Ph.D.
Helping our Young Develop Chastity - Thomas Likona, Ph.D.
Wednesday, August 5
Essential Characteristics of Womanhood: A Philosopher's Approach Part I - Sr. Prudence Allen, R.S.M., Ph.D.
Essential Characteristics of Womanhood: A Philosopher's Approach Part II - Sr. Prudence Allen, R.S.M., Ph.D.
The Role of the Psychologist in the Tribunal Annulment Process - Frank Moncher, Ph.D.
Love that is worth fighting for! Canon Law and the Annulment Process - Fr. Charles Sikorsky, L.C.
Thursday, August 6
Biological and Psychological Underpinnings of Addiction - James Giordano, Ph.D.
Aging With Grace - Philip Scrofani, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.
Identifying Common Sexual Compulsions - Art Bennett, M.A.
Treating Sexual Compulsions - Art Bennett, M.A.
Commuter Fee:;
$650/includes 3 days of seminars, continental breakfasts, lunches, and the Keynote Dinner
Overnight Fee:
$900/includes 3 days of seminars with all meals and lodging
Register today to take advantage of the early registration discount AND to reserve your space. Overnight accommodations and seating are limited. Registration Deadline: Friday, July 24th.
Reservations
To register for the IPS Summer Pastoral Seminar: Psychology Serving Marriage & Family, please contact Nancy Flynn at 703.416.1441 ext. 127 or nflynn@ipsciences.edu. To download a registration form, click here.
Final Registration Deadline -- July 24th
Please feel free to forward this information to others you know who might benefit from this comprehensive and highly informative seminar. 
About IPS
Founded in 1999 in Arlington, Va., IPS is a Catholic graduate school of psychology offering master and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, and a master's degree in general psychology.
The Institute's unique curriculum integrates the science of psychology with insights about the human person from theology and philosophy. IPS is training its students to use this integrated approach along with empirical methods for comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention. (Learn more)
About ePriest
ePriest.com is an on-line resource for Catholic priests designed to serve today's parish needs. ePriest's services include weekly Homily Packs (ingredients for effective homilies), Best Practices (profiles of successful programs currently working in real parishes), and Forums (where priests can exchange ideas, experiences and encouragement on topics such as liturgy, sacraments and preaching). (Learn more)
For more information or to make reservations, please contact:
Nancy Flynn
Events Coordinator
The Institute for the Psychological Sciences
703.416.1441 ext. 127
nflynn@ipsciences.edu