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A Seminar for Divorced and Separated Persons of All AgesFall: September 23 - October 28, 2010
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach, CA 92663
949.574.2222 phone
949.631.3689 fax
Growing Through Divorce
Last year approximately 25,000 people in Orange County experienced the dissolution of their marriage. The failure rate for first marriages continues to be about 50%, while 65% of second marriages end in divorce. Thousands of people in our community have been deeply affected by the tragedy of divorce.
Jim Smoke, whose book we will be using in the Workshop, has said, “You can go through a divorce or you can grow through it.”No matter how close or distant the divorce experience is for you, you’ll find both the lecture topics as well as the support and understanding of others dealing with similar issues to be tremendously helpful in making one of life’s most difficult adjustments. These sessions are designed for those who are dealing with the finality of a terminated marriage, rather than the possibility of reconciliation.
Dr. john fry, workshop Speaker:
Dr. John Fry has attended St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for over 20 years and has served as an elder. He is a psychologist who's been in private practice in Orange County for over 30 years. In his office 2 blocks from where Jamboree crosses the 73 on Bristol Street North, he works with men, women, teenagers, children, singles, and marriages. He has given over 400 seminars on stress management to, among others, IBM, NBC, Farmers Insurance, the US Navy, The Los Angeles Times, and the faculties of Fuller Theological Seminary.
John attended the workshop, created by Dr. Bill Flanagan, for himself while going through a divorce in 1987. Afterwards, he volunteered as a small group facilitator for the next 14 workshops and "Flan" has asked him to be the speaker on the fourth night over 30 times. Due to his health concerns, Flan has asked John to take over the leading of the workshop. In these talks John integrates "Flan's" materials with helpful information from psychological research, his own experience of divorce, and the experiences of working with scores of people in his private practice who are attempting to heal and grow through their own divorces.
Week #1
Is This Really Happening to Me? The Three Stages of the Divorce Experience
Week #2
Assuming New Responsibilities
Planning for Yourself and Your Future
Week #3
Coping with Your Ex-spouse
A Relational Reality that Continues to Exist
Week #4
Helping Your Child Through Your Divorce
For Non-Parents: Coping Skills for the Stress of Divorce
Week #5
Finding and Experiencing Forgiveness
Overcoming Hate and Hurt
Week #6
Thinking About New Relationships
Relating, Dating, & Mating
Children’s Workshop (grades 1-5)
October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Fall 2010)
March 10, 17, 24, 31 (Spring 2011)
Time: Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Parent must be registered for the Workshop.
Teen Workshop (grade 6, junior high and high school)
October 14, 21, 28 (Fall 2010)
March 17, 24, 31 (Spring 2011)
Time: Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Parent need NOT be registered for the Workshop.
Workshop Details And Dates
September 23 - October 28 (Fall 2010)
February 24 - March 31 (Spring 2011)
Time: Thursdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Cost for first-time participants:
$35.00 pre-registration received before the Workshop
$45.00 registration at the door
Fee includes Jim Smoke's book, Growing Through Divorce
Cost for those who have previously attended the Workshop:
$20.00 pre-registration
$25.00 at the door
(no book included)
Childcare:
FREE childcare for infants through sixth graders is available each evening of the Workshop. Please call 949.574.2222 to make childcare reservations.
Registration:
You may pre-register online at the link below or download the registration form in Adobe PDF format, DRW 2010-2011 Registration Form, and mail the registration form with your check made payable to St. Andrew’s. You may also register at the door. Questions? Call 949.574.2222.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Attn: DRW
600 St. Andrews Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663
SATURDAY, July 31 at 5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, August 1 at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:11 a.m.
Laura Johnson
Summer Road Trip Series
"A Critical Junction"
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