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Project Rachel at 300 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933 US - Rachel's Vineyard Seminar

Rachel's Vineyard Seminar

About this Seminar
This is a full-day clinical training seminar for mental health professionals, clergy, crisis pregnancy workers and other interested lay volunteers.  It will equip those on the front line of your community with a vast knowledge regarding post abortion trauma, pregnancy loss and unresolved grief.  The seminar also provides an overview of the Rachel's Vineyard retreat process so that you will be able to refer Rachel's Vineyard retreats with knowledge and confidence.  Continuing education credits can be obtained for professionals.

Schedule
8:30 - 9:00
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
10:00 - 10:10
Break
10:10 - 11:20
Traumatic Re-enactment
11:20 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 12:30
Men and Pregnancy Termination
12:30 - 1:30
Lunch
1:30 - 2:30
How Trauma Impacts the Brain Research on Pregnancy Loss
2:30 - 3:30
Pastoral vs. Clinical Models/Role of Priest in Post-Abortion Healing
3:30 - 3:40
Break
3:40 - 5:00
Healing the Wounded Spirit

Continuing Education Credit
Certificates of Completion will be awarded at the end of the Seminar for 6.5 credits

Seminar Speakers
Theresa Burke, PhD, LPC, NCP
Theresa is the founder of Rachel's Vineyard Ministries and the author of The Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Retreat Manuals.  She is also the author of the 15 week support group model Rachel's Vineyard - A Psychological and Spiritual Journey of Post Abortion Healing, with Barbara Cullen.
Theresa is an internationally recognized expert of post abortion trauma and healing.  Her most recent book is Forbidden Grief - The Unspoken Pain of Abortion with David Reardon (Acorn Books).
Theresa'a counseling work has focused on women's issues, bereavement, pregnancy loss, sexual abuse, eating disorders and anxiety management.  She is the founder of Covenant Family Resources, a licensed Children and Youth Agency which supports couples as they build families through adoption.
Theresa is a Nationally Certified Psychologist, a Certified Diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Counselors.

Kevin Burke, MSS, LSW serves as
Associate Director of Rachel's Vineyard Ministries and the Coordinator for Men's Outreach.  He has trained professionals internationally and has been interviewed frequently on television and radio programs.  Kevin has published numerous articles on the effects of abortion on men, couples and families.  He is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College's Graduate School of Social Sciences.  Kevin formerly serves as the administrator of Mother's Home, a crisis pregnancy residence, which provides housing, computer job training and programs for women in crisis pregnancy and their children. 
Kevin also spent 8 years as a social work clinical supervisor for Catholic Social Services in Philadelphis.  Kevin and Theresa have worked together in marriage and family counseling and established Covenant Family Resources, a licensed Children and Youth Agency which supports couples at they build through adoption.  Kevin and Thersa are the proud parents of five children. 

Registration
Date: October 20, 2005
Time: 8:30 - 5:00
Location: Diocese of Lansing
300 W. Ottawa Street
Lansing, MI 48933
(door w/ blue canopy)
Madonna Hall
Cost: Free for Diocese of Lansing priests, deacons, religious, agency personnel and other who live or work within the Diocese of Lansing.  $35.00 for all others
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Provided

Fill out and mail this Reistration Form to:
Vince Gale
Catholic Charities of Jackson
407. S. Mechanic Street
Jackson, MI 49201
You may also FAX this registration form to (517-342-2446)
Or you may register by emailing all the information below to vgale@ccjax.org.
Subject line "Seminar".  Expect email confirmation within 3 days.

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For more details call: Vince Gale at 517-782-4430

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