Schedule for Talks, Discussions and Follow up:
2021-2022 Parent-Adult Professional Series Calendar & Topics
Parent/Adult Professional Series Sponsored by the Catholic Community Foundation & St. Simon Church
Parent Sessions Concurrent with the Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) on Sundays: 10:15-11:05 AM
ALL ARE WELCOME! No cost to participate*Participate in person at St. Simon Church in the Simon Room OR in person on Zoom Signup here OR Live on YouTube here (Recordings stay on St. Simon’s YouTube channel for later view)
Directing and Coordinating: Sr. Mary-Han Nguyen, OP (mhanguyen@stsimon.org or 650-880-1432)
Facilitator Coordinator: Rose Lue (roselue@gmail.com) and her Facilitator Team: Linda Batton and Stephen Lee
Technology, Zoom Coordinator and Host: Stephen Lee-questions during Zoom sessions-650-272-8230
Theme: “Building Unity and Living Happier Lives” Hybrid Presentation Series
Live Zoom presenter #1: Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre, MFT, M.Div.
2081 Business Center Dr., Ste. 170, Irvine, CA 92612, (949) 851-1572, www.ThrivingFamilies.com
Live Zoom & in person Presenter #2: John D. McKellar, PhD—Clinical Psychologist
4966 El Camino Real, Suite 119, Los Altos, CA 94022, (650) 265-4745. https://www.johndmckellar.com/background.html & https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/john-mckellar-los-altos-ca/162315
Live Zoom Presenter #3: Linda Poggetti, LCSW—Psychotherapist and Mindful Parenting Coach
https://www.twochairs.com/therapists/linda-poggetti-lcsw
September 12: Professional Presentation Session-Topic 1: “Essential Communication Skills to Strengthen Our Relationships.” Presenter: Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre (Live Zoom). Watch recording here & see handout here.
September 19: Discussion Session unpack the professional presentation in person and Zoom
September 26: Lectio Divina in person and Zoom
October 17: Professional Presentation Session-Topic 2: “Solving Conflicts with Wisdom and Respect” Presenter: Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre. Click here for handout & here for the recording of the talk.
October 24: Discussion Session unpack the professional presentation in person and Zoom
October 31: Lectio Divina in person and Zoom
November 13 & 14: John Angotti, award winning composer and recording artist, led a liturgical workshop for our ministries. Watch the workshop recording here.
December 05: Professional Presentation Session-Topic 3: “Renewing Relationships through the Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation.” Presenter: Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre. Click here for handout and here for the recording of the talk.
December 12: Discussion Session unpack the professional presentation in person and Zoom
December 19: Lectio Divina in person and Zoom
January 09: Professional Presentation Session-Topic 4: “Creating more Joy (and resilience) in Your Child. Avoiding the pitfalls of performance and perfectionism.”
Presenter: Dr. John McKellar (Live Zoom & in person)
January 30: Discussion Session unpack the professional presentation and Zoom
February 06: Professional Presentation Session-Topic 5: “How to Get Beyond the Power Struggle. Managing Arguments/Conflicts with Your Tween or Teen.”
Presenter: Dr. John McKellar (Live Zoom & in person)
February 13: Discussion Session unpack the professional presentation and Zoom
March 06: Professional Presentation Session-Topic 6: “Fostering Mindful Parenting Practice.”
Presenter: Linda Poggetti, LCSW
March 13: Discussion Session unpack the professional presentation and Zoom
March 20: Lectio Divina in person and Zoom
March 27: Professional Presentation Session-Topic 7: “The Eucharist and the Family”
Presenter: Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre (Live Zoom)
April 10: Discussion Session unpack the professional presentation in person and Zoom
Download Handouts before the Presentations here, and See the Full Calendar & Topics here.