Office of Pastoral Care and Counseling
MINDFULNESS HUMOR SPIRITUALITY LISTENING
A YEAR OF HOPE FROM THE OFFICE OF PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING
MINDFULNESS AND CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE: OCTOBER 14, 2010
Dr. Jill Sanders and Dr. Mary Fraser lead this day long inquiry into mindful living, including prayer, walking meditation and reflection. Bring your lunch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indianola First UMC, Indianola, IA. RSVP: DrMFraser@aol.com. Cost: $30
SPIRITUALITY AND HUMOR: OCTOBER 30, 2010
Rev. David Swinton offers an exploration of humor and spirituality, the theology of laughter, and tools that you can take with you in the parish life to maximize preaching, Bible Study and strong community. Bring your own lunch. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conference Center. RSVP: DrMFraser@aol.com Cost: $30
CHRISTIAN INTUITS SPIRITUALITY GROUP: BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
Dr. Mary Fraser facilitates this monthly spirituality group which involves practices of spiritual life together: contemplative practices, art, music, poetry, movement, yoga, storytelling, worship, drumming, walking the labyrinth. Bring your own lunch. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Soul of the Prairie Retreat Center (www.souloftheprairie.com) RSVP: DrMFraser@aol.com Cost: $8
THE MURMURING DEEP, PASTORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY IN PRACTICE: BEGINS OCT. 12, 2010
Dr. Mary Fraser begins a monthly group study experience that will involve depth readings and case studies brought from the participants own settings. This group will be one or two years and take people to membership in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and pastoral affiliates. Psychotherapeutic theory and spiritual practices will be explored as methods of healing. Bring your own lunch. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Soul of the Prairie Retreat Center (www.souloftheprairie.com) RSVP: DrMFraser@aol.com Cost: $8 dollars and the books. Note: there are currently enough people to complete one group. If more wish to take this group process, another group will be formed.
REIKI PRACTICES: A DAY OF HEALING TOUCH: NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Dr. Mary Fraser, Dr. Dana Wimmer and Rev. Marilyn Buchanan will offer a day for persons who wish to receive Reiki healing touch. By appointment: Office of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Cost: $25
ONGOING CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION BY APPOINTMENT, DrMFraser@aol.com or call 515-244-2994. No fee, satellite available in Cedar Rapids.
Statement of Intent:
THE OFFICE OF PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING OFFERS CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION TO CLERGY AND MINISTERIAL PROFESSIONALS OF THE IOWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. DR. FRASER HAS AN OFFICE IN URBANDALE AND A SATELLITE ONCE MONTHLY IN CEDAR RAPIDS. CALL OR EMAIL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL ISSUES, DEPRESSION, BURN OUT, STRATEGY FOR WELLNESS, RELAXATION, CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICES, ANXIETY AND FAMILY ISSUES.
Contact Information:
Dr. Mary L. Fraser, Ph.D., Director
Office of Pastoral Care and Counseling
The United Methodist Church
8401 Douglas Ave, Suite 3
Urbandale, IA 50322
515.244.2994 -office
515.419.6163 - cell
Email:
DrMFraser@aol.com
