Pre-Workshops: FOCUS 2002

10:15 - 11:30

PC-1
Meet & Greet / Mix & Match
Are you worried about coming to FOCUS alone? Don't be! This workshop will give you the opportunity to get to know other conference participants. Join Karen and Chuck for some fun activities that will provide a memorable beginning to a fabulous day!

Dr. Karen O'Donnell holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the U of I, and is in private practice in Homewood, Illinois. She performs with ComedySportz, sings in the Old St. Patrick's choir, and serves in a leadership role for an international personal development company.

Mr. Chuck Schultz is a personal development life coach, motivator and trainer with experience in guiding individuals and groups. He is an entrepreneur and currently runs Dragon Dynamics. In addition, he is a trainer for Tony Robbins' Mastery University program.

PC-2
Top 10 List of Relationship Questions
What are the questions you've asked most frequently about relationships? Perhaps they include: Why can't I find someone to love? How do I know if this is the right person? Why don't things work out? Bring your questions as we explore the answers to: How to find/keep someone to love.

Ms. Leilani Shapley, M.S., is a psychotherapist in Oak Brook. With a master's degree in counseling psychology, she specializes in relationships, coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and dealing with trauma. She holds workshops, retreats, and teaches college level psychology.

PC-3
Getting Close to the Fire
Like a fire, relationships offer warmth, light, protection, energy and Life. Also, like a fire, they frighten, consume, burn and destroy. Having been burned, we often err on the side of keeping a safe distance. Join us to get close to the relationship fire.

Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson is the Director of Faith Formation at Old St. Patrick's Church. Previously, he worked at Loyola Academy where he directed retreats, coordinated the service program, and taught social justice. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Mary of the Lake.

PC-4 (also offered at 2:30; see Faith Workshops, F-29)
Pray All-Ways
Is your prayer life in a rut? Last year's FOCUS keynoter, Michael will help open your heart to a richer communication with God. Michael will explore techniques and practical styles of prayer that illustrate how we can take the ordinary experiences of our lives to God.

Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ is a retreat master, storyteller, actor, director, writer, and spiritual leader. He is the Director of Charis Ministries, the Ignatian spirituality for young adults. He holds a MFA from Yale, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Mary of the Lake.