Who:     Diocesan Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Laity who provide spiritual guidance and counseling

What:    IPS Summer Pastoral Seminar:
              PSYCHOLOGY AT THE SERVICE OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH

                  Sponsored by The Institute for the Psychological Sciences
                  Co-sponsored by e-Priest 

When:   August 3-5, 2010

Where: Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center
             7007 Bradley Blvd.            
             Bethesda, MD  20817

Make your reservations now to attend this comprehensive seminar directed by Adjunct Professor Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, with evening talks given by IPS Prof. Paul Vitz, Ph.D. The 3-day seminar is designed specifically for priests, deacons, religious, and laity who provide spiritual guidance and counseling.

• Tuesday, August 3: Making a review of your own life: spiritually and psychologically, Fr. Benedict Groeschel Evening conference: The Psychology of Hatred and Forgiveness, Prof. Paul Vitz, Ph.D. 

• Wednesday, August 4: Helping Christians become healthier psychologically and spiritually, Fr.  Benedict Groeschel 

          Evening conference: The Importance of Fatherhood, Prof. Paul Vitz, Ph.D.

• Thursday, August 5: Practical ways to grow spiritually, Fr. Benedict Groeschel

Cost

Commuter Fee:

$650/includes 3 days of seminars, continental breakfasts, lunches, and dinner            
$550 if you register by June 1  --  SAVE $100

Overnight Fee:  
$900/includes 3 days of seminars with all meals and lodging 
$775 if you register by June 1 --SAVE $125

*A list of hotels is available for female participants.

Register today to take advantage of the early registration discount AND to reserve your space. Overnight accommodations and seating are limited. Registration Deadline: Friday, July 23.

Reservations
To register for the IPS Summer Pastoral Seminar: Psychology at the Service of Spiritual Growth, please contact Nancy Flynn at 703.416.1441 ext. 127 or nflynn@ipsciences.edu.

Early Registration Deadline -- June 1
Final Registration Deadline -- July 23

Please forward this information to others you know who might benefit from this comprehensive seminar featuring Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR and Dr. Paul Vitz, Ph.D.

About IPS
Founded in 1999 in Arlington, Va., IPS is a Catholic graduate school of psychology offering master and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, and a master´s degree in general psychology.

The Institute´s unique curriculum integrates the science of psychology with insights about the human person from theology and philosophy. IPS is training its students to use this integrated approach along with empirical methods for comprehensive assessment and therapeutic intervention. (Learn more)

About ePriest
ePriest.com is an on-line resource for Catholic priests designed to serve today´s parish needs. ePriest´s services include weekly Homily Packs (ingredients for effective homilies), Best Practices (profiles of successful programs currently working in real parishes), and Forums (where priests can exchange ideas, experiences and encouragement on topics such as liturgy, sacraments and preaching). (Learn more)

For more information or to make reservations, please contact:

Nancy Flynn
Events Coordinator
The Institute for the Psychological Sciences
703.416.1441 ext. 127
nflynn@ipsciences.edu

The Institute for the Psychological Sciences

2001 Jefferson Davis Highway
Suite 511
Arlington, VA 22202
703.416.1441
703.416.8588 fax
info@IPSciences.edu
www.IPSciences.edu