Chaplaincy Services for Organizations
Non-denominational and Ecumenical
Spiritual and Emotional Support for Life Experiences
For discovering what spirituality means for us and how it can support us through life experiences, especially transitional ones.
Overview
I see love as the heart of spirituality - a connection with something outside ourself (nature, music, a group, a person, higher power, a Divine Source, etc.) that then can connect us with something inside ourself - our spirit, our center, our love, our soul, Divine Source - however we recognize it. A deep strength for self-support.
Spirituality - how we connect with and express our loving nature, and how it can guide us to the vision or purpose we have for our life.
What may block us are negative thoughts, feelings, conditioning, judgments (feeling unworthy or unforgivable, childhood concepts of God, angry with God, etc.) and life experiences that raise difficult issues and questions.
We can identify and explore those questions, and create those practices that will help us to move forward (acceptance, forgiveness of self and others, relationship with your body, etc.) in greater awareness and expression of our unique purpose and spirituality, perhaps also in service to others.
Chaplaincy Services at Your Site
Services:
Spirituality Groups
In-Service Meetings
Classes, Presentations
Individual Consultations
Spirituality Groups
Spirituality groups help us to become aware of what spirituality is for us, what role it does or not hold in our lives, and how it can be a supportive resource or foundation for us, especially during transitional life experiences.
Key concepts are: nourishment for the spirit and soul; each person matters; connection - with our inner strength and with others, maybe including a higher power or Divine Source.
For the members, spirituality groups are multi-cultural, non-denominational and ecumenical. They encompass shared experiences. Even though our individual stories may differ, the core issues are very similar. We often share common responses and reactions.
For example, hearing beautiful music makes many of us feel spiritual, regardless of denominational beliefs. With that experience of oneness, we are more likely to support one another because often we have encountered similar difficulties and can provide understanding and support. A spirituality group is not based on belief because beliefs can vary among different people.
The groups can help members to connect with others and to express their caring to another member. Saying 'you're not alone' is a way of expressing caring or loving. If people can connect with their loving, that's a very deep strength for self-support.
In-Service Meetings
Providing spiritual and emotional support to staff members, helping them to maintain connection with their inner foundation, re-visit their meaning for their work and enhance their sense of oneness with other staff members, residents/clients and the institution.
Classes, Presentations
To foster group sharing and supporting each other. We all have the same basic issues; we just manifest them differently. Topics include Acceptance, Forgiveness of Self and Others, Relationship with Your Body (not about diet and exercise), Opening to Your Loving Self.
Classes and presentations can be one hour or two hours. Please see the list below of the topics available. If your group has a particular need, a class or presentation can be customized to address that need.
Individual Consultations
What may block our spirituality are negative thoughts and feelings, negative conditioning and judgments (e.g. feeling unworthy or unforgivable, or angry with God, etc.). We can identify and let go of whatever may be blocking our awareness and growth, and then connect more fully with our inner loving and spiritual heart. We can create those experiences and practices that will help us to move forward in greater awareness and expression of our unique spirituality, perhaps also in service to others. Meetings could be half an hour or an hour.
Classes and Presentations at Your Site
Jan Collins presented a program at our center titled "Are You Encouraging Yourself or Discouraging Yourself?" I enjoyed Jan's program and as someone who gives programs myself was impressed by the flow of her presentation. The evaluations of the members who attended this presentation were also excellent.I do recommend Jan's programs; she has a natural flow and grace to her presentations.
Pam Jones, RN, BS, HNC Integrative Therapy Nurse Mercerville, NJ
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If your group has a particular need, a presentation or class can be customized to address that need.
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View yourself and your life
through the eyes of
Love and Compassion
instead of judgments and criticism.
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How do I view my life and my experiences?
What choices am I making in my life now?
We are responsible for our focus and our choices.
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Presentations and Classes
at Your Site
Class Series or Individual Topics
Available in Philadelphia, PA area
and ZOOM sessions
484-416-3828
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For presentations, depending on the scope of the topic explored, the format can be a one-hour presentation, a longer one-time workshop or a series of classes.
Presentation content is subject to change depending on group size and needs. A list of organizations where Jan has given presentations are on the Site List page.
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'Keys for Creating a Positive Life'
Class Series
8-week series of 1.5 or 2.0 hours each class
Learn the Basic Principles
for
Creating a Positive Life
Includes:
Positive Self-Talk and Self-Support
Relationship with Your Body
Forgiveness
and More
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For Individual Presentation Topics,
please see them below the next section.
Keys for Creating a Positive Life
For the basic principles for 'Keys for a Positive Life', please click below for that page:
"Jan Collins, through her wellness education seminars, will show you how to take control of your life. Whatever lifestyle changes you are experiencing, one of Jan's workshops is bound to teach you something new. Her programs are professionally presented, informative and entertaining."
Paul Schroeder, Head of Adult Services, Bound Brook Memorial Library, Bound Brook, NJ
individual Class and presentation topics
Individual Class and Presentation Topics
include:
10 Ways for Feeling Good about Yourself
- Who is your toughest critic? It's time to proclaim you're better than all that! At the end of the day, do you look only at what you haven't done - instead of all that you have accomplished?
- Do you appreciate the fine traits you have? Yes, you. Explore many ways to better reflect the qualities of that cute face in the mirror and to provide loving support for yourself.
Embracing Change
- How do you view change?
- Obstacles to flowing with change
- How can we receive the benefit from changes that occur?
- Making lemonade out of that lemon!
Acceptance - A Great Stress-Buster
- Explore ways to keep our energy moving forward, instead of being stuck in resistance.
- Includes acceptance of ourselves, others and situations in our lives.
Are You Encouraging Yourself or Discouraging Yourself?
- Your self-talk - What do you learn from it?
- What do you focus on?
- How does it affect you physically?
- Learn ways to support and nurture yourself in daily activities
Forgiving Ourselves
- What makes it hard to forgive ourself?
- Do we think we have to be perfect in all things?
- Do we think we're awful if we make a mistake?
- Explore self-forgiveness and self-appreciation.
Spirituality - What Is It? What Keeps Us Going Every Day?
- Our values, beliefs, goals
- Our center, our enthusiasm and spirit, our soul - however we recognize it.
- Ways to develop and experience spirituality
Do You Support Your Body So Your Body Can Support You?
- Physical support - How do you treat your body?
- What do we expect our body to do for us?
- Establishing a positive relationship with your body
- Nurturing yourself (going beyond stress-relief)
Opening to Your Loving Self
- What are blocks to loving? Drop the negative baggage that holds you back.
- Acceptance and Unconditional Love
- Open more fully to your inner joy and positive loving self.
What Upsets Me About This?
Recognizing what upsets us in relationships can help prevent problems.
- Our rules and expectations for ourselves and others.
- Giving up the need to be right.
- Taking responsibility for our feelings.
Prevent Verbal Pollution - Let's Say It Positively!
- Expressing displeasure in a more positive way: for less negativity, for more positive self-energy, for communicating with others.
Creating Positive Aging
- What does 'aging' mean for you? Is it scary or does it hold new possibilities?
- Do you look back at your life with criticism or self-appreciation?
- Do you view the unknown with apprehension or see challenges as an opportunity to expand your strengths?
- How can you maintain your spirit when challenges arise?
- How can we move into these next years with tools to give ourselves a more peaceful and positive journey?
Control and Relationships - OUCH!
- How do you give away your personal power to others?
- Do we manipulate and control others?
- What are positive alternatives?
Awakening to the Spirit Within
Deepening your relationship with your spiritual nature
your spiritual consciousness
- Is your spirituality providing you a strong foundation?
- Do you feel connected with your inner source?
- Is there a loving, divine presence in your life?
Giving and Receiving Love
- What blocks us from giving and receiving love?
- What enhances our receiving love - from ourselves and others?
Life Changes - SOS!
- Whether about the economy or another type of life change, find the inner strength, the balance to move through these changes and events with renewed energy and stride.
- Look at how you view and respond to outside events, relationships and yourself.
- Learn the basics for re-building confidence and determination, regardless of what's going on. Apply the tools consistently for immediate results. (similar to doing deep breathing and quickly feeling calm)
- A key is to strengthen the physical, emotional and mental areas of our life to support the part that keeps us going everyday - our enthusiasm, our spirit, our center, our soul - however we recognize it.
Living a Positive Life Regardless
- It is possible to have a positive life while experiencing an extended physical condition or illness. We can alleviate it when possible. We can also bring our emotional, mental and spiritual aspects in alignment with our life as it is - embracing all without resisting any part of it.
- Participants explore the idea that they are not just an illness, not just a physical body. They can transcend the illness and look at ways of regaining their spirit and meaning in life again, regardless of their physical experience.
Creating Your Positive Life! - Introduction and Overview
- Creating - Your Direction and Choices
- Positive - Research Support for Health and Well-Being
- Self-Stress or Self-Nurturing?
- Integrating Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual
- How Can You Support Yourself Daily?
Nurturing Ourselves After a Loss
- Ways to comfort, support and encourage ourselves.
Stressed about the Holidays?
Where does the stress come from?
- Relationships
- Expectations
- Demands on time.
- Explore ways to de-stress the Holidays and nurture yourself!!
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