About the Workshop


Hosted by Aum. Ha. Oasis


Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.


It is with great pleasure that we present this workshop for the clergy of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica in the Midwest region of the U.S.. One of the most challenging issues that clergy members face is how to assist the community in navigating life's more difficult questions within the context of the tenets of the Church. To this end, the members of the OTO Psychology Guild, at the request of the Primate Sabazius, have developed a curriculum of pastoral counseling for the clergy. Two years in the making, the Primate is highly recommending this workshop for active Bishops, Priests and Priestesses as well as local body Masters.


Attendance is limited to active EGC Bishops, Auxiliary Bishops, Body Masters and ordained Priests and Priestesses in good standing. Selected Novices who are close to ordination (within a few months) may attend at the recommendation of their supervising bishop.  All attendees must be 3rd degree or above.  


The cost is $35 which includes onsite lunches on both workshop days.  


The registration deadline is March 1, 2008.


For further information, please contact Brother Henry Anderson at 

 

aumhacampmaster@msn.com

 

Love is the law, love under will.

 

Schedule of Events

 

Saturday, March 8, 10 am - 5 pm


Morning: introduction, general issues related to pastoral counseling in EGC/OTO communities, basic counseling skills and issues; counseling vs. psychotherapy; assumptions in EGC pastoral counseling settings.

 

Afternoon: basic intervention techniques; (inc. active listening, with exercises)


Sunday, March 9, 10 am - 5 pm


Morning: assessment issues, advice for the counselor (avoiding burnout, etc.), crisis intervention.

 

Afternoon: other likely areas of intervention (marital problems, grief, etc.), legal issues, family dynamics in EGC communities.


Location


The Parthenon Restaurant

314 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60661

(312) 726-2407

 

Registration Information


Please send your $35 workshop fee (postmarked before March 1), along with your full civil name, degree, local body affiliation, ordination status, and supervising Bishop (if a clergy member) to:

 

Aum. Ha. Oasis

1002 W. Montrose Suite 135

Chicago, IL 60613