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SUMMARY:Spiritual Growth through Dream Work
DESCRIPTION:What might your dreams be trying to tell you?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration requested two weeks prior to the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Dreams are the guiding words of the soul. Why should I henceforth not love my dreams and not make their riddling images into objects of my daily consideration?”  \nCarl Jung\n\n\n\n\nGather for a time of self-discovery and shared wisdom as we look at what our dreams may be trying to tell us. Together we will explore why it’s worth paying attention to our dreams\, how we can work with and interpret them\, and ways we can accept guidance from them that can deeply enrich our lives. Participants are encouraged to bring a recent dream they’ve had\, written down\, though this is not required. \n\n\n\nThis offering will be held in person at Tau Center. Please plan to arrive by 9:45am to settle in before we begin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years and participates in continuing education workshops on the topic. She has experience facilitating group dream work and individual dream work mentoring. For more information\, visit TammyWinn.com
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/spiritual-growth-through-dream-work-3/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
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SUMMARY:Heart of SoulCollage
DESCRIPTION:An ongoing small group dedicated to a deeper self-inquiry based on the SoulCollage process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoulCollage® is a powerful creative process that gently enables you to hear the deep wisdom of your own inner-knowing through the practice of collage art. This soul-tending practice honors one’s personal journey\, while promoting personal growth and self-discovery. To deepen our understanding of and break open the meaning of our SoulCollage cards\, each session will begin with an short introduction of the theme followed by guided meditation and setting our intention\, before transitioning to card-making. Our day will conclude with witness journaling and a brief sharing of our images\, if desired. \n\n\n\nWorking silently within the group energy\, we honor our own inner voice\, allowing our unique creative process to lead us on our unique path. Our gathering offers a safe and supportive space for exploration and discovery in an intimate and ongoing group setting. \n\n\n\nThis small group does not include teachings in the SoulCollage Process but offers space for exploration. All are welcome – experience in SoulCollage not required! \n\n\n\n$25/session\, includes access to basic SoulCollage supplies and a program guide for the series to facilitate creative exploration on your own between sessions. Bring additional magazines and personal images. A copy of “Into the Heart of SoulCollage” is suggested\, but not required \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes one week prior to each session.Register separately for each monthly session\, come to one or all\, as your schedule allows.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Devo is a certified SoulCollage and Open Studio Process Facilitator\, Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide. She completed training in Expressive Arts Facilitation at Abbey of the Arts in 2017. In addition to her work as Director at Tau Center\, Sharon’s professional experience ranges from co-active coaching/training & development to driving a FedEx Truck . Her personal practice includes art-making\, meditation and garden design. She completed the three year program “Spiritual Deepening for Global Transformation” at Christine Center and remains committed to companioning all on their spiritual journey of awakening.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/heart-of-soulcollage-8/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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SUMMARY:Dream Work — Small Group Series\, Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Explore your dreams in an intimate small group format\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nThis group meets in person at Tau Center on the third Tuesday of the month\, March through May.\n\n\n\nMarch 18 \, April 15\, and May 20\, 2025.\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00am – 11:30am\n\n\n\nOnline registration is required two weeks prior to first session\n\n\n\n\nTammy will facilitate the dream work process in a small group format. Participants are asked to bring their dreams (written down in the present tense) to the online sessions. Together\, in a structured shared wisdom approach\, we will help one another unpack what our dreams may be trying to communicate. \n\n\n\nParticipants need to have previously attended Tammy’s introductory “Spiritual Growth through Dream Work” program OR be already familiar with Dream Work to register for this series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Facilitator \n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a recording artist\, contemplative writer\, and presenter. Tammy also has experience teaching theology and directing youth and young adult ministries. Specific to dream work\, Tammy has worked with her own dreams in spiritual direction over the past 15 years. Additionally she participates in continuing education workshops on the topic and stays active in an ongoing dream group. For more information\, visit Tammy’s official website.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/dream-work-small-group-series-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women Encountered By Christ (2025)
DESCRIPTION:A Time of Lenten Reflection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRemember who you are and the dignity you bear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“You are a dwelling place of the Most High God…You have a voice…You are a witness…You bear no shame…You are known…You are restored…You are made for contentment…You honor Christ…You can stand tall…You can pray boldly…Your presence matters…You were made for resurrection joy.”  \nColleen C. Mitchell\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is requested two weeks prior to the program \n\n\n\nJoin us for a time of reflection this Lent as we look at three women in the Gospel who uniquely encountered Christ: the woman caught in Adultery\, the sinful woman who anoints Jesus\, and the Syrophoenician woman. Their beautiful ancient stories hold timeless messages for us. \n\n\n\nDrawing from depictions provided in the book Who Does He Say You Are? Women Transformed by Christ\, by Colleen C. Mitchell\, we will be inspired to let the Love of God enter our lives in a new way this holy season. (Participants don’t need to read this book in order to attend.) \n\n\n\nThis program will use prayer\, contemplation\, and guided discussion to help us prepare the way for our own encounters with Christ. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional opportunity: Consider continuing your time of Lenten reflection with an afternoon silent retreat at Tau Center\, from noon to 3pm. Bring a lunch and enjoy quiet space inside and/or the beautiful grounds outside. Separate registration is required for this part. Visit: https://www.taucenter.org/retreats for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTammy Winn holds a graduate degree in Religious Studies. She works as a contemplative writer\, presenter\, dream work mentor\, and recording artist. Additionally\, Tammy has taught theology and directed various parish ministries. She enjoys sharing faith\, inspiration\, and creativity with others. For more information about her projects and to explore her work\, you can visit her website at TammyWinn.com.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/women-encountered-by-christ-2025/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
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SUMMARY:Selfcare for Professionals - Online
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Practices for Body\, Mind\, Spirit Renewal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it. \n\n\n\n– Lena Horne \n\n\n\n\nProfessional care-giving can compromise your resilience – your capacity to prepare for\, recover from and adapt in the face of stress\, challenge and adversity. Secondary trauma\, compassion fatigue\, and a heightened risk for chronic physical\, spiritual disconnect and mental health issues are just some of the many signs of caregiver stress. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will experience a variety of stress resilience and relaxation practices aimed at helping you renew your energy and inner balance throughout the work day. The signs and symptoms of caregiver stress depletion\, the learning of resilience-building practices that can be done in one – five minutes at work or on the go\, and how to implement a self-care plan based on the three strategies for building and maintaining resilience will all be explored through conversation\, reflection\, writing and instructor presentation. \n\n\n\nOnline Registration Required by Monday March 17\, space is limited \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nElizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist\, grief educator\, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider\, stress resilience trainer\, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction\, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing\, resilience-building\, forgiveness facilitation\, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site\, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/selfcare-for-professionals-online/
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SUMMARY:Aging As Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:Life after 60 – Inner Renewal\, Growth and Fulfillment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday March 29\, 2025 9am – 3:30 pm in-person at Tau Center\n\n\n\nPlus Two online sessions via zoom Wed April 9th and April 16 at 6:30pm\n\n\n\n$75.00 lunch is not included\, bring your own\n\n\n\nOnline Registration Required by March 14th\, space is limited\n\n\n\n\n\nThe experience of aging is itself a doorway to spiritual practice\, one that transcends any particular religion or faith. \n-Lewis Richmond\, Aging as a Spiritual Practice\n\n\n\nOpen yourself to life after 60 as an unprecedented period of growth\, fulfillment and inner renewal. In this workshop we will frame aging as a spiritual practice that can help us to focus on positive aspects of aging that transcend culture\, age and time. And we’ll explore how to let go of aging-related fears\, practical guidelines and practices for choosing inner peace throughout life\, the role resilience plays in graceful aging\, creative envisioning\, redefining purpose and how to relax\, look deeply and let go in the death and dying process. \n\n\n\nThe first day of this three-part series will be held at the Tau Center\, followed by two Zoom workshops. This workshop experience will include instructor presentation\, discussion\, writing/ journaling\, and time for reflection. \n\n\n\n\n50 and beyond is a time of soul-making. People throughout the world are now living longer as part of a Divine plan – we’re being given an extra 20 – 30 years of life so that we can evolve and access deeper levels of consciousness that we can then share with the world to help others – to mentor others and become stewards and guardians of the world. \n– From Age-ing to Sage-ing by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter \n\n\n\nElizabeth Lewis is a certified grief support specialist\, grief educator\, trauma sensitive HeartMath provider\, stress resilience trainer\, spiritual counselor and motivational speaker. She is trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction\, a modality that includes therapeutic yoga. Elizabeth travels extensively in the United States and Italy presenting talks and workshops on a wide variety of subjects including trauma healing\, resilience-building\, forgiveness facilitation\, and healing art and writing. She is a blog writer for the grief support site\, rememberingalife.com and a wellness provider with Heal.me.
URL:https://wheatonfranciscan.org/event/aging-as-spiritual-practice/
LOCATION:Tau Center\, 26W171 Roosevelt Road\, Wheaton\, Illinois\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tau Center
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