Workshops/Seminars

>> Re-Inventing the Wheel: Work and Life Balance

This workshop is available for groups of 10 persons or more in either a 3 hour or full-day format. In this workshop, Cathleen teaches her five-point approach (or blueprint) to a successful life, acknowledging the needs for meaningful work, meaningful relationships, good health, creative expression and a connection to spirit. As in all her workshops, lecture is mixed with interactive exercises, discussion and Q&A. Participants leave the workshop with three clearly defined goals that they can incorporate into their daily schedules to better balance their work and life.

>> Paper Dolls:  A Workshop for Women

As women, we all remember playing with paper dolls – those little, unadorned forms that we transformed into the latest fashions with all the accoutrements and accessories.  We could, in play, take on and off what we wanted as we fantasized about our future lives with our flat two-dimensional friends.  What were those dreams of childhood?  Are you living those dreams today?  Or have you become a living paper doll – changing to suit the demands and needs of others? 

If your life isn’t as you hoped it would be, then get ready!  You’re about to revisit the world of paper dolls in this special workshop aimed at personal transformation.  Instead of clothes and accessories we will be exploring, values, beliefs, hopes and dreams – releasing what isn’t working and trying on a new self, one more aligned with our authentic nature.  This workshop provides a highly creative and powerful visual, tactile, psychological and spiritual experience that will reach the deepest places within for lasting change.  Available for groups of 5 women or more in a three hour or full day format – maximum 30 women.

>> Spiritual Living:  Living Your Spiritual Principles in Day to Day Life

In today’s world so filled with negative news and global crises, it can be difficult to put into practice the spiritual principles and ideals that we all share.  Spiritual principles are universal, providing guidelines not only for personal integrity but also for what it means to treat each other with respect, tolerance and compassion.  In this workshop Cathleen calls on her ministerial background to offer some simple, practical suggestions for daily awareness and action. 

Each of us contributes through our thoughts, emotions and energies to the state of our world.  This workshop is designed to help you, as an individual, focus daily on what you want to create in your life, your neighborhood and the world at large and how you can use spiritual principles to live with greater peace, understanding and love in all your interactions. 

>> Strategic Stress Management

Cathleen believes that the current approaches to stress management are only partially effective. Instead, it is her view that stress is fundamentally an experience that can be changed and a function of our thoughts and how we manage our energy. In her one-on-one sessions, Cathleen works with individuals from all walks of life suffering the negative effects of stress. The goal is to empower each client with the tools and inner resources to develop the personal resiliency to live more fully and joyfully.

A workshop format is available for groups of 10 persons or more as a one-hour overview, three-hour format or full-day format. Combining lecture, handouts and experiential exercises this workshop presents a new way to understand stress and teaches the tools and resources so participants can begin to change their experience of negative stress in their lives. Participants leave with concrete action steps to help them live healthier lives.


Contact Cathleen to schedule a workshop at your location.

Testimonials


Cathleen is knowledgeable, personable and just a great presence.  I would meet with Cathleen for whatever services I needed.  She is just a gem.  I can’t say enough about her presentations.  It is a truly wonderful experience as well as getting to know her as a person.  I first met Cathleen as part of a Spiritual Living group she had created.  We met once a month and Cathleen offered great insight and perspective, was very knowledgeable about every aspect of our discussions and very open and giving of her time.

—Diana B.
    Ossining, NY

Cathleen has been invaluable to me as a counselor. She has helped me uncover the meaning behind my thoughts and behaviors in a very gentle and compassionate manner. Cathleen is a very gifted counselor with the ability to get at the heart of the matter in a most loving way. She has guided me with to a place within myself where all healing takes place- the Spirit. Cathleen is true gift to all who seek her guidance.

—Susan B.
    NY

Cathleen embodies true self-confidence and teaches what she knows from her own heart.

—Nancy Rosanoff, PhD
    author, Knowing When It’s Right

Cathleen O’Connor is a dynamo. I have witnessed facets of the many gifts she brings to the world.  Teacher, motivational speaker, author, writer, organizer, coach, listener, promoter and artistic creator all executed with love and brilliance.  She has assisted me in business contracts, extensive writing projects for college and bios for promoting my practice. We are currently working together to upgrade and design my website. I highly recommend her. P.S. – she is the fastest typist I have ever experienced!

—Kia Abilay
    Woodstock, NY