Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor for the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
The vital connection between psychological and spiritual development has frequently been obscured by turf battles between psychologists and priests. In attempting to make sense of human experience, clerics have often promoted a point of view that suggests that human well being is achieved first and foremost as a function of a persons relationship with God. Psychologists, on the other hand, have focused primarily on human relationships as the hallmark of well being. When these positions become polarized they tend to veil the more complex and subtle fabric of human experience which may be more like an unending dialectical process in which the psychological and spiritual plains of experience give shape and substance to each other.
Transpersonal psychology represents a point of view which attempts to understand and bring into sharp focus the movement of this dialectic and further to investigate the various ways in which this dialectic serves persons in their efforts to make meaning out of experience.
Bob Walters is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Menlo Park since 1990, and serving as clinical supervisor for the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto and for Christian Counseling Centers in Fremont since 1996. Mr. Walters has a special interest in the relationship between contemplative prayer and Vipassana meditation.
June 1,
2008
Ethical Dilemmas
Dr. Margaret McLean
Markula Center, Santa Clara University
Recent Forums
Momfulness - Part 2: Mothering with Mindfulness, Compassion, and Grace
Denise Roy
Author, marriage & family therapist, spiritual director, and mother of five
Author Denise Roy returns to continue her discussion of Momfulness. Roy combines her experience as a marriage and family therapist, a spiritual director, and a mother of five in the her delightful books, Momfulness and My Monastery Is a Minivan. Roy defines momfulness as `the spiritual practice of cultivating a mindful, compassionate, mothering presence,` and outlines six spiritual lessons: developing true presence, practicing embodiment, paying attention, cultivating deep compassion, recognizing the sacred in all things and understanding the value of community. [Presented:
May
4,
2008]
Writing about our deepest emotions and experiences can have extraordinary power and beauty. Dr. Sharon Bray, author of When Words Heal, guides in learning how writing alone or together helps us realize that, even in the midst of illness, our creativity and artistic self-expression cannot be quelled. Writing helps us get through illnesses, trauma, or suffering, and even to get beyond them. Writing harnesses our imagination and liberates our creativity. Through it, we embark on a powerful and joyous journey of healing. [Presented:
April
27,
2008]
The solar photovoltaic system on the roof of our church has been operational for eight months and is featured in this month`s Episcopal Life! Don Disney provides a review of the system design and installation, along with an update on its actual performance. Don also talks about possible expansions of solar PV at St. Jude`s and the economics of home PV systems. [Presented:
April
20,
2008]
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Adult Forums are held in the Parish Hall Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m, with child care available in Room 5 during the Adult Forum. Topics range from spirituality to Church history to the application of Christian principles in our daily lives. Many of our speakers come from beyond the St. Jude's community and are experts in their fields.
Spiritual Formation
These courses are 3-7 sessions. Audio is available for most courses, although the audio is online only for the more recent offerings. Check the links below for details. Recent series include:
Each Wednesday, a group of people from St. Jude’s, gathers together to pray. On the first Wednesday of the month, a healing liturgy is offered while Holy Eucharist is offered on the remaining Wednesdays. The service is 30 minutes long. Currently, a bible study class follows the noon service in the Fireside Room. It focuses on the Gospel of Luke. The class starts at 12:45pm. We study one chapter per week. Read the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 11.
of many past Forums are available upon request. Even better, you can listen online or with your portable music player (iPod or MP3 player). You can even subscribe to the Podcast and never miss a forum. To subscribe, click on the 1-click buttons at the top right of this page. If you need a CD, we'll make you one. There is no cost for the CD, and one does not need to be a St. Jude's congregant. Click 
