Lectures

with Bertina Cannizzaro, M.S.

Date to Be Announced!

Cultivating Compassionate Communication for Couples

Compassionate communication is essential for creating vibrant, happy, and healthy relationships & marriages.

This lecture & interactive seminar will engage couples in mindful reflection, thoughtful discussion, and skill-building activities to explore & cultivate deeper self-awareness, mutual understanding, and greater relational sensitivity for more fully vitalized, compassionate & loving relationships. The following dimensions of healthy communication will be explored:

~ The 5 Love Languages ~ Primary Styles of Communication ~ Factors Affecting Communication Style & Capacity ~ How to Overcome Communication Barriers ~ Utilizing Resources to Develop Communication Skills ~ Communicating through Conflict to Achieve Reconciliation ~ Communication as a Pathway to Intimacy

Date to be Announced!

Date to be Announced!

Creating a Culture of Love

Where does a culture of love begin?

In this lecture, the nuances of creating a culture of love will be explored - including insights from psychology, sociology, faith and spirituality - in an effort to promote building a world that embraces & promotes these essential elements of love:

~ Compassion ~ Mercy ~ Forgiveness ~ Acceptance ~ Respect ~ Kindness ~ Understanding

Cultivating Loving Relationships & Marriages

This lecture will provide hope for cultivating loving relationships & marriages through pre-marital education - focusing on personal empowerment through the development of the following components of spiritual & interpersonal skills & well-being:

~ Mindfulness & Self-Awareness ~ Personal Empowerment & Mission ~ Living with Authenticity, Honesty & Integrity ~ Cultivating Intimacy & Effective Communication ~ Developing Conflict Resolution Skills & Empathy ~ Articulating & Discussing Beliefs, Values, Lifestyle, Interests ~ Embracing Gratitude, Respect & Understanding