Lunchtime Sessions for Faith Leaders

3 Dates: October 16, November 14, February 19
Rate: $50 per session or $130 for three
Register at https://livingsystems.ca/education/family-systems-courses/courses/

First session: Leadership in Uncertain Times: Working Towards a "Non-Anxious Presence"
Family Systems Theory recognizes communities of faith as emotional systems in their own way. When anxiety is present in a system, the way a leader functions can contribute a great deal to navigating the turbulence. If you are interested in learning more, please register.

Second session: Doing Too Much? Thinking Through Overfunctioning as a Church Leader and Taking Steps to Avoid Burnout
One of the patterns that can develop in a community is what Family Systems Theory calls the overfunctioning and underfunctioning reciprocity. As responsible leaders we can fall into overfunctioning
while not realizing we are heading towards burnout. Come and learn how a systems way of thinking can help bring clarity and balance.

Third session: Managing Self with Difficult People: Boundaries and Bullies from a Systems Perspective
In any community or family system the "difficult" person can be the focus of much of our energy and efforts to manage. Thinking through a systems lens can help understand how different kinds of behaviour function within a system and how one can define self in ways that contribute to the healthier function of all.

These sessions are open to anyone, lay or ordained, who is a leader in their faith community.
If you are new to systems theory or are looking for a refresher, you are most welcome.

About the instructor: Sharon Salomons