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SUMMARY:Overcoming Anxiety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Franciscan Life Center is offering a one-day Overcoming Anxiety Workshop presented by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Thomas Finn. This psycho-educational program will provide tools for managing anxiety including relaxation techniques and improved thinking styles based on the principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy\, a highly effective therapeutic method for anxiety reduction. Participants age 16 and over are welcome. \nDate: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nPlace: Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Avenue\, Meriden\, CT\nCost: $95.00 \nFor reservations or more information\, please call: 203-237-8084. \n 
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/overcoming-anxiety-workshop/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Pilgrims of Hope presentation
DESCRIPTION:  \nHope is not a light that scatters our darkness\,\nbut a lamp that guides our steps in the night and suffices for the journey. – Pope Francis \nJoin us in a reflection on “Hope” as we continue our journey during this Jubilee Year of Hope.  \nThe Franciscan Life Center invites you to a presentation by Sister John Mary Sullivan\, FSE\, on the virtue of “Hope\,” Thursday\, September 25\, 2005\, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the San Damiano Room of the Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Avenue\, Meriden\, CT. Register here. \nSister John Mary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who recently returned to the Franciscan Life Center from Vancouver\, BC\, where she was the Associate Director of Ministries and Outreach for the Archdiocese of Vancouver. Sister has a Masters of Theological Studies from the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family and a Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. \nThis educational and spiritual enrichment presentation is free of charge. Call 203-237-8084 for more information and to register\, or register here.
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/pilgrims-of-hope-presentation/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
CATEGORIES:Home page
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:23SpringOvercomingAnxiety-brochure
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/overcoming-anxiety/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:Raising Responsible and Cooperative Children
DESCRIPTION:23parentingWorkshopbrochure
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/raising-responsible-and-cooperative-children-2/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:Raising Responsible and Cooperative Children
DESCRIPTION:23parentingWorkshopbrochure\n 
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/raising-responsible-and-cooperative-children/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:First day of six-part Overcoming Anxiety series with Dr. Finn
DESCRIPTION:The Franciscan Life Center is presenting a program entitled Overcoming Anxiety on six (6) Wednesdays this spring: April 20\, 27 and May 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\, 2022. The program will be held on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center in Meriden from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. \nThe program is designed for individuals 16 years of age and older. It will provide the basic tools for effectively managing anxiety in an engaging and interactive format. The program will be facilitated by Dr. Thomas Finn\, a psychologist on staff at the Franciscan Life Center. \nCall 203-237-8084 to register or\, if you prefer\, return this downloadable form. \n 
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/first-day-of-six-part-overcoming-anxiety-series-with-dr-finn/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:Registration Opens for the Popular Overcoming Anxiety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Franciscan Life Center is presenting a program entitled Overcoming Anxiety on six (6) Wednesdays this spring: April 20\, 27 and May 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\, 2022. The program will be held on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center in Meriden from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. \nThe program is designed for individuals 16 years of age and older. It will provide the basic tools for effectively managing anxiety in an engaging and interactive format. The program will be facilitated by Dr. Thomas Finn\, a licensed clinical psychologist on staff at the Franciscan Life Center. \nCall 203-237-8084 to register or\, if you prefer\, return this downloadable form. \n 
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/registration-opens-for-the-popular-overcoming-anxiety-workshop/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:On Hold: Banana Peels and Climate Change: A Daily Examen for Creation Care
DESCRIPTION:Our educational and spiritual enrichment programs are temporarily postponed until further notice.\nBanana Peels Flyer
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/banana-peels-and-climate-change-a-daily-examen-for-creation-care/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:A Vision for Life\, Love and Marriage - Retreat
DESCRIPTION:HVflyer2019-2A Vision for Life\, Love and Marriage \nClick here to print a registration form. \nOr call: (203) 237-8084
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/a-vision-for-life-love-and-marriage-retreat/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:Touched By Mercy
DESCRIPTION:Touched-By-Mercy-2019\nTouched by Mercy:\nA Day of Reflection for those Affected by Suicide\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2019\n9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\nChiara Center\, 275 Finch Avenue\, Meriden\, CT\nPresented by Sister Colleen Ann Nagle\, FSE\nWe invite all who have been touched by the suicide of a loved one to a day of reflection\, sharing\, questioning\, and prayer. Lunch included. \nRSVP (203) 237-8084 \nPrint a flyer.
URL:https://flcenter.org/event/touched-by-mercy/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Lenten Reflections - Grief and Loss
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URL:https://flcenter.org/event/spiritual-lenten-reflections-grief-and-loss/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Lenten Reflections - Human Suffering and Advanced Directives
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URL:https://flcenter.org/event/spiritual-lenten-reflections-human-suffering-and-advanced-directives/
LOCATION:Chiara Center\, 275 Finch Ave\, Meriden\, CT\, 06451
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