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Too often we mistake religion for an insurance policy by which we are somehow guaranteed success, health and a productive life. Three parables in particular reveal that a healthy and holy spirituality is founded on the compassionate mercy of God: The accounts of the (1) Prodigal Son, (2) the Samaritan Woman, and the (3) Good Samaritan serve to remind us that God comes to those who are worn out, broken and who feel inadequate to the tasks of life. These three parables remind us that God loves us completely, even in our deepest need.

In this interactive seminar, Dr. Riley will present symptoms of compassionate fatigue and strategies for recovery and healthy practices during intense periods of caregiving. Participants will be directed in goal development for prevention of fatigue and depression associated with caregiving. In addition, self-care activities, methods of balancing living and a bibliography to support continued learning will be provided.

God is love and loves us even when we are not feeling good and feel that we are abandoned. Sr. Riley analyzes many types of depression rooted in emotional, physical, and spiritual problems. For those who are suffering various forms of clinical depression and receiving professional help this will prove a valuable support tool. For people who simply struggle with self-doubt, desperate thoughts, a general sadness, the simple techniques presented here will prove life changing.