The Family Center at Holy Family University

The Family Center Workshops

Living Fully Workshop

All sessions are 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Participants are welcome to attend as few or as many sessions as they desire.


Register - Living Fully Workshop

 

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Education and Technology Center - (ETC) Room 412

How to Read the Bible without Getting Lost

Christopher Fuller, Ph.D., Vice President for Mission Integration, Holy Family University

How many times have you tried to read the Bible from beginning to end, only to give up at some point? Dr. Fuller will provide a helpful overview that helps place the most challenging or confusing parts of the Bible into a useful context. As a result, participants will gain a greater understanding of the dramatic narrative of the Christian Bible that begins in the Book of Genesis and ends in the Book of Revelation.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Education and Technology Center - (ETC) Room 412

US Economy: Where We’re Coming from and Where We Seem to be Headed

J. Barry Dickinson, Ph.D., Professor, School of Business and Technology, Holy Family University

The US economy is currently navigating a series of unprecedented shocks and policy pivots. This session takes a close look at how the American economy has shifted and what those changes mean. You will walk away with a better understanding of the current economic climate and what experts are predicting for the future.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Education and Technology Center - (ETC) Room 412

Tax Season Post-Mortem: Making Sense of Your 2025 Tax Return

Michele Dolan, AFSP, B.A. ’92, M.S., Tax Preparation Professional

Your tax return is a story of your year; make sure it’s a story you understand. Don’t just file and shove it in a drawer. One-week post-deadline, your financial memory is at its peak—the perfect time for a “Tax Post-Mortem.” This guided tour of the 2025 Form 1040 provides the clarity needed to ensure your financial story is accurate. Whether you file yourself or use a professional, we’ll cover critical spotchecks to verify if major legislative changes, including the expanded $40,000 SALT cap and new senior deductions, were captured correctly. This isn’t complex math; it’s about confidence. Please bring a copy of your recently filed 2025 tax return.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Education and Technology Center - (ETC) Room 412

Grounded: Tools for Presence in Challenging Moments

Diane Menago, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Professor of Psychology, Psy.D. Program Director, Department of Counseling Psychology, School of Arts and Sciences, Holy Family University
Miabella Baker, Psy.D. Doctoral student, Holy Family University

Feeling overwhelmed? Learn practical, accessible techniques to stay calm, focused, and connected—especially when stress or uncertainty threatens to take over.