Author/Speaker on midlife issues and women's friendships
Pat Shapiro does keynote presentations, lectures and workshops
on women’s midlife issues, with a special interest in friendships.
The following topics are adapted from her two books on midlife issues,
HEART TO HEART:
Deepening Women’s Friendships at Midlife and
MY TURN: Women’s Search for Self After the Children Leave.
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
HEART TO HEART: A Celebration of Women and
Friendship
Inspiring and entertaining, this lecture focuses on how our friendships
enrich our lives, how to overcome the barriers that get in the way of
true closeness and how to balance time for ourselves with time for others.
The lecture unfolds through story telling: Pat’s own friendship
story and the stories of some of the women she interviewed for Heart
to Heart.
Women at Midlife: Becoming Whole
Through stories and humor, this lecture raises thought-provoking questions
about how we can connect the many parts of our lives into a unified whole
at midlife. It covers discovering passions, finding spirituality, nurturing
friendships, and renegotiating relationships with our partners and grown
children.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
What Your Mother Never Told
You About Friendship
We all get messages from our mothers about friendship: some spoken, some
unspoken. Learn how those impacted on you, your choice of friends and
the nature of your relationships. Discover what you can teach your mother
and daughter about these special relationships.
The Trouble with Friends
Jealousy, anger and competition still plague women’s friendships
in the 21st century. Learn how these emotions can challenge the closest
friendships. Discover healthy ways to cope with your feelings.
Firm Friendships: Dive In or
Bail Out
At some point, everyone evaluates her friendships. Do the positives outweigh
the negatives? Am I truly valued? Learn how to deepen those relationships
you care most about and let go gracefully of toxic friends.
All of these topics can be tailored to suit an audience’s special
needs. Contact Pat for speaking
engagements. |