August 21, 2003

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Contact:
Bud Bunce (503) 233-8373
bbunce@archdpdx.org

Second Parenting Fair Planned

        The second annual Catholic Parenting Fair will be held on Saturday, September
20, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Fair will be held at LaSalle High School
(11199 SE Fuller Road) in Milwaukie. Gregory Popcak will be the Keynote speaker. He
is a nationally recognized psychotherapist and author of five books on marriage and
family life issues. Mr. Popcak will spend the morning speaking about topics of parenting
with grace and creating an exceptional marriage while raising children.

        During the afternoon sessions from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., local educators will be
presenting on a variety of parenting topics. This year's topics include: Scripture,
Spirituality and Family Life; Surviving (and even benefiting from) the Stress in Our Lives;
Saving Sex for Marriage --- How to talk to your Teen; Rediscovering Playtime with Your
Children; Stepfamilies: Pitfalls and Possibilities; and Single Parenting: Going It Alone.

        There will also be a variety of pro-family organizations in attendance that will
have educational materials displayed.

        Gregory K. Popcak (pronounced POP-chak) is a nationally recognized
psychotherapist, speaker, and author of five books on marriage and family issues. As
founder and director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute, he provides a nationwide
telephone counseling service to help Christians apply their faith to tough marriage,
family, and personal problems. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from the Franciscan University of
Steubenville and a Masters in Social Work (clinical specialization) from the University of
Pittsburgh. In addition to his expertise in several models of marriage and family
therapy, he works extensively with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, and
other stress related problems as well as those adults who are recovering from the
trauma of childhood abuse.

        The cost of the Parenting Fair is $15.00 per person and includes the morning
Keynote session, two afternoon sessions and a boxed lunch. For registration or further
information, contact the Archdiocesan Marriage, Family Life and Aging Office 503-233-
8319.

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