LifeSHIFT:
WORK & THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY

“There are very few people who realize what God would make of them….
In calling me to live my special qualities and characteristics, God planted deep in myself an original purpose….
what my concrete self adds up to and to live out.” – St. Ignatius of Loyola

LifeSHIFT: Work & the Christian Journey

Life is about facing and managing change—career, personal, family, spiritual. This retreat is an opportunity to reflect on your life and your faith, exploring avenues for new opportunities. You will engage practical career transition content, poetry, and prayer which will allow you to begin clarifying vocational needs and goals.

We all need a vision for our gifts—and language to describe our career/life objectives to ourselves and others. LifeSHIFT will include a variety of activities including discussion, personal writing, film, music, reflective solitude, using the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and one to one consultation. Each participant will set goals, develop resources for change while experiencing imaginative ways to know God’s presence on the journey.

Start Your Life Changing Journey With Us

Event Name: LifeSHIFT: Work & the Christian Journey

Date: Friday, October 22-24, 2021
Friday at 4:00 PM till Sunday at 1:00 PM

Location: San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 Highland Dr., Danville, CA 94526
(San Francisco/Oakland area)

Cost:
2 Nights Single = $255
2 Nights Double = $225
Includes 2 nights, 6 meals, assessments, materials and individual consultation.

Registration:

Additional Info/Questions

Contact Tom Bachhuber directly.

Who's it for?

The LifeSHIFT retreat is ideal for adults addressing, contemplating or in the midst of career or work transition. Perhaps you feel like you’re in a dead-end job with no opportunity for advancement and long for career change. Or maybe you’ve put off pursuing your passion in order to deal with family and financial obligations. The program can be valuable for those planning for meaningful work or activity in retirement, or for those who desire to look at their spirituality as part of work planning.

Testimonials

Read participant quotes from LifeSHIFT recaps and testimonials.

Is this a religious retreat?

This is an opportunity to gain clarity on your life/work direction and explore what’s holding you back from achieving your goals, finding the professional, personal and spiritual balance you may be seeking.

Retreat Leaders

Dr. Thomas Bachhuber is President of the Board and Executive Director of The Center for Life Transitions, Inc. His LifeSHIFT: Work and the Christian Journey weekend retreat is offered throughout the country, combining career/work/retirement planning with spiritual exploration. He is presently on the leadership team for the Ignatian Volunteer Corps-Milwaukee, providing volunteer service opportunities and spiritual formation for retired adults.

Tom was Director of the Career Development Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and also the University of Maryland-College Park. Previously, he led training, research and recruitment initiatives for several Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Bachhuber has published five books including Directions: A Guide to Career Planning (Houghton-Mifflin), The Best Graduate Business Schools (Simon and Schuster) and TranSpirations: Guidance for the Head & Heart Through Career & Beyond (Caritas Communications).

Tom’s Doctorate and Masters in Counseling are from the University of Virginia. He and Leslie have been married for 46 years. They have three adult children and one grandchild.

Jim Briggs is the retired Executive Director of the School of Applied Theology and former Executive Assistant to the President and Vice President of Student Services at Santa Clara University. Prior to his five years at SAT and his 22 years at SCU, Jim was Director of Career Planning and Placement at the University of California Berkeley and Georgetown University.

He has a background in higher education, theology, and career development. Jim’s current work involves workshops, retreats, and coaching around life transitions, especially those related to conscious and contemplative aging. Jim is married and has four daughters and 12 grandchildren.