T i n a   K a r a g u l i a n
Los Patios, 2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78217
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Original drawing by Brenda Kingery
Color version by Patsy Sasek
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Tina Karagulian has over twenty years experience as an artist, individual
therapist, and facilitator of creative and healing workshops. She has a
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from Tufts University, and a Masters
Degree in Social Work from Boston University. She is currently studying to
become a Spiritual Director in a program by The Center for Spiritual Growth
and the Contemplative Life.

For many years, Tina taught computer and UNIX operating system classes at
Motorola, Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices in Austin and Seguin, Texas, and
since 1998 has provided workshops that promote creativity and self-awareness
in Mississippi, Virginia, and Texas.

In 1986 and 1991, Tina edited two issues of Side by Side, a periodical devoted
to equality for women within the Armenian Apostolic Church, and facilitated an
Armenian women's conference in Tenafly, New Jersey in March of 1991.

Tina Karagulian created and edited Recipes from the Heart, a book of recipes
donated by Harcourt employees, and includes inspirational quotes by Ralph
Ransom, author of Steps on the Stairway. Profits from the sale support efforts
of Home Comforts, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the
mentally ill establish and maintain their own homes. Contact Patsy Cheyney at
210.222.8736 for more information on the book and Home Comforts, Inc.

At the Renovaré International Conference on Spiritual Renewal in June 2009,
Tina facilitated a prayer collage workshop entitled Visual Arts and the Jesus
Way. An audio recording of her talk is available that outlines the many prayers
that we collage for each of our life experiences.

Tina writes poetry and prayers to release emotions and to celebrate the beauty
she sees within life. One important theme has been the effect of the Armenian
Genocide on her ancestors and on her own story. Her poems and her personal
story entitled Lessons from the Ancestors are included in the PeaceCENTER's
2008 book Insights on the Journey: Trauma, Healing, & Wholeness, An
Anthology of Women's Writing, edited by Maureen Leach, OSF.

Four of her prayers have been included in Morehouse Publishing's 2009
anthology Lifting Women's Voices: Prayers to Change the World. Women of all
ages include prayers on issues of poverty, women's empowerment, and the
power of faith to bridge cultural and economic differences. All royalties benefit
the International Anglican Women’s Network and Episcopal Relief and
Development.

Tina's prayer entitled My heart is Full is included in Sustaining Abundant Life, a
women's prayer and poetry project that supports Women and the Well House
ministries in San Antonio, Texas. For information on purchasing this book,
contact Lou Taylor of the Diocese of West Texas at (210 or 888) 824-5387 or
VIVA! Books at 800-826-1143.

Her current book project includes interviewing women from various faith
traditions about their life journeys, their daily spiritual practices, and the
inspiration they have received along the way. Tina enjoys the expression of art,
poetry, song, writing,stories and prayer, and holds a space for others to discover
and to act on their spiritual gifts.

Click on Presentations and Workshops for a detailed list of her past
presentations. Please feel free to contact her for a speaking engagement,
retreat, or workshop.
Cover Art by Ann Woke
Cover art by Tina Karagulian.