GriefShare, a program to help people heal through grief and loss, is a 13 week program that begins on Thursday, February 2 and will take place from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the counseling center. Participants will learn practical, effective strategies to help them cope through loss. This support group will be led by Jon Cosner, a student from the Methodist Theological Seminary, who is pursuing his counseling degree. The cost is $20/person to cover the cost of materials and partial scholarships are available.
Registration: To reserve space, sign up online here and select “GriefShare Group”, or contact Jonathan Cosner at 614-865-0513 x 602 or by email at jcosner@ccpc.us
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Organizing the Disorganized Mind
Have you ever struggled with managing your time, been significantly impacted by distractions, or experienced painful consequences from your impulsivity? These, along with several other symptoms, are ADHD tendencies and impact millions of adults in the U.S. Many adults with ADD / ADHD are unaware that they have this disorder—they often just feel that it’s impossible to get organized, to stick to a job, or keep an appointment. Many problem behaviors stem from ADD/ADHD such as low self-esteem, anger control, substance abuse, mood swings, and relationship problems. In addition, a mental health diagnosis of depression can arise if the issues are not addressed.
If you see your own behaviors in any of this article, you will benefit from attending this informational seminar on Saturday, February 4, from 12 – 3:00 p.m. at the counseling center. Leslie Marshall, MA, PCC, will provide a basic overview of the ADHD brain as well as tools and tips about how to improve your situation and take charge of your life. The cost for this seminar is just $10/person. For additional information, or to sign up for the group, click here and select “Organizing The Disorganized Mind”.
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Getting hitched? Tying the knot? Exchanging vows? If you’re getting married soon, attending our “Before You Say I Do” workshop is a must! Research has shown that the following relationship skills and knowledge contribute to the success and endurance of marriage:
· Compatibility
· Expectations
· Personalities and families-of-origin
· Communication
· Conflict resolution
· Intimacy and sexuality
· Long-term goals
We will be discussing each of these issues in a group setting, allowing for great conversation and a more educational, versus therapeutic, environment.
And if it’s not you doing the hitching or tying or exchanging, maybe you know someone who is preparing for their marriage and would like to get them a memorable gift. Why not consider buying the gift that will last a lifetime, a priceless, loving gift of admission to our workshop?
The workshop is led by one of our clinicians and takes place several times a year. To learn more, or to register for a workshop, click here.
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Women of Change Support Group
a support group for women pressing through the many changes peri-menopause and menopause bring
“I’d much rather be a woman than a man. Women can
cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they are the first to
be rescued off of sinking ships.”
-Anonymous
An 8 Session Experience : 3 Group Sessions and 5 Individual Sessions
What you will experience: A safe setting to share your frustrations and fears regarding the changes going on emotionally and physically
- An opportunity to educate yourself regarding hormones and symptoms you may experience or be experiencing
- A place to learn ways to cope with the highs and lows
- A place to share with others who are experiencing similar changes
- A time to work on individual growth and change with a professional counselor
Cost: A $720 value for only $250
(may be covered by insurance)
Group Sessions: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm beginning February 7
Registration: deadline is Friday, February 3
Register online (click here and select “Women of Change Support Group”), email or call Rev. Twyla Stanifer, MA, LPC
614-865-0513 Ext. 607 tstanifer@ccpc.us
www.ccchristiancounseling.com
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Boundaries Group
Sometimes Saying NO is a Very Healthy Thing to Do!
Starting February 22, 5:30-7 pm, the counseling center will offer a 9-week class based on the best-selling book Boundaries by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend.
Each of these nine sessions can make a life-changing difference as Drs. Cloud and Townsend draw on principles from the Bible and guide us on a journey of discovery and practical application. Each session contains a video presentation by Drs. Cloud and Townsend as well as small group discussion that can profoundly improve the quality of your relationships in every sphere of your life.
Cost: The cost is $20/person to cover the cost of materials.
Registration: To reserve space, sign up online here and select “Boundaries” or contact Jonathan Cosner at 614-865-0513 x 602 or by email at jcosner@ccpc.us
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Sex plays a crucial role in our experience as humans. It is God’s gift of deepest intimacy with another person. But when we lose control of our sexual behavior, emotional and psychological devastation can follow quickly behind. Dr. Patrick Carnes defined sex addiction in the early 1980s with his groundbreaking work, Out of the Shadows. There he says a sex addict is “someone who uses any sexual activity to alter his or her emotional state and has lost the ability to control this behavior.”
This men’s group begins by helping men evaluate how their sexual behavior obscures values, hopes, and dreams. Whether you struggle with promiscuity, affairs, pornography addiction, or same-sex encounters, from Fantasy to Eternity gives you an eternal perspective for sexual renewal.
This group is ongoing and new members may start any time. Fantasy to Eternity meets Mondays at 7:00pm and is moving to Wednesdays starting February 29th.
Find out more here. Request additional information or sign up for the group through the contacts page, or contact Mark at 614-865-0513 x191 or marksmith@ccpc.us.
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The devastating effect of sexual betrayal on the injured spouse has been shown to parallel the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder with intense emotions that vacillate between rage toward the participating partner and inward feelings of shame, depression, overwhelming powerlessness, victimization, and abandonment. from Reeling to Healing is a 12-week group is designed to help participants identify and work through the effects of sexual betrayal due to their spouse/boyfriend/ex’s affair, pornography addiction, or same-sex attraction. Weekly topics include ‘Stage of Healing from Betrayal’, ‘Grief’, ‘Where is God?’, Codependency’ and ‘Self-Care’. Handouts will be provided and homework will be assigned as part of the healing process. Books used in the group can be found at local libraries or purchased at local bookstores by the participant. Cost is $30/session ($300 total if paid in advance). Some scholarships are available.
Next session starts Wednesday February 29, 2012
Find out more here. Request additional information or sign up for the group through the contacts page, or contact Brenda Smith, MA, PC/CR at 614-865-0513 x190 or bsmith@ccpc.us
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