Fall Group Openings

We are excited to offer several counseling support groups this fall. Our groups are a safe environment for you to explore and worth through shared struggles while building connections with peers. Each group will be led by Leslie Peacock, MAC, LPC, Director of Counseling. Reach out to Leslie at leslie.peacock@barnabascenterhou.com from more information on groups, dates and times, and how to sign up.

Building Emotional Strength and Peace

• 4 sessions on Tuesdays

Emotions are important for us to understand, manage, and cultivate. Emotions can create confusion and chaos in our lives and impact our relationships. This group will focus on emotional management over anxiety, stress, anger, and sadness and will help you develop strength in your inner life and increase acceptance and peace.

Grief Support

• 4 sessions on Wednesdays

Find support in your grief and loss, grieving a loss or death, chronic illness or cancer, or a dream unfulfilled. Topics include understanding and expressing your grief, exploring emotions such as anger, guilt, regret, and fear, navigating family dynamics, and finding healing in suffering.

Betrayal Trauma for Women

• 4 sessions on Thursdays

This group will offer women a safe and confidential space to heal from a betrayal trauma caused by a spouse’s infidelity, addiction, or other deceitful behavior. Group topics include grieving loss, practicing tools to manage anxiety and intrusive thoughts, rebuilding trust within yourself, developing healthy boundaries, and receiving support from compassionate peers.

Understanding Addiction Seminar
Understanding addiction, caring for loved ones, and exploring the journey of recovery

Join us on Sunday, November 9 from 5:30-7:00PM in Room A300 for Understanding Addiction, a seminar to help you explore the nature of chemical and behavioral addiction, impact on individuals and families, tools to walk alongside loved ones, and resources for recovery. Following the presentation, we will have opportunity for discussion as well as anonymous question and answer.
 
This seminar is for anyone who wants to learn more about addiction, has encountered addiction personally or with loved ones, and seeks to protect yourself and family from addictive patterns. Seminar will be led by Jeff Penner, Graduate counseling intern (supervised by Amanda Brown, 2741 and Leslie Peacock, 76747). Jeff holds a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is completing a Masters degree of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is trained through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and is a certified professional recovery coach through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches.
 
This seminar will address:
-The What & Why of Addiction: addiction cycle, formation of addiction, impact on brain, co-occurring addictions and what causes addiction in the first place.
-The Journey of Recovery: cycle of recovery, treatment options, understanding the stages of change, relapse issues, and finding meaning in recovery.
-Caring for Yourself and Others: 2-pronged approach to helping, how to show empathy, grace, and patience while setting boundaries and expectations, getting your own support, and other recovery resources.
 
Following the presentation, we will have opportunity for discussion as well as anonymous question and answer. Click on this link to  RSVP and reach out to Jeff at Jeff.penner@barnabascenterhou.com for questions.