Group Connections for Spring 2008

Groups are a terrific way to share, grow, relate, and heal. The Counseling Center has designed these helping experiences with trained leaders in each group. Share this information with those who might benefit from these resources. Groups are first made available to the Trinity community and as space permits, groups are open to others associated with area churches.

The intent of these "theme" groups is to identify common experiences, discover the encouragement of community, and to stimulate learning and formation as the Spirit does his work. Short-term groups do not replace "therapy" if that is what is needed. Groups can offer great help to more students and staff through guided discussion, reflection, and support. The informal, interactive format and experience is a natural fit for college and university students. Please spread the word and encourage appropriate referrals.

The counseling center is offering a variety of groups this semester:

AHA

Attaining Healthy Attachments (AHA) is a safe place for women to take an honest look at themselves and the serious relationships they are in. Female facilitators will take the group through topics highlighting self-esteem, intimacy, and boundaries in order to promote more intimate, REAL relationships with family, friends, and significant others. Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. Click here to sign up.

Going Deep

The purpose of this group is to give you tools to experience more authentic relationships. This group is open to both men and women who desire to better understand self and others. Topics include: communication, trust, self-awareness, accurate understanding of others, conflict resolution, and forgiveness. Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Click here to sign up.

Filling Your Hungers: A Holistic Approach to Losing Weight

This group will address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual factors that contribute to excess weight in a supportive and caring environment. You will be challenged to get beyond your usual excuses and to do the inner work needed to make the lasting change in your life. Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 p.m. Click here to sign up.

Freedom: A Group for Men

Freedom is a safe place to fight the dangerous battle for sexual purity with fellow brothers in Christ.  Within the confidential walls of Freedom, men will explore the deeper issues surrounding their sexual purity, make deep and lasting friendships, connect heart knowledge with head knowledge about Scriptures dealing with sexual purity, and bear one another's burdens through prayer, confession, and accountability. Today is the day to begin your journey to freedom. Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Click here to sign up.

Laughing With You

This group is designed to provide a fun, nonthreatening environment for those who would like to become more comfortable in social situations. It is a safe place to explore the things that hold you back and learn techniques to overcome them so that you can be yourself and be at your best around others. Mondays 4:30-6:00 p.m. Click here to sign up.

Letting Go: Grieving through the loss of what could have been

This is a group for those who desire to work through the conflicted feelings surrounding loss. Steps include accepting the reality of the loss, working through the pain of grief, and adjusting to life with the loss. The hope is to find meaning, growth, and healing through the experience. Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Click here to sign up.

All groups require a free individual orientation and assessment screening. There will be a one-time fee of $25.00 for each semester of group involvement. This fee is waived for students who have already been clients at the counseling center for the current year. Sign up to participate by calling the counseling center. Space will be limited. Director of Chapel David Whited has authorized chapel credit for college students who join in these group experiences.

Questions or comments: call x4067 or from off campus at 847.317.4067. Click here to sign up.

Start the Application Process to Join a Group

*Please note that these dates and times are subject to change.  The counseling center aims to offer these groups during times when the potential participants are most available.