Serving greater St. Louis, MO
Appointments: 314.994.9344

In Christianity, the term agape refers to the unconditional and voluntary love of God, God's love for humanity, and our call to love one another.

 
   

Search for Significance
Survivors of Narcissistic Relationships
Redeeming Love: Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Boundaries
Healthy Grieving
Calming the Storm: Anger
Sexual Integrity
Sexual Integrity
Finding Balance: Eating and Body Image
 

bullet Search for Significance
Thursdays 8-9:30pm for 8 weeks, beginning June 24
South County Location
Led by Darrell Provinse
Cost is $20 per session
For more information, call 314.994.9344
Status: Closed

This psycho-educational and therapeutic support group for women will discuss themes from The Search for Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's Eyes by Robert S. McGee. 

bullet Survivors of Narcissistic Relationships
South County Location
Led by Darrell Provinse
For more information, call 314.994.9344
Status: New group forming soon, please call to express interest

In your relationships, have you ever felt...
like you're carrying more than your share
your partner is self-absorbed
it is your job to care for your partner's needs
attacked or criticized if you voice needs of your own
everything is about your partner
yourself taking responsibility for your partner's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors at your own expense

If so, you too may be in the midst of a narcissistic relationship.

This therapeutic support group assists women through direct teaching, sharing and interaction with others, healing old wounds, replacing old scripts, learning to identify toxic relationships, implementing more adaptive behaviors in relationships.


bullet Got Boundaries? (Boundaries in Relationships Group)
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm for six weeks
Olivette Location
Led by Rene Parker
Cost is $25 per person (some insurances may cover)
For more information, call 314.420.3580
Status: Open until May 15

Got Boundaries?
Maybe not, if you...
feel like it's your responsibility to please everyone
have trouble saying "no"
feel resentful
feel that your life is out of control
are in a codependent relationship
allow people to take advantage of you
feel it's important to set limits and still be a loving person

The solution is to set appropriate relationship boundaries.

If you would like to develop new skills and strategies for healthy interaction, you are invited to join this therapeutic support group dedicated to setting boundaries.  Individuals and couples are welcome.

bullet Healthy Grieving
Mondays 6-8pm, 9/13-10/4 (4-week group)
Florissant Location
Led by Frances J. Thomas
Cost is $10 per session (payable each week)
For more information, call 314.994.9344
Status: Open

Survive through your loss through healthy living.  Grief and loss can result from unwanted change in status in any area of life: relational, medical, emotional, etc.  You may feel unable to envision a new way of life after such unwanted loss, but are beginning to desire to do so.

This group has three main objectives:
Not alone: Stand confident that you are not alone in your experience of loss as you bring your grief into a safe, sharing environment
New way to live: Find your strength even during your weakest moments
Spirituality: Recognize that even through struggle and suffering, God's gift of life is worth holding onto

bullet Calming the Storm (Anger Group)
Tuesdays 7:15-8:45pm for 12 weeks, beginning June 22
South County Location
Co-Led by David Wilde and Tyler Sparks
For more information, call 314.994.9344

Assisting clients with identifying, feeling, and expressing all emotions (including anger) in healthier ways. Participants will understand roots of anger and combat faulty internal messages that keep them acting out in anger. Interpersonal and experiential techniques are used to correct relationship patterns that perpetuate unhealthy expressions of anger.


bullet Sexual Integrity
South County Location
Led by Tyler Sparks
For more information, call 314.994.9344
Status: Open

A group for men struggling with sexual integrity and desire freedom from pornography, fantasy, the use of prostitutes and escort services, masturbation, using women to feel powerful or loved, or any other sexual struggle that causes destruction.

bullet Sexual Integrity
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm for 12 weeks, beginning May 11
Florissant Location
Led by Mike Diller
Cost is $25 per session (some insurances may apply)
For more information, call 314.602.7959
Status: Open

For men seeking freedom from pornography and sexual addiction, focusing on
Restoring marriages and relationships
Discovering healing through Christ Jesus
Breaking free from habitual sexual behaviors
Experiencing forgiveness
Increasing sense of self-worth

bullet Finding Balance: Eating and Body Image
Beginning Fall 2010, for 12 weeks
Covenant Seminary Location
Led by Kelly Maxwell
For more information, call 314.434.4044 x 3272

Finding Balance is appropriate for young adult and adult women who struggle with body image and/or food-related issues, and who desire greater freedom and health in these areas.  This 12-week small group includes video teaching, sharing time, and activities to help participants gain greater awareness in and healing from their struggles--all from a faith-based perspective.

 
 

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