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.
 
   

Social Skills Group for Boys
Compassion Fatigue - *Register soon!
Boundaries
Search for Significance
Sexual Integrity
Calming the Storm: Anger
Sexual Integrity
 Survivors of Narcissistic Relationships
 
bullet Social Skills Group for Boys
Saturdays 10-11:30am for 6 weeks, beginning July 2 - Lake St. Louis Location
Led by Mary O'Brien
Cost is $20 per person (some insurances may cover)
For more information or to register, call 314.303.3385
Status: Open

The goal of our social skills group is to increase functional social skills that your child can use in everyday social settings.  The group will focus on reinforcing behaviors such as

following instructions and routines
functional communication skills
positive nonverbal communication skills, such as eye contact

Skills typically worked on include "all about me", feelings, sharing, waiting, and politeness.  There will be a limit of five children per group, ages 8-12.
bullet Compassion Fatigue
Mondays 7-8:30pm for 6 weeks, beginning June 20 - Florissant Location
OR
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm for 6 weeks, beginning July 9 - Olivette Location
Led by Brenda McCall
Cost is $25 per person (some insurances may cover)
For more information, call 314.229.9819
Status: Open

As a caregiver, are you experiencing one or more of the following symptoms?
isolation
apathy
emotional outbursts
substance abuse
sleeplessness/re-occurring nightmares

If so, you may be suffering from the secondary traumatic stress disorder now known as Compassion Fatigue.  You are invited to join this therapeutic support group dedicated to provide you with information to manage Compassion Fatigue in your life.
bullet Got Boundaries? (Boundaries in Relationships Group)
Saturdays 11am-12:30pm for 6 weeks, beginning March 26
Olivette Location
Led by Rene Parker
Cost is $25 per person (some insurances may cover)
For more information, call 314.420.3580
Status: Open

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.  The book Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend will be required for the class.
bullet Search for Significance
Thursdays 8-9:30pm for 8 weeks, beginning Jan. 20
 South County Location
Led by Darrell Provinse
Cost is $20 per session
For more information, call 314.994.9344
Status: Open

What is your purpose and meaning in life?  Rooted in a God-centered view of self-worth, 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 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 Calming the Storm (Anger Group)
Tuesdays 7:15-8:45pm for 12 weeks
South County Location
Co-Led by David Wilde and Tyler Sparks
For more information, call 314.994.9344
Status: Closed

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
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm for 12 weeks, beginning Oct. 12
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 Survivors of Narcissistic Relationships
South County Location
Led by Darrell Provinse
For more information, call 314.994.9344
Status: Closed

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.

 
 

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