Open Groups

Serenity Seekers (co-ed)
This is an ongoing, open group for those who are new to Steps of Grace or who have not signed up for one of the closed groups. Serenity Seekers deals with the 12 steps as well as dealing to a degree with various addictive compulsive behaviors.
There is NO required sign-up or pre-requisite for this group.

Chemical Dependency Group (co-ed)
This is an ongoing, open group for those who are new to Steps of Grace or who have not signed up for one of the closed groups and are experience issues with drugs or alcohol. This group works the  12 steps. 
There is NO required sign-up or pre-requisite for this group.

Closed Groups ( July 12, 2011 to Dec 13, 2011)

PREREQUISITE FOR ALL CLOSED GROUPS:
Successful completion of the  S.O.G. Orientation or Basic Communication Workshop.  You are welcome to repeat the workshop if you wish.

GOOD GRIEF - (PART 1 and PART 2)(CO-ED):

This is a two-part group that will begin in July 2011- the first part is an overview of  what grief is, the grief process, stages and healing.  The workbook “Recovering from the Losses of Life” will be used along with other materials on grief/ losses. Part 1 will incorporate the “building joy/capacity” concept from Life Model to strengthen us as we deal with grief and loss.

Part 2 – January 2012 -will build on Part 1 and will go deeper into the concepts and issues of grief/loss. It will explore not only a primary loss in life but will address secondary losses, stages of grief and hope for the future. .

You do not have to take both parts of the group but may take either Part 1 or Part 2 as they are offered. 

LIFEMODEL’S “THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO LIVING WITH MEN” (CO-ED):

This is the book we will be using in this group to better understand us as men or the men in our lives, to learn what really affects positive change for those that are stuck, struggling or causing pain for others. This is for men and women, and this book was considered the most comprehensive Life Model books, dealing with all or many of the relevant details of Life Model.  

12 STEP RECOVERY GROUP (CO-ED):

A co-ed, covenant group approach to working the 12-steps while applying Lifemodel's Thriving Skills for those recovering from childhood and adult traumas.

Lifemodel Principles  

• Identifies the emotional  & spiritual growth stages of one’s life
• Gives steps on how to mature and maintain spiritual & emotional health
• Identifies & helps to bring healing to emotional woundedness
• Helps a person to grow into the person that God designed them to be
• Stresses the importance and power of healthy Christian community and its impact on a person’s healing

S.O.G. ORIENTATION (CO-ED): Formerly the Basic Communication Workshop.

 This 14 week group must be completed before anyone can sign up for any of the other closed groups. This group is your introduction into the Steps of Grace program, and exposes attenders to communication skills and self awareness, as well touching on codependency and other things pertaining to the Steps of Grace ministry and program. There will be a $25 registration fee for this group which goes to the paying of group materials. Please include payment with completed flyer. This group will begin on July 12th and run through October 11th. All those awaiting to get into this closed group are welcome to attend Serenity Seekers or Chemical Free Living.    

 Attendence is critical for completion. Only 2 absences are premitted to satisfactorily complete this course.

( Please see the separate flyer (supplied at church) to sign up for these closed groups or S.O.G. Orientation and to get more information). 

Sign up ends June 27, 2011. Turn in completed form by that date.

How to join a Closed Group

Because there is considerable depth to the sharing and the commitment level of participants and facilitators of Closed Groups, there is an expectation of both accountability and follow-through. This would include things such as signing a group covenant, regular attendance, active participation, completing homework and other assignments depending on the type of group. Most groups will remain together for a period of 1-2 years. There will be people transferring in and out as they move through their recovery process.

The following is the typical process for entering a Closed Group:

1. Regularly attend the open group for minimum of 6 weeks.
2. Complete the S.O.G Orientation or Basic Communications workshop. 
3. Sign group covenant form.