Community Calendar

Current Groups/Workshops

• Feel, Heal, Deal - Women's Process Groups

• Not Alone - Bereavement Processing Group


Women's Therapy Group

Feel, Heal, Deal
Women's Process Groups

--Most insurance now accepted!--

Groups facilitated by Kathy Krentkowski, MA, LCPC, LMHC.
Groups are held in our Schererville, IN office.

Feel, Heal, Deal Dates

 

SPRING 2024

10-Week Morning Group

  • Monday mornings, Mar 4–May 13 (no group Apr 1)
  • Time: 9:30–11 AM

  • 8-Week Evening Group

  • Wednesday evenings, Apr 10–May 29
  • Time: 6–7:30 PM
  • FALL 2024

    10-Week Morning Group

  • Monday mornings, Sept 9–Nov 18 (no group Oct 7)
  • Time: 9:30–11 AM

  • 10-Week Evening Group

  • Wednesday evenings, Sept 11–Nov 20 (no group Oct 16)
  • Time: 6–7:30 PM

  • Feel, Heal, Deal is a process group for women that creates a safe space for participants to increase knowledge of how their struggles impact themselves, their relationships, and their ability to function and live a meaningful life.

    What Is a Process Group?
    A process group is a form of group therapy that is intentionally left unstructured to allow clients to bring up what is presently happening in their lives. These may be issues related to a diagnosis, a problem they are in therapy for, or an issue they struggle with and have not sought treatment for. Those issues may represent a range of topics such as depression, anxiety, marriage problems, struggles with recovery from addiction (drugs, alcohol, food, sex, pornography), past trauma, codependency, boundary issues, etc.

    It is not a requirement for participants to currently be involved in individual therapy. However, it may serve them better as group time may not allow for enough time to explore the full range and impact of the issues that come up in the group.

    What Are the Benefits of Group Therapy?
    In group therapy, there is an emphasis on giving and receiving feedback. The interaction with other group members allows participants to uncover blind spots as members give honest and compassionate feedback on what they see and hear in each other as sharing occurs. Self-disclosure offers participants the experience of realizing they are not alone in their struggles; this often reduces shame and offers needed support.

    This type of honest and vulnerable sharing allows a unique opportunity for participants to challenge and re-examine assumptions about themselves, others, and their relationships with others, while learning skills needed to navigate their unique hardships and relationships and becoming aware of poor coping skills. As members hear different perspectives, they may find new ways to move forward in their lives.

    Location: Our Schererville office at 962 W US-30, Schererville, IN 46375

    Cost: $50 per session - most insurance accepted

    For women 21 years or older.

    Group limited to 8 participants.

     

    What women have said about the group...

    "...a safe space ... ability to come as you are ... zero judgment."

    "This was my first experience in a group and I am so glad I did this. From start to finish, the entire process has me feeling more at peace with all that has been going on in my life!"

    "[I liked] Being able to vocalize my issues, as well as be a sounding board for others. I really enjoyed seeing similarities in others."

    "I like the way it is run."

    "I liked the sense of comradery being with other women who share some of the same struggles as me, but also hearing different points of view/perspectives."

    "Loved it!"

     



    Women's Therapy Group

    Not Alone
    Bereavement Processing Group

    Facilitated by Linda Ostlund, MA, LCPC, NCC, CAGCS.

    Not Alone is a 6-week, in-person, co-ed group for adults whose grief is overwhelming. Death of a loved one impacts our emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual lives. Moving forward can feel very lonely. Not Alone will give you the opportunity to tell and retell your story, so to be heard and validated in a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.

    We have two groups available:

    Tuesday Morning Group in Orland Park
    Day: Tuesdays
    Dates: April 23–May 28, 2024
    Time: 10–11:30 AM
    Location: Chicago Christian Counseling Center, 15127 S. 73rd Avenue, Suite G, Orland Park, IL 60462

    Thursday Evening Group in New Lenox
    Day: Thursdays
    Dates: April 25–May 30, 2024
    Time: 6–7:30 PM
    Location: New Life Church, 500 Gougar Road, New Lenox, IL 60451


    Cost for each group: $50 per session

    For adults 21 years or older.

    Group limited to 8 participants.