Care Groups 1st Quarter 2017
Trauma and Forgiveness:
Wednesdays January 18th-March 8th, 7-9pm $20 registration fee. LDB room 209.
There are often far reaching impacts of trauma. Whether your pain has a responsible party or not, the resentments or fears you hold may keep it alive, blocking you from true freedom. When you are ready, this group will encourage you with coping tools and prayer to start the process of forgiveness with both God and others. Led by lay volunteer. Registration Required
Divorce Care:
February-March
Come to experience healing from past pain and rebuild hope for a thriving future with others who are recovering from the effects of separation or divorce. Each week, a speaker will share their knowledge and experience to help us navigate divorce as a community dedicated to pursuing relational health.
Dementia Caregivers Support:
January 5th, Feb. 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th: 6:30-8:00pm LBD 200B
The Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia present huge life changes for both the patient and those who love them. You will learn to overcome these challenges even when caregiving doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Come for tips, community and support. Led by Silverado dementia and hospice care. Registration Encouraged
Breaking Free:
Women’s Abuse Support: Monday Jan.16th-May 22, 6:30-9:00pm LBD Library, $20 registration.
A study based on the book, “Boundaries” this group gives adult women freedom from silence about past or present physical, psychological or verbal abuse. Led by lay volunteers. Registration Required
Abortion Recovery:
Tuesdays Jan. 17th-March 21st. 6:30-8:30pm, LDB 3rd Floor Care Pastor’s Office. $20 registration.
This safe environment brings women together to share each other’s burdens, depression, regret or shame and to be comforted by God’s grace. Registration required: Contact Karen, kdoyle@marinerschurch.org for more information.
ADD & AUTISM Workshop
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:30-9pm, Life Development Building 209
Expert speakers in this area share information and encouragement. This workshop is ideal for adults with ADD or Asperger’s and parents of children with ADD, Asperger’s and Autism. Contact the Linden Attention Learning Center with questions: 949 489-3233. No registration is required; walk-ups encouraged.
Co-Parenting
Saturday, January 21, 2017 9:00-1:00pm, Life Development Building 206
With the divorce rate in Orange County at 60%, effective coparenting continues to be more relevant and essential. Learn how to create an effective coparenting plan for coparents who want to be intentional in their parenting, and continue to foster secure connection with their children. BIO This workshop is lead by Jenna Flowers PsyD, MFT. Dr. Flowers is the author of The Conscious Parent’s Guide to Coparenting . She is a speaker on parenting, marriage, and women’s issues throughout the Orange County area. She has a private practice seeing individuals, couples, and teaches parenting classes out of her office in Newport Beach. She and her husband raise a family of three.
