Recovery Groups: 2009 Fall / Winter Group Schedule Mars Hill Centre

Group Member Covenant Payment Policy

Please note:

• Recovery Groups begin annually in February and September.
• Mental Health Support Groups are ongoing and are open to new members every three months.

Registration for these groups is Monday, September 21, 2009 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
at our office (8318 – 104 Street (in lower level, Strathcona Baptist Church)).

Please note: You must register before the group start date for all groups, as space is limited to the first 7 participants. A deposit is required to confirm you in the group. We accept cash, cheques, debit, VISA and MasterCard. Group descriptions can be found in our brochure or go to www.marshillcentre.com. Please call 435-0202 for further information.

Group start days, dates and times are not final until after group registration night.

With the exception of The Wounded Heart and Basic Heart Healing groups may be women only or co-ed.

• The Wounded Heart is a group for adult survivors of child/adolescent sexual abuse. Women's group – 16 weeks beginning Wednesday September 30th.
• Boundaries (practical skills to applying): This group will help you to establish the clear emotional, physical and spiritual boundaries that are essential for a healthy and balanced life.
  Coed group – 6 weeks beginning Monday September 28th. Pre-requisite for Boundaries 2
• Basic Heart Healing: looks at core wounds we all experience, and equips participants through a model of inner healing
  –10 weeks beginning Monday September 28th.
• Anger Management – Understand how unmet needs can feed anger and realize how other emotions can influence anger while finding healthy ways to express and control your anger.
  Coed group - 12 weeks beginning Tuesday, September 29th.

Men's Groups

• Wild at Heart - - In a world of every fluctuating expectations, many men struggle with knowing what it really means to be a man. As men, how were we created to be? Putting aside stereotypes this group helps men build a solid foundation for their relationships and work world.
  Men's Group–12 to 16 weeks beginning Tuesday, September 29.

Leadership Training

Soul Surgeon- Support and Recovery group ministry leadership training

Based on her book Soul Surgeon Cheryl Shea, founder of Mars Hill Centre will equip you to effectively facilitate support or recovery groups. Through instruction and practical application course participants will gain experience in basic group facilitation, prayer ministry and understanding of core issues.

2 weekends, all day Friday, Saturday to Sunday supper – TBA Please contact Cheryl Shea directly for further information on this course. Registration is limited.

Contact us at the Mars Hill Centre if you are interested in getting more information and/or joining any of our groups.

Groups being offered in January 2010

• Wounded Heart
• Cracking the Sexual Code (men's group)
• Boundaries 2