GROUPS, WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTATION

Cornerstone Counseling Inc. offers interactive facilitation of groups depending on specific needs and a flexible format based on your preference.  Agencies, schools, churches, businesses and youth groups have utilized our services in the past. Our fees are dependent upon group size and number of meetings.

GROUPS

Here’s what the American Psychological Society (APA) has to say about the benefits of working in a group.

You’re Not Alone …“Joining a group of strangers may sound intimidating at first, but group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. Psychologists say, in fact, that group members are almost always surprised by how rewarding the group experience can be.

Groups can act as a support network and a sounding board. Other members of the       group often help you come up with specific ideas for improving a difficult situation            or life challenge, and hold you accountable along the way.

Regularly talking and listening to others also helps you put your own problems in perspective. Many people experience mental health difficulties, but few speak openly   about them to people they don’t know well. Oftentimes, you may feel like you are the     only one struggling — but you’re not. It can be a relief to hear others discuss what they’re going through, and realize you’re not alone.”

Diversity is another important benefit of group therapy. People have different personalities and backgrounds, and they look at situations in different ways. By seeing how other people tackle problems and make positive changes, you can discover a whole range of strategies for facing your own concerns.”

Participating in a small group may assist you with the following:

• Abuse
• ADD
• Addictive behavior
• Anger/Rage
• Anxiety
• Bullying
• Depression
• Divorce/Separation
• Grief
• Guilt/Shame
• Narcissism
• Relationship conflicts
• Self worth/Identity
• Spiritual discovery and growth
• Stress
• Trauma

If you know others who are struggling with the same challenge and would like us to facilitate your group, we are only a button click or phone call away. Also please check the “MORE INFO” button periodically to see what small groups we may be currently offering.  Remember there is always HOPE!

WORKSHOPS

Workshops are a wonderful opportunity for a group of diverse people to acquire skills and receive specific training surrounding a particular subject.  We will collaborate with you to create a personalized workshop to meet your needs.

Some ideas are listed below:

• Beyond bondage- breaking destructive patterns
• Communication- strengthening and restoring relationships
• Discovering discernment
• Identity- where does yours come from?
• Overcoming stress
• Parameters- who is setting them? God, you, or others?
• Positive parenting
• Resiliency
• Setting priorities
• Spiritual growth and discovery
• Suicide prevention *
• Taking thoughts captive

*We are certified trainers in QPR (Question/Persuade/Refer) an evidence-based national suicide prevention program. This training can be done in 2 hours or less and equips individuals with tools to be an active “lifesaver”. Suicide is a national epidemic and health crisis.  We are passionately committed to bring a greater awareness of this epidemic to communities in an effort to lower the number of suicide attempts and successes.

We are only a button click or phone call away.  Also please check the “MORE INFO” button periodically to see what workshops we may be currently offering. Remember there is always HOPE!

CONSULTATION

Cornerstone Counseling Inc. is also available for consulting work.  If you, or your agency, school, church, business, youth group are in need of professional advice we would love to accommodate you. Our fees vary depending on the nature of each request.  Again, we are only a button click or phone call away …Remember there is always HOPE!