Forgiveness Group Counseling
Do you or someone you know struggle with anger, hurt, or holding a grudge?
Individuals who are holding on to these feelings may be able to address these issues through group therapy at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center! People who can recall a time when they were offended or hurt by someone and have not gotten beyond the experience are good candidates for a Forgiveness Group. In other words, people who would likely say that they are still angry, hurt, or upset about the event, or are still holding a grudge. If that is true for you or someone you know, the Forgiveness Group therapy opportunity may be for you.
What is the First Step?
The Center is partnering with Iowa State University to conduct group therapy sessions at the Center as part of a forgiveness study at ISU. The first step is to indicate interest in the forgiveness group counseling by contacting the study team at ISU. Call (515-294-1898) or email (info@isugroupstudy.com). This team will work with you to set up a time for a short interview with one of the team members and to complete the initial paperwork and questionnaires for the study.
If deemed eligible for this study, each individual will be assigned to a weekly meeting time in Des Moines that works with their schedule. Groups meet for 90 minutes once a week for two months. Groups will be held at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, 8553 Urbandale Ave., in Urbandale. There is no cost for participation. For more information, please visit the study’s website: http://www.isugroupstudy.com.
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Souljourners
| Day and Time |
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:50 a.m. |
| Location |
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 600 6th Ave., Des Moines |
| Cost |
$3 per session (payable at the door), includes a continental breakfast |
| Facilitator |
Lowell Houts, D.Min. |
| Start/End Date |
Ongoing. |
| Preregister |
Participants do not need to pre-register, but they are encouraged to call Lowell Houts at (515) 274-4006 prior to attending their first Souljourners meeting. |
Souljourners seeks to address the subtle and not-so-subtle challenges facing men today. Sessions include short presentations on current issues commonly facing men, referencing contemporary authors such as Sam Keen, Herb Goldberg, John Grey, and Warren Farrell. The presentations are followed by a group processing time, allowing for reflection and discussion. Topics may include:
- Modern Myths/Modern Man
- Work and Worth
- Male/Female Communication Styles
- The Changing Face of Manhood
- Fathers and Sons
- Fathers and Daughters
- Masculine Spirituality
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