Core Groups/Counseling

taking steps toward wholeness

These groups, workshops and resources go beneath the surface of our lives and reach into areas that may be unexplored. They offer specific focus, scope, and intensity.

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What is the Purpose of Core Groups and Counseling Resources?

They will help you:

  • Heal from wounds that seem impossible to resolve
  • Put unhealthy parts of your past behind you
  • Develop a loving view of God, self, and others
  • Take ownership of how you live your life
  • Learn new tools to cope with relationships and stressful events
  • Develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God
Feeling stuck or have a question about emotional health?

You are not alone in this process. We want to help you find the right resources and people to walk with you as you pursue emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wholeness. We offer a safe, confidential, opportunity to ask questions of a licensed Christian Marriage & Family Therapist. To ask your question or for names of therapists who might suit your needs and issues contact Counseling@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Counseling Referrals

Family Consultation Service 619-280-3430

Reinicke Counseling Services  619-298-8722

Lighthouse Psychological Services 619-248-8608

San Diego Institute For Couples  619-542-1052, ext.1

Real Life Solutions 619-437-1465

 


Financial Peace University

Do you have too much month left at the end of your money? Do you wish you could be more generous with your resources but don't have the financial freedom to do so? Did you know that 70% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck regardless of income? FPU is designed to teach you how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. You'll meet with other Floodsters each week to watch video lessons and participate in discussion groups that will change your whole attitude about money!
Cost:
$100 per household (includes workbook, audio CD library and Dave Ramsey's book)
Next Group:
Fall 2010, 14 consecutive weeks

For next group or for more information contact:
EricLehman@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

 


Core Groups for Men

FMO (For Men Only) Sexual Integrity & Purity Group
Tuesday Evenings, May 25th-July 6th, 7pm-9pm, Flood Offices

Description: The Church has largely been silent on issues dealing with sexual integrity. We, at Flood, want to combat the secrecy and silence with a group that is only for guys and will deal specifically with sexual purity. If you are dealing with sexual sins and are stuck in a pattern of shame and guilt, then this group, led by a trained facilitator, is a great start! The Bible tells us to confess our sins to one another and bring our sins into the light, exposi ng the darkness to God 's Truth!
Cost:  $30, which includes a book and workbook
Contact: Email Purity@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Other Resources for Men 

Setting Captives free
An online support group that offers Christ-centered hope and freedom to those in the grip of sin through accountability to Bible-based truth resulting in the true enjoyment of life in and for the glory of God. SettingCaptivesFree.com

Flood Sexual Purity Email
If you would like to receive periodic emails with encouragement, resource s, and announcements related to sexual purity, follow this link to sign up.

Porn-Again Christian: A Frank Discussion about Pornography & Masturbation
Click here to download the new book by pastor Mark Driscoll.

XXXChurch.com
A website that brings awareness, openness, accountability and recovery to the church, society and individuals on the issue of pornography. Viewer s can access a virtual Prayer Wall, Blogs, and other ways to combat porn. Accountability software can be downloaded for FREE > from ood.com/templates/flood/scripts/tiny_mce/themes/advanced/langs/en.js" type="text/javascript"> this website. The program logs websites visited by the computer and allows the user to select a trusted friend(s) to whom the email log goes to.

Safe Eyes
Almost everyone has anti-virus software to keep their computer safe. But what about software to keep us safe from the virus of sin infecting us through our computers? Don't let yourself float in the open water of unfiltered internet access and rely on your own strength to resist temptation. For the same price as most anti-virus software, Safe Eyes protects up to 3 computers for $49.95 per year. You can purchase and download the program on the website.
Note: This software even works for computer experts. If you think you can get around the filter, email thall@amor.org for information about setting up Safe Eyes on your computer.


Core Groups for Women

Let's Talk About Sex, Ladies  
Single women: join us as we uncover the process of learning to practice chastity and walk the road of redemption from past sexual experiences.
Cost: Free   Contact for start date of next group: TatumLehman@gmail.com
 
Restoring Our Souls: Healing the Sexual Wounds  
Sex is powerful and impacts us body and soul. Many people experience sexual wounds in childhood or in early adulthood and the pain stays with them. If your history includes any events that have wounded your sexuality and caused you to view sex in unhealthy ways, we invite you to join this core group. We will address this struggle with gentleness, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
 
Cost: $25 for materials.
Contact for start date of next group: wanda@reallifesolutions-trt.com

Post-Abortion Healing Group (12 weeks)

If you have had an abortion and are struggling with guilt, anger, shame, depression, or other symptoms, come to this confidential and safe small group to find peace and forgiveness.  Cost: Free  Contact: jniven@capsonline.org Note:  Groups launch on an as-needed basis and are scheduled around the participants' needs.

5-Week Process Group

This group may be for you if...

 - seeking connection and community with other like-minded women;

 - wanting to get unstuck from a difficult emotional situation;

 - sharing space with safe women who accept others where they are at;

 - an experiential process that gets you out of your head and into your heart

Dates: All group sessions will be held monthly on Saturdays from 12:00pm - 2:00pm: August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11, 2010

Cost: $60 per session; $300 total prior to the group to reserve your space. You pay for all five sessions whether you can make them or not. If your insurance reimburses for group therapy, we can discuss this option. Note: If you have not worked with Potentia therapists previously, an individual session may be needed for assessment purposes.

If interested: E-mail rbass@potentiatherapy.com. Note: A minimum number of participants are needed for this group to launch.

 


Core Workshops for Women

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Other Resources for Women

Dirty Girls Ministries: Helping Women Overcome Pornography Addiction Through confession, prayer support, resources, and many other tools, Dirty Girls Ministries comes alongside women desiring freedom from pornography addiction.

Celebrate Recovery: Women Affected by Another's Sexual Addiction Group Description: For women who are married to or in a significant relationship with a sex addict. Meeting Times: Every Friday night Cost: Free Location: 389 N. Magnolia, El Cajon

Finding Balance A site designed to help women with eating and body image issues.

WONDERFULLY MADE A Christian ministry dedicated to helping today's modern young women discover, strengthen, and reclaim their true value and worth.

Setting Captives Free Although the website is geared towards men the interactive course called Way of Purity is applicable for women struggle with habitual sexual sin as well.


Support Groups and Resources for Men and Women

AA

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

AL-ANON 

To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem of a relative or friend.

SA

As a fellowship of recovering addicts, Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from sex addiction.

S-ANON

S-Anon is a program of recovery for those who have been affected by someone else's sexual behavior.

Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered recovery program for alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, drug addiction etc.
 
Divorce Care Groups
Seminars and support groups for encouraging those who have experienced divorce or separation.

Freedom From Fear Group
Learn to change the way you think and utilize tools so that anxiety, stress and fear don't debilitate you any longer.

Grief Share Groups
Support groups for people grieving the loss of someone close.

College Area Pregnancy Services*
6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite L, San Diego, CA
92115
619.337.8080

*Pregnancy centers for women & men facing unplanned pregnancies. Provide practical help through education, prevention, emotional support, spiritual encouragement, physical assistance and healing.


Couples and Family Resources

Bouncing Back Workshop: Christian Couples Recovering from Betrayal

This workshop is not for couples still in the shock stage after initial discovery. It is for couples who have already processed full disclosure and the offending partner is committed to recovery. The betrayal could be pornography, an affair, or anything lied about which has damaged trust in the marriage. For date and time of next workshop click HERE.

OPERATION WE ARE HERE

A site that provides a comprehensive list of resources for families/loved ones of deployed military personnel.

Flood To Become One Pre-Marital/MARITAL Counseling Course
+ 6-week premarital/marital counseling class on Tuesday nights
+ Next class: 2010 Class TBD
+ Cost is $80/couple
+ Topics covered: The biblical foundation of marriage, StrengthsFinder and MBTI assessments, Conflict and Communication, Family of Origin (FOO), Core issues in marriage, Sex and Intimacy
+ Contact: ScottWildey@DIVEintoFLOOD.com

Pastoral Marriage Counseling
If you would like pastoral counseling for your relationship (married, or pre-married), email ScottWildey@DIVEintoFLOOD.com. Note: It is not uncommon to have a few sessions with a Flood pastor, and also get referred to a Marriage and Family therapist (see list above).

Flood Wedding Request Form
If you would like to have a Flood pastor officiate your wedding ceremony, please download and complete the following form and email to ScottWildey@DIVEintoFLOOD.com.

Resources, Groups, and Therapy for children, Parents, and Families

kathryndebruin.com -play therapy for children, parenting groups, and couples therapy


Other Helpful Websites

Environment: RestoringEden.org A site designed to inform and activate Christians for Creation Care. Floresta.org Another site dedicated to Creation Care. Find resources, info., and ways to contribute. Click here for more great ideas and websites on how to care for creation.

Work/Rest: Renovare.org A site designed to bring rest by bringing balance (all parts of self under Jesus Christ). Click here for some great ways to spend time with God.

Money: GoodSenseMinistry.com, GenerousGiving.org, ChristianDebtForum.com, and DaveRamsey.com. These are great sites that help people re-prioritize their finances,get out of debt, and be a part of stewarding God's resourceseffectively.