Group Facilitators

Hayne Steen, PMHC
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Melody Ott, LCSW

Group Details

We are all addicted in some way. When we learn to identify our addiction, embrace our brokenness, and surrender to God, we begin to bring healing to ourselves and our world. BREATHE is a group designed specifically as a support group for friends and family of addicted individuals.  

If you say can yes to any of these questions, BREATHE might be a great place for you;
  • ​Do you have a friend or family member struggling with a life altering addiction or unhealthy habit/relationship?
  • Do you feel tempted to protect or rescue someone from the consequences of their addiction?
  • Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious throughout the day about the choices another person might be making?
  • Do you find yourself feeling consumed with suspicion?
  • Have you ever snooped through a loved ones car, phone, purse, brief case, closet or dresser trying to find evidence?
  • Have you ever made an ultimatum more than once?
  • Do you need a confidential place to process how to develop healthier boundaries with an addicted loved friend or family member?

When do we meet? Meeting every Monday at Noon-1:00. Feel free to bring a lunch. 

Where do we meet? Elbow Tree Christian Counseling
38 South Dixie Highway, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. 

How much does it cost? The cost is $35 per week. There is an initial 10 week commitment required. You may pre-purchase the group as a bundle for $300 on or before the first group meeting by cash, check or credit/debit/HSA card. 

How many spots are available? There are 10 seats available and this group will function as a closed group during the 10 week cycle. A weekly commitment is expected until your goals for involvement in the group have been met. So, if 6 people sign up, then 6 people will form the group for that 10 week cycle. In the new cycle, participants may continue tp participate in the group for another 10 week cycle. 

How do I get started? Apply online and one of our group facilitators will be in touch with you within 48 hours to discuss the "goodness of fit" with you.

Why Group Therapy?
Group therapy is a powerful tool for growth and change. In process groups, 10+ individuals meet face to face to share their struggles and concerns with the facilitation of 1-2 trained group therapists. The power of process groups lies in the unique opportunity to receive multiple perspectives, support, encouragement and feedback from other individuals in a safe ad confidential environment. These interpersonal interactions can provide group members an opportunity to deepen their level of self-awareness and to learn how they relate to others. Process groups are typically unstructured.

Group Book
We will be drawing content from Richard Rohr's "Breathing Under Water - The Spirituality of the 12 Steps". It is not required reading but would be a wonderful companion reader along the way. 

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