Groups
Youth Pastors: Practicing Self-Care
I often hear youth pastors say there is no “safe outlet” or “release valve” to deal with the issues they are struggling with. The lack of a safety, to face and work through their issues, speaks to the loneliness that many feel serving in the church. It is in this loneliness that problems such as anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, pornography, substance abuse, and burnout can begin to emerge. I’m a big believer in the power of group dynamics and the benefits that derive from wrestling with issues in a safe and confidential community. Groups can provide you with important feedback, support, security and confidence, while at the same time challenging you to grow into the person God is calling you to be, rather than staying stuck where you are. In the Youth Pastor’s Self-Care Group we will address some of the following issues (based on some of the material that we may cover and the issues that may arise, this particular group is for males only–I am working on a female group as well as a coed group):
• The influence of family history in your pastoral work
• Identifying your emotional triggers
• Anchoring your sense of self in truth
• Practicing new relational interactions
• Managing anxiety/depression
• Practicing self-care (healthy boundary setting, avoiding burnout)
Commitment
This is an ongoing community group. New members are required to contract for six sessions (see group contract below for details).
Dates/Day
Details TBA
Location
6101 Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 204; Plano, TX 75093. Willow Bend Wellness Building (Between Park and Parker on the West side of the Tollway.
Cost
Email Rhett or contact Lisa in the front office at 972-312-8893 for more info.
Group Contract
Email Rhett or contact Lisa in the front office at 972-312-8893 to receive a copy of the group contract.
Registration
To register for this group please contact the front desk manager Lisa at 214-312-8893. You will need to submit the contract and payment to her prior to starting group. The group will close when the first 6 people register.
If you have any questions, please email Rhett.
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