Group 2 - Understanding the System of Shame

Help for those who try hard but never feel "good enough."

This group offers hope and biblical insight for those whose life's journey has ceased to be joyful; for those who feel tired of trying to measure up to the performance expectations of others; for those who have forgotten or never learned how to rest in God's grace and who struggle spiritually never feeling "good enough." In this group, you will learn about the system of shame and its relationship to such problems as domestic violence, substance abuse, addictions, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, to name a few. You will learn how shame creates people who look good on the outside, but who feel empty and worthless on the inside.

This group will set the foundation for understanding our neediness and the concept of family "dysfunctions" while teaching about the reality of God's grace and his view of his precious creation. During this 14-week recovery group series, we will be watching the dynamic video series "Wounded by Shame, Healed by Grace," by Jeff VanVonderen. This group is offered in the fall and is fundamental in building a foundation for the recovery groups that will follow.