Community Approach to Healing
To find healing in a group or community, one has to find a place to belong, a place of welcome. It is ideal if we can contribute to a greater goal using the talents we have to dovetail with the talents of others.
Some groups lean toward creating a welcoming supportive community. In team sports each person on the field is encouraged to put in 110% toward the team victory. Singing groups naturally lean on each member's voice for a balanced sound. Dance classes bring people together, each one needed to contribute to the couple, square or line.
Below are a few organizations who build community as they bring new members into their group.
Cursillo - a short course in Christianity. The initial retreat is followed up by small group sharing on a regular basis. Larger groups gathers periodically. You can find a place to contribute your talents in the Cursillo community.
Learn more at: cursillousa.org
Beginning Experience - peer grief support for the separated, divorced and widowed. The weekend workshop has follow up meeting to provide on going support. A growing sense of community is encouraged with each participant contributing.
Learn more at: beginningexperience.org
Spiritual Direction - this is a one on one meeting over a longer period of time. The goal is to listen for God's direction in each person's life. A person can gain a sense of belonging to God's family and being a part of God's larger plan for the world.
Learn more at: thecsd.org