Within a Story Group, we explore the stories of our parts, seeing how we are created for greater healing and integration. ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Here’s what it entails:

Curiosity: Story work begins with a deep exploration of our parts and the stories that they hold

from our childhood. We are particularly interested in parts whose stories we don’t really know at this time but may be significantly impacting us in the present. Alternatively, we may be aware of a difficult childhood story that has not been linked to a particular part but may give us clues into a part’s experience even if we are not specifically aware of the connection. In this case, the childhood story is a trailhead, and we want to explore that story to discover an unaccounted Exile part.

Crafting: In this phase, we begin to write the story that a specific part is prompting us to write.

Without much thought to spelling or grammar, we simply put words and texture to our past. If we are starting from a part, we can ask that part for the story. If starting from a childhood event, we can describe in great detail what happened. Sometimes writing with our non-dominant hand can give us more access to the emotional power of the story.

Telling: We read our story aloud within one of our Story Group sessions. Through the active

engagement of the group members, our part’s story is witnessed and further illuminated by the

ways this part has been wounded. This allows us to forge a deeper relationship with this part

and grow in greater wholeness.

Blessing: At the end of our 8-Week Story Group experience, blessings spring from our story and our engagement with others. We will have grown in our capacity to tenderly attune well to others and our parts. We will begin to experience more joy in our relationships with others and our parts rather than tension, anxiety, and polarization. Our ability to more clearly see reality and love others and their parts will expand.

Details: The story group will meet from 4-6 PM on the following Thursdays:

 August 29th

 September 5 th

 September 12 th

 September 26 th

 October 17 th

 November 7 th

 November 14 th

 November 21 st

Cost: $400 for all 8 weeks which can be paid in 2 installments.

Insurance: We will not be billed but you will be given a superbill at the end of the group to

submit to your insurance. Participants are responsible for verifying coverage for group therapy.

Co-Facilitators:

 Kathryn Wessling, PhD, Dr. Kathryn Wessling is a behavioral scientist who works with

individuals, married couples, educator and organizational leaders to create a culture of

healing, faithfulness and relational joy.

 Marion Bean Moreland, LPC, NCC and Certified IFS Therapist