General Information
Who are we?
The Greater Nashua Growth & Healing Center is comprised
of a group of volunteers who are trained through a mentoring
program. They are ready, willing and able to assist others
interested in learning and growing.
The Greater Nashua Growth & Healing
Center is a nonprofit charitable organization and sponsored
by Grace Ministries of Nashua.
Download the Growth & Healing Brochure (.pdf)
Who will the Center help?
Those interested in learning more about:
* Anger Management
* Finance Principles
* Relationship Issues
* Dealing with Divorce or Separation
* Handling Significant Personal Loss
* Parenting children ages 2-12
* Healthy Dating
Who is involved?
Our group leaders are individuals who
have prior experience with the seminar and the course materials
involved. Like yourself, they have experienced life’s
challenges and have a desire to help others overcome and improve
their lives through these programs. They should be considered
“Peer Caregivers” and not professional counselors.
When does it start?
The Fall 2008 Semester begins Wednesday, September 10. Each program runs on roughly a semester basis;
please call to find out about the program that interests
you.
What does it cost?
All of our programs are free of cost to the participant. Some
of the seminars do utilize workbooks and these materials should
be purchased by those attending at the first class.
How can I make a connection?
We continually monitor the need for various programs and schedule
them accordingly.
For the latest information about these
seminars and costs of any materials involved, please call
us at (603) 598-6205, or email us at growthandhealing@gmail.com
Class Descriptions & Details
1-2-3 Magic
A 12-week course designed by Dr. Thomas W Phelan, PhD. to help you develop effective discipline for children 2-12. Using this simple counting method you can control obnoxious behavior, encourage good behavior, and strengthen your relationship with your child. Materials fee $18.00
Anger Management
Learn healthy and effective ways to express and control anger;
includes workbook, lectures and group interaction; 12-14 wks.;
materials fee under $20
Boundaries
Learn how to take control of your life by learning when to
say yes and when to say no; find out what boundaries are and
how to use them to improve the quality of your relationships;
includes handouts, video segments and support group interaction;
9 wks.; no materials fee
Crown Ministries
Develop sound Christian financial principles for handling
money; includes workbook and small group discussion;
introduction + 12 wks.; materials fee $45 individual,
$55 per couple. This class is held on Sunday afternoons.
Divorce Care
Designed to help individuals gain understanding and healing
from the experience of separation and divorce using lecture,
video and support group interaction; 14 wks.; materials fee
$18
Divorce Care for Kids (not
available Fall 2008)
A small group for youth, grades 1-12, designed to help them
deal with the complex emotions they experience as a result
of their parents’ separation or divorce; offers encouragement
and tools to adapt to the changes in their lives; includes
a workbook, activities, and support group interaction; 13
weeks; materials fee $10 or less.
How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk
A 13-week course designed by Dr. John Van Epp, Ph.D to give perspective on dating and what to look for in a mate. This class is designed for men and women, and outlines the positive qualities of a potential mate. Materials fee: $20.
Download 'How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk' Brochure
Understanding Grief & Loss
For those who have experienced significant loss; gain new
understanding about how grief affects you and those around
you; find comfort, healing and strength; interactive lecture
and group
Alcoholics for Christ
Taking the 12 step program and viewing it from a Christian
perspective relating it to Jesus Christ. This program is sponsored
by and hosted at the Grace Lutheran Church.
For specific classroom assignments, or
the latest information about these classes, please call the
Greater Nashua Growth & Healing office at (603) 598-6205.
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