Support Groups

Join our Alzheimer's Support Group on the 2nd Thursday of every month to receive support and encouragement.  Meeting 3:00-4:30pm in the glass walled room off the Atrium on the main level and respite care is provided during the meeting in Room B009/010 in our lower level.

For more information or questions call the group facilitator, Scott Sanderson at 316-253-3341.

Or call or email our Director of Counseling, Todd Nickel, 316-722-8020 or the Care and Support administrative assistant, Ann Yerrick.

Online registration is now open for:  Anger Management for Men, Tuesdays, May 7-July 16, 2013, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Room B009. Click the register button to participate.

Good anger management skills are invaluable in relationships, the workplace and in almost all aspects of life. The ability to manage one's anger and to communicate effectively with others can significantly impact one's level of happiness and ability to achieve goals.

Using the faith-based curriculum "The Anger Workbook", by Les Carter, PhD and Dr. Frank Minirth, M.D., our licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jonathan Anderson, will facilitate 10 discussions of recognizing anger and appropriate ways to handle its effects in your life.

Discussion topics include:

Identifying anger

How anger thrives on unmet needs

How other emotions create anger

Applying new insights about anger

Tuesdays, May 7-July 16, 2013, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Room B009.  A $100 registration fee pays for all books and materials as well as a certificate of completion.  Registration online will open soon to pay the complete registration fee of $100 OR a $10 payment can be made at each class for a total fee payment of $100.

For more information, contact Jonathan Anderson, 722.8020 x 130

Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00-8:00 p.m. , Little Theater, main level.

For each person diagnosed, cancer is a unique experience. No two people will travel the same journey during and after cancer treatment. How people cope after being diagnosed, during treatment, and afterward is also different for each individual. One common thread in all people with cancer is the need for a good support system.

The Cancer Support Group at Pathway Church is a chapter of Victory in the Valley, Inc. This group offers emotional and spiritual support not only for cancer patients, but for their families and loved ones as well. Our group helps to provide a safe and compassionate environment to discuss emotions and connect with people who truly understand your situation.

Click Register button to participate. For more information about the Cancer Support Group, contact Counseling Director, Todd Nickel, Pathway Family Counseling, 316.722.8020 x128 or Ann Yerrick  x116.

Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Room B-012.

The loss of a child is one of the cruelest blows that a parent can suffer. It is an out-of-order process that brings consuming pain and grief. With this grief, bereaved parents experience a wide array of frightening and intense emotions. All of these emotions are normal and natural. It is important for bereaved parents to understand that while they will always feel the pain and loss, the intensity does decrease with time.

The Child of Mine Support Group at Pathway Church extends understanding and support for parents and loved ones - by parents and loved ones who have experienced a similar loss. Our group provides parents an opportunity to share their feelings with others in a compassionate and safe environment.

Click Register button to participate. For more information, please contact Bob or Sharon Dir at 316.722.8943 or Counseling Director, Todd Nickel, Pathway Family Counseling, 316.722.8020, x128 or Ann Yerrick x116.

Sundays at 9:10 a.m. in Room B-018 - 16 week class.  You are welcome to join anytime!

DivorceCare is a faith-based support group designed to assist men and women with the resources and support they need to fully understand the impact divorce has on them and their families. The DivorceCare group is a DVD and discussion based group that offers emotional and spiritual support needed during a very difficult time.

In DivorceCare, you will make connections with others in similar situations who understand what you are going through. Our group can offer new ways to approach and overcome old problems that have left you in a rut. You will receive support and advice as well as gain tips, ideas and inspiration that will help you to move forward and heal.

Meets 2nd Sundays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. in room B-009/10

This support group for families of incarcerated individuals offers encouragement, education of community services and hope.

Click Register button to participate. For more information, contact Leisa Milford, 721.5367 or Todd Nickel, Director of Pathway Family Counseling, 316.722.8020 x128.

Online registration will open in July for our next GriefShare Support Group - Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., September 9-December 2, 2013 in Room B012.  A $35 registration fee pays for all books and materials.

GriefShare is a 13 week support group for those who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. This DVD and discussion based program uses the foundation of faith and a relationship with Christ to gain a better understanding of peace in the midst of sorrow.  Led by Licensed Professional Counselor Carol Munson, this group offers understanding and care through a difficult journey.

Each week, the group will feature a discussion on different aspects of the healing process.  Topics include:

Living with Grief

The Journey of Grief

The Effects of Grief

Why?

The Uniqueness of Grief

Your Family and Grief

Mondays, 6:00-7:30 p.m., September 9-December 2, 2013 in Room B012.  A $35 registration fee pays for all books and materials.

For more information, contact Carol Munson, L.P.C., 721.0711, or Care & Support assistant, Ann Yerrick, 722.8020 x116.

S.A.S. - Single and Surviving, a social/support group for widows to help with the life changing issues inherent to losing a spouse.

This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month (September - May) at 11:30 a.m. for a catered luncheon in the Little Theater (B100).  Cost of the luncheon is $8.50.

For information, contact Care and Support Administrative Assistant, Ann Yerrick:  316-722-8020 x116 or email, ann.yerrick@pathwaychurchonline.com.

No meetings will be held during the summer months, but will resume on the 2nd Sunday of each month, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Room B018 on September 8, 2013.

During the school year this group meets the 2nd Sunday of each month 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Room B018. Please click on the register button to participate.

Special Families is a support group designed to help special needs children and their families meet the distinctive challenges they face. Our group believes that family members often find their greatest support in the form of other families who are in similar situations. By sharing laughter and learning with one another, we promote education through social and respite opportunities in a safe and loving environment.

This support group is open to all families (and friends) of special needs children regardless of their age or disability. There is no fee but donations are accepted. Your registration for the group is requested but not required.

For more information and/or to request child care in advance, contact Cassandra Sines, specialneedswichita@gmail.com, 316.722.7646. 

Childcare reservations need to be made at least one week in advance.

Meets Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Room B009/010

Recovery Outreach is a faith-based, 12-step accountability group for men and women who struggle with substance abuse. The goal of this group is to be an up-front and honest support group for people dealing with destructive behaviors. Facilitated by a certified drug and alcohol counselor, this group offers encouragement and support to enhance treatment.

There is a $5 session fee for each meeting that pays for all books and materials.

Click Register button to participate. Contact information will be held in the strictest of confidence. For more infromation, contact Todd Nickel, Director of Counseling, Pathway Family Counseling, 316.722.8020, x128 or Ministry Assistant, Ann Yerrick, x116.