New Beginnings offers the following Groups:
 
Body & Soul Process Group

A men's and women's group therapy experience for those interested in improving their relationships with themselves and others. This group is designed to provide a safe and supportive place to explore:

Practicing specific skills for relaxation and body awareness
Identifying stress triggers and stopping progression of stress related pain
Managing stress related eating behaviors
Dealing with relationships directly and with greater confidence
Developing conflict resolution skills toward more satisfying interactions

When: Mondays, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Cost: $65.00 per session (insurance may apply) 
Co-Facilitators: Susan Baker, MA, MFT and Susan Richter, MA, MFT
Call or Email Susan Baker to reserve your space. A prior consultation is required.

Healthy Self Image Group for Adolescents

Adolescent group therapy will address the issues of body image, self-esteem, and relationships.

Focusing on:
Strategies for self-acceptance
Positive coping skills for dealing with conflicts with self and others
Communication, problem solving, assertiveness and healthy boundaries

When:  Wednesdays 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Cost:  $50 per session (most insurance accepted)
Co-facilitators:  Susan M. Baker, LMFT and MFT Intern
Call Susan at 805-987-3162 x10 or email Susan. A prior consultation is required.

Man To Man Prostate Cancer Survivors Support Group

Co-Facilitated by Thomas Carver MA LMFT and Helmut Hoenigsburg

This FREE group is for men (and their wives!) at any stage of their prostate cancer from their recent diagnosis through the complicated decision making process of choosing procedures and finally in the recovery process.  The group acts as a very informative source of eclectic information.  We also have some of the best doctors in the county as guest speakers who present on subjects that include in depth discussions on procedures, cutting edge research and general health.  This is a great opportunity to meet with your peers and get support.  You are not alone!

The St. John Regional Medical Cancer Center has many FREE services including a Dietician, Yoga Classes, Reiki Therapy, Relaxation/Meditation, etc.  Please call Barbara at 981-7448 for more information and to be put on the reminder call-list.

Please call Thomas Carver (805) 794-7800 or e-mail him. 

Meets every third Tuesday from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Refreshments and snacks provided.

St. John Regional Medical Cancer Center
St. Johns Hospital
1700 North Rose Avenue, Suite 145
Oxnard California 93030

Eating Disorders Recovery Skills Group

In a safe, supportive environment you will learn...

Gentle awareness of eating disorder triggers and development of skills/resources to experience:
    Freedom from emotional or stress eating/dieting
    Freedom from purging, compulsive exercise, or self-starvation

Practical tools for overcoming a focus on food and weight
Skills for improving body image and self-acceptance
Communication and relationship skills
Personal empowerment in dealing with pressures of appearance-focused culture

When: Tuesdays, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Cost: $65.00 per session (most insurance accepted)     
Call or Email Susan Richter to reserve your space. A prior consultation is required


Eating Disorders Support Group

Free, drop-in support group for those suffering from eating disorders.
Led by Master's level interns under licensed supervision at New Beginnings.

When: Wednesdays, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Where: Suite N-B at New Beginnings Counseling Center
Contact:  Margaret Seawell, M.A., at 805-630-3453 or Chris Domasin, M.A., at 805-906-1975

Eating Disorders Case Consultation Group

Monthly free meeting for consultation, sharing of knowledge, and support for clinicians working (or interested) in the field of eating disorders treatment.

When: 2nd Monday of each month, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Where: Suite N-B at New Beginnings Counseling Center
Contact Susan for additional information by calling or Email Susan Richter