PEAK Groups (S24) -

Spring 2024 Groups

GROUP
(Type)

DATES
Times
Weeks
Registration Fee
Prerequisite

DESCRIPTION

Journaling for
Grief and Recovery
(Recovery)

April 30 – June 4
Tuesdays
8 – 9:15 pm EST
Previous participation in a PEAK group is strongly recommended
$60

For nonwriters and writers alike, each week group members will be guided through a different short writing exercise with examples and prompts. This is based on a robust volume of research that shows creativity activates our right brain, allowing a processing of emotions that often can’t happen through talking alone. Previous participation in a PEAK group is strongly recommended.

This group will meet for 6 weeks and is facilitated by Linda Langkow, a trained peer leader.

Trauma Recovery 1
(Recovery)

Apr 25 – June 6
Thursdays
7 – 8 pm EST
6 weeks
(No meeting May 30)
$120

The trauma recovery group is designed to educate persons about the nature of trauma and begin engaging in focused work on trauma recovery. Some of the topics to be covered are the neurobiology and impacts of trauma, how we assess and observe our world, discussing parental estrangement with others, and the work of continuing recovery. We will utilize the education of trauma to augment current and newfound skills for recovery.

This group will be led by Dr. Aemina Razzano, Trauma Specialist and Director of Program Development for PEAK.

Resource for Recovery
(Recovery/Book Study)

Apr 25 – May 30
Thursdays
8 – 9 pm EST
6 weeks
$60

The Resource for Recovery Course is a recovery group for those who have experienced parental estrangement. This group will use the book – PEAK: A RESOURCE FOR RECOVERY, UDATED AND REVISED EDITION – for readings. Group members will need to read the specified chapter prior to the meeting each week in order to participate in the group discussion. This group will meet for 6 weeks and is facilitated by John and Joan McGibbons, trained peer leaders.

New To PEAK
(Introduction/Support)

Apr 22 – May 13
Mondays
9:30 – 10:30 EST
4 Weeks
No Cost
No Prerequisite

This group provides an overview of the PEAK philosophies, programs, and paradigms. The topics will be based on the 4 pillars of recovery in PEAK: Common Experiences, The Way Forward, Turning Points, and the Parents Bill of Rights. These are evidenced based and are designed to equip individuals to engage in the work of recovery while empowering them and connecting them to a community of others who understand and support them. This group is led by Laura Lindsay, a trained PEAK Group Leader.

To Speak or Not To Speak: Communication 101
(Recovery)

April 24 and May 1
7:30 – 8:30 pm EST
$50

No Prerequisite

Parents. Kids. Everyone struggles to communicate. From the most eloquent to those who may feel intimidated by words. Communication can be the downfall of the best relationship. It is pivotal to relationships, jobs, and basic interactions. However, many people were never taught how to effectively communicate – especially with their children. This webinar is created to help parents identify and avoid the most common communication pitfalls that happen between parents and their adult children.

Led by Dr. Keli Rugenstein and Dr. Aemina Razzano

Caring and Sharing

(Support)

Ongoing

Wednesdays and Saturdays
9-10 am EST

Sundays 7 – 8 pm EST

No Cost
No Prerequsite

This is an online support group and runs year round. You can attend either or both groups as it best fits your schedule. No particular book is needed however there will be references made to both PEAK: A Resource for Recovery and Relationsnip. Other resources will be shared with the group as necessary.