New Hope Trauma Healing Group

New Hope is a small, faith-centered trauma healing group for people carrying heart wounds from stressful or painful life experiences.

In a safe and confidential setting, participants are invited to tell their stories, be deeply listened to, and experience healing through community, purpose, and faith.

New Hope groups are intentionally small (4–6 participants) to create space for trust, safety, and meaningful connection.

The purpose of New Hope is to help participants:

• Tell their stories of hurt in a supportive environment

• Experience healing through connection and community

• Develop a renewed sense of purpose and meaning

• Grow in faith as they learn more about who God is

• Learn how to care for themselves and others who have been hurt

Healing is not rushed. Each participant is honored where they are in their journey.

New Hope is designed as a 7-week journey, meeting once a week for 2–2.5 hours per session.

Participants are carefully selected to ensure they are ready to begin sharing their stories in a group setting. No one is pressured to share before they are ready.

New Hope may be a good fit if you:

• Are already on a healing journey and ready to begin sharing your story

• Desire healing within a faith-centered community

• Value safety, confidentiality, and gentle guidance

• Are open to exploring how God meets us in suffering

Clarity matters, especially when it comes to trauma and healing.

New Hope is not:

• Individual or group therapy

• Clinical counseling or mental health treatment

• A replacement for working with a licensed clinician, therapist, or psychiatrist

Though I am trained to facilitate this group, I am not a licensed clinician. New Hope is a peer-based, faith-centered healing group designed to help everyday people learn how to walk alongside one another with care, wisdom, and compassion.

This group focuses on:

• Community support

• Storytelling and deep listening

• Faith-based reflection

• Learning how to offer presence — not fixes

Participants are encouraged to continue working with licensed professionals if they are currently doing so, or to seek professional support if needed.

Do I have to share my story?

No. Participants are never forced to share. You are always invited to participate at your own pace. Listening is a meaningful and valuable form of participation.

What if I get overwhelmed during a session?

Your well-being matters. You are free to take a break, step outside, or choose not to participate in an activity. The group is designed to be gentle and respectful of individual limits.

Is this group confidential?

Yes. Creating a safe and confidential environment is a core value of New Hope. Group guidelines are established to protect privacy and trust.

Is this therapy or counseling?

No. New Hope is a faith-centered healing group, not therapy or clinical treatment. While healing can occur, this group does not provide professional mental health services.

Can I participate if I’m already in therapy?

Yes. Many people find New Hope to be a meaningful complement to individual therapy, though it is not a substitute for it.

What if I’m not sure I’m ready?

That’s okay. Read through the information, pray, reflect, and reach out with questions. Participation is by discernment — not pressure.

Is there a cost?

No. This group is offered free of charge. However, participants are asked to commit to attending all 7 sessions, as each week builds upon the previous one and the healing journey is designed to unfold over time.