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Groups

St. Luke’s Penn Foundation offers group enhancement opportunities to complement the care that it provides. Individuals who participate in groups often feel a high level of validation because they realize that they are not alone. A group environment fosters opportunities for emotional support, compassion and understanding, and encouragement from others who are experiencing the same things you are. You have the chance to learn from other group members as well as to help your peers.

For more information about our group enhancement opportunities, please contact Amanda Grosso at Amanda.Grosso@sluhn.org. 

Groups

Adult Anxiety Group
When: Wednesdays 
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Penn Foundation – Loux Healthcare Center (Univest Community Room) | 807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville
Facilitator: Meghan Davis, LCSW
More information: Meghan.Davis@sluhn.org

Participants will be able to share their experiences with other people in a safe therapeutic setting. Each session will provide guidance on skills for managing anxiety symptoms using Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness strategies.

 

Adult Bereavement Group
When: Mondays 
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates | 257 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem
Facilitator: Nicholas Reilly, LPC and Daniel Phillips, LSW
More information: Nicholas.Reilly@sluhn.org or Daniel.Phillips@sluhn.org

Grappling with the loss of someone close to us can be one of the most challenging moments in our lives. Sometimes, we might feel like our emotions will never fade or wonder how we will ever return to our normal daily lives. This group will provide a safe place to discuss, express, and experience grief for a loved one. Participants will gain a toolbox to help them cope in their most challenging moments. Participants will:

  • Acknowledge and discuss how the loss of a loved one has affected us – or hasn’t – and explore what this change, or lack thereof, means to us.
  • Learn to identify the many faces of grief
  • Learn about the non-linear Stages of Grief – denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and finding meaning
  • Gain a toolbox to help in the most challenging moments
  • Gain better understanding of the concepts of death, freedom, meaninglessness, and isolation

 

Adult Depression Group
When: Mondays
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates | 451 W. Chew Street, Suite 306, Allentown
Facilitator: Meghan Davis, LCSW
More information: Meghan.Davis@sluhn.org

Participants will be able to share their experiences with other people in a safe therapeutic setting. Each session will provide guidance on skills for managing depressive symptoms using Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness strategies.

 

Cancer Survivor Therapy Group
When: Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Facilitator: Tonya Stubits, LCSW
More information: Tonya.Stubits@sluhn.org 

This group is a safe place for cancer survivors to manage the many emotions they may experience after finishing treatment. This group will work to reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and distress; teach new ways to cope; increase feelings of hope and empowerment; and offer the opportunity to connect with others who have had similar experiences.

 

Caring for the Caregiver Group
When: Tuesdays for 8 weeks
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Facilitator: Erica Coyne, LCSW
More information: Erica.Coyne@sluhn.org

Being a dementia caregiver is a unique experience. It can be rewarding and meaningful, but it can also be demanding, frustrating, and isolating at times. We will cover different topics each week including:

  • Introduction, welcome, and what to expect out of a therapeutic group
  • Feelings of stress, anxiety, negative thinking, depression, and caregiver burnout
  • Adjusting to a change in personal identity
  • Ongoing grief and loss; “The long goodbye”
  • Caregiver self-care and relaxation techniques
  • Effective communication and boundary setting
  • Challenging behaviors and how to address them
  • Self-advocacy, how to identify and learn more about community resources, navigating the healthcare system, and building a support network

 

Connections Matter
What: Young Adult Discussion Group for Ages 18-25
When: Thursdays
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Quakertown Primary Care | 1021 Park Avenue, Suite 101, Quakertown
Facilitator: Kimberly Adams, LCSW
More information: Kimberly.Adams@sluhn.org

Navigating young adulthood is tough enough; there’s no reason to do it alone. This group provides a confidential setting to explore a range of topics from breaking intergenerational trauma to recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships and anything of interest in between.

 

DBT Skills Group
When: Mondays 
Time: 9:00 am
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates | 451 W. Chew Street, Suite 306, Allentown
Facilitator: Meghan Davis, LCSW
More information: Meghan.Davis@sluhn.org

Participants will learn helpful tools for living in the moment, developing healthy ways to cope with stress, regulating emotions, and improving relationships with others.

 

DBT Skills Group
When: Wednesdays 
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Penn Foundation – Loux Healthcare Center (Univest Community Room) | 807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville
Facilitator: Meghan Davis, LCSW
More information: Meghan.Davis@sluhn.org

Participants will learn helpful tools for living in the moment, developing healthy ways to cope with stress, regulating emotions, and improving relationships with others.

 

Feeling Good Matters
What: A Group for Adults 62-80 Years Old
When: Tuesdays
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Quakertown Primary Care | 1021 Park Avenue, Suite 101, Quakertown
Facilitator: Kimberly Adams, LCSW
More information: Kimberly.Adams@sluhn.org

More than ever, we are realizing each individual’s need for connection, understanding, and humor. This group will help participants who may be experiencing changes such as retirement, loss of friends and family members, or other difficulties including those with adult children. No topic is off limits, and we look forward to hearing what each person brings to the group each week.

 

Healthy Living
When: Wednesdays, beginning June 5, 2024 for 8 weeks (except July 3)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Loux Healthcare Center -Univest Community Room
More information: Darlene.Prokop@sluhn.org

This group will cover a variety of health and wellness topics as directed by participants. Topics could include healthy eating, eating healthy on a budget, emotional eating, stress management, neuroplasticity, diabetes, high blood pressure, weight management, the benefits of exercise, and more.


Life in Recovery
When: Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Recovery Center Outpatient – Colmar (217 N. Bethlehem Pike, Suite 201)
More information: Jennifer.Seilhamer@sluhn.org

This group will focus on exploring topics relevant to individuals who are striving to maintain balance in their lives and recovery. It is open to all Recovery Center Outpatient clients.

 

Moms Supporting Moms: A Support Group for Post-Partum Mothers
When: Tuesdays
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center, 555 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
Facilitator: Gina Nichol, LCSW
More information: Gina.Nichol@sluhn.org

As a postpartum mother, it is expected that this period is filled with some of the greatest joy that life can bring. Sometimes, it is overlooked that this period can also be filled with a significant number of other emotions that can be difficult. The objective of this group is to help normalize all the emotions and thoughts that accompany the transition to motherhood, whether this is a first pregnancy or perhaps the addition of another child.

 

Navigating Life Transitions (for adults 50+)
When: Wednesdays 
Time: 10:00 am
Location: St. Luke’s Penn Foundation – Loux Healthcare Center (Univest Community Room) | 807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville
Facilitator: Meghan Davis, LCSW
More information: Meghan.Davis@sluhn.org

Participants will be able to share their experiences with other people going through similar transitions.  Each session will provide support and guidance/strategies in managing these transitions more effectively.

 

Navigating the Challenges of Aging (for women 65+)
When: Every Other Tuesday, for 8 weeks, beginning July 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates | 257 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem
Facilitator: Amy Davis, LCSW
More information: Amy.Davis@sluhn.org

This support group is for senior-age women who are experiencing challenges in managing daily life issues. In a safe, supportive environment, women can discuss the challenges they face and how these challenges affect their daily living. They can also share the ways they take care of themselves. Some of the topics to be addressed include medical conditions and pain, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, unresolved relationships, loneliness, decision-making with independent living/transition of care, and consideration of end-of-life issues for self or others.

 

Older Adult Anxiety and Depression Support Group
When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates | 257 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem
Facilitator: Kim Stone, LCSW
More information: Kimberly.Stone@sluhn.org 

This psychotherapy group will focus on life stressors such as transition into retirement, relationships with adult children and changing family dynamics, financial strain, declining health and/or mobility, grief and loss, and more. Learning coping strategies to manage anxiety and depression will be a central part of this group.


Recovery 101
When: Wednesdays for 10 weeks
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Virtual (a link will be sent to those who sign up)
More information: Patricia.Ryan@sluhn.org 

This curriculum-based group will address various topics related to long-term recovery, including CBT and mindfulness principles, loss, relationships, communication, and overall wellness habits.

 

Recovery from Disorganized Eating
When: Mondays starting September 9, 2024
Time: 3:00 -4:00 pm 
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates | 257 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem
Facilitator: Jenna Bower, LPC and Hayley Wusinich, LSW
More information: Jenna.Bower@sluhn.org

This therapeutic support group is for adults 18+ who are struggling with body positivity, mindfulness eating, and understanding the importance of nutrition. Finding a love for our own bodies begins at a very young age. This group will focus on the importance of exploring the challenges that we face such as overcoming emotional eating, diet culture, and learning to build a healthy relationship with food.

 

Relaxation Group
When: Fridays (8-week rotating content)
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm 
Location: Virtual
Facilitator: Tatyana Todorova, LPC
More information: Call 484-526-2400

This ongoing, weekly group starts with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. We will then transition to different types of breathing coupled with progressive muscle relaxation. Guided mindfulness-based stress reduction and meditation with imagery on different topics will follow. We will finish with self-affirmations. This group is a peaceful way to end your busy week, from the comfort of your own home.


Stress Management
When: Mondays 
Time: 3:00 pm 
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates | 451 W. Chew Street, Suite 306, Allentown
Facilitator: Meghan Davis, LCSW
More information: Meghan.Davis@sluhn.org

Participants will be able to share their experiences with others and gain support. Each session will also provide skills to help manage stress by providing several different mindfulness strategies.


Teen Support Group – NAMI Bucks County
When: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Loux Healthcare Center – Univest Room
More information: www.namibuckspa.org 

This group is designed for teens between the ages of 12 and 17 who are living with mental health challenges or those who might be dealing with a difficult school or home life. This group provides a safe space to connect with one another, share stories, and receive support and encouragement.

 

Therapeutic Support within the Rainbow Community – LGBTQIA+
When: Every other Thursday beginning August 1, 2024
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates, 257 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem
Facilitator: Jenna Bower, LPC
More information: Jenna.Bower@sluhn.org

This group is for adults 18+ who are finding themselves, transitioning, or who want to help the community and support one another. This group is a safe place to share the positives and negatives to coming out and finally becoming you! We will focus on topics such as how you can come out and how this has impacted your mental health, support system, finding you, etc.