Bellevue Area Women's Group!!

I need some help. You may skip all the middle stuff--but please read the bottom!

I would love to see a Women's Sexual Addiction Group get started in my area. I knowI have a lot of uncomfortable thoughts when I think about going to a group where males are in attendance. For me personally, it's not a good idea.

I know LifeStar has what's called Phase 2 which is group meets. Unfortunately, there are no women's only groups and the group meets are like $500. The benefit is you have a group and skilled therapists to talk you through things.

I know the LDS church has Addiction Recovery Programs (ARP). In my area, these consist of general addiction groups, pornography addiction groups (mixed gender), and the wives/women of those affected by pornography support groups. I've been to one (not what I was expecting) but at least I have a better feel for how these groups can be. As I understand it, ARP is led by missionaries who aren't to discuss the addiction in too much detail, if much at all. The meetings are kept fairly general, but with important emphasis on inviting the spirit into the discussion, encouraging application of the 12 steps, and ultimately relying on the Lord through the recovery/healing process.

My ideal group would be a space where healing/recovery is mixed with inviting the Spirit and gospel principles into the meeting, but also having educated facilitators guiding the discussion.

In any case, in order for any group to be formed, we need women who are interested! I know I am not the only gal in WA with a sexual addiction. I wholeheartedly believe there are women out there who yearn for a safe space to openly share their stories, breakdown their thoughts and glean tools and hope from others with similar experiences.

I have some amazing therapists who are talking amongst each other, who are advocating for a Women's Support Group and who are willing to facilitate and create this space with us!! But we need to let them know we are here, and that we want what they have to offer! We are in the Bellevue/Renton/Issaquah/Redmond area. If you are one of these women, please e-mail me! If you know someone in this area who has expressed interest in having a Women's group, please pass my information along! 

Truly, we just need 4 people to get the snowball rolling--well, the ball is already rolling; it's just a matter of who is going to help push it along.

iheartseattle.lds@gmail.com
I will keep your name/email/everything confidential. I will solely communicate your interest to the therapists aiding in creating the group, and will pass along their information to you if you are interested in speaking with them.