Wellspring Support Ministries

We care about people; we care about you - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Wellspring Support Ministry seeks to promote emotional recovery and spiritual healing in times of personal crisis through Christian fellowship and guidance.

Most Wellspring groups or classes require a minimum of 6 people. If the class doesn't make, we can refer you to another group or you can register for the next class here at First Methodist Plano. If you are unable to finish the course and would like to register for the next session, there will be no fee. Please let us know that you are continuing the course and bring your curriculum with you.

For more information, please contact Rev. Alice Coder, Associate Pastor for Congregational Life, at acoder@firstmethodistplano.org or Dr. Carolyn Maurer, LMFT, at cgmaurer1@verizon.net or click on one of the links below. TO REGISTER please email Diane at wellspring@firstmethodistplano.org.

Co-Parenting with a Difficult Ex

This 4-week program teaches divorced parents how to identify problems, communicate better with your ex, empower your child, and plan for the future. $25.00 fee includes all materials and Joint Custody With a Jerk, Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex by Julie A. Ross, M.A. and Judy Corcoran.

2008 Classes

October 28 - November 18 , Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm in room 113.

Divorce Recovery

In this 6-week seminar, participants learn ways to reclaim, renew and rebuild their lives after divorce or the end of another significant relationship. Divorce Recovery is a place where people support, listen, and encourage one another and discover anew that God's love is trustworthy and sure. The $35 fee includes Divorce Recovery by Rev. Marilyn Dickson and Growing through Divorce by Jim Smoke. We partner with Custer Road UMC who offers this class in the late spring while we schedule our class for the fall.

2008 classes

October 7 - November 11, Tuesdays, 7-9 pm in room 228 at First UMC Plano

Late Spring - dates and times TBA - at Custer Road UMC

Grief Recovery

This 8-week program gives those who have suffered a significant loss the tools and encouragement needed to continue the healing and rebuilding process in a caring Christian fellowship. The $35 fee includes Reshaping LIfe, Reshaping Love by Rev. Marilyn Dickson and Grief Recovery by Larry Yeagley.

2008 classes

September 28 - November 16, Sundays, 2-4 pm in room 200

Boundaries - Saying Yes ... Saying No

Boundaries define who we are and who we're not. Learn how to set healthy limits and gain control over your life using this award-winning curriculum by Christian authors Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Participants will discuss issues such as

Living a life out of control
Having people take advantage of us
Having trouble saying no
Being disappointed with God because of unanswered prayers
and more!

$35 fee covers all curriculum and supplies.

2008 Classes

September 10 - October 29, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm in room 228

Bariatric Support Group

In this monthly support group, persons who have had weight loss surgery are able to offer and receive support and encouragement while facing the challenging ongoing journey of diet and lifestyle change. Led by a professional facilitator the group follows an open, conversational format in the context of confidential, Christian community.

2008 Meeting Time

2nd Tuesdays from 7-8 pm in room 215 beginning September 9.

Safe Haven Support Group

Sometimes challenges seem impossible, coping turns into struggling, and everyday stress seems overwhelming. Led by a trained facilitator, this group offers support, care, safety and encouragement that is non-judgmental and confidential. Participants may enter and leave the group at any time. There is no fee.

2008 Meeting Time

Begins again this fall - date and time TBA.

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Celebrate Recovery

The traditional 12 Steps are combined with 8 Recovery Principles based on the Beatitudes. In confidential, Christ-centered groups, participants learn to experience freedom from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. A call to 214-491-7717 for information on groups which form throughout the year will be kept strictly confidential.