What is a Root Issues Group?
This intensive group is by far the most powerful and unique healing event possible. Nothing will heal past hurts more quickly or more thoroughly than this Intensive. It is a powerful way to experience God's promise of an abundant life relationally toward Him, in your marriage, in your family and other significant relationships.
 Anger, fear, worry, anxiety, depression, addictions, controlling behavior, selfishness, condemnation, self-reliance are just a few of the painful issues that many couples find in themselves or their partner. In this Root Issues Group Intensive you will heal the source of these destructive issues and find true freedom, healing, peace and joy.
Most professionals agree that these destructive behaviors and emotions (and most other ills) are often linked to painful events and disappointments experienced over the years, especially struggles experienced in childhood. It is hard to see the connection at times because in those early years we are unaware of God’s ideal and therefore easily ‘normalize’ whatever childhood we did experience.
Some, for example, were negatively influenced by what they did receive (i.e. abuse) while others negatively influenced by what they did not receive (i.e. neglect). Whether intentional or unintentional; by sins of commission or by sins of omission, we have all been influenced by those in our past—whether we realize it or not.
 Though it is true that our own personal response to these wrongs will make us bitter or better; as children we usually lack the maturity to respond to these hurts from God’s perspective. So we hurt. Even worse—we hurt alone. And it is not good to be alone (Genesis 2:18)--because comfort from others is God’s main prescription for emotional healing. Alone, we develop unproductive ways to cope (as modeled by our own family members) that create selfishness, self-condemnation or self-reliance leaving us more alone—perpetuating a cycle of pain.
This 4-day 37-hour intensive group is the best way to resolve stubborn root issues. It offers couples a structured and focused opportunity for personal healing and relational intimacy. Resolving unresolved hurts, anger, fear, shame, despair and discouragement within a caring, supportive confidential environment, couples quickly stop deteriorating relationships. This Root Issues Group addresses key events (painful and otherwise) in childhood AND adulthood.
These intensives also provide tremendous equipping opportunities for those in the people helping, caregiving ministries (i.e. Pastors, Counselors, Christian leaders).
What are the benefits?
- Identifying and accepting God given needs for relational closeness with God and significant others
- Discovering 12 key needs of men and women
- Eliminating 3 unproductive tendencies that hinder our needs being met
- Fully forgiving those who have offended us
- Heal the emotional hurts we experience from our past that still affect us today
- Overcoming fears of being vulnerable in a relationship
- Heal conflicts between couples
- Replace unbiblical thinking and acts with those truths that promote heart felt fellowship
- Love God and others better
 What is the format?
The intensive is a safe place to face pains and hurts from the past in the context of a healing community facilitated by professional therapists and marriage coaches. Using the advantages of a therapeutic community of 4 to 5 couples, you will learn and experience the essence of true community. Using biblical teaching, group discussion and confidential sharing, your facilitator will lead you to experience deeper intimacy with God and others.
Who leads the intensive?
Karl Elkins ThM, MA, LPC, CSC, BCPCC, PFIT and is occasionally accompanied by his wife Terry Elkins (upon request).
What is the cost of an intensive?
$1795 Includes: all lodging, meals (except the couple's date night), counseling fees, support staff fees and materials. Air and ground transportation to and from the retreat center are not included.
Where are the Root Issues Group Intensive held?
The Root Issues Group Intensive is most often held at Vintage Villas, a spacious, upscale resort in the beautiful Hill Country of Austin, Texas. (Check out the magnificent views at www.vintagevillas.com). With magnificent views of Lake Travis, Vintage Villas hosts over 200 weddings a year and offers the ideal setting for rekindling your romance.
How do I sign up?
Contact Terry Elkins at (832) 358-0900 or toll free outside Houston, Texas (866) 892-5275. |
