Discover Purpose, Community and Joy in Your Next Chapter!
Purpose/Goal:
To help those transitioning into retirement to explore their expectations, examine thoughts and beliefs of identity, consider their purpose, manage time and freedom and build community and connectedness with other women.
Frequency/Timing:
Eight 90 minute sessions
Leadership:
This group will be run by two counselors. Leigh Saulsbury M.A. and Meg Bunka M.A. NCC.
Session Topics:
Session One
Defining Group needs/desires.
Discuss norms, consent, exploring fears/anxieties about the group and about retirement
Session Two
Exploring expectations of retirement.
Session Three
Who am I in retirement?
Session Four
What does time look like now and how to create healthy routines and manage time and freedom well.
Session Five
Changing relationships and managing other people's expectations while building community outside of the workplace.
Session Six
Exploring where to give of yourself and any necessary boundaries.
Session Seven
Maintaining health and youthfulness in retirement.
Session Eight
Termination, Celebration and Closure
Cost:
$240 for 8 sessions or $30 due before each session (regardless of attendance) or discounted $225 if paid by check or cash prior to the first session.
Members/Screening:
Will accept 6-8 group members all transitioning into retirement (can be nearing retirement or have retired within the previous 3 years). Interested individuals should complete the form below, or call/email to see if this group might meet your needs.
