Upcoming Events

August 4, 2010
Growing Intimacy, Finding Closeness Marriage Workshop
The dates of the workshop are August 4 or October 20, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. It will take place in the Postma Center on Pine Rest’s main campus, 300 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI. The cost to attend is $45 per married couple. To register call 616/222-4584 or e-mail ryan.larue@pinerest.org.
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August 9, 23, 2010
Family Connection Support Group (ongoing)
This support group meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Pine Rest Southwest Clinic, 4211 Parkway Place, Suite 100, Grandville. There is no charge to attend/join this group. Donations are accepted. Call 222-3700 to register (first time only). Facilitator is Jim Vander May, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker.
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August 10, 2010
Together We Can: Have Peaceful Interactions With Our Strong Willed Child
Led by Gunther Schwartz, LLP, MS, at the Pine Rest Traverse City Clinic, 1050 Silver Drive, Traverse City. Cost: Free and open to the public -- ages young adult and up. Class time is 6 - 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. Reserve your space today by calling 231/947-2255.
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September 13, 27, 2010
Family Connection Support Group (ongoing)
This support group meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Pine Rest Southwest Clinic, 4211 Parkway Place, Suite 100, Grandville. There is no charge to attend/join this group. Donations are accepted. Call 222-3700 to register (first time only). Facilitator is Jim Vander May, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker.
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September 18, 25, 2010
Secrets For Successful Marriage
Secrets for Successful Marriage is taught by experienced marriage professionals and is for couples who want to grow their relationship in preparation for marriage. It teaches couples healthy relationship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives together. Because it is skill based, Secrets for Successful Marriage is a valuable addition to traditional pastoral or professional premarital counseling. In addition, couples take the online FOCCUS Inventory, designed to help them identify relationship strengths and potential areas of growth. The workshop instructor interprets the results of the inventory in a group setting. Individualized follow up is available for an additional cost. Secrets for Successful Marriage is held over two consecutive Saturday mornings. To obtain a certification of completion, couples must attend both sessions. All workshops occur 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $100 per couple, which includes workshop fees, administration and scoring of the FOCCUS inventory, and a participant's workbook. Please call 616/455-5279 with questions.
For more information click here.

October 11, 25, 2010
Family Connection Support Group (ongoing)
This support group meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Pine Rest Southwest Clinic, 4211 Parkway Place, Suite 100, Grandville. There is no charge to attend/join this group. Donations are accepted. Call 222-3700 to register (first time only). Facilitator is Jim Vander May, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker.
For more information click here.

October 20, 2010
Growing Intimacy, Finding Closeness Marriage Workshop
The date of the workshop is October 20, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. It will take place in the Postma Center on Pine Rest’s main campus, 300 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI. The cost to attend is $45 per married couple. To register call 616/222-4584 or e-mail ryan.larue@pinerest.org.
For more information click here.

October 26, 2010
Pine Rest Celebrates Centennial
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is observing an historic milestone in 2010 as the organization marks 100 years of service to the greater Grand Rapids and national community. The highlight of the celebratory year is the “Reaching Out, Changing Lives” Gala on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. This memorable and exciting evening features special guest Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and author of the recently released book, “Within our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis.” The gala will also showcase Pine Rest and the Pine Rest Foundation through entertainment, displays and multi-media. The Pine Rest Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary during this same time.
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November 8, 22, 2010
Family Connection Support Group (ongoing)
This support group meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Pine Rest Southwest Clinic, 4211 Parkway Place, Suite 100, Grandville. There is no charge to attend/join this group. Donations are accepted. Call 222-3700 to register (first time only). Facilitator is Jim Vander May, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker.
For more information click here.

January 22, 29, 2011
Secrets For Successful Marriage
Secrets for Successful Marriage is taught by experienced marriage professionals and is for couples who want to grow their relationship in preparation for marriage. It teaches couples healthy relationship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives together. Because it is skill based, Secrets for Successful Marriage is a valuable addition to traditional pastoral or professional premarital counseling. In addition, couples take the online FOCCUS Inventory, designed to help them identify relationship strengths and potential areas of growth. The workshop instructor interprets the results of the inventory in a group setting. Individualized follow up is available for an additional cost. Secrets for Successful Marriage is held over two consecutive Saturday mornings. To obtain a certification of completion, couples must attend both sessions. All workshops occur 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $100 per couple, which includes workshop fees, administration and scoring of the FOCCUS inventory, and a participant's workbook. Please call 616/455-5279 with questions.
For more information click here.

March 5, 12, 2011
Secrets For Successful Marriage
Secrets for Successful Marriage is taught by experienced marriage professionals and is for couples who want to grow their relationship in preparation for marriage. It teaches couples healthy relationship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives together. Because it is skill based, Secrets for Successful Marriage is a valuable addition to traditional pastoral or professional premarital counseling. In addition, couples take the online FOCCUS Inventory, designed to help them identify relationship strengths and potential areas of growth. The workshop instructor interprets the results of the inventory in a group setting. Individualized follow up is available for an additional cost. Secrets for Successful Marriage is held over two consecutive Saturday mornings. To obtain a certification of completion, couples must attend both sessions. All workshops occur 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $100 per couple, which includes workshop fees, administration and scoring of the FOCCUS inventory, and a participant's workbook. Please call 616/455-5279 with questions.
For more information click here.

April 9, 16, 2011
Secrets For Successful Marriage
Secrets for Successful Marriage is taught by experienced marriage professionals and is for couples who want to grow their relationship in preparation for marriage. It teaches couples healthy relationship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives together. Because it is skill based, Secrets for Successful Marriage is a valuable addition to traditional pastoral or professional premarital counseling. In addition, couples take the online FOCCUS Inventory, designed to help them identify relationship strengths and potential areas of growth. The workshop instructor interprets the results of the inventory in a group setting. Individualized follow up is available for an additional cost. Secrets for Successful Marriage is held over two consecutive Saturday mornings. To obtain a certification of completion, couples must attend both sessions. All workshops occur 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $100 per couple, which includes workshop fees, administration and scoring of the FOCCUS inventory, and a participant's workbook. Please call 616/455-5279 with questions.
For more information click here.

June 4, 11, 2011
Secrets For Successful Marriage
Secrets for Successful Marriage is taught by experienced marriage professionals and is for couples who want to grow their relationship in preparation for marriage. It teaches couples healthy relationship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives together. Because it is skill based, Secrets for Successful Marriage is a valuable addition to traditional pastoral or professional premarital counseling. In addition, couples take the online FOCCUS Inventory, designed to help them identify relationship strengths and potential areas of growth. The workshop instructor interprets the results of the inventory in a group setting. Individualized follow up is available for an additional cost. Secrets for Successful Marriage is held over two consecutive Saturday mornings. To obtain a certification of completion, couples must attend both sessions. All workshops occur 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $100 per couple, which includes workshop fees, administration and scoring of the FOCCUS inventory, and a participant's workbook. Please call 616/455-5279 with questions.
For more information click here.