Mind & Spirit Counseling Center offers a variety of classes, groups and programs to keep you connected to the Center.

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center offers classes and groups to provide a supportive and enriching environment where individuals can explore personal growth, gain new skills, and connect with others on similar journeys. These structured settings not only foster a sense of community but also facilitate learning and self-discovery through guided discussions, skill-building activities, and shared experiences. By offering diverse classes and groups, we aim to empower participants to enhance their well-being, overcome challenges, and achieve their personal and professional goals in a collaborative and nurturing atmosphere.

Continuing Education (CEU) Courses:

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is honored to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for clinical professionals, reflecting our deep commitment to advancing the field of mental health. By providing high-quality, relevant courses, we aim to support the ongoing professional development of counselors, therapists, and other practitioners. Our CEU offerings are designed to enrich clinical skills, enhance knowledge, and foster personal growth, ensuring that professionals remain at the forefront of best practices and emerging trends. We are proud to contribute to the lifelong learning journey of those dedicated to making a meaningful impact in their clients’ lives.

Current CEU Courses include:

• Intersectionality in Practice: Understanding the Implications of Our Self (Registration closed)
• LGBTQAI+ Affirming Counseling Course (Registration closed)

Leadership & Spiritual Life Classes: 

• Pastoral Care Specialist Program
• Two-Year PrairieFire Program
  • Directed Retreat Practicum (Graduates only)
• Spiritual Direction Supervision

Balances are due at the start of the classes. We accept checks or credit card. Checks may be made payable to Mind & Spirit Counseling Center. Credit card payments may be taken over the phone at (515) 274-4006.

A limited scholarship is available should cost be a barrier to participation in Leadership & Spiritual Life classes. Please email Chris Waddle for information.

Current Classes and Ongoing Groups:

• Fall Yoga Classes (Wednesdays, October 23 – December 20, 2024)

Mind & Spirit Counseling Center’s Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group ended December 2023.

Resources for finding other groups in the area include:

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has an online searchable directory for groups. AFSP also offers several excellent online resources.

• Hamilton’s Academy of Grief and Loss publishes a Community Resource Booklet with bereavement resources (including support groups for suicide loss). It is regularly updated and can be found online here.
  
• Other mental health resources can be found here.