CLE places a high value on the importance of group therapy. Group therapy offers individuals the opportunity to address unresolved issues from their childhood related to their parents, siblings, and peers. While individual counseling more closely mirrors the support a person might have experienced one-on-one with a parent, group counseling recreates the experiences with siblings and peers, providing individuals with the opportunity to learn how to more effectively relate with others. The group provides a forum to address some of the issues that surface on the playgrounds of life.
CLE offers a wide variety of groups designed to enhance transformation for women and men of all ages, including moms, dads, business professionals, and spiritual leaders.
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Blue Choice PPO Insurance. For more information, please contact us at (847) 272-3684.
Transformational Training Group
This weekly group is designed for those who want to invigorate and accelerate their personal transformation. Transformational Groups require the highest level of commitment and deliver the greatest benefit and reward. This group uses a developmental curriculum of specific assignments designed to break down the transformational growth process into tangible steps. Initially, participants undertake assignments and exercises designed to develop the fundamental skills necessary for effective group functioning. As participants mature, they focus on core areas of growth, including understanding the impact of their family of origin, integrating and responsibly using personal power, and experiencing nourishment through self-care and relationships with others. Each of our Transformational Groups is facilitated by several highly-trained staff members.
For more information on the Transformational Training Group, contact Gabriela Cantu at Gabriela.cantu@cle.us.com; 773-350-6138
Advanced Transformational Training Group
This group is designed for graduates of CLE’s Transformational Training Group who seek a high level of development and accountability in their leadership and personal growth. This group is by invitation only, and graduation from Transformational Training Group is a prerequisite.
Dr. Rich Blue leads the group and meets every other Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please call Rich (847-414-8915) for more information.
Couples
Couples groups are led by Dr. Rich Blue and his wife, Sue Blue (a Master ‘ s-Level Life Coach and founder of Blue Life Coaching). Each Couples Group meets monthly. One group meets on the first Friday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and the other meets on the first or third Sunday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. These groups are comprised of couples who are dedicated to supporting each other through a wide range of issues, including meeting our yearnings, overcoming our fear of intimacy, fostering meaningful communication, resolving conflicts effectively, and embracing the principles of dynamic and transformational relationships.
Couples groups include teaching, training, discussion, and exercises, all designed to enrich healthy partnerships. These groups are open and actively seek couples who wish to take their relationship to the next level. Please contact Rich Blue at rich.blue@cle.us.com; 847-414-8915 or Sue Blue at sue.blue@bluelifecoaching.com; 847-691-6560.
Men‘s Group
The Men’s Group focuses on the dynamic issues common to men. These areas of growth include self-awareness, self-acceptance, loving partners more effectively, and providing strong parenting for their children. The Men’s Group also focuses on empowering men to be transformational leaders both at work and at home. This group is a process group where men deepen their relationships with one another through authentic connections. Our Men’s Group meets on Fridays from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m.
If you would like more information about the Men’s Group, please contact Rich Blue at 847-414-8915 or email rich.blue@cle.us.com
Pastors
The Pastors Group is led by CLE’s founder and Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Rich Blue. It was created to provide pastors a safe place to encourage one another and receive guidance on issues related to personal and spiritual growth. The group addresses the unique concerns facing those in spiritual leadership of not-for-profit organizations, including the leadership challenges involved in working effectively with staff, boards, and parishioners. The Pastors Group also provides support for the ongoing stresses of being in ministry, including helping to avoid the threat of burnout. The Pastors Group meets every other Thursday morning from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and actively seeks pastors who are committed to their personal growth.
Please contact Rich Blue at rich.blue@cle.us.com or call at 847-414-8915.
Faith and Spiritual Enrichment
This group is designed to support individuals who desire a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. We welcome people wherever they are on their journey of faith, offering them acceptance, encouragement, and support. The purpose of this group is to equip individuals to take increasing responsibility for authoring the relationship they want to have with God as they understand Him. In this group, we pursue authentic experiences of the Spirit, using tools such as sacred music, reflection, lectio divina, and meditation. Dr. Rich Blue leads this group, which meets every other Thursday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.