New Life Institute
Renewing Restoring Reconciling
A United Methodist
Center for Counseling and Education
314
E. Highland Mall Blvd., #305, Austin, TX 78752, 512.469.9447, newlifetexas@cs.com
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Groups & Workshops
Groups & Workshops are available for those who want to improve relationships, change self-defeating behaviors, or experience emotional healing. A listing of current program offerings can be found on our calendar or by calling (512) 469-9447.
Anger Resolution Project
Anger Resolution for Men is a relatively new program of New Life Institute and is led by founding director, Bob Breihan. Breihan, working closely with a ground breaking program in Houston, known as Center For Anger Resolution, has found it to be a very useful process for angry men, enabling them to gain or regain control of their lives.
Newton Hightower, director of the Houston program, was a highly addicted rageaholic for many years, and slowly discovered the system now offered here. Many will testify to its helpfulness and that it has saved their marriages and/or their jobs.
Sometimes there are enough participants to work as a group. Other times, the work is done on a one-to-one basis with Bob Breihan. Both the group or the one-on-one are equally helpful.
Meetings are held at New Life Institute offices, 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Suite 305, by appointment (469.9447 - suggest calling in the mornings). Cost is $35/session plus the cost of a book, $15.
Bob Breihan, LMFT, is a Methodist minister who has been a professional family therapist for thirty years, formerly a campus minister, engineering officer in US Navy, and a career counselor.
Hightower's book is Anger Busting 101. His website is www.angerbusters.com
Career Planning
Where do I go from here with my life? is a workshop in one of two formats. Friday evening, all day Saturday, Sunday afternoon - 14 hours; or 2 1/2 hours once a week for 8 weeks. The content is the same and is largely based on What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Bolles. Leader is Bob Breihan, who has trained extensively with Bolles. He has presented this very helpful program for many years here in Austin. Tuition is $100.
None are scheduled presently. Watch this space for announcements, or call 469.9447. Breihan works individually at $50/hr.
Marriage
Marriage preparation has long been a format at New Life Institute to assist those preparing for that endeavor. The most frequent manner is using the well developed and well known program, Engage/Prepare, based in Minneapolis. The couple spends half an hour privately answering a questionnaire which is then sent to Minneapolis for factoring. The results become the basis for at least an hour of discussion, focusing on the differences in the answers.
Sometimes more time is needed to cover the issues that are raised. Also, sometimes, in the spring, there is enough interest to form a group, to meet for a full day, which enhances the process. Cost is $120 (including one hour feedback, additional time is $75/hr). Group costs are the same, $120 for one day. Contact the office for information.
Leader is Rev. Bob Breihan, LMFT, United Methodist clergy professionally trained as a family/marriage therapist, with many years experience.
Marriage Counseling is done, at New Life Institute, by all staff members and primarily by Bob Breihan.
Marriage Planning and Officiating can be done by Rev. Bob Breihan or by Rev. Sarah Bentley. Both are experienced clergy.
“Self and Relationships”
A Women’s GroupAs a woman - Do you sometimes feel that no matter how hard you try, you will never be “good enough?”
As a wife, partner, mother or worker - Do you often find everyone else’s needs coming before your own?
As an individual human being - Do you have trouble remembering your own unique worth, talents, and sense of purpose in life? Is it difficult to keep your own spiritual connection alive and well?We will meet as a group of women to explore these questions concerning how to maintain “selfhood” within our webs of relationships.
The group will be a combination of individual exploration, supportive process among members, and didactic sharing by leader. Handouts and recommended reading will be provided.
This 14-week psychotherapy group will provide support to help you put yourself comfortably at the center of your life and, from that center, to build meaningful, mutually nourishing relationships.
Facilitator: Martha Brandt, M.Ed., LPC
See our calendar for this and other scheduled program dates and times.
ARE YOU READY TO STOP SMOKING FOR GOOD?
Group Therapy
Meeting Place:
One Highland Center
314 E. Highland Mall Blvd.
Suite 305
Austin, TX 78752Groups Meet:
- Tue 5:30-7:00p
- Wed 6:00-7:30p
Cost is $43.00 per session, which includes a personal workbook.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!
The complete behavioral program is 12 weeks, 1 session per week. Nicotine replacement is supported, but not required.
Call the number below to reserve your space. Payment for each session is due 1 week in advance to hold your reservation.Tel: 512-469-9447
Dr. Deborah L. Stote, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stote received her Ph.D. in Psychology from UCLA, completed an internship at the Neuropsychiatric Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and is a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Texas, specializing in addictive disorders. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the Society for Neuroscience and is o faculty member in the Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin.
Expressive Writing for Health and Well-Being
Frederick Bryan, MA, CAPF, LPC–I, will present two free workshops, open to all, introducing the benefits of expressive writing. His presentation includes discussion of recent research showing the physiological and psychological health benefits of certain writing practices. More importantly, the workshop will introduce participants to several fun and easy journal exercises designed to help encourage would-be and current expressive writers. There are two opportunities for this free workshop: Wednesday, June 4th, from 7 to 9 pm, and Saturday, June 7, from 11 to 1. Both workshops are at One Highland Center, 314 Highland Mall Blvd., in Austin. For more information, contact Frederick Bryan at 512-585-1170, frederickbryan@earthlink.net, or visit www.InnerSessions.net.
In addition to serving as a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern at New Life Institute, Frederick has taught writing, locally at Austin Community College and St. Edward’s University and at several colleges and universities in the Pacific Northwest. He is also the sole proprietor of Inner Sessions, a Life Coaching and Consulting practice providing individual and organizational coaching as well as psycho-educational workshops. Frederick holds Masters degrees in both English and Psychology, is a Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator through The National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy (www.nfbpt.com), and is a Certified Instructor of the Journal to the Self through the Center for Journal Therapy. In addition to his passion for writing therapies, he has trained extensively in both Internal Family Systems and Hakomi Body-Centered models of psychotherapy.
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