09/19/2025
Please share this upcoming weekly counseling group with anyone you think could benefit. It will be focused on the cultivation of meaning. We live in such an overstimulating world. There is such a growing shadow of negativity in the news, our country, and the world. In times of perceived danger I find my threat radar pulls more and more power and attention to look outwardly, which usually results in defensive and aggressive behavior or thought beginning to dominate consciousness. I see everything and everyone else through a lens of threat. Having more spaces to turn inward together may be one helpful thing to provide. Rediscovering the reason our pain and trials are worth it. Feeling again that there is meaning in facing this day, not just with grim stoicism, but in joyful victory. Seeing the beauty in the infinite variety of what gives others meaning to fight. When psychologist Carl Jung was frequently asked “will we (humanity) make it?” his consistent answer was “if enough people will do their inner work.” I don’t know that there has ever been a better time to trust this advice.
Reclaiming Meaning
A facilitated group therapy experience
Time: Tuesdays 7:00-8:15pm starting November 4th 2025
Location: in person. Contact for details
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.”
In an age where we are flooded by electronic over-stimulation, where increasing negativity manifests in our country and our world, we need more spaces to turn inward and cultivate that which gives us meaning. What keeps you going? What makes all the sacrifices in your life worth it? The aim of this group is to help you rediscover that meaning if lost, strengthen it if weak, or deepen and share with a positive like-minded community. Occasional speakers will be invited to share their path towards meaning and purpose.
Facilitator – Nicholas deSpoelberch, LPC. Nick has been in private practice in Stamford for 10 years. He has facilitated the New Canaan Parent Support Group (Homepage - New Canaan Parent Support Group) for 8 years, a support group for parents of any individual struggling with an addiction. Nick is also 1 of the Clinical Directors of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team (FAIRFIELD COUNTY TRAUMA RESPONSE TEAM, INC.), a non-profit of trauma clinicians providing education, critical incident debriefings, and clinical referral for first responders in Connecticut.
Financial- An individual may participate in network if their insurer is Aetna, United, Connecticare, Anthem BC/BS, Cigna, or Medicaid (Husky A and D). Out of pocket cost would be sliding scale.
Please contact me to receive intake documents. Clients must be assessed as appropriate for the group and compliant with our group conduct agreement.
Phone: 203-898-2806 (text is preferred)
Email: stmichaelstands@outlook.com
