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Create Community. Accompany Others. Grow as Disciples.

You weren’t meant to do life alone.

Looking to grow faith and friendships after OCIA, Alpha, CRHP, Rescue Project or Bible Studies? Or simply; are you looking to join a small group? Consider Salt and Light Grow Group. 

To follow Jesus is to commit to lifelong learning and growth. Like Jesus’ disciples, our walk with the Lord today is not one lived in isolation but rather one immersed in community and enriched by authentic friendship with others. In homes and in the company of friends, Grow Groups provide a place of deep transformation where people can be known, loved, and cared for as they strive to deepen their friendship with Jesus and one another.


Summer Offering – The Sanctuary Course

What if the Church became one of the safest places to talk about mental health?

The Sanctuary Course for Catholics is an 8-week small group experience that gently opens the door to honest, faith-filled conversations around mental health. In a world where anxiety and overwhelm are increasingly common, this course creates space to be known, supported, and encouraged—together.

Created in collaboration with Catholic mental health professionals, theologians, and clergy, this course explores how God, Scripture, and the Church speak into the realities of mental health.

What You’ll Experience

  • A welcoming, confidential small group environment
  • Thought-provoking video sessions featuring real stories and expert insights
  • Meaningful conversations (no pressure, no homework)
  • Practical understanding of topics like mental health, stigma, recovery, and self-care
  • A deeper ability to support others with compassion and wisdom

Topics Include

Mental health & mental illness • Stigma • Recovery • Companionship • Self-care • Community

Registration

$40 per person
Includes your workbook and the accompaniment of licensed clinical mental health counselor, Liz Pusateri.

Schedule Options

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
May 20 • May 27 • June 3 • June 10 • June 17 • June 24 • July 1 • July 8

Thursdays at 1:00 PM
May 21 • May 28 • June 4 • June 11 • June 18 • June 25 • July 2 • July 9

A Note from Liz Pusateri

Hi, I’m Liz. I know that opening up about mental health can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where people can explore their experiences honestly and without fear of judgment.

I’m a clinical mental health counselor with experience working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and ERP to help people build practical tools for healing and growth. If faith is important to you, I also integrate a Christian and Catholic perspective.

I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville and takes a holistic, client-centered approach to care.

My hope for The Sanctuary Course is that it becomes a place where you feel supported, understood, and equipped—not just for your own journey, but to walk with others as well.

Sometimes it’s easier to see than to explain…


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