New Beginnings Women's Help Center

New Beginnings Women's Help Center Empowering & Equipping Women Women's Center Hours: Please call 815-513- 5729 for an appointment. This program is once a month.

3. This program is twice a month.

The Women's Center helps any woman, 18 years and older through Life coaching and Wellness appointments with pantry items.

1. Wellness Appointment's purpose: To receive monthly pantry items.

2. Encouragement/Mentoring Appointment's purpose: To focus on receiving information on
resources, as well as, listening, encouragement, and prayer. Life Coaching Appointment's purpose: To focus on lea

rning a new skill, discovering more
of your true self and accomplishing goals. Pantry items received:
Body Wash - Deodorant - Paper Towels - Toilet Paper - Tissues - Baby Wash - Baby Lotion - Diapers - Wipes - Pull Ups - Feminine Products - Shampoo & Conditioner - Liquid Hand Soap
All Purpose Cleaner - Dish Soap - Laundry Soap -Toothpaste-Toothbrushes- Deodorant

We empower women to thrive and grow mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Open to women of Grundy County and beyond.

"Fear of abandonment fuels an ongoing isolating connection." (Safe People by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend page 96). The m...
05/30/2026

"Fear of abandonment fuels an ongoing isolating connection." (Safe People by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend page 96). The man is afraid he will be late for work and miss out on something important. This is like having a relationship in which you fear being alone, so you continue to run back over and over again. If we are in a relationship with an unsafe person, the fear of being alone overrides standing up to the other person because you are too filled with feelings of fear. So, there is a choosing to stay in relationship than having no relationship. In addressing what the root cause of fear and abandonment is within our own hearts, we can learn to run free towards safe relationships. The only person who can choose safe relationships are those that can take an honest look within instead of everyone else.

The inability to judge character in others can be a reason for why we choose unsafe relationships. "Many times, when we...
05/29/2026

The inability to judge character in others can be a reason for why we choose unsafe relationships. "Many times, when we are choosing important people in our lives, we do not think of character as the main factor. We look at how we feel, to whom we are attached, or what seems to pull us towards a certain person. Our choices are subjective." (Safe People by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend pg. 95) The key ingredients in choosing important people are reason and emotion. If we sway to only one of these then we have a harder time being able to judge someone's character. It is important to know what you value and need in your own life. Let that be the measuring tool instead of just emotions.

"Contrary to what some people say, our walk with God isn't an unshakable path, which cannot be affected by others. Othe...
05/28/2026

"Contrary to what some people say, our walk with God isn't an unshakable path, which cannot be affected by others. Others matter a great deal in how safe we feel with the Lord." (Safe People by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend pg. 90). In 1 John 4:20 it states, "If anyone says, I love God, yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen." Unsafe people can taint our picture of God as being unsafe. First, we need to assess our spiritual life with God. Then we are wise to also assess our life in this world with others. Closeness can be severed by others, so it is important to have this perspective.

Long time connections with people, according to research, can extend the life of the physical body. When this connectio...
05/26/2026

Long time connections with people, according to research, can extend the life of the physical body. When this connection decreases or stops, the body can exhibit a long list of physical ailments like chronic headaches, GI upset, pain and lowered resistance to germs. Stress and emotions have a strong link in the body. If our relationships are distance, disconnected, and unsafe, we will begin to notice signs in our body. We need to ask ourselves, why is my body feeling this way? Is it related to a person, that I'm in relationship with? Not every connection to others is beneficial. However, when we are in safe and connected relationships it is beneficial for our health.

A fish out of connection with water will not survive. The same is true with what we allow to fill our relational tank. ...
05/26/2026

A fish out of connection with water will not survive. The same is true with what we allow to fill our relational tank. If we do not connect with others in relationships, the way we function in work, fun, and activities. We can have all the fun activities on the weekend and still bristle when the alarm clock goes off reminding us that it's a workday. "Another sign of safety deficits is difficulty in completing tasks." (Safe People by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend pg.88) If there are piles of tasks to be done first thing Monday morning, usually we start with a solution like getting organized or making a plan. If there is any lack of safety, our response can be to ignore or put off tasks due to feeling depleted. If we spend time with safe people connecting on a deeper level, then our relational tank is full to finish other tasks. "It takes lots of drive and energy to function. And if you're surrounded by the wrong people, you can be seriously hampered in this area." (Safe People by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend pg. 88) Don't be a disconnected fish in need of relational water.

Do you know if you attract unsafe people? In order to "evaluate if you're safety-deficient or running low on safe peopl...
05/23/2026

Do you know if you attract unsafe people? In order to "evaluate if you're safety-deficient or running low on safe people. Take a look at how you are doing in four areas of your life: relationships, functioning physical health, and spiritual life." (Safe People by Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend page 86) There are several reflective questions to ask yourself in relationships. Here are just a few.
1. "Do you tend to be the giver in relationships, rather than having a mutual give and take?"
2. "Do you find that people approach you when they want something from you, and less to simply spend time with you?"
3. "Is it difficult for you to open up about your real feelings and problems?"
4. "Is it hard for you to see other people as a source of emotional and spiritual support?
5. "Do you prefer to be alone to deal with your problems?"
If you can relate to any of these questions, there maybe lack of safety in your life.

Are people all bad or all good?
05/22/2026

Are people all bad or all good?

Safety can be broken when we either have boundaries crossed or non-existent boundaries. When someone crosses a no bounda...
05/20/2026

Safety can be broken when we either have boundaries crossed or non-existent boundaries. When someone crosses a no boundary, what is the first response? Do we panic, give in, or run away? These responses lead to isolation not safety. First, we must develop healthy boundaries so that safety grows. Many issues develop when there are non-existent boundaries. Some examples are: "blaming others, codependency, depression, difficulty with being alone, disorganization and lack of direction, in ability to say no, and victim mentality." (Safe People-Cloud & Townsend pg. 74) In order to become a safe person, we must work on building supportive boundaries that create a sense of "responsibility for what is ours, and not for what isn't" pg.73

When a child is born, having skin to skin contact with a parent creates infant bonding. There are several things that o...
05/20/2026

When a child is born, having skin to skin contact with a parent creates infant bonding. There are several things that occur within the infant like: reduces the stress hormone cortisol, which creates more calm and secure environment for bonding. Then there is the release of oxytocin (the love hormone) that is triggered in both parent and infant. This hormone promotes calmness, responsiveness, and attachment. There are many benefits to this simple action. As a child grows there will be repeated opportunities to experience further bonding in relationship with their parents. Sometimes though, the bonding experience can be disrupted. There are many reasons for why this can occur all throughout life. A few examples: Abuse, Abandonment, or Criticism. There is a move inward away from others to protect self from being hurt. Connection with others can become guarded or avoided. Even though not bonded people have friends and family, they will bury their needs away in isolation. The mindset is stuck in thinking that no one can be trusted. One does not simple overcome this. It is best to seek out a professional counselor to assist.

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Morris, IL
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Tuesday 10am - 2:45pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 2:45pm
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