Counseling

Sue became involved in the counseling program due to severe postpartum depression.  She was referred by her OGBYN for counseling after the birth of her second child.  By the time Sue began counseling, her symptoms of depression were so severe that she was physically unable to leave her home.  The first several counseling sessions had to be conducted in her house.  The depression that Sue experienced was consuming, and she struggled with caring for herself, bonding with her child, isolation, and negative thoughts about herself.

After several sessions, Sue finally began to open up to her counselor and began to practice mindfulness, self-care, and other coping skills, such as journaling.  Her counselor was also able to introduce Sue to some bonding activities, such as baby massage, to help her feel more connected to her child.  After several months of counseling, Sue saw a drastic decrease in her depressive symptoms and began to truly enjoy motherhood – something she had hoped for from the beginning.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Center

When she was 18 years old, Alexandra made the long, terrifying trip from Honduras to the United States with her 16 year old sister and her uncle.  Her parents had come to the United States a few years prior, leaving Alexandra and her younger sister completely alone.  Because they had very little money, their journey was extremely difficult, but the thought of the United States, which they considered a dreamland, kept them going.

Years later, Alexandra was talking to her daughter about the importance education when her daughter asked why she had to study if her mother did not finish school.  Alexandra took up her daughter’s challenge and began attending English classes at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center.  The classes were tough, and it was difficult to learn a new language, but Alexandra refused to give up.  She was determined to show her daughter what it took to succeed, and to make her understand the importance of education.

One day, Alexandra hopes to get her GED and attend college so that she can get a better job and support her family independently.  Her goal is to build a life for her family here, and to watch her children grow up in a society that will allow them to truly succeed.

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Project Rachel

When Lauren had an abortion during her sophomore year of college, the only two people she told were her college roommate and her boyfriend. After the procedure, she felt relieved and was able to return her to normal college routine, and in the years that followed, she never spoke about her abortion.

Eight years later, Lauren was married and the mother of a young daughter.  She loved her family, but felt something was missing from her life.  Her moods were increasingly characterized by episodes of sadness, ‘breakthrough anxiety,’ and guilt.  She had a vague sense that she didn’t deserve the life she was living, and she suspected that these feelings were linked to the abortion she had so long ago.

One day, Lauren saw an ad for Project Rachel in her church bulletin.  After several weeks of contemplation, she called Project Rachel.  She learned that services included referrals to specially trained priests, or the opportunity to meet with a professional counselor.  Lauren opted to schedule a session with the counselor, and for the first time, spoke openly about her abortion.  She felt heard and accepted as she shared her story, and she and the counselor met several more times.   At her last session, Lauren expressed gratitude for Project Rachel, and the opportunity it had provided for her to face her abortion and finally heal.

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“Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” -Lk 10: 36-37

Locations

COLUMBUS

197 E. Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-5891

WEST COLUMBUS

Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
409 Industry Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 340-7061

NEWARK

1031 Brice Street
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2565

PORTSMOUTH

St. Francis Catholic Outreach Center
2311 Stockham Lane
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 961-4020

ZANESVILLE

422 Main Street, Ste 400
P.O. Box 3446
Zanesville, OH 43702-3446
(740) 452-5057

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