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Join Vince On Wednesdays For His New Lecture Series – The Iceberg Theory

The Iceberg Theory A new five-part series presented by Vince DiPasquale on Wednesdays during March 2023 at noon and 7 pm via Zoom is outlined below. Links can be found here or via Vince’s Corner on The Starting Point, Inc. of New Jersey. March 1– Overview of The Iceberg Theory An overview and explanation of […]

Thought for The Month January 2023 – “Embracing Gratitude!”

By: Vince DiPasquale As we begin the New Year with its new experiences and new strengths, we are filled with the gift of hope and wonderment. Yesterday, 2022 is over; it’s history. Let’s take the time to do an inventory of the past year with all of the lessons God has tried to teach us. […]

Holiday Group – Thursday Nights – Starting December 8, 2022 NEW

Holiday Group The holidays can be a tough time for many. Please join us in a 8 week group facilitated by Barbara Faracchio, MS, LPC, LCADC spanning from 12/8/2022 to 1/26/2023. This group will be held as a process group, meaning the group will take the form of heavy sharing in regards to any struggles […]

Thought for The Month November 2022 – “A Journey To The Child Within”

By: Vince DiPasquale What a perfect month to just sit back, meditate and reflect on the child within all of us. I would like to share with you two special meditations that helped me to reconnect with my child. 1. Close your eyes, relax, and try to visualize yourself as a beautiful little child getting […]

Recovery Dharma Wednesday’s at 6:30pm – 7:45pm NEW MEETING

Please join Recovery Dharma on Wednesday’s at 6:30pm to 7:45pm. ***NEW MEETING*** Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer […]

Thought Of The Month Sept 2022 ~ “Reality and Responsibility…”

By Vince DiPasquale Welcome to the fall season, a special time of the year. It’s almost like the world comes out of heat hibernation and returns to reality. We are reminded during this season of two special words, reality and responsibility. These words are both scary and beautiful at the same time. We spend a […]

Vince’s Inner Child Groups

TWO Groups: Women’s In-person Group starts September 8, 2022. Every Thursday In-person at 1pm for 12 weeks. ***Registration Closed*** Online Group for Both Men & Women starts Sept 29, 2022. Every Saturday on Zoom at 6 PM for 12 weeks ***Registration Closed*** Registration is required, and with limited space it will be first come, first […]

Thought Of The Month August 2022 ~ “A Sense of Belonging…”

By Vince DiPasquale Embrace Silence: Perhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense of belonging that comes to us. Bill W. August is a month dedicated to the wonderful word, retreat. People have often called it the dog days of summer. It’s a time to take a break from the […]

Thought Of The Month July 2022 ~ “Celebrate Your Independence ~ and Live Free!”

By Vince DiPasquale When People lack a sense of awe, Do not limit the view of yourself. There will be disaster, Do not despise the conditions of your birth. When people do not fear worldly power, Do not resist the natural course of your life. a greater power will arrive. In this way you will […]

2022 Educational Program “Loss of a Loved One ~ Spouse, Partner, Significant Other” with Pat Obst and Loretta Depka is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

In a continuance of the program series entitled “Loss of a Loved One“, Pat Obst, LCSW, MSW and Loretta Depka, Executive Director continued their discussions on the complex process of grieving highly personal losses. The topic discussed is the“Loss of a ~ Spouse, Partner or Significant Other“. You can find The Starting Point’s YouTube […]

2022 Educational Program “Doing Grief Well – “Tool Kit” Series; Part 1 with Pat Obst and Loretta Depka is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

In the next part of the “Doing Grief Well” series, Pat Obst, LCSW, MSW and Loretta Depka, Executive Director continued their discussions on the complex process of grieving. This particular topic is Pat’s ” ‘Tool Kit’ Series; Part 1.” You can find The Starting Point’s YouTube channel here. Pat is a therapist who specializes […]

Thought Of The Month March 2022 ~ “The Power of Positive Thinking.”

By Vince DiPasquale As we enter the month of March, let’s take time to dedicate this month to the spirit of positive thinking. We spend too much time looking at what’s wrong. This month is a time of transition from the cold of winter to the beauty of spring. Let’s all of us examine our […]

Thought Of The Month January 2022 ~ “Live One Day at a Time ~ Each and Every Day!”

By: Vince DiPasquale Happy and blessed New Year? It’s hard to believe that it’s already here. Let’s take some time to reflect in a spirit of gratitude, humility, and learning, on yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Yesterday is over. Much has happened, both positive and negative. Take time to inventory the past year. Try to look […]

2021 Educational Program”Doing Grief Well Part 3: Complicated Grief” with Pat Obst and Loretta Depka is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

In Part III of the “Doing Grief Well” series, Pat Obst, LCSW, MSW and Loretta Depka, Executive Director continued their discussions on the complex process of grieving. You can find The Starting Point’s YouTube channel here. As an aid to further explore this important topic, check out “64 Tips for Coping with Grief at the […]

Thought Of The Month December 2021 ~ “Have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing”.

By: Vincent DiPasquale The month of December speaks to us of new birth and new beginnings. It reminds me of three words that come from AA literature: “Yesterday, today and tomorrow”. As part of our history, we have so many attachments starting with our families combined with all the experiences we have gone through. We […]

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