Group Therapy
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Groups can be psycho-educational, skill-building and spaces for offering and receiving support.
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Workshop: Supportive Tools for Expecting and New Parents
Date and Time: Friday, 10/4 from 12:30-1:30 pm
Location: Zoom
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Who is the group for?
Are you pregnant, have a pregnant partner, or are in your first year of parenthood?
Pregnancy and postpartum is a unique time of immense change that can bring up many different emotions and experiences.
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In this 1 hour workshop, you will:
-Have an opportunity to connect with other expecting and new parents
-Name and explore the unique changes you are going through
-Develop tools for well-being during this time
-Learn about signs of perinatal mood disorders
-Discover resources for support
-Consider how to develop and build your village/support network
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About the facilitator:
Olivia Rivera (she/her), LCSW is a therapist at WestCoast Therapy and Wellness. Olivia is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to becoming parents, as well as during the postpartum period. She treats perinatal mood disorders, supports parents with identity changes that come with being a new or expecting parent, and works with parents to develop sustainable support networks for their overall well-being. She has completed training through Postpartum Support International.
Enrollment Fee: $10
Back to School with Selective Mutism: How Parents and Caregivers Can Advocate for School Support
Date and Time: Start date TBD once the webinar is full
Location: Zoom. This webinar is open to parents and caregivers in all states.
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Who is the group for?
For parents of K-6th graders
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In this webinar parents and caregivers will learn:
-Who they should speak to at a school to begin the process of getting their child support
-What support to ask for
-The difference between a Student Support Team Plan (SST), 504 Plan, and Individual Education Plan (IEP)
-Examples of accommodations and goals for SM
-How to work with school staff to measure their child's progress
-What role a therapist can play in school support
There will also be an opportunity for Q&A
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About the facilitator:
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Fee: $50 - $100 (Please see registration form for more details)
Selective Mutism Parent Training and Skills Group
Date and Time: The group will run on Mondays at noon for 6 sessions. The start date TBD once the group is full.
Location: Zoom
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This group is for parents and caregivers who want to support kids of all ages with Selective Mutism (SM) to build a supportive group environment where parents can gain skills and connect with others with similar experiences.
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Who will be leading this workshop?
Olivia Rivera, LCSW, will lead this group. Olivia is a therapist who currently treats kids with SM, and provides parents and school staff with the training and skills to support these kids. Olivia worked for 10 years in the field of education in grades K-12 and brings this breadth of experience to her work.
Group Topics Include:
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Selective mutism 101 skills
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Fading in other children and adults
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Community exposures
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School Advocacy
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Peer communication and Playdates
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Fee: $850 for all 6 sessions
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*Need-based scholarships available. Please email info@therapyandwellness.com to request an application.
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From past group participation:
100% of participants reported that this group was a valuable use of their time
100% of participants reported that they would recommend this group to others
100% of participants reported that they felt better equipped to support their child
From a previous participant:
"This was such a balanced and well-structured approach. Thank you for covering so much material in a succinct way - we have learned a lot and have learned what we need to/are interested in implementing or learning more about."
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