Groups and Workshops

Groups And Workshops Being Offered At Freedom Within Center

Check out our list of amazing offerings here at FWC! If there is a workshop or group you are interested in that you cannot find here feel free to email us and let us know!

Group: Bereaved Parents Grief Support Group

Facilitator: Alex Mers, LPCC #12122

When: TBD

Where: In person at FWC (option to switch to virtual if preferred by majority of participants)
2254 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110

Total number of sessions: 10

Who: Any parent grieving the death of a child (age infant-18). Couples are welcome to attend together.

Cost: $350/person for the entire 10 weeks ($35 per week)

Group: LGBTQIA+ Expressive Arts Group

Facilitator: Lina Hong, ASW (Supervised by Leah Mitchell, LCSW)
When: TBD
Location: In person here at FWC 2254 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110

Total number of sessions: 9

Min/Max clients to run group: 3-12 (not required to attend weekly since it’s a workshop, they can choose which one to attend or to attend all)

Who: For anyone who is interested in attending and/or identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community

Cost: $40 per session or $35 per session if you pay for all up front (total of $315); cost includes price of materials/art supplies

Group: Grief and Loss Group – Virtual

When: TBD
Fee: $350 for the entire 10 weeks ($35 per week)
Location: Virtual

This group is intended to support any adult grieving the death of an important person in their life. Since grief is unique and timeless, you are welcome to join us regardless of time since the death or how the person died. We believe connecting with others who have been through loss can support you in your healing process.

What we will cover:

Understand and accept the reality of the death
Experience the complex emotions, cognitions, and physical reactions of grief
Cope with reminders and reactions in healthy ways that promote healing
Develop a coherent narrative of the story of the death and integrate it into larger life story
Acknowledge/adjust to changes in life and self after the death
Address difficult or complicated aspects of the relationship, the death, or the grieving process
Redefine the relationship to one of emotional connections, memories, and memorializing
Re-engage in life, relationships, and activities
Prepare for coping with challenges and painful waves of grief
Stay on track to continue growing, living, and loving

Anxiety Workshops: Getting a handle on your Anxiety – Noticing the Signs, Symptoms, and Causes of Your Anxiety

Date: TBD
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Virtual through Google Meets

What we will cover:

Understanding anxiety, its function, and purpose in your life
Understanding the psychological and physiological aspects of anxiety
Identifying triggers and causes of pain that leads to anxiety
Discovering what you’re saying to yourself and how to change it
Learning how to take back control and significantly decrease symptoms of anxiety

Group: Women’s Empowerment Group

Dates: TBD
Time: 5-6pm
Where: In person! Yes, that’s right, in person at Freedom Within Center!
Location: 2254 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110

What we will cover:

Understanding anxiety, its function and purpose in your life
Using mindfulness practice to increase awareness and tolerance
Changing our relationship with anxiety (confronting vs. avoiding)
Using cognitive behavioral techniques to understand the ways in which our thoughts impact our mood
Other factors contributing to anxiety outside the normal scope and how to manage them.
Setting boundaries and utilizing self-care during these times

Groups and Workshops

Groups And Workshops Being Offered At Freedom Within Center

Group: Bereaved Parents Grief Support Group

Total number of sessions: 10

Group: LGBTQIA+ Expressive Arts Group

Total number of sessions: 9

Group: Grief and Loss Group – Virtual

What we will cover:

Anxiety Workshops: Getting a handle on your Anxiety – Noticing the Signs, Symptoms, and Causes of Your Anxiety

What we will cover:

Group: Women’s Empowerment Group

What we will cover:

Group/Workshop Interest

As Of March 21st, We Have Relocated To: 2254 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110

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