Services:
INDIVIDUAL PEER COUNSELING / SUPPORT GROUPS / CLASSES
All services are confidential and FREE!
| INDIVIDUAL PEER COUNSELING: |
Peer Counselors are people who have had similar life experiences on a mental, emotional or spiritual level. Through this connection, understanding and compassion is both felt and shared. Peers support one another to attain self-empowerment.
Transform your life!
Develop a personalized empowerment plan.
Learn to move through the following issues:
• Feeling Helpless / Hopeless
• Fear and Paranoia
• Extreme Mood Swings
• Depression / Anxiety
• Addictive Behavior
• Self-Destructive Behavior
• Low Self Esteem
•Grief and Change |
| SUPPORT GROUPS: |
Men’s Group - A gathering of men to discuss mental and physical healthcare and relevant social issues.
What's Eating You? - A support group for anyone who has any kind of issues with food and the psyche. A variety of topices will be discussed. Explore healthy choices, nutritional alternatives, eating habits, coping skills, impulse control, excercise, etc.
GLBT Group - A support group for individuals exploring gender identity issues, mental health challenges and/or stigma. (click here to see video)
Women’s Group - A group that encourages women to discuss openly the complexities of their lives, while developing friendship and a network of supports.
Let’s Rap Group - A drop-in group of men and woman focusing on coping and life management skills.
Spirituality Group - A gathering of men and women exploring topics related to understanding ones personal spiritual beliefs. This group has no religious bias.
Good Grief Group - A sixteen week process group to learn how to manage the grief, loss and change in our lives. Registration necessary.
Dual Diagnosis Group - An open safe support group dealing with addiction issues as well as mental /emotional challenges.
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| CLASSES / ACTIVITIES |
Core Volunteer Education Class - A six week introductory class to educate new volunteers about SPIRIT Center services and about how to become effective volunteers. Required class
Peer Counseling 101 -A twelve week class to learn the process of one on one Peer Counseling. People with mental/emotional challenges learn the skills to empower themselves and others to lead purposeful lives. Required Class
Group Dynamics 102 - A twelve-week class to educate volunteers to be effective support group facilitators. Volunteers will learn the components of group dynamics and group process. Required Class
Self-Empowerment Course - A six-week class exploring what Empowerment means to each one of us. Learn to create what you want in your life by taking responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions. This course promotes self-esteem, self-love and acceptance. (click here to see video)
Media Outreach / Fund-raising - A weekly class focused on Community Outreach and Fund-Raising skills: Learn how to work as a team, organize and conduct fund-raising activities and events throughout the year. These volunteers interface with local businesses, service organizations, media outlets, artisans and entertainers, etc.
Life Skills For Vocational Success - A community outreach, job readiness training for the public and Cal WORKS recipients. One on one job coaching and life skills classes prepare participants to find and maintain employment so they may function independently.
Therapeutic Organic Gardening - Get your feet on the ground and your hands in the earth! Learn how to take care of your garden. Weed out the thoughts that don't serve you and grow new ones! (click here to see video)
Craft/Beading Class - An introduction to a variety of craft and beading techniques. Spark your creative expression in a relaxed atmosphere, while meeting new friends.
Stretch Class - Learn body awareness in a guided movement class. All fitness levels welcome. Fit to your own needs, go at your own pace.
Live Music - Sing-a-long, improv, open mic! Bring your instruments!
Saturday Coop Brunch
An organized potluck meal. Bring food or energy to share. Learn how to cook a healthy meal. Work as a team to plan, prepare, present a meal and to care for your kitchen. Enjoy the company of others. Donations appreciated.
Monthly Guest Speakers -
A presentation and discussion of interesting topics invoking self discovery and educational awareness for your mind, body and spirit. |
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