All of our support groups are led by trained master's level professionals and designed to help family members of all ages.
Complete our online interest form at the bottom of this page or call us at 330.518.8334 to register for any of the groups below. Partially sponsored by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
Art Therapy & Trauma-informed Yoga Workshop Series:
Held at P.A.L.S. for Healing Independence office
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm
Adults: September 10, 17, and 24, 2024
Group members will participate in art therapy combined with yoga to develop resiliency and optimism in a safe and nurturing environment. The combination of these two therapies helps participants become more aware of what’s going on in their bodies, release built-up emotions, stress, and tension, and learn to slow down and focus on the present. Participants will feel more connected and balanced. Led by a P.A.L.S. for Healing trauma-informed Yoga Teacher and an Art Therapist.
*Space is limited. They build upon each other so you will be registering for all three days. $45 for all three thanks to partial sponsorship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
Promoting Pride:
Held at P.A.L.S. for Healing Westlake
Open to members of the LGBTQIA Community ages 13 and older in middle or high school
Wednesdays, June 19-Aug 22, 2024 from 10:30am-12pm.
$25 for the 8 week session
In this group, we will explore identity, emotions, discrimination, and grief through art therapy, DBT, and EMDR. Learn ways to cope, increase self-esteem, and gain support from others in the LGBTQIA community in a safe environment.
Healing Racial Trauma Support Groups:
Held at P.A.L.S. for Healing Independence
Open to Adults 18 and over starting in September 2024.
Combines art therapy, and DBT to help individuals express the emotions, attitudes, and beliefs that come with experiencing racism. You will gain support from peers and learn ways to heal from and cope with racial trauma. *Sponsored by Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture please call to register.
Healing Through the Holidays:
Held at P.A.L.S. for Healing Independence office
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 pm
Open to Adults 18 and over on December 3 and 10, 2024
The holidays can be stressful for everyone. This combination of trauma-informed yoga and art therapy will help you release built-up emotions, stress, and tension, and learn to slow down and focus on the present. Participants will feel more connected and balanced. Led by a P.A.L.S. for Healing trauma-informed Yoga Teacher and an Art Therapist.
*Space is limited. You can register for one or both. $15 for each workshop thanks to partial sponsorship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
Grieving Through the Holidays:
Held at P.A.L.S. for Healing Independence office
Tuesday 6:00-7:30 pm
December 17, 2024
The holidays can be stressful for everyone, especially if you have experienced the death of a loved one. In this workshop you will participate in trauma-informed yoga to move through your grief and memorialize your loved ones via a therapeutic art project. Led by a P.A.L.S. for Healing trauma-informed Yoga Teacher and an Art Therapist. Open to ages 13 and up if you want to come as a family, please register everyone coming for our supply count and space.
*Space is limited, so register early. Thanks to partial sponsorship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council this workshop is $15.
Art Therapy School Support Groups:
Held at your school or virtually
Our therapeutic art groups can be held at your school or virtually so students can gain support within their school community. We help students who are part of the LGBTQIA community, experienced the death of a loved one, experienced racial trauma, or are at risk, express themselves, gain coping skills, and increase self-esteem.
*School personnel please contact us to discuss options.