All of our support groups are led by trained master's level professionals and designed to help family members of all ages.
To learn more or indicate your interest, please complete a form using the buttons below or call us at 330.518.8334 to register. Partially sponsored by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Traumatic Stress Wellness Workshop :: NEW!
P.A.L.S. for Healing now offers an integrative, 3-hour traumatic stress wellness workshop. This unique opportunity will help you navigate past and present challenges using the powerful Group EMDR Protocol (EMDR-IGTP-OTS), art therapy, and trauma-informed yoga.
The workshop will:
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Group EMDR is the most researched and offers a structured approach to EMDR therapy in group settings
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Engage in trauma-informed yoga to regulate your autonomic nervous system
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Create an art therapy piece as a tangible symbol of your resilience—an empowering reminder that healing is not just possible, but within your reach.
Join us on this journey of reclaiming your narrative and fostering a sense of peace and empowerment.
P.A.L.S. can offer this at your location for first responders or those working in a traumatic field.
We will also be offering this workshop to past clients and those on our waitlist.
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The Traumatic Stress Workshop is sponsored by Flagstar Foundation.​​
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Support and Connection Through Tough Times :: Youth LGBTQIA+ Group
Ages 14 - 18 years old
Thursdays, February 5 - March 12, 2026
5:30 - 7:00pm
P.A.L.S. for Healing Westlake Location
Cost of $40 for the 6-week group to cover supplies
This group will combine art therapy and trauma informed yoga to refocus our connection with ourselves for the LGBTQ+ community in a turbulent time. We will begin with a gentle 20-30 minute yoga asana practice before participating in art therapy activities to express and release built up emotions, thoughts, and feelings. We will work to identify internal and external support systems to help manage emotions specifically during stressful times.
Complete the Youth Group Interest Form
Thanks to partial sponsorship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
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Grief Group for Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community
P.A.L.S. for Healing Westlake Location
Cost of $40 for the 8-week group to cover supplies
This group is for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. We will combine art therapy, yoga movements and postures, and mindfulness practices to explore and process grief. Throughout the 8-week group, we will focus on providing emotional support, learning about and normalizing various experiences related to the grieving process, finding connection and community, practicing coping skills, identifying support systems, and memorializing our loved ones.
Thanks to partial sponsorship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
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Peaceful Yoga, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness Workshop Series
Cost of $20 for the series
At the heart of it, we all seek peace and ultimately happiness amidst traumatic stress and loss. What specific steps can we take to live a more peaceful and happy life? This 4-week program explores different methods to help you accomplish just that. Participants will be immersed in self-exploration and personal growth using yoga and art therapy. Materials will be provided.
​Thanks to partial sponsorship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
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Exploring Cultural Diversity through Art​
P.A.L.S. for Healing Independence Location
This group is designed to help members of the BIPOC community heal from trauma and oppression by using verbal and nonverbal expressions such as art, journaling, and group EMDR.
Thanks to partial sponsorship by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
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Art Therapy School Support Groups or Workshops: Ongoing, please call for information
Held at your school
Our therapeutic art groups can be held at your school so students can gain support within their school community, increasing a sense of belonging. We help students who are part of the LGBTQIA community, experienced the death of a loved one, experienced racial trauma, or who are at risk, express themselves, gain coping skills, and increase self-esteem. Our art therapy curriculum aligns with your school's SEL goals.
*School personnel, please contact us to discuss options.​​​​
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Art Therapy Support Groups or Workshops: Ongoing, please call for information
Held at your organization
Our therapeutic art groups or workshops can be held at your organization. We will create a safe space where participants can explore their feelings, share their stories, and rebuild their sense of community, turning pain into purpose and isolation into belonging. Our groups and workshops help individuals who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, have experienced the death of a loved one, racial trauma, or who are at risk.
*Please contact us to discuss options.
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