For parents with similar dynamics of family in the LGBTQ+ community.
Casual meet and greet with children and parents. Children aged 0-6 years old. Light refreshments served.
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To register for this group, please email amy.carreiro@westcoastfamily.org
If you’re carrying the weight of the past, you don’t have to carry it alone. Come as you are to learn about the “why” behind your experiences—from attachment styles to the way our bodies process trauma. In this supportive group, we’ll help you rediscover trust, set healthy boundaries, and find your way back to yourself.
Priority will be given to families affiliated with FSGV or MCFD.
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For any questions about this group, please email shanna.hickey@westcoastfamily.org or breanna.bruns@westcoastfamily.org
Celebrating strengths and managing challenges. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.
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For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
This workshop is for women who have experienced domestic violence or intimate partner violence and are no longer in the abusive relationship.
This group supports women who are in a safe place and ready to rebuild their lives after DV/ IPV.
We cover topics including: understanding DV, physical and emotional safety after DV, challenges related to attending family court (we DO NOT offer legal advice), challenges related to co-parenting with an abusive former partner.
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For any questions about this group, please email: kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
A strengths-based workshop to help parents nurture confidence, problem-solving, and emotional flexibility in their children — even in challenging times. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.
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For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
A compassionate space for parents who love their kids deeply but are struggling to enjoy the daily grind — learn gentle tools to manage overwhelm, guilt, and exhaustion. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.
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For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
Practical tools to reduce reactivity, build resilience, and guide your teen toward calm, confident coping. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.
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For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
Celebrating strengths and managing challenges. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.
Details:
For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
Tools for families facing relocation, divorce, illness, or loss. Led by facilitator Kristy Ambrose.
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For any questions about this group, please email kristy.ambrose@westcoastfamily.org
An evening to connect with other caregivers, provide support and resources. For caregivers of children aged 0-6 years old.
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If you have any questions about this group, please email brandie.cristales@westcoastfamily.org
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