Fresh Start Workshops & Events
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Wednesday, August 15
Camino de Sanacion
Se parte de este grupo de apoyo que es seguro, confidencial y casual, donde podras compartir tus experiencias, aprender de otras mujeres y recivir apoyo emocional, por el cual podras trabajar en los efectos de la violencia domestica. Este grupo enseña los efectos del abuso en la victima, sus hijos, como crear relaciones de confianza, cuidado y como cultivar tu crecimiento personal.
Read More »BiMonthly Webinar: Practices for Healthy Living
A time to be together for breathing and meditation practices and to share and ask questions about your experiences. Come in person or call in using either of the following numbers: 1 (646) 558-8656 or 1 (669) 900-6833. You will then enter the meeting ID, which is listed below for each specific date. July 16: Meeting ID 982-596-384 July 25: Meeting ID 210-135-612 Aug 15: Meeting ID 990-645-945 Aug 27: Meeting ID 545-690-765 Sept 15: Meeting ID 811-895-656 Sept 26: Meeting ID 306-158-661
Read More »Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
Pre-Requisite: Microsoft PowerPoint 2-day Series. This workshop builds on the skills taught in the Microsoft PowerPoint Series, introducing you to more advanced features. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. *If you feel your skills are sufficient to skip the pre-requisite, contact the program coordinator, Julie Schaffer, at jschaffer@fswf.org to register for an upcoming testing session. The pre-requisite will be waived upon successful completion of the test.
Read More »Courage to Change
Kelly Cook, LMSW This open group examines how self-defeating behaviors affect us and our relationships. People pleasing, putting ourselves last, trying to control others’ choices and behaviors, having low self-esteem and exhibiting patterns of denial are all trademarks of codependency.
Read More »Own It Financial Education Level 2
Own It Financial Education is a four-week program that provides its students with the knowledge and tools they need to become financially stable and independent. The curriculum teaches: using credit wisely, investing, managing a bank account, increasing savings, and reducing debt. Attendance to all found workshops is encouraged.
Read More »Thursday, August 16
Healing Journey Support Group
Support Services: Open Support Group Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Read More »Comedores Compulsivos
La comida es necesaria para mantenerse con vida pero la persona que come compusivamente el exceso de alimento se convierte en una necesidad para poder enfrentar la vida. Por medio de este grupo enconrara apoyo para bajar de peso, mantenerse en el peso apropiado y tener buena salud. Con la disciplina apropiada usted encontrara la recuperación y evitara problemas de salud.
Read More »Investments: One Piece of Financial Planning
Financial Literacy Financial Planning covers 6 areas of concentration. Investment Management being 1 piece of the puzzle. Learn about the Stock and Bond Markets, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Diversification, Passive and Active Management, Retirement vehicle, Tax considerations, and much more!
Read More »Healing Journey Support Group
Support Services: Open Support Group Join this safe, confidential, & casual group to share your experiences, learn from others, & receive emotional support as you work through the effects of domestic violence. This group teaches the effects of abuse on the victim & her children, how to create trusting, caring relationships, & how to cultivate personal growth.
Read More »Friday, August 17
Saturday, August 18
Girls Thriving
Personal development sessions provided for middle and high school girls, ages 12-18. Topics covered vary each month and may include: self-esteem, boundaries, communication, peer pressure, bullying, healthy relationship, and leadership. Preregistration and parental consent required. Forms can be found on our website.
Read More »Al-Anon (Espanol)
Al-Anón es una hermandad de parientes y amigos de alcohólicos que comparten sus experiencias, fortaleza, y esperanza. Nos reunimos para aprender una mejor forma de vida y encontrar la felicidad ya sea que el alcohólico siga bebiendo o no. Tome un momento para preguntarse: “Se preocupa cuanto bebe otra persona?”
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