Body Acceptance & Empowerment Group
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Join a group of like-minded people who are ready to rip into patriarchy and let it all hang out! This is a group for those ready to transition from the cultural scripts of body positivity/negativity into acceptance. Society, culture, gender, race, ethnicity, values, family of origin, and more affect the stories we are told, learn, and tell ourselves about our bodies. This is a space to shine light, feel the feels, and be in community. All bodies welcomed & celebrated!
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Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
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Communication & Connection Couples Group
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Communication skills are the number one piece that couples request when starting out in therapy. This group has a Gottman framework that leads couples through weekly communication exercises to deepen and strengthen love and admiration. Many couples report seeking therapy 5 years after the problems began. This group is a great refresh & reset early on, or as a primer before seeking direct couples therapy. All partnerships welcome!
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Friendship & Intimacy Process Group
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Friendships are some of the most enlivening relationships in our lives & they can be difficult to make, maintain, and deepen as we grow into new phases of life, new cities, new interests, and new ideas. This group is for people who want to learn skills and receive support around the sometimes daunting task of making new friends, deepening existing ones, & the person who doesn't even know where to start, but is ready to take the first step.