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The Women’s Initiative offers a variety of programs, groups, and workshops to help support mental health in our communities.
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Bienestar Healthy Relationships
Tuesdays, July 16–30
In person at The Women’s Initiative main office (1101 East High Street, Charlottesville) and virtually via Zoom
Join us to explore the dynamics of healthy relationships in our lives. We will learn about unhealthy relationship dynamics and strategies to cultivate accepting and compassionate relationships with ourselves and the people in our lives. Facilitated by Ingrid Ramos, LPC, and Kassandra Baltazar, MSW.
To register for the group, please call 434.328.1800 or email bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.
Black Joy
Thursdays, August 1–29, 6–7pm
Virtually via Zoom.
Join Narrative Therapist Alyson Davis LMFT for a five-week group focused on Black joy stories. Enjoy short films made by Black artists and creatives that highlight the importance of joy for mental health and our humanity, followed by a group discussion about lived experiences. Facilitated by Alyson Davis, LMFT.
To register, please email sistercircle@thewomensinitiative.org to schedule a screening before July 26.
Grief and Loss: Gentle Movements to Process and Heal
Tuesdays, August 6–20
In person at The Women’s Initiative main office
In life, we suffer losses that may cause us a lot of pain. This could be the loss of a loved one, a dream, your land, or a pet. Come share time in community with other Latinas to process and heal through gentle movements and reflection. Facilitated by Laura Somel, MSW .
To register for the group, please contact 434.270.0926 or email bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.