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 ASVC -Autism Support group for caregivers hosted by Grant LaVigna located at with The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo 

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 ASVC -Autism Support group for caregivers hosted by Grant LaVigna located at with The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo 

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Free Hybrid -Virtual/In-person Support Group – 7:00-8:30 PM every other Monday. Check the calendar in the link for dates. Dinner provided.

To sign up or to ask questions, please call:
Grant LaVigna, LMFT at (805) 987-3162 x3.  email: programs@autismventura.org.

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Free Support group hosted by ASVC in a partnership with The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo run by experienced, licensed therapists.

Parenting an individual with ASD of any age has its joys and challenges. The Autism Society Ventura County has partnered with The New Beginnings Center Counseling & Integrative Health to provide a FREE supportive environment for loved ones of all-aged children, adolescents or young adults who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Participants openly share and learn from each other as well as hear from mentors and guest speakers.
Possible topics of Support Discussion:

What is Autism

Misconceptions about Autism

As a Child with ASD Grows

The Effects of ASD on the Family

How Autism is Treated

Support & Services

Significance of Self-Care

Dealing with Transitions

Virtual meetings every Monday from 8:00-9 pm. Call or email for more info.

To sign up or to ask questions, please call:
Grant LaVigna, LMFT at (805) 987-3162 x3. email: programs@autismventura.org.

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Support Groups - Join Us! | Autism Ventura

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Free Support group hosted by ASVC in a partnership with The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo run by experienced, licensed therapists. Parenting an individual with ASD of any age has its joys and challenges.

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 ASVC -Young Autistic Adult Support group for hosted by Grant LaVigna located at The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo 

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 ASVC -Young Autistic Adult Support group for hosted by Grant LaVigna located at The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo 

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Free Hybrid -Virtual/In-person Support Group – 6:00-7:30 PM every other Monday. Check the calendar in the link for dates. Dinner provided.

To sign up or to ask questions, please call:
Grant LaVigna, LMFT at (805) 987-3162 x3.  email: programs@autismventura.org.

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Free Support group hosted by ASVC in a partnership with The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo run by experienced, licensed therapists.

Parenting an individual with ASD of any age has its joys and challenges. The Autism Society Ventura County has partnered with The New Beginnings Center Counseling & Integrative Health to provide a FREE supportive environment for loved ones of all-aged children, adolescents or young adults who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Participants openly share and learn from each other as well as hear from mentors and guest speakers.
Possible topics of Support Discussion:

What is Autism

Misconceptions about Autism

As a Child with ASD Grows

The Effects of ASD on the Family

How Autism is Treated

Support & Services

Significance of Self-Care

Dealing with Transitions

Virtual meetings every Monday from 8:00-9 pm. Call or email for more info.

To sign up or to ask questions, please call:
Grant LaVigna, LMFT at (805) 987-3162 x3. email: programs@autismventura.org.

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Support Groups - Join Us! | Autism Ventura

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Free Support group hosted by ASVC in a partnership with The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo run by experienced, licensed therapists. Parenting an individual with ASD of any age has its joys and challenges.

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Meetings and support groups for people impacted by ADHD

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Meetings and support groups for people impacted by ADHD

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Children & Adults with ADHD (CHADD) of Greater Los Angeles exists to improve the lives of people in our community who are impacted by Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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These support groups are for parents and caregivers of children struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Meetings will focus on various topics such as bullying, self-care, mental health education, school issues, and parenting skills.

For more information: contact United Parents at 805-384-1555

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Upcoming Workshops and Support Groups

Strengthening the voice of parents and caregivers and improving services and supports for families. We offer workshops and support groups designed for parents who want to connect with other parents/caregivers facing similar situations.

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United Parents | Parents Helping Parents | Ventura County

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United Parents helps families with children with mental health, emotional and behavioral disorders by providing support, education and resources. Located in Camarillo, CA we are here to help you.

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For more infomation on Epilepsy LA: http://www.epilepsylosangeles.org/

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2023 - Upcoming Support Groups - Flyer (2)

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NAMI(National Alliance on Mental Illness)Support Groups and Classes

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NAMI(National Alliance on Mental Illness)Support Groups and Classes

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Care & Share Family Support Groups provide support, education, advocacy, and information to family members and friends of those suffering from severe mental illness. Each person has an opportunity, if they wish, to share their current situation with the group. Since everyone attending has or is going through similar issues, everyone can offer understanding and comfort. Often group members are able to offer helpful ideas, suggestions and resources.

Each group is coordinated by a trained support group facilitator who is also the family member of a person living with serious mental illness.

Family Support Groups meet regularly as shown below. Please call NAMI Ventura County at (805) 641-2426 for more information.

Please note – These NAMI groups are restricted to family members or friends who are supporting a person with a mental illness.

ONLINE MEETING SCHEDULE:

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, the Zoom Family Support Group starts at 6:30 pm. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link to the group by e-mail.  Registration must be submitted by 4pm on day of group to receive link for that week. Click “Registration Form” to register: Tap or Click for the Registration Form – Only For Zoom

IN PERSON MEETING SCHEDULE:

Every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month, Family Support Group starts at 6:30 pm at Encounter Church, 6950 Ralston St., Rm 302, Ventura.

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, Faithnet Family Support Group starts at 6:30 pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Church Parish House (next to the main sanctuary), 3175 Telegraph Rd., Ventura.

Grupo de Apoyo: En persona en 1er y 3rd Martes del Mes 6:30-8pm en Turning Point Foundation, Oxnard Clubhouse (426 W. 5th St., Oxnard)

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Support Groups and Workshops for foster/kinship resource parents, adoptive parents, legal guardians 

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Support Groups and Workshops for foster/kinship resource parents, adoptive parents, legal guardians 

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Kids & Families Together is a nonprofit support, education, and counseling resource center that provides services for individuals and families in foster/resource care, kinship care, legal guardianship, adoption, as well as birth families, for the preservation of families and the physical, emotional, and mental health of children.

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Nurturing Connections: Support and Training in Becoming a Therapeutic Parent
Nurturing Connections Flyer
Who Should Attend: Foster/kinship resource parents, adoptive parents, legal guardians

Description: Support and training, led by a therapist, in a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their experiences as a foster or adoptive caregiver. Participants have a chance to explore their own attachment histories and strengthen their therapeutic parenting skills. Learn about attachment, trauma, development, self-care, and more. Resource parents can earn training hours!
When & Where: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30pm, Currently offered via Zoom.
English/Spanish: Group is in English with live Spanish interpretation!

Cost: Free for foster/kinship resource, adoptive, and legal guardian caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System.

Register: Click Here to Register

Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org with questions.

TBRI® Caregiver Training
TBRI Caregiver Training Syllabus
Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship resource caregivers

Description: Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles to address attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. TBRI® is designed for children who have a history of abuse, neglect, and/or trauma. Because of their histories, these children have changes in their bodies, brains, behaviors, and belief systems. These changes make it difficult for them to trust the loving adults in their lives, which often results in perplexing and challenging behaviors. The TBRI® Caregiver Training offers practical tools to help caregivers see the "whole child" in their care and meet their unique needs, in order to help that child heal and reach their highest potential. Resource parents can earn training hours!

When & Where: Four full days of training facilitated by two TBRI® Practitioners. Training held in Camarillo, offered twice a year.

Cost: Free for foster/resource/adoptive/kinship caregivers within the Ventura County Child Welfare System.

Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 180 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org for the latest information and to register.

Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop

Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/Adoptive/Kinship Caregivers; general public

Description: 8 weekly sessions in which couples learn to deepen their connection, change painful/frustrating cycles, and make sense of their relationship/attachment needs. Based on the book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson.

When & Where: Workshop help in Ventura, offered twice a year

Cost: Free for foster/adoptive/kinship parents within the Ventura County Child Welfare System; fee-based for the general public.

Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 106 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org for the latest information and to register.

Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go Parent and Teen Workshop

Who Should Attend: Foster/resource/adoptive/kinship families; general public

Description: One Friday evening for parents only and the following full day with parents and their teens, led by two therapists. Families will deepen their connection, enhance trust and emotional safety, change frustrating cycles, and better understand each other. On the second day, families will have time all together as a group, time alone with their teen, as well as a parent support group and teen support group during the day. Resource parents can earn training hours!

When & Where: Workshop help in Ventura, offered 4-5 times a year.

Cost: Free for foster/adoptive/kinship parents within the Ventura County Child Welfare System; fee-based for the general public.

Contact: Please contact us at 805-643-1446 Ext. 106 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org for the latest information and to register.

Parent Support Group

Who Should Attend: Parents involved with CFS

Description: Join other parents to talk about the challenges of the system and how to be successful. Groups are run by Parent Partners who have been there and have successfully reunified with their children. They know what you're going through!

When: Groups held on Mondays from 3:30-5:00pm

Cost: Free for Parents involved with CFS

Contact: Please contact us at (805) 940-6391, (805) 978-2073 or referrals@kidsandfamilies.org

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Groups and Workshops - Kids and Families Together

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Southern California FASD Information & Support Network

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Southern California FASD Information & Support Network

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Support group for Moms of children and adolescents ages 5-18 years old with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
For more information please contact Joeli Gutfleisch
805-796-7683 | joelig17@gmail.com

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This is a great opportunity to meet other families with children using communication systems (e.g., picture systems, speech generating devices). Please contact Linda Kroenke with any questions, to RSVP and for directions. Space is limited. 805-844-3003   Linda@avoicediscovered.com

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AVD AAC Parent/Caregiver Support Group

The Ventura County AAC Family Group is led by Linda Kroenke who is the Parent Liaison for A Voice Discovered and a parent of a child who uses AAC. The Parent group will provide social meet-ups for parents, caregivers and support staff, informational meetings and workshops, and social meet-ups for people who use AAC and their families/caregivers as well as people interested in learning more about AAC. Please like us on Facebook for updates about future events. If you would like to be added to the AAC Family Group list please email Linda at linda@avoicediscovered.com. You can also join our Facebook Group "AAC Parent/Caregiver Support Group of Ventura County".

Please like our Facebook page for more up-to-date information

Email linda@avoicediscovered.com to be added to our Parent/Caregiver email list to receive updates about upcoming events.

Holiday Party
The Family/Caregiver Support Group hosts a holiday party each December with opportunities to make a craft, compose a letter to Santa and talk to Santa himself! Everyone had a fantastic time and were able to meet with Santa when they were ready to tell him what they wanted for Christmas as well as snap a quick picture!
AAC Family/Caregiver Breakfast Playdate

We had a great turn out for our first Family/Caregiver Breakfast Playdate. The parents and kids had a fantastic time spending time together and learning about each other's communication systems while having a delicious breakfast and watching the planes take-off and land. The WayPoint Cafe was wonderful and very accommodating as well for such a large group! We look forward to more of these events in the future!
Art Trek in Newbury Park
AAC Information Workshops
Our first family swim night at Daland Swim School in Thousand Oaks was a great success! We had a few regulars attend as well as a new family interested in learning more about AAC. Floating low-tech communication boards were provided which were a great communication tool as well as a great way to raise awareness about AAC!

The Art Trek event was so much fun! Everyone had a great time and was able to tap into their creative side! The AVD AAC Parent Group looks forward to future events at Art Trek. Thank you so much to Art Trek of Newbury Park for a wonderful time!

A Voice Discovered provides 2-4 free workshops each year on various topics related to AAC. Past topic have included Intro to AAC, AAC Assessment, AAC and the IEP, AAC and your Rights, and Practical Strategies: Implementing AAC at home and in the community. If you have an idea for an AAC related topic please email linda@avoicediscovered.com

Thank you to all who came to our September 23rd Coffee Meet-up! We had a couple of new attendees and one lucky parent one a ticket to our October 8th Casino Night! Like us on Facebook or email Linda to get information about upcoming AAC Family Group Coffee Meet-ups. Email linda@avoicediscovered.com.

The second social event this year was held at a park in Camarillo. Fun water toys were brought for the families to play with which was a good thing since it was HOT that day. Families also brought picnic lunches to enjoy in the shade. Families with kids who used AAC attended as well as families interested in learning more about AAC attended. It was a small event but everyone had a great time!

The Ventura County AAC Family Group is led by Linda Kroenke the Parent Liaison for A Voice Discovered. The first Social Event of the year was an Easter Egg Hunt at the home of a local family on March 26th. It was a lot of fun with an egg hunt, egg dying using whipped cream (yum!) and lots of delicious snacks provided by a local family!

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The Ventura County AAC Family Group is led by Linda Kroenke who is the Parent Liaison for A Voice Discovered and a parent of a child who uses AAC. The Parent group will provide social meet-ups for parents, caregivers and support staff, informational meetings and workshops, and social meet-ups for people who use AAC and their families/caregivers as well as people interested in learning more about AAC.