Bloomed Bonds
Former Foster Youth Peer Support Group
Support Group for Former Foster Youth at Take A Paws CA
Welcome to the Animal-Assisted Outdoor Former Foster Youth Peer Support Group at Take A Paws CA—a safe place where your journey is understood, valued, and empowered. Led by a seasoned MSW-level behavioral health professional, who has gone through the challenges of foster care themselves, and supported by a compassionate student intern discussion leaders, as well as trained therapy animals, our purpose is to provide a transformative space that bridges the gaps left by the foster care system. Our group operates from a foundation of trauma-informed practices, ensuring that every step we take, every discussion we hold, is rooted in understanding the unique challenges you've faced. The group is full of fellow travelers who comprehend your path intimately. From celebrating your successes, to being there for you when you are feeling low, our purpose is to help connect former foster youth to the support, community, inspiration, and coping skills they may need to heal from the traumatic experiences that may have been faced in childhood.
Group Benefits:
Joining our support group equips you with tools for healing and growth:
Community Connection: Break free from isolation and stigma, finding community in shared experiences within a group of people that celebrates your journey. Together, we foster an environment where your story is heard and understood and your feelings are validated.
Affordable Support: Overcoming financial barriers can be a difficult part of asking for help. That is why our sessions cost just $30 per session for 12 weeks, enabling accessible support for all. Your well-being shouldn't come with a hefty price tag.
Empowerment: Craft your unique solutions and embrace personal growth, guided by our trauma-informed and strengths based practices and the wisdom every member of the group. Your journey is yours to lead, and we're here to empower you every step of the way.
Shared Understanding: Engage in discussions about news, laws, and emotions tied to common experiences, gaining insights that extend beyond personal growth. Together, we explore the broader implications of our shared experiences.
Role Models and Friends: Forge connections with peers who understand you profoundly, creating a network of mentors, friends, and allies. Together, we are a tapestry of resilience and strength.
Professional Guidance: Our MSW-level professional, a former foster youth themselves, guides you with expertise and a personal touch. You're not alone on this journey—We are here to guide you with empathy and understanding.
Animal-Assisted Comfort: Trained therapy animals are present in every session, offering comfort and breaking barriers, adding a layer of warmth and connection. These furry companions are here to support you on your path to healing.
Ecotherapy Solutions and Mindfulness: At Take A Paws CA, we believe in the power of nature to heal. Our group incorporates ecotherapy solutions, harnessing the therapeutic benefits of nature to aid in your healing process. Engaging with the natural world can be profoundly soothing, promoting mental and emotional well-being. Coupled with mindfulness practices, this holistic approach fosters self-awareness, stress reduction, and an enhanced sense of connection to both self and surroundings. All our sessions will be held in private spaces in the great outdoors!
Group Information and How to Sign Up: To embark on this transformative journey of connection, empowerment, and healing, join our Former Foster Youth Peer Support Group. Secure your spot by filling out our Google Interest Form and become part of a community that cherishes your story.
For inquiries or additional information, reach out to us. We're excited to welcome you into a nurturing space where trauma-informed practices, ecotherapy solutions, therapy animals, and mindfulness converge to guide your path to healing and growth.
Group Information and How to Sign Up:
To embark on this transformative journey of connection, empowerment, and healing, join our Former Foster Youth Peer Support Group. Secure your spot by filling out our Google Interest Form and become part of a community that cherishes your story. Payments can be made in full for all 12 weeks, or on a weekly basis before each session.
$30/per session, 12 week duration, limited to 12 participants ages 18-30yrs.
Comes out to an affordable total of just $360 for 12 sessions.
For inquiries or additional information, reach out to us. We're excited to welcome you into a nurturing space where trauma-informed practices, ecotherapy solutions, therapy animals, and mindfulness converge to guide your path to healing and growth.
