Groups
Educator Support: Challenges and Choices
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding and impactful careers anyone could choose. It can also be incredibly overwhelming. Please know understand that you are not alone Many teachers find themselves struggling with mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, and it’s important to find the support that you need. This support group is designed to provide a safe space to decompress and speak about the unique challenges you are facing as well as to find a healthy path forward.
The group meets at GROW Modern Mental Wellness, 2939 Kenny Rd, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43221.
Email redapplecc@outlook.com for questions or information.
Cost: $20 per meeting; sliding scale available
Audience
- Educators, prek-16+
Offered
- varies
- group meets for an hour
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
While 1 in 4 Ohioans experience brain injury, it can be a proudly isolating experience for both the survivor and the care giver. This support group meets once a month to provide a nurturing environment to share experiences, stories, and resources. Visit https://www.biaoh.org/support-groups for other in-person and virtual support groups in Ohio.
The group meets at Union County's Memorial Hospital, 500 London Avenue, Marysville, Ohio 43040, Enterance A, Stone Room.
Email redapplecc@outlook.com for questions or information.
Cost: Free
Audience
- 18 years of age and older
- survivors and care givers
Offered
- 4th Thursdays January-October and the 3rd Thursdays Nov.-Dec.
- 6-7:00pm
Pet Loss Support Group
Love and loss when it comes to our pets is profound on every level. I understand. I care. I’m here to help and support you on this journey. As a certified pet loss grief specialist (www.aplb.org) with 20+ years of rescue experience, this support group is intended to share sadness in a kind and empathetic setting, to unpack current and anticipated pet loss, and also celebrate the beauty and joy of our pets.
The group meets at GROW Modern Mental Wellness, 2939 Kenny Rd, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43221.
Email redapplecc@outlook.com for questions or information.
Cost: $20 per meeting; sliding scale available
Audience
- 18 years of age and over
- Anyone who has lost or is losing their pet
Offered
- varies
- group meets for an hour
Supporting Emotional Needs of The Gifted/2e Group
SENG Community Groups (SCG) are in-person or virtual groups for gifted individuals; parents of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) children - both gifted and have learning differences like ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and others; or professionals in gifted education. As a SENG trained group facilitator (www.sengifted.org/scg), I set the framework for safe and confidential conversations. Groups are are designed specifically to address some of the unique issues, needs, and challenges faced by diverse gifted communities . Topics include:
characteristics of giftedness, motivation, perfectionism, discipline, peer relations, sibling relations, hypersensitivity, communication of feelings, multipotentiality, and parent relationships (helpful "Why groups Matter" article found at https://www.sengifted.org/post/call-to-action-1)
The group meets at GROW Modern Mental Wellness, 2939 Kenny Rd, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43221.
Email redapplecc@outlook.com for questions or information.
Cost: $20 per meeting; sliding scale available
Cost: $20 per meeting; sliding scale available
Audience
- 18 years of age and over
- gifted individuals, parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children, and professionals in gifted education
Offered
- varies
- group meets for an hour
Leading Groups 101
Feeling anxious or confused on how to run a small group? You are not alone! Small group facilitation is both an art and a science and most have little training on how to find the balance. This session will explore and demonstrate evidence-based strategies to successfully lead a small group, allow for candid conversations about fears and apprehensions of running a small group, and discussing logistic and pragmatic considerations for small group facilitation.
The group meets at GROW Modern Mental Wellness, 2939 Kenny Rd, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43221.
Email redapplecc@outlook.com for questions or information.
Cost: $40; sliding scale available
Audience
- Metal health pracitioners
- Small group leaders
Offered
- varies
- group meets for 1.5 hours
Leading Groups 101 - part 2
A continuation of the activites and discussions from part 1 (prerequist)
The group meets at GROW Modern Mental Wellness, 2939 Kenny Rd, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43221.
Registration information can be found at https://www.growmmw.com/ under "Wellness Groups."
Audience
- Metal health pracitioners
- Small group leaders
Offered
- November evening, TBA