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Unleash Your Emotions:

An Inside Out Adventure for Famlies

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Group Description:

Calling all families! Feeling like your emotions are running the show? Parents, are you wrestling with anger or maybe a touch of sadness? Are your kids displaying big emotions that are hard to handle? Well, grab your favorite emotion and get ready for an adventure in Inside Out – Family edition!


This playful group is for families to explore their inner world and build a happy, well-balanced home together. No fancy degree needed – just bring your love for family, a willingness to play, and an open mind!
 
Here's what we'll be working on in Headquarters:

  • Meet the Crew: Just like Riley, we might have new emotions like Anxiety and Embarrassment. Learn how they work with Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear & Disgust!

  • Playful Problem-Solving: Feeling overwhelmed by angst or social anxieties? We'll use ALL our emotions (new and old) to find solutions as a family!

  • Stronger Family Bonds: Fun games & activities help your emotions connect and cooperate, even during tough times.

  • Calm the Chaos: Learn mindfulness techniques to relax and unwind, inspired by calming moments you share as a family.

  • Every Emotion Matters! Celebrate the unique role each emotion plays in your family's happiness and well-being.

 
Don't worry if you're not a mind control expert! This group is open to all families. Just bring your love for family, a willingness to play, and a desire to create a happier, healthier home for your whole emotional crew.

Dates:

This group meets every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Starting August 7th and
Ending September 11th

Location:

This in person group meets at the A New Hope Therapy Center office.

Cost:

We are happy to bill your insurance if we are paneled with them. Our self pay rate is $50/family per session, $350 for the 6 weeks.

Who Can Attend?

This group is exclusively designed for parents and caregivers with children in 1st - 6th grade. It's important to note that this program is tailored for families with children in these grades only. Please be aware that this group is specifically structured that requires both the caregiver and the child to attend the entirety of the session.

Expectations for Participants:

Caregivers and children will be in separate groups for the first portion - parents will be meeting with Ashen Montgomery, Clinical Intern while the children meet with Madison Duran, LCSW and Marrina Alvarez, LMHC. The remaining portion will be an activity for everyone involved. 

Group Facilitator

Marrina Alvarez, LMHC

Marrina is a child therapist who loves helping kids reach their full potential. Her therapy sessions are safe, fun, and designed to help kids overcome challenges and grow. Using person-centered therapy, Marrina creates a space where kids can feel heard and understood, so they can thrive both at home and in school.

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Questions? Please email me at marrina@anewhopetc.org

Group Facilitator

Madison Duran, LCSW

Madi employs a flexible and individualized approach, incorporating various therapeutic modalities, including play-based and artistic interventions, tailored to the unique needs and interests of clients. With a systems perspective, Madi utilizes child/person-centered approaches, cognitive behavior therapy, strengths-based methods, and attachment work. Madi is a licensed clinical social worker (provisional), is pursuing play therapy certification, and is neurodiversity affirming.

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Questions? Please email me at madison@anewhopetc.org

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Group Facilitator

Ashen Montgomery, LMSW Clinical Intern

Ashen Montgomery, an intern in counseling and art therapy, draws on a background in mentoring and coaching young adults to support their spiritual, personal, social, and academic goals. Ashen integrates traditional counseling techniques with the transformative power of art to create a holistic therapeutic experience. Since September 2021, they have been enrolled in the Art Therapy and Counseling program at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM, enhancing their ability to foster well-being through creative expression and evidence-based counseling practices. Ashen believes in the innate healing potential within each individual, using art as a unique tool to navigate and process complex emotions, fostering insights and resilience. Dedicated to creating a nurturing environment, Ashen empowers individuals to discover new possibilities and pathways to healing through the catalytic power of creativity.

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Questions? Please email me at ashen@anewhopetc.org

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