ARTS FOR HEALING

This group is for children up to 18 years of age, who may have experienced trauma. We offer a safe and supportive environment for children to be creative and artistically expressive in a variety of modalities. The arts are a highly effective way for individuals to express their feelings without necessarily being verbal about them.

LEARNING & LOVING IN EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS

ALLIES is a group for LGBTQI youth and families exist to create a sense of community, empowerment, and support. The groups are structured to achieve both a feeling of "safe space" with total respect for privacy and confidentiality. ALLIES is available to all local LGBTQI youth and their families. Monthly meetings will include fun activities, informational discussions, and opportunities for safe, healthy socialization. Group topics and focuses will be unique from meeting to meeting. Sensitivity towards the vulnerability of this growing population is key to creating the right environment for growth and development. The group is currently being provided voluntarily by Evolution Expressions so advertising for groups has been restricted to distribution to flyers to local schools, agencies, community centers, doctor's offices, and businesses. Being able to spread the word about the groups and reaching out to all those who may benefit is key to its success. For more information or to be a part of the groups call Evolution Counseling Services at 814-506-8651.