We believe in the fantastic power of gathering.
When you are in the presence of fellow moms of children with special needs, who “get you” with only a glance in the eyes, it is comforting and transformative.
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Let's face it, support group meetings aren't as sexy as a big party -- but soul-care is a must. Both sharing with others and offering support to others nurture your own soul.
SoCal support groups will meet every other month: January, March, May, July, September, November.
Location and facilitator will rotate.
Location and facilitator will rotate.
Ontario, Canada Support Group 6/8/21
$0.00
TIME: 8:15 PM EST
DATE: Saturday, June 8, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
FACILITATOR: Amanda Grant
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Central Florida Support Group 6/10/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:30 PM EST
DATE: Thursday June 10, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
TOPIC: Life Skills Panel
A multidisciplinary panel (an AAC/AT Specialist, an RBT/Special Educator, and an Occupational Therapist) that will answer your questions about life skills for children and adults with special needs.
FACILITATOR: Carrie Hunsucker
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Utah Support Group 6/17/21
$0.00
TIME: 7:00 PM Mountain Time
DATE: Thursday, June 17, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
TOPIC: Open Sharing
FACILITATOR: Madeline Cheney
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
All-Member Support Group with Laurie Magulac 6/22/21
$0.00
TIME: 7:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Tuesday June 22, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
TOPIC: Better Together - Cultivating Positive Sibling Relationships
FACILITATOR: Laurie Magulac, Life Coach
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Los Angeles Support Group 6/24/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Thursday June 24, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
FACILITATOR: Susanna Peace Lovell
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Dads' Support Group 7/13/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Tuesday, July 13, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
FACILITATOR: John Tretheway, Life Coach
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Utah Support Group 7/15/21
$0.00
TIME: 7:00 PM Mountain Time
DATE: Thursday, July 15, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
TOPIC: TBD
FACILITATOR: Madeline Cheney
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
South Bay Support Group 7/30/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:30 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Friday, July 30, 2021
LOCATION: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
HOSTESS: Jessica Patay
Limit of 20 people.
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
WE ARE BRAVE TOGETHER IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUP POLICIES & PROCEDURES:
1. Each Support Group Facilitator (SGF) will provide COVID-19 Screening Questionnaires to be
filled out & signed by attendees before entering the support group venue. Attendees may have
the option to print the questionnaire at home, sign, and bring to the meeting.
2. Each Support Group Facilitator will complete and sign the COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire
prior to the start of the session.
3. Each attendee will complete and sign a WABT waiver prior to entering the support group
venue.
4. In regard to COVID-19, each group will abide by county or state guidelines. If guidelines
should change just prior to a meeting, and they do not allow for gathering, the support group
meeting will be switched to a Zoom virtual meeting. Attendees will be notified by email and
text message about the change.
5. If any attendee should be diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days of attending a WABT
support group, the Support Group Facilitator should be notified immediately.
6. If masks and social distancing are required by county or state guidelines, please follow
accordingly.
7. If you, a potential attendee, or your child or family member(s) are considered “high-risk”
candidates for contracting COVID-19, we ask, for your own health and safety, that you do not
attend in-person WABT gatherings.
Los Angeles Support Group 7/22/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Thursday July 22, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
FACILITATOR: Susanna Peace Lovell
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Central Florida Support Group 8/12/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:30 PM EST
DATE: Thursday, August 12, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
TOPIC: An information session on the University of Central Florida's Project Harmony, a free program that teaches participants tools for keeping healthy and harmonious relationships
FACILITATOR: Carrie Hunsucker
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
If you are interested in starting your own WABT Support Group in your city or area, we can offer guidelines to get you started.
For more information, contact wearebravetogether@gmail.com.
For more information, contact wearebravetogether@gmail.com.
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Sometimes it feels like your emotions, needs and concerns are both ongoing and yet, ever-changing, just like those of your child. We hope to provide education and inspiration for your needs and the needs of your family.
Life Hacks & Time Management Educational Workshop 6/4/21
$0.00
TIME: 4:00-5:30 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Friday, June 4, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
COST: Free
TOPIC: Life Hacks & Time Management with Dr. Mary Susan McConnell, Host of Mama Bear Podcast
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Grief: Love Not Lost Educational Workshop 7/9/21
$0.00
TIME: 4:00-5:30 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Friday, July 9, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
COST: Free
TOPIC: Grief: Love Not Lost
SPEAKER: Ashley Jones, Founder/Exec Director of Love Not Lost
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Clear the Confusion at the IEP Table: Educational Workshop 8/6/21
$0.00
TIME: 4:00-5:30 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Friday, August 6, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
COST: Free
TOPIC: Clear the Confusion at the IEP Table with Simple Communication Strategies
SPEAKER: Ashley Barlow, SPED Attorney & Advocate
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
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A retreat is an opportunity for respite, rest and relaxation away from home, and away from the everyday world of motherhood. A time to connect with other moms of children with special needs and share stories, tears, laughter, and resources for self-care, family-care, and the Special Needs Journey.
We Are Brave Together aims to provide these retreats at low cost, thereby making them accessible for moms to have this much needed break.
Retreats will be planned each year; one in Southern California, one outside of California.
We Are Brave Together aims to provide these retreats at low cost, thereby making them accessible for moms to have this much needed break.
Retreats will be planned each year; one in Southern California, one outside of California.
Collaboration with another mom/group in another city/state, will make rotating locations for retreats possible.
If you are interested in bringing a WABT Retreat to your city or region, please send an inquiry to wearebravetogether@gmail.com.
If you are interested in bringing a WABT Retreat to your city or region, please send an inquiry to wearebravetogether@gmail.com.
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Because connection, community and humor are critical to surviving well, and with JOY, in chronic hardship.
We will keep you up to date about the latest events in our newsletter.
We will keep you up to date about the latest events in our newsletter.
Virtual Race 2021 Info Meeting 6/13/21
$0.00
TIME: 1:30 PM Pacific
DATE: Sunday, June 13 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
Please attend if you are interested in walking or running (choose a 5k, 10k or half-marathon distance) and fundraising for WABT!
Zoom meeting code will be e-mailed to you after you confirm your attendance by signing up here.
Virtual Race 2021 Team Member Registration
$35.00
Registration will open June 1st!
Terms
WABT WILL PROVIDE
- Tee-shirt with WABT logo
- Training Plan for 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon groups
- Trainer/Leader to organize weekend in-person South Bay group runs/walks (If allowed per State health guidelines)
- Facebook Group for all to participate, share run/walk training experiences; to encourage and inspire each other
- Letter template to send out to family and friends about this fundraiser
- Marketing images to use on social media to share
- EASY link to direct donors to contribute
TEAM MEMBERS agree to these fundraising & training efforts
- Complete registration form and $35 fee.
- Sign the waiver & release form via JotForm (details in your registration e-mail).
- Complete your run or walk by October 2nd, 2021.
- Ask family and friends to donate to this fundraiser.
- IDEALLY: "Give or get" a minimum of $250-$1,000 in donations (overall goal for all teams combined is $20,000).
- Promote this fundraiser on social media.
- All donations need to be in by October 15th, 2021.
