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.
San Diego Support Group 10/23/21
$0.00
TIME: 2:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Saturday, October 23, 2021
LOCATION: San Diego, CA
FACILITATOR: Angie Robinson
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.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.
Kansas Support Group 10/24/21
$0.00
TIME: 4:00 PM Central Time
DATE: Sunday, October 24, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR: Kelly Roberts
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Long Beach/North OC Support Group 11/3/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
LOCATION: Huntington Beach, CA
SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR: Billie Short
TOPIC: Handling the Holidays
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.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.
All-Member Support Group 10/26/21
$0.00
TIME: 7:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Tuesday October 26, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
TOPIC: TBD
FACILITATOR: Laurie Magulac, Life Coach
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Arizona Support Group 10/30/21
$0.00
TIME: 8:00 AM Arizona Time
DATE: Saturday, October 30, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
FACILITATOR: Wendy Burkhard
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
South Bay Support Group 11/5/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
DATE: Friday, November 5, 2021
LOCATION: Lomita, CA
SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR: Angela Gulliver
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.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.
North Hollywood Pop Up Support Group 11/13/21
$0.00
TIME: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
DATE: Saturday, November 13, 2021
LOCATION: North Hollywood, CA
FACILITATORS: Jessica Patay and Susanna Peace Lovell
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.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.
My Child's Mental Health and Me: Specialty Support Group 11/4/21
$0.00
TIME: 12:00 PM CST
DATE: Thursday, November 4, 2021
LOCATION: Zoom
FACILITATOR: Joye Madden, Life Coach, and Mental Health Advocate
For moms of children who struggle with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Kids who are otherwise "neuro-typical" and have mental health challenges.
This will be a recurring meeting every month on the first Thursday of the month.
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
Houston, Texas Support Group 11/18/21
$0.00
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Central Time
DATE: Thursday, November 18, 2021
LOCATION: Sugarland, TX
SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR: Kathryn Joy Miller
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.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.
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.
Resources & Rights: What if My Kid Needs Services Educational Workshop 11/8/21
$0.00
TIME: 10-11:30 am Pacific Time
DATE: Monday, November 8th
LOCATION: Zoom
TOPIC: Resources & Rights: What If My Kid Needs Services
SPEAKER: Advocate, Kristen Carmi, M.A., BCBA
We Are Brave Together and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School PTSA are offering this free educational workshop!
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.
SAN DIEGO RETREAT 1/21/22-1/23/22
$200.00
Location: San Diego, CA (Point Loma area)
Date: January 21-23, 2022
Cost: $200 per person
Retreat Speaker: Laurie Magulac, Author, Speaker, Life Coach
Registration day: Wednesday, November 10th at 9 am Pacific Time
Retreat Alumni Policy:
If you have been to a WABT retreat in the last 6 months, please wait until Friday, Nov 12th at 6 am Pacific Time to register. We must give other moms an opportunity for this magical experience.
Rancho Mirage Retreat October 2022
$200.00
DATE: October 2022 (exact date TBD)
LOCATION: Rancho Mirage, CA
**More details coming soon!**
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.
Splatter Your Stress Away 11/7/21
$0.00
Splatter your stress away with an hour of purposeful play and breath work with our own stress-management specialist: Lora Ackermann.
Three one-hour sessions (all the same content) available on Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Torrance, CA, near Del Amo Mall.
Choose your time:
9:30-10:30am
12:00-1:00pm
3:00-4:00pm
Only 10 spots available for each session. FREE! RSVP ASAP!
Questions? Contact Lora at 310-291-6023
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signing up here.
