We believe in the fantastic power of gathering.
When you are in the presence of fellow Special Needs Moms, who “get you” with only a glance in the eyes,
it is comforting and transformative.
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.
SEPTEMBER SUPPORT GROUP 9/12/19 RANCHO PALOS VERDES
$0.00
10:30 AM- 1:30 PM TOPIC: TBD
DATE: September 12, 2019
LOCATION: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Please join us for our bi-monthly support group meeting! Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signed up here.
Financial Planning Workshop 10/5/19 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$0.00
1:00-4:00 PM
TOPIC: Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family
COST: Free
LOCATION: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signed up here.
Workshop led by Patrick McGrath.
Patrick R MacGrath is the CEO of Private Wealth Management Group, a comprehensive wealth planning firm that also specializes in Special Needs Planning for families with a disability.
Patrick’s sister Heather has Epilepsy and mild form Cerebral Palsy. Knowing first hand how difficult it can be to not only plan for the future, but to just get through the day, Patrick has made it his mission to guide families like his through the complexities of Special Needs Planning.
Patrick’s financial planning career began in San Francisco, CA at a leading Bay Area firm where he oversaw the creation of comprehensive financial plans for the firms high net worth clientele. It was through this experience that Patrick recognized the disconnect between the traditional wealth planning world and that of planning being afforded to families with special needs.
At Private Wealth Management Group, we believe in challenging the notion that Special Needs Planning solely centers around governmental support and that the true planning revolves around the family. We also believe that all families should have access to exceptional financial planning experts with experience in the Special Needs arena.
Coffee Talk and IEPs 10/15/19 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$0.00
6:30- 9:00 PM
DATE: October 15, 2019
LOCATION: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
COST: Free
Workshop led by Eryn Yolac Schnel, Educational Therapist and Advocate.
Come learn the important basics of IEP prep and skills with Eryn! She is extremely passionate about supporting special needs families. Bring your questions and issues to the workshop.
Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signed up here.
November Support Group 11/10/19 Hermosa Beach
$0.00
1:00- 4:00 PM TOPIC: TBD
DATE: November 10, 2019
LOCATION: Hermosa Beach, CA
Please join us for our bi-monthly support group meeting! Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confirmed your attendance by signed up here.
ADHD Professional Panel 11/9/19 Palos Verdes Estates, CA
$10.00
1:00-4:00 PM
November 9, 2019
LOCATION: Palos Verdes Estates, CA
COST: $10 (No Refunds!)
Speakers:
-Dr. Valerie Maxwell Ph.D., is a psychologist in Manhattan Beach California specializing in diagnosis and therapy for Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD, depression, relationship issues, learning disabilities, and a variety of other cognitive difficulties.
-Jamie Katz, MMFT, Co-Founder of Brain Bridge
-Jayne Justice, Holistic Nutritionist
-Dr. Lawrence Braslow, Psychiatrist
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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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 Special Needs Moms 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.
Desert Retreat 2019 9/20-9/22/19 RANCHO MIRAGE
$150.00
9/20/19-9/22/19
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Cost: $150
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9:00 AM JULY 17th!
WABT is hosting its 3rd annual Desert Retreat September 20-22, 2019!
Save the date now! Cost is $150 per mom. This includes lodging, food, group session times, and goodie bags!
We have 30 spots total, including 3 Scholarship Recipients!!
This year in addition to lodging at a house, we have reserved 5 rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn/Rancho Mirage for 10 moms.
WABT General Retreats Policy and Procedures
Registration is directly through the website wearebravetogether.com.
WABT members will be notified via email and social media in advance when a retreat is open to sign up. Most likely registration will open 2-3 months in advance. Once the spots are filled, then a waitlist begins. Individual registration and payment are what secures each attendee’s spot. If an attendee cancels, then a spot opens for another person to attend.
Release time/date:
The notification of the registration date will be sent out to members of WABT via email and will be posted on social media 10-15 days in advance of the registration date.
Travel to/from Retreats:
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to get to and from the retreat houses.
Roommates:
Roommates and bed assignments are RANDOM, unless an attendee specifies a roommate. Sometimes two will share a king or queen bed. Or you may be in a twin/bunk.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the event will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made between 29 and 15 days prior to the event will receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, any cancellations made within 14 days prior to the event will not be refunded.
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.
Summer Inspiration Party! 8/3/19
$10.00
Join us at our Summer Inspiration Party!
Date: August 3rd, 2019
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Dear Younger Me Event 5/4/19 Palos Verdes, CA
$20.00
11:00 am- 5:00 pm
Lunch and break-out sessions
Cost: $25
Location: Palos Verdes, CA
Hear from savvy, resourceful moms with adult children with special needs. Learn from their seasons of experience with the school district, Regional Center, managing stress, taking care of themselves, and navigating healthy marriages in the midst of hardship.
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