"Helping People Achieve Positive Outcomes"
Support Groups
Our groups and supportive activities are open to our local community. There is no fee or requirements for attending group activities unless listed otherwise. Please feel free to bring a friend or simply be open to joining a positive support system. We kindly request you send an email to the group facilitator if you plan to attend or if you have any further questions. Thank you!
1a "Calm. Chaos. Up and Down."
1b "Calm. Chaos, Up and Down"
2. What inspired my art was the state of psychosis. I experience episodes like this & Im trying to get out of it"
4. " I made one of my characters, Axe Jackelope"
5. "since its close to Halloween, I wanted to draw something involving erewolves and blood. So I did a werewolf defending an elf princess from another werewolf"
6. "Yippee princess in da fog. Yippee"
7. "My day in the classroom"
8. "It's anger mixed with love, and toxicity, and resentment"
9. "Sinner You are never safe from sins of the past"
10. Outside bird and mountain"
13. "Ive grown a love for spiders recently. They really are lovely creatures. Most people think of darkness when associating anything with spiders. I now see them in a different light"
14. The different colors represent the different feelings that go with upset, tired, and hurt because there's different types of hurt, upset, and tired. "
15. I was thinking I spread purple with blue so the artwork would look more like an atmosphere"
16. The representation of not being able to get out of the deepest pit of guilt"
17. "The dark purple/black is for bad memories. Im tired and alone is for school.
18. "My art is an expression of feeling abandoned and unstable. The black represents darkness, green is envy, and blue is sadness.
19. Togetherness
20. "Night moon footprints"
21. This was just the thought process of what goes on in my brain, so everything isn't well put together and all over the place"
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Grief Support Group
April 16th | 11:00-12:00 PM EST
In partnership with the Mental Health Association of Central Florida, this group is offered for FREE for adults grieving due to the loss of a loved one (family, significant other, pet, etc) or any grief affiliated with lifestyle changes and COVID-19. We welcome you to join this support system for additional comfort, resources, and guidance. Topics covered in this group involve the stress of grief, tips for coping during the anniversary dates/holidays, and learning how to reach out for help during difficult times.
Facilitator
Allison Nichol, LCSW - anichol@pbsfl.org
Adult PSR Skills Group
Every Tuesday | 12-3 PM EST in the Altamonte Office
901 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
We are now offering an Adult PSR Skill Group for ages 18 years+! This group will strive to empower clients by providing the opportunity to learn and strengthen independent living and vocational skills.
Facilitator
Kyla Williams - kwilliams@pbsfl.org
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Support Group
Every Thursday | 5-6:30 PM EST in the Altamonte Office
901 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
This group is for ACTIVE PBS CLIENTS ONLY.*
The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group is for PBS teen clients and their parents. Teens and Parents will learn and practice skills to improve insights, emotional regulation, and self-confidence, and reduce anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and thoughts of self-harm.
Facilitator
Allison Nichol, LCSW - anichol@pbsfl.org
PSR Skills Group
Every Tuesday | 5-8 PM EST in the Altamonte Office
901 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
The PSR Skills Group empowers clients ages 12-19 to build skills by engaging in activities related to daily living, social engagement, and vocational skills. In addition, the PSR Skills Group offers peer support and increases socialization. You are not alone!
Facilitator
Kyla Williams - kwilliams@pbsfl.org
