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HOW

Special Focus

LINCS Support Group for Women – A small group for women who have experienced trauma and are looking for a safe, supportive atmosphere where they can learn some ways to cope with present day symptoms.  This group is offered as part of the LINCS program, an outpatient community-based trauma treatment program.

CVMC Building C

Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2:00 pm or Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm.

To register, please call Amy Handy or Leslie Weed-Fonner at 479-4083

Parenting Education & Support Group – This 6 week group is for moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians – anyone parenting a child. The group will focus upon understanding children’s behaviors, actions, words, and feelings. Participants will learn about why children act out, shut down, or misbehave. Parenting styles and responding effectively and taking care of oneself will be discussed. There will be presentations, discussion, activities, encouragement, support and snacks!  Pre-registration required.

CVMC Building C

Thursdays 9:30-11am

To register, please call Leslie Weed-Fonner at 479-4083

mothers

Women’s Recovery Group – This group will provide support for those going through the daily ups and downs of recovering from alcohol or drug addiction.  The group will help members develop sober skills for a sober lifestyle, and will provide encouragement, relationship building and FUN! 

CVMC Building C

Tuesdays 10-11

To register, please contact Amy Handy at 479-4083

Women in Recovery

Sing Away Your Stress – Stress Management through Song and Voice – Do you love to sing?  Did you know that regular singing, especially in a group, can reduce stress, improve moods and support your overall physical health?  No experience necessary. All voices welcome! 

CMVC Building C

Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm

To register, please contact Susanna Blachly at 479-4083

1234 Parent! A three-part workshop that focuses on the Active Parenting Method which emphasizes open communication and how to raise confident, cooperative children. Topics include:

- how to discipline your child without violence;

-how to prevent tantrums

-how to childproof your home

- during the stressful toddler years

Thatcher Brook Elementary School, Waterbury

Feb 8, 15, 22

6-8pm

To register, contact Christ Robertson at 262-3293 ext 115

Fcwcvt.org

Parenting.  $15 fee, scholarships possible.

Circle Support Group

Support groups are offered weekly for women who have been or currently are involved in an abusive relationship. The groups are led by a trained facilitator.

Confidential location

Ongoing

To join, please call the Circle hotline at 1-877-543-9498

Circlevt.org

Circle Support Group for Mothers who are DV Survivors  Support group for mothers who have been or currently are involved in an abusive relationship who are navigating the legal system and court processes.

Confidential location

Tuesday mornings, ongoing

To join, please call the Circle hotline at 1-877-543-9498

Circlevt.org

Survivors involved with court

Circle Supportive Economics Group  This is a group that will be meeting weekly to discuss

economic abuse and financial strategies for managing the dilemmas associated with this circumstance.

Confidential location

Tuesday mornings, Ongoing

To join, please call the Circle hotline at 1-877-543-9498

Circlevt.org

Economic issues

Rocking Horse is a health education support program for parenting mothers who are questioning their own use of alcohol and drugs or who are experiencing the effects of another's substance using behaviors.
This 10 week group program is led by a substance abuse professional and a maternal child specialist. This is not a treatment group, but rather a support group. Childcare available, and help with transportation is also available.

Hedding Methodist Church in Barre, other locations and times throughout Vermont

Wednesdays 9:30-11:00am

To join, please contact Louise Coates at 479-1086

Therockinghorse.org

Substance abuse in the family

Belly Busters for Mothers

Belly Busters is an eight-week, hour-long strength and exercise class held outdoors (with an indoor rain-date location) for mothers, co-led by a certified personal trainer and a mental health clinician.  Physical exercise will meet the needs of each member, and focus on building an exercise and health routine – and friendships -- that will last.  Members will receive weekly motivational and health messages via social media, as well as resources/support for parenting as requested.

Meet in downtown Barre

Tuesday mornings, March 6 – April 24

To join, please call Dillon Burns at WCMHS at 839-6022

Fitness/self-esteem

Becoming a Mother This is an open support group for new mothers, facilitated by a mental health clinician.   The group uses discussion, movement, art and music together.  Childcare is not provided but mothers often bring their infants.

Upstairs in Paige and Campbell building, Main St., Barre

Tuesdays, 10-11:45

To learn more, please call Jennifer Auletta at 279-5809

New mothers

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk   A six-week course in concrete parenting skills such as:

-Communication with kids;

-Engaging kids’ willing cooperation;

-Disciplining without hurting; and

-Fostering love and respect in families.

Thatcher Brook Primary School, Waterbury

6 Wednesday nights between March 14-April 18, 6-8pm

To register, please contact Chris Robertson at 262-3292 ext 115

Fcwcvt.org

For mothers and caregivers. $20 tuition, some scholarship money available.