Leader: Erin F. + Lexi
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Thursdays at 11:00am
Session length: 6 weeks

• Spring Session: 04/06/2023 – 05/11/2023
• Summer Session: 06/01/2023 – 07/06/2023
• 2nd Summer Session: 047/27/2023 – 08/31/2023
• Fall Session: 09/21/2023 – 10/26/2023

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 12

Demographic: Adults. This class will be suitable to beginners and those new to yoga and/or Reiki. Modifications will be offered, however if you have any serious injuries or medical conditions, please consult with your medical provider first.

Description: A gentle yoga class guided with Reiki energy creates a unique healing experience. The class will focus on poses for relieving symptoms of PTSD, calming the nervous system, and relaxation. Included are aspects of breathing, restorative yoga, yin yoga, gentle flows, guided meditation and personalized Reiki healing in a group setting. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, spend some time quieting the mind, and take some time for yourself! Each class will begin with a breathing exercise, a gentle flow or yoga poses, and end with a guided meditation with the invitation to receive Reiki healing. The group energy will amplify the experience and you will leave with a greater sense of ease and clarity.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910

Leader: Amanda
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Mondays – 4:00pm
Session length: 10 weeks

• 1/09/2023- 2/13/2023: Session 3- Interpersonal Effectiveness
• 2/27/2023- 3/27/2023: Session 4- Emotion Regulation
• 4/10/2023 – 6/12/2023: Session 1 – Mindfulness* (9 weeks, closed 5/29 for Memorial Day)
• 6/26/2023 – 8/28/2023: Session 2 – Distress Tolerance

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 12

Requirements: Please bring pen/paper to engage in written activities.

Description: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) founded by Marsha Linehan, is a group focused on building your skill set in four different areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Emotion Regulation. You may choose to attend one or all skill categories and there is no homework. We will start each group with a mindfulness practice and then discuss the skill, which might include reading and discussing a handout. 

Mindfulness Session: the practice of being fully aware and present in this one moment. 

Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it. 

Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others.

Emotion Regulation:   how to change emotions that you want to change. 

* definitions used from DBT Behavioral Tech website.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910

Leader: Amanda
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Fridays – 11:00am
Session length: 10 weeks

• 3/3/2023 – 5/5/2023: Session 1 – Mindfulness* (9 weeks, closed 5/29 for Memorial Day)
• 5/19/2023 – 7/21/2023: Session 2 – Distress Tolerance
• 8/04/2023- 10/05/2023: Session 3- Interpersonal Effectiveness
• 10/20/2023- 12/22/2023: Session 4- Emotion Regulation

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 10

Requirements: Please bring pen/paper to engage in written activities.

Description: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) founded by Marsha Linehan, is a group focused on building your skill set in four different areas: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Emotion Regulation. You may choose to attend one or all skill categories and there is no homework. We will start each group with a mindfulness practice and then discuss the skill, which might include reading and discussing a handout. 

Mindfulness Session: the practice of being fully aware and present in this one moment. 

Distress Tolerance: how to tolerate pain in difficult situations, not change it. 

Interpersonal Effectiveness: how to ask for what you want and say no while maintaining self-respect and relationships with others.

Emotion Regulation:   how to change emotions that you want to change. 

* definitions used from DBT Behavioral Tech website.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910

Leader: Sam
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Thursdays at 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Session length: 12 weeks
Session Dates:

• Winter Session: 1/5/2023 – 4/20/2023
• Summer Session: 5/4/2023 – 9/17/2023

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 14
Description: Written for survivors of all forms of trauma, Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma by Dr. Janina Fisher helps readers to better understand the impacts of trauma and how they have adapted to survive through it. Clients will read the workbook between sessions and process each chapter collaboratively, enabling them to reflect and build skills together and to recognize their experiences in others. This connection with community will be integral in building sustainable coping skills and moving toward resolution and healing.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910.

Leader: LeAnna
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Session length: 11 weeks
Session Dates:

• Winter Session: 12/1/2022 – 2/09/2023
• Spring Session: 03/02/2023 –  5/11/2023 
• Summer Session: 6/1/2023 – 8/10/2023

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 14
Description: “Gaslighting” is defined as psychological manipulation where a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in an individual, utilizing such methods as denial, contradictions, lying and misdirection. It is a form of emotional abuse that can cause people to question their reality, judgment, and self-perception. Gaslighting distorts truth to manipulate, creates confusion, and is a type of control. This group will explore the ways gaslighting can show up in three different types of relationships: professional, romantic and friends/family.

Over the course of 11 weeks this group will focus on: gaslighting influences, stages of recovery, and healing from the trauma of being gaslight. Together we will learn about forms of Gaslighting, discuss the dynamics of this form of psychological abuse, and how to begin the healing process.

The group will be structured as both educational and a therapeutic space. Group members are encouraged to share thoughts and feelings.

A journal reflection assignment will be given each week.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910.

Leader: Aileen
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Tuesdays 11:00am – 12:00pm
Session length: 6 weeks
Session Dates:

• Spring Session: March 7th – April 11th 

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 12
Description: A group for adults in the helping professions who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue and/or signs of vicarious trauma. By reading, exploring and discussing the book “Trauma Stewardship” by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk, this group aims to provide support and validation for the difficult work required in the helping professions.
Trauma stewardship’s focus is to stay engaged and present while enduring hardship. We will have conversations on mapping your own signs of vicarious trauma, building connections with peers and shaping a plan to better sustain yourself at work. We will read and discuss chapters from the book, assess your own experiences and then develop and discuss a personal plan for you to practice.

***Having access to the Trauma Stewardship book is important for full engagement in the group. You can find the book in various forms (ebook, paperback, audio book) at some options below. If you have questions about this or need assistance, please contact ITTC.

Trauma Stewardship web site:
https://traumastewardship.com/product/trauma-stewardship-everyday-guide-caring-self-caring-others/

Audio Book option:
https://www.audiobooks.com/m-audiobook/trauma-stewardship-an-everyday-guide-to-caring-for-self-while-caring-for-others/309199?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Knowledge&refId=39146

Multnomah County Library options:
https://multcolib.org/search/site/trauma%20stewardship

Abe Books:
https://www.abebooks.com/Trauma-Stewardship-Everyday-Guide-Caring-Dernoot/31256709426/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9781576759448NEW-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxIOXBhCrARIsAL1QFCb-yB4ElA8uuOl2lcZwbjuiZnjmSbzQNjDyKW3S_3JfmJ9IaeD3bB0aAmx-EALw_wcB

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910.

Leader: Cheyenne
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Tuesdays at 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Session length: 10 weeks
Session Dates:

• Winter Session: 1/06/2023 – 3/07/2023
• Spring Session: 3/28/2023 – 5/30/2023
• Summer Session: 6/20/2023 – 8/22/2023* (9 weeks, closed July 4th) 

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 10
Description: Each week there will be optional prompts for writing as therapeutic self-reflection, time set aside for writing together, and opportunities to share your work. You can develop your own creative voice and offer encouragement to others as they explore the written word.

You can choose each week if you would prefer to write just for yourself, or if you want your work to be heard by the group. There is no obligation to share if you’re not comfortable doing so. Writers of all skill levels are welcome!

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910.

Leader: Joey Cressler
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Thursdays at 4:00 pm
Session length: 8 weeks
Session Dates: 

• Winter Session: 12/1/2022 – 1/19/2023
• 2nd Winter Session: 2/9/2023 – 3/30/2023
• Spring Session: 4/20/2023 – 6/8/2023

Demographic: Adults 18+
Maximum number of participants: 12

Description:This group aims to engage the unconscious and learn to deepen our individual capacity to focus inward utilizing music as a tool to explore the self. Every week participants will listen to a curated playlist that explores themes related to the human experience while monitoring their emotions, sensations, imagery and intuitive responses. Weekly themes include: belonging, authenticity, change, shame, forgiveness and self-worth.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910.

Leader: Nicole Tabor
Location: Virtual
Time: Thursday – 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Session length: 6 weeks

• Winter Session: 12/08/2022 – 1/26/2023
• Spring Session: 4/13/2023 – 5/18/2023
• Summer Session: 8/3/2023 – 9/1/2023

Demographic: Female Identifying Adults
Maximum number of participants: 6

Description:

A female-identifying group for learning and writing poetry as a coping skill for processing trauma. Build connections in a validating and supportive environment while learning helpful tools, and exploring topics such as life stages, grief, loss, self-compassion, family, relationships, generational trauma, as well as the body and body issues.

The focus of this group is to develop your creative process as a way to cope with and process trauma through poetry. There is no requirement to share as the aim of this skill is to practice for yourself as a means to process the past, present, and future. We will be learning through a weekly poem to unpack and process a theme, meaning, and poetic mechanics. We will not be writing in group together, but rather discussing what comes up for you when reading or hearing the poem, and using the poem as a prompt for our own coping process outside of group.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910

Leader: Kristy
Location: Virtual
Start Time: Tuesdays 5 pm
Session length: 6 weeks
Session Dates:

• Winter Session: 2/7/2023 – 3/14/2023
• Spring Session: 3/28/2023 – 5/2/2023
• 2nd Spring Session: 5/16/2023 – 6/20/2023
• Summer Session: 7/11/2023 – 8/15/2023

Demographic: Adults
Maximum number of participants: 14
Description: This 6-week class will incorporate review of the six stages of grief as well as time for reflection, writing and sharing. The goal of the class is, through writing, to explore our relationship with grief and the changes it has brought to our lives.

You may be grieving a person, a past relationship, a major life change, a pet, a past self or something else entirely. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your stage of grieving or your specific type of grief.

No previous writing experience is necessary.

To join contact your provider or call (971) 266-6910.