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Her Circle en Español (Peer-Led)
2024-04-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle en Español es un grupo pequeno de apoyo para mujeres que hablan espanol en nuestra comunidad. ¡Los círculos se reúnen cada primer y tercer jueves del mes para alentar, crecer, conocerte, y divertirte!
Nos enfocaremos en conversaciones sobre el amor propio, la resiliencia, la identidad, y cultivar una red de apoyo. No te preocupes si no puedes asistir a todas las reuniones. Las amigas siempre son bienvenidas. Proporcionaremos snacks y bebidas; sientete libre de traer tu propia cena.
*Toma en cuenta que no se proporciona servicio de niñera para esta reunión.
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Her Circle: Spanish is a small support group for Spanish-speaking women in our community. Circles meet every first and third Thursday for encouragement, growth, accountability, and fun!
This spring, we’re diving into conversations around self-love, resilience, identity, and building community. No worries if you can’t make it to every meeting! Friends are always welcome. Snacks and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!
*Please note babysitting is not provided for this gathering.

Monthly Hygiene Closet at For Her
2024-04-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
For Her’s Hygiene Closet sponsored by Superior HealthPlan is open to all women in Bexar County on the first Friday of every month.
Stop by the For Her Community Space at 8546 Broadway, Suite 255 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to pick up any items you might need for you and your family
In this closet, you’ll find items like toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, feminine hygiene products, diapers, and baby wipes.
Would you like to see something else along these lines provided in the closet? Can’t make it on Friday and need to set up an appointment to pick up necessities? Let us know!

Her Circle: Queer Connections
2024-04-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Queer Connections is for queer women and nonbinary folks to share a space in which they can build meaningful connections and community. Join us as we facilitate queer joy through celebrating, supporting, and uplifting each other.
This circle will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. No worries if you can’t make it for every group! Friends are always welcome. Snacks and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!
*Please note babysitting is not provided for this gathering.

CANCELED - Her Circle en Español (Therapist-Led)
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
ATENCION: ESTE GRUPO NO SE REUNIRÁ ESTA SEMANA
Cada segundo jueves del mes, Her Circle en Español sera dirigido por un terapeuta. Este grupo de apoyo explorará temas relacionados al autoconocimiento, relaciones sanas, trauma, y como sanar y el bienestar emocional.
Invitamos a toda aquella mujer a la que le gustaría seguir evolucionando por medio de aprender a como valorarse más, compartiendo experiencias ya vividas, y construyendo una red de apoyo.
Sobre la terapeuta:
Maria Luisa Salinas es una Psicoterapeuta bilingüe y bicultural con 30 años de experiencia profesional, en la cual incluye su trabajo con mujeres, sobrevivientes de traumas de la infancia, violencia familiar, y violencia doméstica. Su enfoque de asesoramiento es basado en un modelo de empoderamiento. Su meta principal es ayudar a las mujeres a sanar de sus heridas emocionales, y a enseñarles diferentes maneras de percibir y resolver sus problemas, actitudes sanas, y habilidades de comunicación para relacionarse con sus familias, parejas, y compañero/as para que puedan tomar buenas decisiones en sus vidas.
Durante su tiempo libre, Maria Luisa disfruta de pasar tiempo con sus perritos, leer, ir a correr, practicar yoga, y viajar con su familia. Ella también disfruta ofreciendo parte de su tiempo como voluntaria en varias organizaciones para apoyar a su comunidad.
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Every 2nd Thursday of the month, Her Circle in Spanish will be therapist-led. This support group will explore topics related to self-awareness, healthy relationships, trauma and healing, and emotional well-being.
We invite all women who are looking to continue evolving through learning how to love and value themselves more, sharing experiences, and building a network of support.
About the Therapist:
Maria Luisa Salinas is a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with 30 years of professional experience. Her work includes helping women, survivors of childhood trauma, family violence, and domestic violence. Her counseling approach is based on an empowerment model. Her main goal is to assist women in healing from emotional wounds and to teach them different ways of understanding and resolving their problems. This includes fostering healthy attitudes and communication skills to better relate to their families, partners, and peers, empowering them to make positive decisions in their lives.
During her free time, Maria Luisa enjoys spending time with her dogs, reading, running, practicing yoga, and traveling with her family. She also enjoys volunteering her time with various organizations to support her community.

Her Healing
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Healing offers group counseling for adult survivors of family violence and abuse. In this space, group members work with one another to process emotions, share lived experiences, and learn therapeutic tools for healing moving forward. Led by Tanisha Ellis, For Her’s licensed counselor, topics will range from safety planning and healthy relational communication to co-parenting tools and more.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

Her Table: Empowering Women through Financial Literacy and Investing with Lina Rugova
2024-04-17 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: From Fear to Healing – Empowering Women through Financial Literacy and Investing
In a world where financial independence is key to empowerment, many women find themselves at a crossroads, unsure of how to navigate the complex landscape of personal finance and investing. Despite studies showing that women often outperform men in investment returns, a significant gap in confidence and knowledge persists.
Why This Matters:

Only 19% of women feel very confident in their investing abilities, compared to 38% of men (Source: Robinhood).
Women, on average, earn 15% less than men, yet they live longer, highlighting the critical need for effective financial planning (OECD).
Financial literacy for women isn’t just about personal wealth; it’s about creating a ripple effect that benefits families and communities for generations.

This interactive workshop, presented by Lina Rugova of Emerge and Rise, is designed to transform your approach to money and investing. Through engaging sessions, we’ll explore the essentials of financial literacy, from budgeting and saving to investing wisely for the future. Here’s what you can expect:

Interactive Learning: Simplify complex financial concepts through practical, hands-on activities.
Empowerment Through Education: Understand how to overcome psychological barriers to financial success.
Strategies for Smart Investing: Learn how to make informed decisions that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Step into a space where your financial fears are addressed and your potential is unlocked. This workshop is a step toward mastering your financial future, whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your knowledge. Invest in your future today by empowering yourself with the knowledge and confidence to make smart financial decisions.
Facilitator: Lina Rugova
Lina Rugova, a distinguished business consultant with AdvantEdge Anthology Partners and founder of Emerge and Rise, a local nonprofit business center, brings over a decade of expertise in strategic planning, digital transformation, AI, and brand development to empower individuals in their financial and entrepreneurial journeys. As the president of Emerge and Rise, Lina dedicates herself to fostering economic development and entrepreneurship within underserved communities, providing the tools and knowledge necessary for small business success outside the startup realm.
Her commitment extends into academia as an adjunct faculty instructor at Palo Alto College, where she imparts her knowledge in business management, nurturing the next generation of leaders with a focus on innovation, strategy, and growth. With a robust educational background from Penn State University, including a BS in Business and a Master of Management in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lina embodies a passion for technology, community development, and lifelong learning. This workshop reflects her mission to demystify financial literacy and investing, offering a comprehensive, engaging platform for women to gain confidence and skills in navigating their financial futures.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.

Her Circle: Single Moms
2024-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Single Moms focuses on empowering and supporting single mothers as they balance parenthood, career, and self-care. During this group, For Her community leader Eliana Sanchez facilitates conversations aimed at discussing challenges and exploring solutions related to being a single mom.
In this session, we will talk about the emotional toll of raising a child with a mental health illness/concern and what options are available in the community to offer help to both the child and mother.
“Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

CANCELLED - Monthly Excel & Google Sheets Workshop
2024-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Looking to level up in your career or just add a new skill to your toolbox? Join For Her for a professional development workshop focused on building proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets. This training empowers participants with key skills to create and edit worksheets, implement formulas and functions, and sort and filter detailed data. By the end of class, participants will be able to create a simple pivot table.
Facilitator: Eliana Sanchez
Born in El Paso, TX, Eliana was raised on both sides of the border. She’s a first-generation Mexican American and graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with an undergrad in Multidisciplinary Studies. Eliana has over a decade of professional experience in healthcare finance and medical billing. In 2020, Eliana transitioned to San Antonio, and she currently serves as a healthcare consultant working to advance wellness in the Medicare population and supporting primary care providers. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, exercising, and going to the movies with her 11-year-old son.

Her Table: Mental Health With Dr. UeJin Kim
2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Women’s Mental Health
On May 1st, join For Her for a workshop exploring the fundamentals of mental health. As women, it’s essential to address mental health issues specific to our experiences and challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety or depression or simply seeking guidance on managing stress or decision-making around treatment plans, this workshop is designed to offer support and empowerment. Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your mental well-being. Together, let’s break the stigma and promote holistic wellness for all.
Facilitator: Dr. UeJin Kim
We’re honored to partner with Dr. UeJin Kim to bring this workshop to the For Her community. Dr. Kim is a psychiatrist, mother, wife, immigrant, survivor, public speaker, and advocate who is passionate about journeying with clients to accept their lives, receive healing, and find freedom.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.

Her Circle: Single Moms
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Single Moms focuses on empowering and supporting single mothers as they balance parenthood, career, and self-care. During this group, For Her community leader Eliana Sanchez facilitates conversations aimed at discussing challenges and exploring solutions related to being a single mom.
“Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

Her Healing
2024-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Healing offers group counseling for adult survivors of family violence and abuse. In this space, group members work with one another to process emotions, share lived experiences, and learn therapeutic tools for healing moving forward. Led by Tanisha Ellis, For Her’s licensed counselor, topics will range from safety planning and healthy relational communication to co-parenting tools and more.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every Tuesday. Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

Her Circle en Español (Therapist-Led)
2024-05-09 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Cada segundo jueves del mes, Her Circle en Español sera dirigido por un terapeuta. Este grupo de apoyo explorará temas relacionados al autoconocimiento, relaciones sanas, trauma, y como sanar y el bienestar emocional.
Invitamos a toda aquella mujer a la que le gustaría seguir evolucionando por medio de aprender a como valorarse más, compartiendo experiencias ya vividas, y construyendo una red de apoyo.
Sobre la terapeuta:
Maria Luisa Salinas es una Psicoterapeuta bilingüe y bicultural con 30 años de experiencia profesional, en la cual incluye su trabajo con mujeres, sobrevivientes de traumas de la infancia, violencia familiar, y violencia doméstica. Su enfoque de asesoramiento es basado en un modelo de empoderamiento. Su meta principal es ayudar a las mujeres a sanar de sus heridas emocionales, y a enseñarles diferentes maneras de percibir y resolver sus problemas, actitudes sanas, y habilidades de comunicación para relacionarse con sus familias, parejas, y compañero/as para que puedan tomar buenas decisiones en sus vidas.
Durante su tiempo libre, Maria Luisa disfruta de pasar tiempo con sus perritos, leer, ir a correr, practicar yoga, y viajar con su familia. Ella también disfruta ofreciendo parte de su tiempo como voluntaria en varias organizaciones para apoyar a su comunidad.
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Every 2nd Thursday of the month, Her Circle in Spanish will be therapist-led. This support group will explore topics related to self-awareness, healthy relationships, trauma and healing, and emotional well-being.
We invite all women who are looking to continue evolving through learning how to love and value themselves more, sharing experiences, and building a network of support.
About the Therapist:
Maria Luisa Salinas is a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with 30 years of professional experience. Her work includes helping women, survivors of childhood trauma, family violence, and domestic violence. Her counseling approach is based on an empowerment model. Her main goal is to assist women in healing from emotional wounds and to teach them different ways of understanding and resolving their problems. This includes fostering healthy attitudes and communication skills to better relate to their families, partners, and peers, empowering them to make positive decisions in their lives.
During her free time, Maria Luisa enjoys spending time with her dogs, reading, running, practicing yoga, and traveling with her family. She also enjoys volunteering her time with various organizations to support her community.

Self-Care Saturday: Art Therapy Workshop
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join For Her for a special Self-Care Saturday in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Workshop Topic
This workshop will take participants through some of the art therapy processes that can help them understand how anger is an emotional ally in the mental health journey. Found object art assemblage and art journaling will be used. The workshop is for anyone wanting to look at their own anger, as well as understand others’ anger.
Facilitator: Kimberly Nguyen, LPC
Kimberly Nguyen is an adult child of refugees, an artist, and an art therapist. Her journey with art therapy began when she used art to understand my experience of being raised by my parents who are survivors of the Vietnam War. She licensed professional counselor in Texas (LPC) and maintains her art therapy board certification as conferred by the Art Therapy Credentials Board. Her focus as a therapist is on understanding the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma on people’s well-being.
Please note babysitting will not be provided at this event.

Her Table: Talk Saves Lives With the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
2024-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Talk Saves Lives
On May 15th, For Her will host the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for their workshop, Talk Saves Lives. We’ll talk about what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Community members will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and those in our community safe.
Facilitator: Julia Hewitt, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
For Her is honored to welcome Julia Hewitt, the Board Chair for the South Texas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She has been a volunteer with AFSP since 2018, and she’s also served as a crisis counselor. Julia is an Executive Director with Wells Fargo and an Adjunct Professor of psychology at two universities. Julia’s graduate work involves resilience and leadership.
Julia is a native of Russia and an immigrant, building her life in San Antonio. She has two wonderful children, three dogs, and a cat. As a family they enjoy staying active, traveling, hiking, live music, and cooking.
Dinner Provided
Dinner will be catered by Olive Garden, and vegetarian options will be available.

For Her Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27 | TX

Self-Care Sunday: Pride Kickoff Yoga & Brunch
2024-06-02 10:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join For Her for Self-Care Sunday to prioritize your mental and physical well-being and give yourself the care and attention you deserve. We’ll start our yoga class with some gentle grounding and building awareness in the body and mind. This will be a fun and dynamic asana flow inclusive to all bodies and levels of yoga. The practice will include elements of balance, strength, and mindfulness, and end with an easeful transition into restoration. Following yoga, we’ll have a light brunch (and mimosas!). Coffee and other non-alcoholic options will also be available.
Facilitator Bio:
Amanda Millette has been involved in San Antonio’s yoga community for over a decade. Her teaching journey began a little over four years ago, and her practice has only continued to evolve and grow. She is passionate about providing yoga under the umbrella of social justice and creating spaces that are inclusive and accessible to all.
Wear comfy clothes and bring your water bottle and yoga mat if you’ve got one. Friends are welcome!
Please note babysitting will not be provided at this event.

Her Table: Building Resilience Through Community with Aryn Thompson, LCSW-S
2024-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Building Resilience Through Community
In this interactive workshop, we will learn how mental health impacts the LGBTQ+ population. We will learn about the intersectionality of other identities we hold and how this shows up in our lives. After understanding the impact identities hold when navigating mental health, we will explore the idea of neuroplasticity and healing through building community. We will learn about the impact community has on mental health, especially LGBTQ+ community.
Everyone will have a chance to engage in an art activity to close the presentation. Using collage materials, there will be 15 minutes given to creating a collage about what community means to them. Then we will use about 10 minutes to share at our tables what we created. We will leave empowered to continue fostering meaningful connections with others to continue our healing.
Facilitator: Aryn Thompson, LCSW-S
Aryn Thompson is a psychotherapist and owner of Lavender Space, an inclusive therapy practice. Her Master’s in Social Work has helped her to become an advocate and understand the importance of resource connection. With experience in almost every type of mental health setting, she has spent the last seven years dedicated to addressing the mental health disparities in her community. She started a therapy practice that specializes in providing queer-informed care to LGBTQIA+ people looking to improve their mental health. She is excited to have the opportunity to speak to the For Her community about queer mental health and fostering resilience through community!
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.
