For Her

Her Circle: Wellness
2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
In Her Circle: Wellness participants will have an opportunity to discuss topics such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief, stress, and other themes related to mental health. This small group aims to cultivate an awareness of the fundamental reasons behind our struggles and emotional turmoil. Through sharing lived experiences with others and engaging in various activities participants will reduce symptoms, learn coping skills, and help one another experience positive transformation.
Her Circle: Wellness is led by counselor Susana Santillan, LPC-S. Susana holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Community Counseling. With a passion for supporting survivors of trauma and abuse, Susana has extensive experience facilitating groups and counseling individuals in both English and Spanish.
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center every Thursday, June 13th through July 25th (with a break on the 4th of July holiday). 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.

Self-Care Saturday: Therapeutic Yoga
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Self-Care Saturday: Therapeutic Yoga for Achieving Emotional & Psychological Balance
Join For Her for a unique Self-Care Saturday to learn and experience how yoga, nutrition, meditation, and mindfulness can help improve mental clarity, increase relaxation, and boost mood and energy levels. Maria Luisa Salinas will present holistic, interactive approaches to promote emotional and psychological balance in your life. Wear comfy clothes and bring your water bottle and yoga mat if you’ve got one. Friends are welcome!
Facilitator Bio:
We’re honored to partner with Maria Luisa Salinas to bring this workshop to the For Her community. Maria Luisa is a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with over 30 years of professional experience. Her work includes helping women, survivors of childhood trauma, family violence, and domestic violence. Maria Luisa is also a Registered Yoga Teacher trained in trauma-informed practice.

Her Healing
2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-23 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!

Lunch & Learn Series - Parenting Support: Tackling Tantrums
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:30 | TX
Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn session designed to support women and non-binary individuals in various aspects of their lives. This interactive class will offer valuable insights, practical advice, and a supportive community to help you navigate personal and professional challenges. Grab your lunch, log in, and let’s grow together!

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Lunch & Learn - Reintegrating into the workforce for care givers: Resume Building
2024-07-03 12:00 - 13:30 | TX
Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn session designed to support women and non-binary individuals in various aspects of their lives. This interactive class will offer valuable insights, practical advice, and a supportive community to help you navigate personal and professional challenges. Grab your lunch, log in, and let’s grow together!

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Her Table: Beauty Within the Cracks with Jae Ricks
2024-07-03 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 and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Beauty Within the Cracks
Join For Her for this workshop celebrating the beauty of imperfection and the concept of finding beauty in brokenness. During this workshop participants will engage in activities mirroring the Japanese art of Kintsugi, including acknowledging past hurts, creating a collage, and brainstorming ways to transform challenges into strengths. Attendees will have the chance to create art and join a journaling activity inspired by Kintsugi, reflecting on their healing journey. This session will foster a supportive environment for participants to share insights and personal experience, focusing on healing, strength, and purpose.
Facilitator: Jae Ricks
We’re honored to have Jennipha “Jae” Ricks facilitate this Her Table! Jae is an educational leader and innovator, currently serving as the Founding Deputy Superintendent and Founding Chief Learning Officer at Essence Prep Public School. She is also the Founder & CEO of Jae Elle Consulting, LLC, which focuses on the education, leadership, and empowerment of women, and Elluvation, which focuses on educational consulting and strategic planning. Jae previously served on the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women and sits on the board of the African American Chamber of Commerce. She is also an author, dedicated mother, daughter, and friend.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.

For Her Closed for July 4th Holiday
2024-07-04 | TX

Monthly Hygiene Closet at For Her
2024-07-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-02 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!

Lunch & learn - Stress & Somatics: Learning to self-soothe
2024-07-10 12:00 - 13:30 | TX

Lunch & Learn - Healthy Relationships & Setting Boundaries
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:30 | TX

Her Table: Investing Basics with Capital Group
2024-07-17 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 and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Investing Basics
Join For Her and Capital Group for a workshop on the fundamentals of investing, explaining key terms and principles that are essential for understanding how investments work. From types of investments and strategies to risk and return, we’ll talk about financial goals and explore how different investment options can help achieve those goals. Whether you’re brand new to investing or have already dabbled in the financial markets, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge to start making informed investment decisions.
Facilitator: Capital Group
We’re honored to have Charline Webb, Olivia Perez, and Sally Holte from Capital Group join us to facilitate this Her Table! With nearly 50 years of finance experience between them, our facilitators are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with the For Her community, demystifying investment for the rest of us.
Charline Webb is a lead Risk Management and Control Analyst at
American Funds. For the past 18 years at American Funds, she has
served in multiple roles including Sales Representative, Sr. Payment
Administrator and Compliance Specialist. Charline grew up in New
Hampshire where she graduated St. Anselm College with a bachelor’s
degree. Prior to working in the financial industry, Charline spent 8 years
in hotel management and later shifted careers and spent 9 years as a
litigation paralegal. Throughout Charline’s career, she has taken
leadership roles volunteering in the community. She is the leader of the
Women’s Community at Capital Group in San Antonio. She has served
as the Governance Chair on the board for local non-profit Room Redux.
She is currently serving on the programming committee of For Her.
Olivia Perez is currently a Learning Experience Designer at American
Funds. For the past 10 years at American Funds, she has served in
multiple roles including Client Services Representative, Advisor
Marketing, and National Accounts Administrative Assistant. Olivia
attained her bachelor’s degree in finance from Texas A&M San Antonio.Throughout Olivia’s career journey she has taken active roles
volunteering in DE&I communities. She was Outreach Pillar lead and
SIFMA Lead for CG Unidos and communication coordinator of the NACG
Women’s Community in San Antonio. Olivia is based in San Antonio,
TX.
Sally Holte is a Divisional Retirement Plan Counselor with Capital
Group covering Texas, Kansas and Louisiana. She has 18 years of
financial industry experience and has been with Capital for 16 years. She
started her career with Shareholder Services and the Advisor Marketing
team. She’s held several roles with our Sales Distribution team as a
Defined Contribution Retirement Consultant, Internal Wealth Specialist
covering South Florida and Orlando and later worked as a Retirement
Plan Sales Consultant covering Minnesota, Nebraska, and San
Francisco. Most recently Sally worked closely with our Sales Force
Development team as a Sales Coach and with the Southeast Division as
a Site Sales Division Manager. Before joining Capital Group, Sally was a
Financial Coach at Citigroup. She’s based in San Antonio, TX.

Dinner Provided by Capital Group
Dinner will be catered by Panera Bread, and vegetarian options will be available.

Self-Care Saturday: Paint & Connect Art Workshop with Ilysha Wyatt
2024-07-27 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 focused on creativity and community building. Come out with a friend and enjoy painting this beautiful image “Behind The Scenes.” Have fun painting and meeting new women here in San Antonio with this beginner-friendly class, where you’ll receive a pre-drawn canvas already prepped for you.

Facilitator: Ilysha Wyatt
Ilysha Wyatt is a 22-year-old artist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She found art in high school and has been in love ever since. Ilysha uses her art to connect and help others heal in the community through art therapy and painting images that evoke emotions. Ilysha’s passion is to take art further than just putting paint on a canvas.
Please note babysitting will not be provided at this event.

CANCELLED- Her Healing
2024-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
**This meeting has been Cancelled**
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 Healing
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-20 18:00 - 19:00 | 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 space 1st and 3rd Tuesday Snacks, drinks, and onsite; feel free to bring your own dinner!

Career Workshop Series #1: Building Your Resume & Diving into Job Search
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join us for episode one of our career workshop series
Workshop Topic: Building Your Resume & Diving into Job Search

Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn to craft a compelling resume and refine your job search strategies.
In this session, you’ll:

Practice writing impactful resume bullet points that highlight your skills and achievements
Narrow down your job search to find positions that best match your career goals and interest
Gain valuable tips on optimizing your resume for applicant tracking systems (Employers using AI)

Whether you’re just starting your career journey or looking to make a change, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to stand out in the job market.

Facilitator: Sabina Kapoor
With two decades of experience in higher education, Sabina Kapoor has used her award-winning leadership to empower thousands of minority students and developed hundreds of staff. She has extensive experience working at an Hispanic Serving Institution and the only dual-designated HBCU and HSI. Ms. Kapoor’s primary focus has shifted to examining the relationship between the employee and organization. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology and is involved in the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her passion to help others thrive has led her to For Her, where she works with women who want to change their life trajectory. Ms. Kapoor is excited about sharing information that can help participants learn more about possible careers through the For Her Career Workshop Series.

Note that babysitting will not be provided for this event

Self-Care Saturday: Therapeutic Yoga
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join For Her for Self-Care Saturday to prioritize your mental and physical well-being.
This interactive workshop will help you learn practical tools and simple skills that you can incorporate into your everyday life in order to help you learn how to reduce your stress level and improve your lifestyle nourishment. You will be guided through a meditation practice, breath work, and a gentle & adaptive yoga sequence. Plus you will be encouraged to explore emotional and psychological aspects that may be blocking your ability to nourish yourself, and create a more balanced life-style that you do not need to escape from.
Wear comfy clothes and bring your water bottle and yoga mat if you’ve got one. Friends are welcome!
*Note that babysitting will not be provided for this event
Facilitator Bio:
We’re honored to partner with Maria Luisa Salinas to bring this workshop to the For Her community. Maria Luisa is a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with over 30 years of professional experience. Her work includes helping women, survivors of childhood trauma, family violence, and domestic violence. Maria Luisa is also a Registered Yoga Teacher trained in trauma-informed practice.

Career Workshop Series #2: Evaluating Your Work Values & Tailoring Your Cover Letter
2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join us for the second episode of our career workshop series

Workshop Topic: Evaluating Your Work Values & Tailoring Your Cover Letter

Discover the keys to aligning your career with your personal values and crafting a compelling cover letter. In this workshop, you’ll

Identify your core work values and understand how they influence your career satisfaction and choices
Learn techniques to effectively tailor your cover letter to specific companies and job positions

Note that babysitting will not be provided for this event

Facilitator: Sabina Kapoor
With two decades of experience in higher education, Sabina Kapoor has used her award-winning leadership to empower thousands of minority students and developed hundreds of staff. She has extensive experience working at an Hispanic Serving Institution and the only dual-designated HBCU and HSI. Ms. Kapoor’s primary focus has shifted to examining the relationship between the employee and organization. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology and is involved in the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources and The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her passion to help others thrive has led her to For Her, where she works with women who want to change their life trajectory. Ms. Kapoor is excited about sharing information that can help participants learn more about possible careers through the For Her Career Workshop Series.

For Her Closed for Labor Day
2024-09-02 | TX

*CANCELLED* Her Healing
2024-09-03 18:30 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States

Career Workshop Series #3 : Communicating & Networking in Professional Settings
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
Join us for the third episode of our career workshop series
Workshop Topic: You’re Worth Knowing: Effectively & Authentically Communicating & Networking in Professional Settings
Join us to boost your communication skills and network with confidence in any professional setting. In this workshop, you’ll

Learn techniques to communicate effectively and authentically in both in-person and online settings.
Develop skills to articulate your value and build meaningful professional relationships
Engage in hands-on practice to enhance your linkedIn profile and craft a compelling elevator pitch
Gain insights into networking strategies that can help you expand your professional network and advance your careers.

Facilitator: Dr. Caitlin C. Walker.
Were honored to have Dr. Caitlin C. Walker Facilitate this episode of our Career Workshop Series. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Caitlin C. Walker (Dr. C) has supported under-resourced communities in Texas for over a decade. In addition to founding a social impact focused coaching and consulting company, she has held senior and executive leadership positions in civic engagement, healthcare, tech, and economic development organizations. She is also the founder and president of a Latina serving tech-literacy nonprofit. Dr. C holds her clinical doctorate in physical therapy, an MBA, a graduate certificate in learning design and technology, and multiple human resource management certifications. She is currently conducting research on sustainability education beliefs and practices and pursuing her doctorate in law (JD).
Note that babysitting will not be provided for this event
