For Her

Her Circle: Single Moms
2024-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2024-06-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 and 1 more date | 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: Queer Connections
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.

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.

Monthly Hygiene Closet at For Her
2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-05 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: Wellness
2024-06-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Her Table: The Art of Mindful Living with Jeri-Ashley Bremer
2024-06-19 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: The Art of Mindful Living
Description: Join us for an empowering workshop that will equip you with practical mindfulness techniques to effortlessly integrate into your daily routine, no matter how busy you are. Learn how small, sustainable changes can lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being. From mindful breathing exercises to quick meditation techniques, you’ll gain tools to help you stay centered and calm amidst daily chaos.
Attendees will:

Engage in simple yet effective mindfulness activities that you can practice anywhere and anytime.
Explore how to create a personalized mindfulness routine that fits seamlessly into your busy schedule.

Facilitator: Jeri-Ashley Bremer
We’re honored to have Jeri-Ashley Bremer join us to facilitate this Her Table! Jeri-Ashley DeLeon Bremer (she/her/ella), is recognized as a leading expert for millennials in mindfulness and trauma-informed parenting. With nearly 20 years of experience, she specializes in enhancing emotional and psychological resilience in school-aged children, parents, educators, and leaders through research-based and trauma-informed practices. Jeri-Ashley is passionate about leveraging an assets-based approach to build strong, sustainable communities where future generations thrive on unconditional love and acceptance. Her work has not only transformed educational settings but also equipped organizations to better support their teams’ mental well-being. With extensive experience impacting thousands of professionals, Jeri-Ashley employs a proven, holistic approach to foster sustainable well-being and resilient leadership. Her strategies not only reduce burnout risks but also enhance mental health and restore a sense of purpose across both personal and professional lives.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.

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.

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
