FREE TO BE; An LGBTQ+ Support & Education Group

Next Start Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Facilitator: Kristen Mita, LMHC

Age Range: 14-20 Years Old

Weekly, Ongoing Sessions, Open Format, Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. $45 Per Group

Location: East Avenue Office at 1545 East Avenue

Description: An open, continuous, and support-focused group in which sessions start with rotating topics.

Core Themes & Curriculum:
The group covers a wide range of topics relevant to the LGBTQ+ youth experience, with a focus on open discussion, resilience, and community building.

Key discussion areas include:

• Identity & Self-Exploration: Navigating coming out, gender expression, personal style, authenticity, and self-advocacy.

• Relationships & Social Connection: Friendship, community belonging, dating, healthy communication, boundaries, conflict resolution, and the importance of chosen family.

• Mental & Emotional Health: Managing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, self-esteem, overcoming internalized messages, and body confidence.

• Environment & Transitions: Coping with challenges in school or workplace settings, navigating life transitions, future planning, and the impact of social media.

• Advocacy & Community Issues: Dealing with minority stress, discrimination, current events, and navigating safe spaces.

Next Start Date: April 6, 2026

Facilitator: Skyler Adolfi, (L)MHC

Bi-Weekly, 12 Sessions, 90 Mins, $45 Per Group (Tuition Model)

Psychoeducation around health, nutrition, & weight management. Topics include the stages of change, stress and eating behaviors, effective weight loss for men versus women, intuitive eating, the health of the family system, long term behavior change, classical conditioning, and much more. Peer support model improves client outcomes and accountability. This group is mandatory for participants of The Wellness Blueprint Program.

*Please note that a full group cycle commitment is needed to sign up as per the tuition model. If you no longer attend group, unless we can replace your reservation, the full cost of the group cycle will be billed. *Group dates will avoid all holidays including July 4

Next Starting Date: Ongoing

Facilitator: Kristen Wozniak, ART-BC, L-CAT, EMDR

GROUP NOW OPEN FORMAT, JOIN ANYTIME!

Bi-Weekly, 90 mins, $45 Per Group, 13 group cycle

6:00pm-7:30pm

This group will enable you to: Learn and practice improved emotional regulation, manage destructive or self sabotaging behaviors, and improve relationships and interpersonal communication. This rich 13 session curriculum teaches you skills across four main areas: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. A wonderful group for those struggling with relational issues, mood dysphoria, anxiety, depression, BPD, chronic stress, and more.

*Please note that a full group cycle commitment is needed to sign up. If you no longer wish to attend group, unless we can replace your reservation, the full cost of the group cycle will be billed. *Group dates will avoid all holidays

Coming Soon!

Next Cycle: Thursday, April 25th 2024

Pittsford Location: Bi-weekly, 90 mins, $45 Per Group, 13 group cycle

Experience a proactive approach to parenting that focuses on promoting the emotional, social, and cognitive development of children. “Positive Parenting Skills” involves setting clear boundaries and expectations while also nurturing a warm and supportive relationship with your child.

This program provides a safe and non-judgmental space for parents to share their experiences, challenges, and successes, while learning specific skills rooted in evidence-based parenting principles. Overall, this program can be a valuable resource for parents seeking to improve their parenting skills, enhance their relationship with their children, and find support and understanding from other like-minded individuals.

The structure of this program includes 13 convenient virtual group sessions on a biweekly basis, along with individualized one-on-one sessions to discuss each parent’s specific goals, challenges, and progress being made outside of the group. Groups will focus on skill building and practicing these skills, as well as facilitating a supportive environment for parents to connect with others and utilize support.

Curriculum:

Session 1: Welcome and Introductions

Session 2: Understanding Childhood Development Basics

Session 3:Emotional Reasoning and Self Care

Session 4: Communication and Connection

Session 5: Setting Clear Boundaries and Communication

Session 6: Positive Discipline Techniques

Session 7: Building Resilience and Self-esteem

Session 8: Nurturing Healthy Relationships

Session 9: Encouraging Positive Behavior and Rewards

Session 10: Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution

Session 11: Handling Challenging Behaviors

Session 12: Positive Parenting Within Complex Family Dynamics

Session 13: Closing- Building a Supportive Parent Network