​Our first meeting is Monday, January 13th at 7pm. We are very excited to offer this group to the community of parents of children with Autism!

What to Expect for Monday 1/13/2020

• We will complete required registration forms which you can access in advance (optional) by downloading them
• We will meet one another/mingle in an informal setting (i.e. we won't be seated in a circle forced to share when it's our turn)
• We will cover group rules & expectations
• We will answer any questions you may have

We hope you can join us! If you can't make it - please consider attending our next support group meeting held Monday, February 10th at 7pm.

IMPORTANT: IF Central Valley School District (CVSD) is CLOSED Monday, January 13th due to weather - THEN we will not be meeting.

Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism starts on Monday, January 13th, 2020 from 7pm to 8:30pm and runs for 6 sessions which are held on the second Monday of each month from January 2020 to June 2020. This is an open group which means you can join at any time.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING DATES
January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8

PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE
Please pre-register if you have not already done so online. Once pre-registered you will receive a confirmation email. The pre-registration process will provide you with more specific details regarding the support group.

REQUIRED REGISTRATION FORMS TO ATTEND YOUR FIRST SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
After you have pre-registered online - please download, print, and sign the Support Group for Parents with Children with Autism Registration Packet. These are REQUIRED forms (see SECTION D) to attend your first support group meeting. These forms will also be available at each meeting to complete. Please arrive approximately 15 minutes early if you need to complete paperwork. Thank you. 

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS HELD AT:
Spokane Valley location - pre-register for details. 
1-509-635-3061

If you are a licensed provider in behavioral health or an associate or intern please join us! We meet monthly on the last Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm. See flyer for details. You can RSVP within the Facebook Spokane Psychotherapy Network events page. 

Group Description: Having a supportive environment in which to talk about what you’re going through can greatly increase your chances of having a better outcome than someone who doesn’t receive any support. Group members will support each other’s parenting journey by listening respectfully as each member shares what they’re feeling, by offering encouragement and by sharing advice.

Group Details:
● The group is for adult parents/guardians of children with Autism
● The group runs from January 2020 until June 2020
● The group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7pm - 8:30pm
● The meeting dates are: Jan 13, Feb 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8
● Attendance to each meeting is NOT required
● No Childcare is offered
● Registration is REQUIRED for each parent/guardian that intends on participating
● The group meets at a Spokane Valley location - pre-register for details
● Registration is FREE - you must register by clicking the link below and filling out a brief form

Group Facilitated by: This group is facilitated by Jodie Hommer MA, MHP, CCTP, LMHC, LMFT. Jodie is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose private practice serves women, children, couples and families impacted by Autism, Food Allergies/Anaphylaxis, ADHD, Autoimmune Issues, and Anxiety. 

Annual Mug Swap for Therapists 2019
Give a Mug - Get a Mug!

WHEN: Monday - December 16th, 2019 from 7pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: Jodie Hommer Counseling, PLLC 
               112 N University Suite 300 (building A)
               Spokane Valley, WA, 99206

Join other local mental health therapists for a fun holiday event!

1. Buy a coffee or tea mug that is unique and/or inspirational ($1- $10 value - mug doesn't need to be wrapped)
2. Fill it with a stack of your business cards (optional)
3. Take a break from the holiday chaos and join us for a mug swap!

We know this time of year can be busy but we'd really love to take a pause and come together to network with one another and make some new connections for 2020. We hope you can join us!
Seats are limited and you must register - so please complete your FREE REGISTRATION ASAP!