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Groups and Classes:
The groups and classes listed below have been chosen to set the program in motion. Although we plan to facilitate these events, we are in a continual state of modifying the groups and classes offered at the Denver House to the request of the participants in the program.
Socialization
The Socialization group will explore the basis and rationales for socializing and will offer effective and rewarding behavioral options. Those who participate in the group will brainstorm ways to earn stronger social reinforcement for themselves as well as how to connect with people as long-term resources.
Forgiveness & Reconciliation
This group will address how people can learn to decrease the pain and suffering in their lives by learning how to forgive the people they believe have wronged them as well as ways to rebuild positive relationships with them.
The Future: Optimism & Hope
Exploring the benefits of having a positive outlook on life and why there is still hope for positive growth in the future.
Diversity
Seeking ways to increase mutual acceptance of other people, the diversity group will illuminate how we are unique contributors to our whole human family.
Building Self-Esteem
Building self-esteem will help participants perceive the great value they have inside themselves as individuals. The group will provide opportunities for members to learn that they have significant reasons to judge themselves favorably and that they have inherent rights to be treated with dignity and respect.
Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This group is designed to educate participants on the origins of PTSD and realities of living with the illness. The primary focus of the group will be on the effects of domestic abuse and the dissociative that accompany it, but other forms of PTSD will be explored. Literature and web sites will be introduced to the participants that choose to participate to aid in group discussion.
Facilitating Recovery (Stages of Change)
The purpose of this group is to help our participants make positive and enduring changes in their lives. The Stages of Change model will be implemented to assist members in identifying the changes they need to make and aid them in making those changes themselves. Handouts will be provided to explore techniques to achieve healthy life changes.
Budgeting on a Fixed Income
Participants will learn how to manage their resources effectively. Charts that aid in keeping track of funds will be utilized as a means of helping those participants organize their finances and keep track of them on a weekly basis.
Journaling
Journalism is a healthy means of expressing and understanding thoughts and feelings. This group will provide an easy approach to keeping a journal coupled with group discussions to explore ideas that arise in the journal writing process.
Current Events
Using newspaper and internet articles, this group will explore current events and the effects they have on us. Group members will also discuss the local news of the day and ways in which they can participate in local activities and interests.
Arts & Crafts
This class will explore a wide variety of creative endeavors. Activities like jewelry making, scrap booking, stamping, paper making, painting and drawing will be offered.
Stress Management
The purpose of this class is to explore ways in which guests can learn to relieve the day to day stress they experience in their lives. Exercises to reduce stress like meditation techniques and peaceful visualizations will be taught to group members.
Health & Wellness
One of the main goals of the Denver House is to promote a healthy lifestyle. This group will include exercises like walking and stretching as well as interactive aerobic video games. Strategies for healthy eating and meal preparation will also be introduced.
The Denver House will also have social gatherings like pot luck luncheons, social meet and greets, cookouts, dances, and movie nights. Participants are also encouraged to suggest ideas for activities and events they would like have offered.
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