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Weekly Trauma Support Group

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Fuel Up, Ladies—It’s Time to Hit the Healing Road Together!

The Trauma Transformation Support Group is pulling out of the station and you’ve got a seat waiting!

Choose Your Route:

Thursday, June 12 at 5:00 PM

Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 AM

Once we vote on your favorite, we’ll stick to either Thursday nights or Saturday mornings moving forward!

This isn’t just small talk. It’s a weekly space to get clarity, support, and healing in real time—with others who get it.

Cost:

FREE if you're enrolled in the Trauma Transformation program

Or a one-time $30 fee for lifetime access to the support group—attend as long as you need!

Please RSVP by the day before so I’m not left sipping coffee solo in front of my screen—nobody wants that.

To RSVP or ask questions:

Message me or email mldaniel@melanieldanielcounseling.com

Let’s keep driving forward—one mile, one week, one heart at a time.

Melanie L. Daniel Counseling

[www.melanieldanielcounseling.com]

#TraumaTransformation

2025/5/26 Edited to

Navigating trauma can feel daunting, but the Trauma Transformation Support Group offers a welcoming space for recovery and connection. Meeting weekly allows participants to share experiences and support one another in a structured environment. Each session is designed to foster healing through open dialogue, ensuring you never have to face your challenges alone. Whether you choose to join us on Thursday evenings at 5:00 PM or Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM, you’ll find a community committed to understanding and helping you through your healing journey. Not only do we share stories, but we also implement tools aimed at rebuilding emotional safety and resilience. Engagement in this support group may also guide you towards personal breakthroughs, as members interact, share challenges, and celebrate growth together. The nominal fee of $30 for lifetime access to the group ensures that you have ongoing support whenever you need it. Healing doesn't have a set timeline, and our support group embraces this flexibility. Here, you can participate as long as you deem necessary for your recovery. Curious about the group or want to secure your spot? We encourage you to RSVP by the day before to ensure a warm welcome awaits you. Join us as we take this important step towards recovery—because you are not alone on this road. Your healing journey starts here, one supportive conversation at a time.

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