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Coping Skills Workshop Series

A Psychoeducation Group for Young Adults Survivors (Ages 18–30)

Schedule: Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.

Format: In person at Vera House

Length: Weekly, 60-minute sessions for 8 weeks

Cost: Free of charge

Registration is required to participate.

Overview

A structured, skills-based group for young adult survivors seeking practical tools for coping and healing.

Vera House’s Coping Skills Workshop Series is an 8-week psychoeducation group designed to equip young adult survivors ages 18–30 with practical, evidence-based coping tools. Topics include emotional regulation, identifying trauma responses, grounding techniques, boundary setting and building healthy support networks.

What to Expect
Each session introduces key concepts and provides opportunities for guided, interactive practice. Participants can learn new skills, ask questions and consider how to apply these tools in everyday life.
How We Meet
The group meets in person on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. for 8 weeks. Sessions are facilitated by a clinician and include education, discussion and interactive skill-building.

Who This Group Is For

For young adults who want practical tools for managing stress, trauma responses and difficult emotions.

This group is designed for:

  • Young adults between the ages of 18 and 30.
  • Current or past Vera House clients.
  • Community members referred by partner organizations.
  • People who want support managing stress, overwhelm or difficult emotions.
  • People interested in learning practical coping and resilience skills.

You do not need prior group experience. Participants are encouraged to engage at a pace that feels comfortable.

What We’ll Explore

Each week focuses on practical skills that can be used in everyday life.

Topics may include:

  • Understanding how stress and trauma affect the body, thoughts and behavior.
  • Identifying trauma responses and patterns.
  • Grounding techniques to feel more present and steady.
  • Emotional regulation strategies for difficult or overwhelming feelings.
  • Boundary setting in relationships, school, work and daily life.
  • Building healthy and realistic support networks.
  • Developing resilience and responding to yourself with greater compassion.

The goal is to leave each session with practical strategies you can continue using throughout the week.

Program Details

Group Name: Coping Skills Workshop Series
Who It Is For: Young adults ages 18–30
Eligibility: Current or past Vera House clients, or community members referred by partner organizations
Length: 8-week series
Schedule: Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
Session Length: 60 minutes
Format: In person at Vera House
Facilitator: Clinician-led
Cost: Free of charge
Availability: Cohorts offered cyclically
Focus: Evidence-based coping tools, emotional regulation and resilience

How to Join

Contact Shannon Galarneau to ask questions and complete your registration.

Connect with Shannon

To learn more or sign up, please contact Shannon Galarneau at sgalarneau@verahouse.org or call our office at (315) 425-0818.