Wellness Series
Yoga Pop-Up: Yoga for the Perpetually Online
Free Yoga for the Perpetually Online!
Are you constantly staring at a screen – computer, phone, TV or windshield? Then you and the tension in your head, neck, and shoulders need this special pop-up class designed by Amy Koenig. Everyone is welcome whether you’re looking for a way to stretch or destress, want to try a new form of exercise, are an experienced yogi, or anything in between.
Please bring your own mat.
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Community Event
Memory Loss & Cognitive Decline
Join us for this informative presentation!
Designed for adult children and caregivers, this presentation focuses on cognitive changes, separating normal, age-related changes from dementia. Specific examples are included so you will leave with a clear idea of what is worrisome and what is not. The presentation also includes tips for interacting with loved ones with dementia and information on resources for caregiver stress and burnout. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Presented in partnership with The Helm.
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Community Event
Pizza & Prevention
Question. Persuade. Refer. Three simple steps teach you how to ask if a person you care about is struggling with their mental health, how to encourage them to get help, and where to find the resources they need.
This education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. QPR training is like CPR for mental health. This training is for everyone ages 15+, including parents, friends, co-workers, teachers, counselors, and medical professionals. After completing QPR training you will be able to:
Recognize the warning signs of suicide
Know how to offer hope
Know how to get help
Training is FREE but registration is appreciated so we have enough pizza for everyone!
Facilitated by Sarah Kost-Cox, a Nationally Certified Counselor and School Counselor with certifications in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, grief and loss, and law and ethics.
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Special Needs Resource Alliance
Special Needs Parent Workshop
Join us for a discussion about practical tools for balancing your emotional health and your relationship while parenting. Learn how to stay connected, even during burnout, by making the most of small moments and leaning on your support team. Parents will walk away with realistic tools to protect their well-being while strengthening family connections.
Refreshments will be served.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
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Family Fun
Parent Resource Fair
Celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day with Us!
The Parent Resource Fair is a FREE event for parents and parents-to-be! Drop in and gather valuable resources,
information, and community connections. Fun give-away items and crafts for the kids! Pizza and dessert will be served!
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Community Book Club
Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Learn how to “let them” and live drama free!
Join us for an informative and empowering discussion with our panel of local experts. Read one, both, or neither books – either way you’ll leave with practical tips and advice.
Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life’s challenges. For others, it’s a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. This empowering guide offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and choosing the best path to breaking the cycle and moving forward. From the bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab, Drama Free is a road map for understanding and moving past family struggles—and living your life, your way.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn’t you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Mel Robbins, bestselling author and one of the world’s most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using a no-nonsense, science-backed approach, this easy-to-understand guide explains how you can apply the Let Them Theory in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact.
Check the Grosse Pointe Public Library or Harper Woods Public Library catalogs for copies of the book. Books can also be borrowed from The Family Center, just ask to borrow a copy when you register.
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Community Event
Estate Planning for Parents
Are you one of the 74% of parents who have not named legal guardians for your kids yet?
Or maybe you have named legal guardians, but you’ve made one of the six common mistakes that almost every parent makes when naming guardians, even after they’ve worked with a lawyer?
Join us for this educational, informative, empowering class for parents with children at home. Local mom and attorney Maura McKeever of Trinity Estate Planning PLLC will cover what you need to know about making sure your kids are taken care of by the people you want, in the way you want.
Maura McKeever is the Owner and Managing Attorney at Trinity Estate Planning PLLC, a virtual law firm providing comprehensive estate planning services to clients in Illinois and Michigan. Maura helps individuals and business owners find peace by planning for the future, providing for their loved ones, and protecting the things that are most important to them.
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Community Event
Health For Her – Real Talk About Marijuana
Join us for this informative presentation!
This educational discussion with a panel of doctors is aimed at getting you the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about marijuana’s potential therapeutic benefits as well as associated risks. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Presented in partnership with The Helm.
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Wellness Series
Evening Community Yoga
Free Community Yoga!
Breathe, stretch, and destress with our incredible yoga instructors in the beautiful surroundings of The War Memorial. Classes are perfect for any level whether you’re looking to try something new, are a long-time yogi, or anywhere in between.
Come to as many classes as you like. Please bring your own mat.
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Community Event
Love Behind the Camera: Honoring Legacy, Healing and the Power of Love
Presented by La Toya Bond
Best-selling author • Certified Suicide Prevention Advocate• Mental health advocate • Podcast host
La Toya Bond’s life was forever changed by the tragic loss of her beloved father — a gifted news cameraman who took his own life in a murder-suicide. Since that devastating moment, La Toya has channeled her grief into purpose, becoming a nationally recognized voice for suicide prevention and postvention support.
As the host of the Speaking of Love Podcast and a best-selling author, La Toya shares her story to inspire healing, honor legacies, and promote mental wellness through the power of love.
Dinner is provided and everyone will receive a free copy PDF of one of La Toya’s books as a gift!
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Wellness Series
Meditation, Tea & Cookies
Set your intention for a season filled with kindness, love, and calm!
Join us for this very special guided meditation with Bailey Lindeman then enjoy a cup of tea to-go and a cookie or two or take a few moments to socialize in this cozy space.
Bring your own yoga mat or blanket.
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Family Fun
Preschool Playtime
Structured playtime including games, songs, stories and more!
Parents and caregivers join in the fun as little ones play, sing, and dance.
Please note families should attend only one class per week, follow the age recommendation, and keep in mind this is an interactive class designed for adults to participate.
Led by Danielle Mitchelson, former Director of Preschool for Birmingham Public Schools.
Playtime is FREE but registration is required.
To register, email MaryJo@FamilyCenterHelps.org and include your child’s name, age, and class they will be attending.
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Community Event
Men’s Night Out
Back By Popular Demand! Join us for an open and honest Q&A about men’s health with an impressive panel of local experts.
Don’t be that guy! Beat the stereotypes and the statistics by taking your mental and physical health seriously. Our panel will discuss health concerns with expertise, understanding, and a sense of humor. Appetizers provided, drinks available for purchase.
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Wellness Series
Fireside Yoga
Find a moment of calm during this busy season!
Breathe, stretch, and destress with this gentle class held in the historic Alger House by the light of the glowing fireplace. Class is free but registration is necessary because space is limited. If you RSVP and your plans change, please email us so we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist.
Bring your own mat.
