SERVICES
Counseling
Finding a supportive place where some of the deepest and most painful issues of life are explored with professionally trained staff can make an immeasurable difference in working through traumas and losses.
Grief & Trauma Counseling for Victims of Crimes
The LIFE Center provides individual and family counseling for victims of traumatic loss or survivors of crime incidents. Specifically, those victims of Homicide, DUI, Hit and Run, Robbery, Physical Assault, Domestic Violence, Domestic Terrorism, Hate Crimes, and many more. We are able to provide these services free of charge for victims of crime through a State of Florida Victims of Crime Act grant*.
*This project was supported by Award No. VOCA-2020-The LIFE Center of Suncoas-00663 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs. Sponsored by The LIFE Center of the Suncoast, Inc. and the state of Florida.
Grief, Stress & Wellness Counseling
GRIEF
Clients are motivated to change their perceptions through therapeutic techniques that help to reduce symptoms such as fear, panic, anger, anxiety and somatic symptoms which are often associated with post-traumatic stress, due to traumatic death, illness or etc.
STRESS & WELLNESS
We offer stress & wellness counseling for those going through life transitions (job change, divorce, empty-nest, health news, etc), who are seeking life coaching, or other support.
Ünderserved Program
The LIFE Center's Ünderserved Program provides FREE counseling for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one to illness, vehicular accident or suicide and cannot afford our rates.
As of January 2020, we will also utilize the Ünderserved Program to assist individuals who are seeking stress and wellness counseling and cannot afford our rates.
To see if you qualify for the Ünderserved Program, give us a call.
(813) 237-3114.
Workshops and Groups *Some groups Suspended or Virtual due to COVID-19*
Workshop and Group participation encourages members to develop strategies for changing beliefs and behaviors, to live more productively, and to improve social functioning. Through interaction with trained staff, they learn to support one another through the stages of grief and recovery. Their sharing may heal the pain and isolation of loss.
Monthly Support Groups & Workshop Offerings
Our grief and trauma groups specialize in the nature of the loss or trauma, nature of your relationship to the deceased, and age range.
For more information about current workshop offerings or to RSVP to a workshop, please call us at (813) 237-3114. Also check out our flyers below!
Introduction to Attitudinal Healing Workshop *Virtual due to COVID-19*
Attitudinal Healing is an empowering practice to help us let go of fear and remember that our very essence is love. We experience obstacles to love every day. Through the practice of Attitudinal Healing, we can choose peace no matter the circumstances of our lives.
Meets: Sundays, July 11, 18, 25 & August 1 from 4:00-6:00pm.
Facilitated by: Geralyn Russell
RSVP: (850) 264-4193 or geralynmrussell@gmail.com
Managing Stress & Wellness During the Time of COVID-19 Support Group
Due to the Pandemic, have you been experiencing:
· heightened anxiety or stress?
· feelings of isolation or helplessness or fear?
The LIFE Center of the Suncoast, Inc. would like to offer this monthly group as a service to our community, to provide stress management support.
Facilitated by:
Milton Moss, LMHC
Joleen Patane, MSW, Retired LCSW
Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00pm VIRTUALLY
RSVP: (813) 237-3114 or by emailing: thelifecenter@tampabay.rr.com
Homicide Loss Group *Suspended due to COVID-19*
HOMICIDE LOSS GROUP
The Life Center provides specific programs for victims of traumatic loss or survivors of crime incidents including victims of Homicide. We provide our services free of charge for Victims of Crime (VOCA) through a State of Florida VOCA grant.*
Meets: 1st Monday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm
Suicide Loss Group *Virtual due to COVID-19*
SUICIDE LOSS GROUP
Support for surviving the suicide a of loved one or friend.
Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month from 7:15-8:45pm
Spouse/Partner Loss Group *Suspended due to COVID-19*
SPOUSE/PARTNER LOSS GROUP
Support for loss of life partners and spouses.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm
Currently on hiatus due to low request, call for information.
Child Loss Group *Suspended due to COVID-19*
CHILD LOSS GROUP
Support for parents who have lost a child, at any age.
Meets: 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm
Children & Teen Groups *Suspended due to COVID-19*
KIDS' GRIEF GROUP
Ages 7-12. Art and play therapy for children’s loss.
Currently on hiatus due to low request, call for information.
TEENS' GRIEF GROUP
For adolescents, ages 13-17, grieving a loved one’s death.
Meets: Every 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:00pm.
General Grief Group *Suspended due to COVID-19*
A group for those who have lost a loved one and none of our other grief groups fit your loss, we invite you to come to this group.
Meets: Every 1st Thursday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm.
Second Tuesday Self-Care Workshop *Suspended due to COVID-19*
This workshop educates attendees about techniques and methods of building self-care habits and personal growth. Every month has a different theme. Check the flyers for more information.
Facilitated by Alder Allensworth, MM, LMHC, RN
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each Month from 6-7:30pm
RSVP: (813) 237-3114
Mindfulness Meditation for Recovery Workshop *Suspended due to COVID-19*
This workshop is on mindfulness and meditation, specifically for recovery from trauma and grief. Check the flyer for more information.
Facilitated by Joleen Patane, Retired LCSW
Meets: 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:00pm
RSVP: (813) 237-3114
Meditation Group *Suspended due to COVID-19*
MEDITATION GROUP
Call for further information - 813-237-3114.
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