Women's Empowerment Support Group Returns


Eight weeks of sessions to be led psychotherapist Samia Nelson

Samia Nelson will run the group
Samia Nelson will run the group

September 19, 2024

An initiative, sponsored by Acton Gardens LLP, designed to support local women is returning with a new series of fully-funded sessions.

Since the launch of Women’s Empowerment Support Group, led by psychotherapist Samia Nelson MSc in 2020, the program has made a significant impact, with many participants sharing how it has enhanced their wellbeing and sense of community.

YARDO, an Acton-based non-profit organisation, is launching the eight-week free program to provide a supportive space for women in South Acton to build confidence, improve communication, and enhance wellbeing.

The group is open to all local women, with free refreshments at each session. Themes include managing emotions, self-care, and setting boundaries, using Transactional Analysis resources.

Samia Nelson MSc is an experienced psychotherapist specializing in trauma, abuse, and identity. She is a certified Transactional Analyst and a member of UKCP, IARTA, and EATA.

It takes place every Tuesday at the Acton Gardens Community Centre from 10:15am to 12:45pm starting on 1 October and running until 26 November with no session on 29 October.

There are a maximum of ten places and you can register online before 28 September.

For more information contact Samia Nelson at 07812 166 292.

 

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