Free Nationwide Psychoeducation Groups: Learn, Connect, and Regain Stability
Free, skills-focused sessions offering grounding tools, education, and community support for people navigating stress, uncertainty, or sudden life changes.
At a Glance: Free Support, Community Learning, and Practical Skills
I offer free, non-clinical psychoeducation and support groups designed to help people navigate stress, uncertainty, and sudden life changes with clarity and support. These groups focus on education, grounding skills, and shared community, not therapy or trauma processing, and are open nationwide.
Groups are offered live online and tailored to emerging community needs.
Quick Facts
Format: Free, live psychoeducation groups (non-clinical; nationwide access)
Focus: Stress education, grounding skills, values-based coping, community support
Who it’s for: Individuals facing acute stressors, uncertainty, displacement, layoffs, or major transitions
Fees: Free (no cost to participate)
Licensure: Not a clinical service; open to participants across the U.S.
Start: Register for an upcoming group
What These Free Groups Offer (Education, Stability, Community)
These free groups are a supportive, culturally responsive space to learn practical tools alongside others who may be carrying similar stressors. Sessions blend psychoeducation, grounding strategies, ACT-informed coping skills, and opportunities to reflect without pressure.
Who Attends These Groups:
People navigating anxiety, upheaval, uncertainty, workplace disruption, immigration-related stress, or simply looking for stabilizing skills during a difficult time.
Session Format & Logistics:
45–60 minute sessions, live on secure video. Cameras optional; participation at your comfort level.
What we cover (rotating topics based on community needs):
Understanding stress, trauma reactions, and the nervous system
Grounding skills for overwhelm and reactivity
Values-based coping when life feels unpredictable
Working with anxiety, uncertainty, and identity-based stress
Communication and boundary tools that support stability
How to rebuild routines and momentum after disruption
Access: Always free; open nationwide.
You’ll leave with practical tools, supportive language, and a clearer understanding of how to navigate your current challenges with more steadiness.
How These Groups Work (Non-Clinical, Accessible, Supportive)
These sessions are psychoeducational support groups, meaning they offer concepts and skills, not therapy, diagnosis, or trauma processing.
Group structure includes:
Brief welcome & shared agreements
Psychoeducation tailored to the group’s needs
ACT-informed grounding and coping tools
Optional discussion prompts or reflections
Resource takeaway handouts
What these groups are not:
Clinical treatment
Group therapy
A substitute for individualized mental health care
Key logistics & access:
45–60 minutes
Live online via secure video platform
Offered nationwide (no state licensure limitations)
Join as needed; topics rotate based on community needs
Free for all participants
Choose the Free Group That Fits Your Needs
I currently offer two free psychoeducation groups designed for different forms of stress and transition. Select the group that best aligns with your current experience to learn grounding skills, connect with others, and access supportive tools.
Free Support Group for Immigrants Navigating Trauma, Fear & Community Stress
About This Group: Culturally Responsive Coping & Nervous-System Stabilization
A supportive, culturally responsive peer space for immigrants experiencing fear, trauma responses, or heightened stress due to immigration raids, policy uncertainty, and community displacement. No trauma sharing required, this is a skill-building and stabilization group. Sessions combine nervous-system education, evidence-based coping strategies, grounding practices, and practical tools to navigate uncertainty with greater emotional and physical stability. You'll connect with others who understand your lived experience.
Who This Group Is For:
Adults navigating immigration-related stress, fear of raids, cultural trauma, family displacement, or worry about loved ones' safety and legal status. This group welcomes immigrants from all backgrounds, visa statuses, and experience levels seeking community connection, practical coping skills, and a space where your concerns are understood without judgment.
Upcoming Session Options for Immigrant Support Group
Flexible Psychoeducation Sessions (Thursdays at 12:00pm PT)
Dates:
November 13, 2025 - December 18, 2025
January 8, 2026 – February 12, 2026
Duration: 6 weeks (75 minutes each)
Format: Open, drop-in, no weekly commitment
Commitment: No weekly requirement; join whenever you are available
These sessions are flexible and do not build on one another. You’re welcome to join whenever you’re available, and it’s okay to skip weeks. Each meeting offers practical tools for grounding, nervous-system education, and coping with immigration-related stress and uncertainty.
Structured 8-Week Group (Thursdays at 4:00pm PT)
Dates:
October 30, 2025 - December 18, 2025
January 8, 2026 - February 26, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks (75 minutes each)
Format: Closed cohort, structured progression
Commitment: Mandatory attendance for all 8 sessions
This group follows a cumulative curriculum, with each session building on the one before it. Because of this structured format, attendance at Session 1 and/or Session 2 is required in order to continue in the cohort. These early sessions establish the foundation, shared language, and trust needed for the work ahead. To protect group cohesion, participants may be asked to withdraw and join a future cohort if more than three total sessions are missed. This format is ideal if you want deeper consistency, routine, and cumulative skills for navigating fear, displacement, and ongoing stress.
Please complete the short form below to join the next Immigrant Support Group session.
Free Support Group for Those Impacted by the Verizon Layoffs
About This Group: Connection, Coping & Practical Tools After Job Loss
A peer-led support space for emotional stabilization and actionable coping strategies after sudden job loss. We explore the psychology of motivation crashes, stress responses following layoffs, rebuilding daily structure, navigating uncertainty, and practical pathways to regain direction and confidence. This group combines psychoeducation with community support, offering a reliable space to navigate this transition with others who understand it.
Who This Group Is For:
Former Verizon employees, recently laid-off professionals, and anyone navigating sudden job loss seeking grounding, community connection, and evidence-based strategies during career transition. No clinical diagnosis or prior therapy experience required; this group welcomes all who have experienced layoff-related stress, identity shifts, or uncertainty about their future direction.
Upcoming Sessions for impacted Verizon employees
Flexible Psychoeducation Sessions (Tuesdays at 9am PT)
Schedule: Every Tuesday at 9am PT/12pm ET, from December 2nd through January 6th
Format: Drop-in, open attendance, no weekly commitment
Duration: 75 minutes
Commitment: No weekly requirement; join whenever you are available
These sessions are designed so you can attend at your own pace. Each meeting focuses on coping skills, motivation after layoffs, stabilizing routines, and grounding strategies. Sessions do not build on each other, so you won’t fall behind if you skip a week.
Structured 8-Week Group (Thursdays at 12pm PT)
Schedule: Every Thursday at 12pm PT/3pm ET, from January 8th through February 26th
Format: Closed, structured weekly group
Duration: 75 minutes
Commitment: Mandatory attendance for all 8 sessions
This group is designed as a progressive, skills-building program. Each session builds on the last, forming one cohesive learning and practice sequence. Because of this, attendance is required weekly. To protect group cohesion, participants may be asked to withdraw and join a future cohort if more than three total sessions are missed. Participants who miss two or more sessions will be asked to withdraw so the group can stay aligned and consistent.
Please complete the short form below to join the next Verizon Layoff Support Group session.
This support group is an independent service offered by Next Mission Recovery Psychology, PC. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Verizon or any of its subsidiaries. Participation is voluntary and offered as a free resource for individuals affected by recent layoffs.
Request a Custom Psychoeducation Group for Your Community
Don’t see a group that fits your community’s needs? If your neighborhood, cultural community, faith group, or organization is navigating stress, uncertainty, or sudden change, I can offer a free, non-clinical psychoeducation session tailored to your needs. Complete the short form below, and I’ll follow up with next steps and available dates.
How to Join (Enrollment Steps)
Select the free group that fits your needs
Immigrant Support Group or Layoff Recovery Group.Submit interest form
You’ll receive an email with session details, dates, and expectations.Attend live session(s)
Join as often as you need—each group is free and open to new participants.Optional: Schedule a free consultation
If you’d like to explore individual therapy in CA/VA or ask questions about next steps.
Is a Free Psychoeducation Group Right for Me?
This may be a good fit if you want:
A supportive place to learn skills
Help making sense of stress reactions
Tools for grounding, clarity, and stability
A community-oriented, non-judgmental environment
Free access to structured guidance during crisis or transition
It may not be the right fit if you need crisis stabilization, emergency services, detox, or intensive clinical care. I can help with referrals if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. These are free, non-clinical psychoeducation groups open to participants nationwide. Because they are not therapy, there are no state-based licensure restrictions.
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No. Camera use is optional. You are welcome to keep your camera off if that feels safer or more comfortable for you.
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No. These groups are educational and skills-focused. They do not include trauma processing, diagnosis, treatment planning, or clinical records. If you need therapy, I can help you explore next steps for care in California or Virginia.
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Yes. You’re welcome to join multiple sessions or return as needed. Each group is free and open to participants who want ongoing support or refreshers.
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No. Participation is flexible and low-pressure. You never need to share anything you don’t want to. These groups focus on education and coping skills, not disclosure.
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Just a device with internet access and the ability to join a secure video link. You can participate by mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
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These groups are not designed for crisis stabilization or emergency care. If you need immediate help, please contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline. I can also provide referrals for higher-level care when needed.
Have more questions? Visit my frequently asked questions about online trauma therapy page.