Group Services

Armor & Ashes is a confidential, trauma-informed psychotherapy group designed specifically for first 

responders—firefighters, law enforcement, EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers—who carry the unseen burdens 

of their work. This group offers a space to lay down your armor and sift through the ashes of what you’ve witnessed, without bravado or pressure. It’s a place for real connection, healing tools, and support from 

those who truly understand.

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Led by licensed trauma specialist, Brenda Vance, each session includes open and structured discussions 

focused on processing job-related trauma, chronic stress, and burnout. Participants will gain education on 

PTSD, anxiety, and stress regulation, as well as practical techniques for grounding, emotional expression, 

and resilience. Armor & Ashes is more than a group—it’s a community that recognizes your sacrifices 

and helps carry the weight. 

 

You’ve held the line for others—now let us help hold it for you.

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Rooted in grit. Rising in Power.

Fire Circle is a confidential, supportive psychotherapy group for men navigating the weight of stress, anger, depression, guilt, or shame. It’s a space to finally drop the mask—no more pretending, powering through, or 

going it alone. In this circle, you don’t have to “fix” yourself to be welcome. You just have to show up.

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Together, we explore vulnerability, mental health, and the strength found in genuine male connection. 

We challenge toxic myths about masculinity and make room for the full spectrum of emotion—grief, 

rage, tenderness, fear, and resilience. Each session includes open conversationsabout identity, relationships, 

and emotional well-being, along with practical tools for self-expression, boundary setting, and mindfulness. 

 

Whether you're in crisis or simply seeking connection and growth, Fire Circle offers a place to heal, reflect, and reconnect—with others and with yourself.

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Where the darkness becomes your power.

Fuel the Fight is a raw, empowering group therapy experience designed for those reclaiming their lives from trauma and addiction. Hosted by Black Lotus Counseling Center, this program cuts through the noise and gets to the core of healing: what you feed your body, how you move it, and how you reconnect your mind. 

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This isn't a diet. It's not bootcamp. It's a trauma-informed, science-backed journey to help you rebuild your foundation from the inside out. Through group support, practical nutrition, purposeful movement, and brain-based healing strategies, you'll learn how to calm your nervous system, reduce cravings, and feel strong -- mentally and physically. 

 

You've been in survival mode long enough. Now it's time to fight for your future.

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The beauty is in the becoming.

This group is designed to help parents understand child development, build connection-based parenting skills, and develop strategies for supporting their children. Using evidence-based approaches, such as attachment theory, positive parenting, and emotional regulation techniques, the group will empower parents to foster stronger relationships with their children and promote healthy emotional and behavioral development.

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   Group Objectives

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• Understand Child Development

  • ​Learn about cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones.​

  • Understand how developmental stages impact behavior, emotional expression, and needs.

 

• Strengthen Parent-Child Connection

  • ​Build skills for fostering secure attachment and emotional safety.​

  • Learn strategies to create an environment where children feel seen, valued, and supported.

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• Develop Emotional Regulation Skills

  • ​Understand the role of co-regulation and modeling self-regulation.​

  • Practice techniques to help children navigate emotional dysregulation.

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• Foster Positive Parenting Practices

  • ​Shift from behavior-focused discipline to connection-based guidance.​

  • Implement strategies for managing challenging behaviors with empathy and structure.

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• Promote Growth in the Parenting Journey

  • ​Develop self-awareness around personal triggers and parenting patterns.​

  • Create personalized goals for ongoing growth and connection in the parent-child relationship.