Spark Center for Self Development

Spark Center for Self Development Our collaborative approach to personal growth and healing will help you create a more connected, mea

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: A Psychedelic Integration Support GroupSTARTS IN-PERSON ON MARCH 16th!Sign Up Now! Limited Sp...
02/22/2023

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: A Psychedelic Integration Support Group

STARTS IN-PERSON ON MARCH 16th!

Sign Up Now! Limited Space Available.

This facilitated support group—led by our Program Director for Holistic & Psychedelic Integration Services, Lupe Rodriguez, LCSW—will provide a nurturing, accepting, and affirming space for you and like-minded others to share, explore, and deepen insights into the experiences and meaningful impact of using psychedelics at any recent juncture in your life.

You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how your psychedelic journeys—whether positive or negative—connect with and support your unique goals for personal growth and healing. This group also provides a safe space to be curious and receive psychoeducation about psychedelics even if you've never used them.

Participation may involve...

• Processing and making meaning of thoughts, feelings, and experiences that arise during altered states of consciousness

• Reflecting on shifts in openness, spirituality, and motivation that may lead to new perspectives on life, values, relationships, as well as changing addictive behavior, healing from trauma, or alleviating depression

• Engaging with a like-minded community and achieving a deeper understanding of self via the contribution of shared experiences

• Heightening curiosity about so-called negative experiences to make room for interpretations that offer greater acceptance, self-compassion, and peace

• Accepting empathic, validating input around both common/unique experiences to support understanding (and sometimes reframing) of outcomes

• Applying psychoeducation to clarify the history and misconceptions surrounding psychedelics, including recognizing both their potential benefits and limitations

• Implementing harm reduction techniques and exploring alternatives to psychedelics (e.g., yoga, meditation, sound healing, and other activities) for achieving similar states of mind

These services are also available via short-term individual consultation in order to provide education/support to those interested in expanding or enhancing their current therapeutic experiences in ketamine treatment.

DISCLAIMER: Spark Center does not provide psychedelics or other psychoactive drugs during group sessions. We allow participation only to those who appear to be in an unaltered state (not intoxicated). Integration is most effective when you process your experiences with a grounded mind. We do not provide referrals to illegal psychedelic services, in accordance with current laws.

https://sparkcenter.com/events/through-the-looking-glass-a-psychedelic-integration-support-group/

✨ Danielle Laughter, ASW, Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (106452)✨Supervised by Elisa Louizos, LCSW (33368)...
04/05/2022

✨ Danielle Laughter, ASW, Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (106452)✨

Supervised by Elisa Louizos, LCSW (33368)

ASD & Grief Support Specialist

‣ Anxiety, Stress, & Depression
‣ Autistic Teens/Adults (ASD)
‣ Grief & Loss
‣ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
‣ Developmental & Life Transitions
Teens (15-17) & Young Adults
‣ Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS) Training
‣ Certified ASD Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Training

✨ Medina Allen, AMFT (119917), APC (7985) ✨Supervised by Brenda Vaccaro, PsyD (PSY29151)Family & Group Support Specialis...
03/29/2022

✨ Medina Allen, AMFT (119917), APC (7985) ✨

Supervised by Brenda Vaccaro, PsyD (PSY29151)

Family & Group Support Specialist

‣ Anxiety & Depression
‣ PTSD & Trauma
‣ Couples
‣ Family Conflict
‣ Children & Teens
‣ Multicultural Issues
‣ Life Coaching

Take time to reflect today before the new week ahead.
03/27/2022

Take time to reflect today before the new week ahead.

Getting out of our comfort zones can be scary, but often times well worth it.
03/21/2022

Getting out of our comfort zones can be scary, but often times well worth it.

✨ NEW Spark Center Group ~ Figuring It Out: Feelings, Friendships, & Fitting In ✨ Beginning Wednesday, April 6th, this 8...
03/16/2022

✨ NEW Spark Center Group ~ Figuring It Out: Feelings, Friendships, & Fitting In ✨

Beginning Wednesday, April 6th, this 8-week Social Skills Group is for Teens 13-17 who need more support and guidance to…

✓ Rekindle the social spark they’ve lost during COVID
✓ Engage more comfortably with friends and family
✓ Connect with other kids to build and sustain friendships
✓ Build conversational skills to navigate social exchanges with ease
✓ Strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and problem-solving
✓ Understand emotions, triggers, and improve coping skills
✓ Reduce stress by processing everyday concerns and conflicts

Co-facilitators Elisa and Danielle will provide a safe, relaxed, and fun environment for learning social skills that mixes instruction, casual conversation, and processing. Activities will be aimed at establishing an accepting community for teens to try on new skills and create lasting connections.

Topics may include the following:
✓ How to meet, greet, and interact with peers
✓ Handling frustration & disappointment
✓ Creating mutually fulfilling friendships
✓ Successfully resolving conflicts
✓ Reading and responding to social cues
✓ Balancing authenticity with empathy

This group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30p-7:30p.

To learn more, visit https://sparkcenter.com/events/figuring-it-out-feelings-friendships-and-fitting-in/

✨ Stephanie Espinoza, PsyD, Psychological Assistant (PSB94025627) ✨Supervised by Brenda Vaccaro, PsyD (PSY29151)Spark Ce...
03/15/2022

✨ Stephanie Espinoza, PsyD, Psychological Assistant (PSB94025627) ✨

Supervised by Brenda Vaccaro, PsyD (PSY29151)

Spark Center Program Director, DBT Education & Support

‣ DBT for Anxiety
‣ Coping Skills Analysis & Behavioral Modification
‣ Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
‣ Adult Psychological Assessment & Feedback
‣ Solution-focused Support for Anxiety, Stress, & Depression

Regardless of what happens, we have the ability to decide to act in a way that contributes to our wellness.
03/13/2022

Regardless of what happens, we have the ability to decide to act in a way that contributes to our wellness.

To connect to an injustice outside of our own experience, sometimes we just need to shut up and listen. 🤫👂🏼
03/10/2022

To connect to an injustice outside of our own experience, sometimes we just need to shut up and listen. 🤫👂🏼

✨ Emily Law, MA, Psychological Assistant (PSB94026002) ✨Supervised by La Tanya Takla, EdD (PSY32391)‣ CBT & DBT for Anxi...
03/08/2022

✨ Emily Law, MA, Psychological Assistant (PSB94026002) ✨

Supervised by La Tanya Takla, EdD (PSY32391)

‣ CBT & DBT for Anxiety & Depression
‣ PTSD/Trauma in Adults, Teens, & Children (Ages 3+)
‣ Attachment-focused Relationship Support
‣ Therapeutic Parenting Skills
‣ Gender Affirmative Therapy & DBT for Gender Related Distress
‣ LGBTQ Related Issues
‣ Traumatic Minority Stress

Your thoughts affect your perception and therefore, your interpretation of reality. Remember to pause and breathe. 🤍🤍
03/07/2022

Your thoughts affect your perception and therefore, your interpretation of reality. Remember to pause and breathe. 🤍🤍

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1412 S Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA
95811

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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