Groups & Classes

Learning from others’ experiences can sometimes put things in a new perspective. Coming together in a group with other people in similar situations can be an effective way to get more direction and enhance your personal growth.

Art Classes

We provide art classes for children, teens, adults, and seniors through Desert Art Academy. Please call our Art Director, Leo Fuchs, for more information (760)774-6838 or visit the Desert Art Academy website a https://desertartacademy.com/

Operation S.A.V.E. Our Youth

This program is a 12-week revolving group that takes place throughout year. It is a psycho- educational, experiential group with a holistic approach working with teenagers struggling with mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, stress, academic problems, substance abuse, violence, anger management, emotion regulation, parent conflict, peer conflict, body image, etc. Some of the modalities we use include mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodrama, art, empowerment sessions, and more. It is a fun and interactive group where your teen can learn coping skills, distress tolerance, and tools to grow toward success and achieve their goals. This group is co-ed for ages 13-18 (eligible for high school and not graduated). Please call for more information and to schedule your intake session. Click for Brochure

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Nexus Recovery Program

Substance Use Disorder Group – Psychoeducational and Therapeutic Group for Adults. A clinically-guided recovery group for those seeking structure, growth, and meaning in sobriety. Nexus Recovery is a psychoeducational and therapeutic group designed for adults navigating substance use recovery who need more structure and support than peer-led groups (like A.A. or SMART Recovery), but who may not require—or have access to—the intensity of inpatient or IOP treatment. It fills a critical gap by offering an accessible, clinically guided space for insight, skill-building, and personal transformation.

Nexus Recovery combines evidence-based interventions with experiential, cognitive, and meaning-centered approaches to foster insight, empowerment, and long-term wellness. Participants are referred through clinics, outpatient programs, sober living homes, or by self-referral. Please call for more information and to schedule your intake session. Click here for more info.

Nexus Recovery Program for Teens – Now Forming

Substance Use Disorders – Psychoeducational and Therapeutic Group for Teens. A clinically-guided recovery group for adolescents who would benefit from structure, growth, and meaning in sobriety.

Nexus Recovery for Teens is a safe place for your teen to gain insight, problem-solving skills, and understanding of underlying issues leading them to maladaptive coping skills. It is a psychoeducational and therapeutic group designed for adolescents navigating substance use recovery who need more structure and support than peer-led groups (like A.A. or SMART Recovery), but who may not require—or have access to—the intensity of inpatient or IOP treatment. It fills a critical gap by offering an accessible, clinically guided space for insight, skill-building, and personal transformation.

Nexus Recovery for teens combines evidence-based interventions with experiential, cognitive, and meaning-centered approaches to foster insight, empowerment, and long-term wellness. Participants are referred by various other organizations, schools, clinics, outpatient programs, or by self-referral. Please call for more information and to schedule your teen’s intake session.

Life & Social Skills Training Program

This is a life skills and social thinking group for teens ages 13-18 (eligible for high school and not graduated) who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other individuals with disabilities. This group covers a multitude of issues such as time management, academics, household responsibilities, self-advocacy, how to think socially, conflict resolution, and more. Click here for flyer.

Children’s Empowerment Group

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The Children’s empowerment group helps kids learn self-empowerment (and no, this is not about controlling their parents), self-efficacy, recognizing and developing intrinsic qualities. They also learn about goal-setting, bullying, conflict resolution, and empathy. It is a creative and experiential group that keeps your kids engaged in a therapeutic process. This group is for children ages 10-13 (and for teens as part of the Operation S.A.V.E. Our Youth Program). Please call for more information and to schedule your intake session.

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Strength-Based Parenting

Strength-Based Parenting focuses on the premise that all parents already have what they need to be stellar parents. Every person possesses intrinsic gifts that he/she can discover, develop, and strengthen. These gifts can be used successfully with every type of child. Learning to be authentic in your parenting is the key to using your gifts and essential to becoming an exceptional parent. This course is now online, rather than in-person. Please call for more information and to schedule your intake session.

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