FIRE: Family | Independence | Relationships | Empowerment/Emotions
FIRE Circle creates space for Neurodivergent youth to process symptoms and social constructs, while developing socially and building relationships.
The peer group is led by Kim Zeszutek LPC (She/Her), and creates space to process presented topics while intentionally cultivating peer support and develop neurodivergent affirming social skills. Together, we will recognize our own potential by exploring assumptions we have of ourselves and assumptions often put upon those on the Autism Spectrum and the Neurodiverse. FIRE Circle exists to foster empowerment above ableism, while giving and receiving peer consult.
This semi-structured peer consult group is designed to build confidence and connection.
" [My son] was so very confident, happy and chatty after group today. Unlike I have ever seen before!... He has never felt understood until meeting these [group members] and am on my knees in gratitude!!” - Mother of group member in 2019 session.
FIRE Circle
75 minutes | Semi- Structured | 8 weeks on 8 weeks off cycle
$50 per session OOP
Groups running:
Teen FIRE Circle Ages 14 - 18 years old
Young Adult FIRE Circle 18-26 years old (Leaning more towards “after Highschool” living skills)
Next Start Date:
Teen - October 3 2024
Teen - Feb 2025
Young Adult - Summer 2025
When: Thursday 5:30-6:45pm for 75/80 minutes
Where: The Haven Healing Arts Sanctuary in SE Portland OR
Send Kim a message for questions and get on the list to join us!
Group is structured as a closed group for 8 weeks. Group members are encouraged to return to another round of the group after the break.
Social skills are practiced experientially, with Kim present for structure and guidance through interactions such as sharing about self to others, active listening and responding to others, giving and receiving feedback.
Some topics covered: validation of experience, hearing and nonjudgement of different experiences, building new relationships, sustaining current relationships, life threatening behaviors/self harm, self-care, mindful speech, supporting peers, sharing and regulating emotions, identifying long term goals, communicating effectively, living with an Autism diagnosis.
Parents of Adolescent FIRE Circle Participants
50 minutes | $150/session
Parents are encouraged to take advantage of optional private sessions with Kimberly (2-3 sessions each 8 week cycle). Adolescent will be present or must give permission via ROI. These sessions help you with family related goals and the FIRE Circle therapy content, such as learn the Transactional Model lens, understand your child’s neurodivergence, and social skills that they are working on, to help you improve your connection and how to guide them on a daily basis.
Come join us!:
Please leave a voicemail or email Kim@filteringlightcounseling.com stating that you would like to sign up for a FIRE Circle group.
Get your questions answered:
Click the button below and Kimberly will contact you directly.
Here is a look into the space for Filtering Light Counseling’s FIRE Circle peer consult groups. We gather at The Haven, a local Portland Oregon art collective that demonstrates alternative ways of therapy and community support.
