Mariposa Women and Family Center
Calendar for March 2011
Therapy Groups
Pre-registration required, (714) 547-6494; $10 cash/credit
per session. By: Mariposa Staff Unless Otherwise Noted.
For Adults 
Focus on Women’s Anger: Monday 10 a.m.-12 p.m., begins
March 14. 10-week series. By: Froda Brotemarkle, LMFT, ext. 278
Men’s Support Group: Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm. By: Mike
Meador, MS, LMFT, M.Div., ext. 329
Creative Expressions: Friday 10-11:30 a.m. 12-week series uses
art, music and movement to build self-esteem and reduce stress.
Women’s Domestic Abuse Group: Support and education for
women with past partner abuse. Call ext. 334 for information.
Women’s Sexual Abuse Survivor Support Group: Thursday,
7-8:30 p.m. Call for information and interview.
Nurturing Our Inner Resources of Gratitude and Hope:
Monday, 5:30-7 p.m. Develop and cultivate positive emotions
for well being. By: Mike Meador, MS, LMFT, M.Div., ext. 329.
For Teens and Children 
Empowering Teen Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Tuesday
4-5:30 p.m. Call for information or to schedule an interview.
Creative Expressions for Kids 7-12: Saturday 10-11:30 a.m.
Therapy with art, music, storytelling. Family involvement
required. Call ext. 403 for information.
Positive Change for Teens: Saturday 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. In-
crease positive life choices; learn about goals and boundaries.
Family involvement required. Call ext. 403 for information.
Teen Dating Violence: Saturday 1-2:30 p.m. 6-week series.
Increase knowledge, understanding, prevention of dating violence.
Parent involvement required. Call ext. 403 for information.
 Grupos en Español 
Amandome A Mi Misma: Martes 6-8 p.m. Modulo de doce
sesiones. Grupo educacional para mujeres que se encuentran
en relaciones abusivas. Para mas información, por favor llame
ext. 518.
Rompiendo Cadenas: Lunes 6–8 p.m. Grupo de apoyo para
mujeres que han experimentado abuso en sus relaciones per-
sonales. Requerimiento: Complexion Del Modulo: Amandome A
Mi Misma. Para mas información, por favor llame ext. 518.
Expresiones Creativas: Martes 4:30-6:30 p.m. Un grupo
donde aumentara su auto estima y procesará experiences en
una manera creativa. Para mas información, por favor llame
ext. 403.
812 W. Town & Country Road, Orange, CA 92868-4712 • Phone: (714) 547-6494 • Fax: (714) 547-9990
www.mariposacenter.org
Parenting Classes
Pre-registration required. Call (714) 547-6494.
Parenting of Children 2 to 12: Tuesday 6-8 p.m. Seven
sessions (Court approved) With book and certificate, $65 cash/
credit per individual or $98 per couple.
Parenting of Teens 13 to 17: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Seven
sessions (Court approved). With book and certificate, $65 cash/
credit per individual or $98 per couple.
Clase para Padres: Martes de 7:30-9:00 pm. 7 sesiones. $10
per sesión por persona o $15 por pareja. Cuidado de niňos dispo-
nible. Para mas información, por favor llame ext. 403.
Bereavement Groups
Pre-registration required, (714) 547-6494, ext. 329.
$10 cash/credit per session.
By: Mike Meador, MS, LMFT, M.Div., ext. 329
Loss of an Adult Child: Monday 7-9 p.m. For parents grieving
the death of an adult child.
When Grief Is Difficult: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. For
those feeling “stuck” or who are dealing with difficult or sudden
deaths.
Daytime Spouse Loss Group: Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
Loss of a Young Spouse: Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. For those
grieving young spouses up to 55 years old.
Loss of a Parent: Thursday 7:30-9 p.m.
Grieving Separation and Divorce: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12
noon. Group support for adults.
Women’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Treatment Program
This 6 to 12 month outpatient program has 12 weeks of alcohol
and drug education and relapse prevention, a 12-week process
group, and individual counseling. Classes are Wednesday
6-8:45 p.m. or Thursday 10 am.-12:45 p.m. Free childcare avail-
able. Call (714) 547-6494 for an interview. Fee based on
income.
Individual - Couples - Children
and Family Counseling
Mariposa provides professional counseling services for individuals,
couples, children and families. Fees are based upon the client’s
income after payment of a $30 intake fee. Free childcare is avail-
able. Call (714) 547-6494 for more information or to schedule an
appointment.
 March Workshops
and Special Groups
Intuitive Eating: Make friends with your plate and learn the 10
principles that can help you develop a healthier relationship
proudly presents with food, mind and body. This workshop series begins March 7
for six Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Total cost is $90 cash or
credit card. By: Heather Tarlow-Edwards, Ph.D., LMFT.
An Inspirational Day “Stepping Out” Job Skills Group: Mondays 12 noon-1 p.m.
An 8-week series. $10 cash/credit per session. By: Occupational
With Dr. Gabor Maté Therapy.

Stress Management Group: Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Learn time

and money management techniques, organizational skills,
relaxation techniques and more. $10 cash/credit per session.
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Canadian FREE! Quit Smoking Series: Thursday 5:15-6:15 p.m. on April
7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5. To register, call (714) 547-6494. By:
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amazing Mariposa offers counseling in English,
workshops Spanish, Vietnamese and Farsi

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Delhi Community Center
505 E. Central Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Workshop I: A New Look at Addiction
8:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Registration at 8:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Included
$45 with 3 CEUs*; $35 without CEUs
Workshop II: Hold On To Your Kids
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Registration at 12:30 p.m.
$45 with 3 CEUs*; $35 without CEUs
Both Workshops (Includes lunch)
$80 with 6 CEUs;* $60 without CEUs
*Mariposa is an approved CEU provider (PCE 2698)
by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
To Register:
At www.mariposacenter.org: Pay online with
PayPal or download the registration form.
Twelve Step Group Meetings at Mariposa
AA Early Birds Open Meeting: Every morning 7-8:15 a.m., Room 16
Socializing Anxiety Anon. Closed: Tuesday 6-7 p.m., Room 14
Codependents Anonymous: Sunday 3-4:30 p.m., Room 14
Marijuana Anonymous: Friday 7:30-9 p.m., Room 16
Chapman Young People AA: Sunday 7-8:30 p.m., Room 16
Debtors Anonymous: Friday 7:30-9 p.m., Room 14 and Saturday
8:30-10 a.m., Room 16
Overeaters Anonymous: Wednesday 5-6 p.m., Room 14 and
Saturday 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 16
Our Mission: Mariposa
empowers women and
families to achieve positive
changes in their lives.

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