Entries by Elizabeth Hoke

Reconnect, create, and grow—both inside and out.

When: Various Fridays in May and June Where: Portland Office, Address shared with RSVP Suggested donation: $10 per session (or what you can afford). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. To RSVP or learn more: Email Genevievel@liberationinstitute.org This group offers a gentle, hands-on space to explore creativity, mindfulness, and emotional well-being through plant-based crafts. […]

Radicalizing Mental Health Care

The Love and Liberation: Liberating Mental Health podcast introduces the show’s purpose and discusses the radicalization of mental health care, the limitations of the medical model, and the concept of mental wellness beyond the medical model. The hosts emphasize the importance of heart-centered conversations and community-based healing. The conversation explores themes of healing, personal journey, […]

The Long Beginning

When: Every first Friday, starting Friday April 3rd  Time: 4-5:30 pm Where: Online- Zoom Suggested donation: $10 per session (or what you can afford). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. To RSVP or learn more: Email brittneyv@liberationinstitute.org The Long Beginning is a process-oriented space for women in the midst of early adulthood who are navigating […]

I Wonder What This Sounds Like

When: Mondays Time: 4p-530p Where: Where: Portland Office  Suggested donation: $10 per session (or what you can afford). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. To RSVP or learn more: Email Jean-Paul@liberationinstitute.org  I Wonder What This Sounds Like is a group that explores how rhythm, sound and deep listening can support emotional regulation, connection, and […]

Animal Loss and Grief Support Group

When: Tuesday Time: 6-7 PM Where: via Zoom/Drop-in Suggested donation: $5-10 per weekly session. Donations welcome but no one turned away due to lack of funds  To join contact: groups@liberationinstitute.org Description: This group is dedicated to honoring the deep bonds we share with our animal friends and the profound impact they have on our lives. The loss of […]

 LGBTQ+ Substance Use Recovery Space

When: Wednesdays Time: 8pm – 9:30pm 90 min Where: via Zoom/Drop-in Suggested donation: $5-10 per weekly session. Donations welcome but no one turned away due to lack of funds  To join contact: groups@liberationinstitute.org Description: This group provides a deeply supportive space for individuals to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a non-judgmental environment, fostering a sense of […]

Care for Caregivers

When: Thursdays Time: 6-7:30 PM Where: via Google Meet Suggested donation: $5-10 per weekly session. No one turned away for lack of funds.  To join contact: groups@liberationinstitute.org Caring for the physical and mental wellbeing of others as a family member or in a professional capacity is uniquely taxing work. There can be devastating effects on those […]

Psychedelic Integration for People in Recovery

When: Once a month on the Third Friday Time: 515pm-645pm Where: Tabor Space Library https://taborspace.org/library  This community gathering invites people in recovery who are interested in, or currently integrating psychedelics into their healing practice. We will discuss how psychedelics impact addictive behaviors and risks of relapse.  We will explore relationships with altered states of consciousness, sobriety vs moderation, various recovery models, […]