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Empowerment Thru Animals

Hosted By
Lynnea J.
Friday, Dec 11, 2026 | 12:00pm - 01:00pm PST
Free
Zoom
About this meeting
Empowerment Through Animals is an online peer support group where people come together to share and learn about the powerful connection between humans and animals. This group focuses on building understanding of animal communication and the unique ways companions can provide emotional support, improve mental health, and foster greater independence for their owners or caregivers. Whether you share your life with an animal or simply value the human–animal bond, this group offers a safe and supportive space to exchange experiences, coping strategies, and encouragement.
Hosts
  • Host

    Lynnea J.

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  • Co-host

    Scarlette F.

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  • 2nd Co-host

    Benjamin M.

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About the host
I have been a Peer Support Specialist Advocate for the mental health community for over 15 years. My prior Work History background experiences have been very productive in my career to move forward on by volunteering, furthering my education, communication, public speaking, advanced computer skills, victim's crisis emergency situations, related to Victims of DVA, Sexual Assault, Rape, Battery, Physical, Verbal, and Held Hostage circumstances of the premeditated narcistic sadistic behavior patterns of predators effecting my life. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and Chronic Depression Disorders and successfully maintain my Recovery Process Methods. My Work History with 12 years, Social Service Assistant, Domiciliary, West Los Angeles Veteran Affairs Medical Center, VA Community Care Dept., Outreach Field services for Homeless Veterans living on "Skid Row". L.A. Care's Committee Member, RCAC5, 6yrs L.A. Care's Equity Council Committee Member, 2 yrs L.A. Care's Housing Navigation for the Homeless Housing Program, L.A. Care Member Client 1 yr Medical Terminology Coding and Billing Certification Service Dog Registration of America 7 years Alliance of Therapy Dogs Member 12 years Daniel Freeman Memorial Front Desk Patient Information, 5 yrs.
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PRPSN offers peer-to-peer support to help individuals reach their personal goals, such as living independently, going to school, getting a job, having friends and enjoying life in the community, and advancing in their recovery. Each group is individualized and self-directed. Activities and curricula are created by the facilitators and group participants. While some groups direct conversations on specific recovery-based discussions, others focus on physical wellness and its connection to mental wellness, building socialization skills, and the exploration of varying coping methods ranging from arts and music to writing and much, much more!

                                                                 PRPSN       Comfort Agreement
                                                             Confidentiality: what is said here, stays here  

• All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Please do not talk about medications by name.
• Observers/Note Takers, Student Observers, here for the purpose of a Class Requirement, are not permitted in PRPSN’s groups.
• Be aware of other people who still need to share and hold feedback until all members have checked in. Please limit check-in to 2-3 minutes.
• Please be mindful of the words/language we use. Don't point profanities at others.
• We lead with Empathy, Not Assumptions. We recognize that everyone carries their own lived experiences, values and pain. When someone shares; We listen to feelings underneath-not the politics around them.
• We recognize that this space is not for debating, political, religious, or racial ideologies but for supporting human beings. As a community of Support; We try to suspend judgment, even if you don’t understand or agree with someone’s experience-meet them with Empathy, not Evaluation.
• When difficult topics arise, We acknowledge the emotional weight, and We support, without diving into polarizing debate.
• We acknowledge that everyone Processes in their own way. In this space, we respect each person’s process and allow one another to show up as we are, without pressure to share, disclose, or process in any specific way.
• Stay Curious, Not Defensive. When tension arises, lean into curiosity. We strive for Connection, Not Correction.
• Please respect each other and Mute yourself when not speaking to limit background noise.
• FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PRESENT, please be careful to share from your OWN Experience, Strength and Hope, and refrain from giving advice. Please, use “I”, statements.
• If you need extra support today, call PRPSN Warmline at 1-888-448-9777. Monday through Friday 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM PST and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST.



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