科思自闭症儿童照顾者支持小组 You’re Not Alone—Let’s Grow Together

招募啦！华人自闭症儿童照顾者支持小组

CARES协会即将推出第二期面向自闭症儿童家庭成员的线下公益支持小组！

🗓 时间：8月11日-9月25日，每周一10:30-12:30

📍 地点：Capital One Café - Bellevue 本次共六次活动，均提供线下聚会空间。考虑到大家的时间安排，也欢迎您选择其中1-2次线上参与。

🤲💛费用： 活动免费参与，但我们诚挚欢迎您的捐款！您的慷慨支持将帮助我们持续举办这样的公益活动，让更多家庭获得温暖与力量。

每一份心意，都能点亮更多希望👩‍👧‍👦 面向对象： 正在养育自闭症儿童的照顾者（中文为主要交流语言）

🌱 小组特色：在小组过程中，您将有机会学习情绪调节技巧，探索“照顾者身份”之外的自我，并与其他成员建立真实、温暖的连结。

💬 主题包括但不限于：情绪管理、自我认同、自我关怀、家庭支持及社区连结

💡 每一次聚会，都是给自己的一份温柔礼物。在这里，你不是孤单一个人，我们一起走在养育与成长的路上。

Join Our Support Group for Chinese-Speaking Caregivers of Children with Autism

The CARES Association invites you to our second session of a free, in-person support groupdesigned specifically for Chinese-speaking families raising children with autism. This is a safe space to share, learn, and connect with others who understand your journey.

Program Details

📅 When: Every Monday, starting August 11th – September 25th

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 Where: Capital One Café – Bellevue (cozy, welcoming environment)

🤲Cost: Free to attend, but donations are warmly appreciated! Your contribution helps us continue offering these valuable support programs to families in need. Donate Now!

Every gift, no matter the size, brings more hope to our community.

🔹 6 supportive sessions (in-person, with flexibility for 1-2 online attendances if needed)

Who Should Join?

Parents and caregivers of autistic children who:✔ Prefer communicating in Mandarin or Cantonese✔ Want practical tools for emotional well-being✔ Seek a supportive community that truly understands

What You’ll Gain

🌿 Emotional Resilience – Learn techniques to manage stress and stay grounded

💖 Rediscover Yourself – Explore life beyond caregiving and nurture your own identity

🤝 Authentic Connections – Build meaningful relationships with fellow caregivers

Discussion Topics

• Coping with emotional challenges

• Balancing self-care & caregiving

• Strengthening family & community support

Why Join?

Parenting a child with autism can feel isolating—but it doesn’t have to be. Here, you’ll find compassion, shared experiences, and hope. Each session is a chance to recharge, reflect, and grow in a warm, judgment-free space.

Take this step for yourself—you deserve it.

🔗 Limited spots available—Sign up today!