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GIVEBACKS
 MOM’S

MINGLES

One of my main goals each year is to give back to the autism community. I do this by hosting an Annual Mom’s Mingle through Therapy & Beyond 7 cities throughout Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being an autism mom is tough, and the Mom’s Mingle is a night for these awesome mothers to get together and relax, laugh, and connect with others on the same journey.  In 2014 I wanted to create a community giveback, that wasn’t a workshop and didn’t teach moms a special skill skill, but let them simply come together and meet other mothers they could relate to. The first Mingle was in Dallas was so wildly successful that we had to replicate them in other cities. Each year these Mingles reach over 1000 Autism mamas.  To find a Mom’s Mingle in your area simply visit the Therapy & Beyond site.  

 

“Thank you for last night. What I enjoyed the most was my sense of belonging. Friendships have their challenges when you’re going through different paths in life. I’ve lost some Girlfriends because of this but have gained sisters who are part of my tribe. I sometimes can’t put into words what I feel and perhaps just being with other who walk the same path has brought me great comfort and encouragement to know that I can do this. I’m a proud autism mom when I see the women I’m surrounded with. Seeing their resilience is inspiring and makes me proud to be just like them.”

R. Laine

“It took a lot of courage to attend last night’s event. I had been on the waiting list and got invited last minute. In the last five years it’s been just my son and I most days, and I have no real friends, much less any who understand my struggles. Last night I got treated to a fine meal, comedy show, and felt surrounded by women who I didn’t have to know to feel that they understood me. Then I spoke with a few of the moms, made connections, shared stories, struggles, tips, and walked away feeling like the autism journey I am on with my son was just a little less impossible. Thank you for the amazing time!”

C. VanAtta

“That was a special night for me, meeting other moms with an autistic child like me is therapy for me. Being able to relate to one another in this journey was just what I needed. As a momma of an Autistic kiddo I sometimes feel like other average moms don’t understand the everyday struggles and journey. So thank you for this event! My favorite part was meeting the other moms and who doesn’t love the laughs we all shared last night, oh and a hot meal that I didn’t have to cook was Amazing!!!” 

J. Smith

OTHER FUN
GIVEBACKS
Family Tailgates

Family Tailgates

Family Tailgates can take form in many ways. Sometimes they’re a fall festival, sometimes a summer bash! The whole family unit is welcome to join Therapy and Beyond for some seasonal activities. 

Splash Day

Splash Day

Splash Days take place in summer, where Therapy and Beyond rents out a water park and the entire autism community is welcome to come join in on the fun!

Santa's Camp

Santa's Camp

Santa’s Helper Holiday Camps are annual events which take place near the holiday season. It’s an opportunity for parents to drop their kiddos off at Therapy and Beyond and finish some last minute shopping, or even have a nap. 

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