Habilidades profesionales y para la vida

Clases y servicios para ampliar y mejorar las habilidades profesionales y para la vida individuales.

Descansar. Recuperar. Reconstruir.

YWCA Spokane entiende que el tiempo para sanar y procesar eventos traumáticos en un ambiente seguro, de apoyo y confidencial puede ser clave para lograr los objetivos.

Centro de oportunidades para mujeres

We offer holistic, restorative services for trauma survivors at no cost. Our groups and one-on-one services are aimed to support your healing and wellness while you build skills, engage in a supportive community, and achieve your goals. 

Groups

We offer an array of free drop-in groups and learning opportunities designed to help you rest, recover, and rebuild from trauma. Offerings include trauma-sensitive yoga, expressive arts, stress management, parenting groups, and more. 

Vea el calendario mensual para más detalles. 

Laboratorio de computación

El laboratorio de computación está disponible para cualquier cliente que actualmente participe en cualquier servicio brindado por YWCA Spokane. El apoyo del personal es limitado en el laboratorio de computación. Si necesita soporte tecnológico adicional, comuníquese para programar una cita. 

Horario de visita:

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm lunes, martes y jueves
  • 10:30 am - 4:00 pm miércoles 

Cuidado de niños gratuito en el lugar

YWCA Spokane provides a free on-site childcare service for caregivers accessing YWCA services in person.

W.Creemos que el cuidado infantil nunca debe impedir que una persona reciba la ayuda que necesita. If you need this service, please call ahead of time to reserve a spot, as space is limited. 

Este servicio gratuito permite a los cuidadores concentrar su energía en alcanzar sus objetivos personales y sanarse a través de los servicios de YWCA Spokane.

Note: Caregivers must remain on-site at YWCA Spokane for the duration of the time that their children are utilizing the drop-in childcare service.

Groups Available

Learn more about the array of free groups and workshops offered each month.

Navigating the Courts

Navigating the Courts: What to Expect & How to Prepare

Have you been impacted by intimate partner domestic violence and now need to appear in court?

Join YWCA Spokane’s Legal Services Director, Sally Winn, for a free, informative workshop designed to help survivors feel more confident and prepared when interacting with the legal system.

Empowering you with knowledge and support. You don’t have to face the legal system alone.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ What to expect during court proceedings
✅ How to present yourself in court (attire, etiquette, demeanor)
✅ Common legal language and what it means
✅ Tips for navigating a courtroom environment safely and confidently

❗ Please Note: No legal advice will be provided at this workshop.

Workshop Details

  • Cuando: Every other month on the last Thursday
  • Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Ubicación: YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Registro: Due to limited capacity, registration is required for this workshop. 

Must RSVP to Attend:

Writing Group 

The Thread Writing Group 

In his poem “The Way It Is”, William Stafford writes, “There’s a thread you follow… While you hold it, you can’t get lost.”

This group offers an opportunity to explore the thread of our own stories through writing. Guided writing prompts, support to get you started, along with time and space to write will be features of this group.

Opportunities to improve nervous system resilience through mindfulness and guided reflection will be woven throughout. We invite you to explore your story with us.

How to Join

Go to YWCA Spokane's Women's Opportunity Center located at 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201. Let the front desk staff know you are here for this class.

This class is available on a first come first serve basis. You are welcome to attend without notifying us ahead of time.

Free On-site Childcare

If childcare is needed to participate, please give us a call at 509-326-1190 to reserve space in our drop-in childcare. 

Yoga suave

Yoga suave

Esta práctica de yoga sensible al trauma y accesible para todos enfatiza la agencia y la elección personal en un enfoque con los pies en la tierra, que desarrolla habilidades para manejar el estrés y aumentar la conexión mente-cuerpo. Las clases de los lunes incluyen yoga en silla.  

Dates & Times

View the class calendar to view the schedule of classes available each month.

How to Join

Go to YWCA Spokane's Women's Opportunity Center located at 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201. Let the front desk staff know you are here for this class.

This class is available on a first come first serve basis. You are welcome to attend without notifying us ahead of time.

Free On-site Childcare

If childcare is needed to participate, please give us a call at 509-326-1190 to reserve space in our drop-in childcare. 

Habilidades de relación

Building Healthy Relationship Skills

Este grupo está orientado a desarrollar los conocimientos necesarios para fomentar relaciones sanas con los demás y con nosotros mismos. Salga con nuevas ideas para respaldar sus relaciones y desarrollar un sentido más profundo de agencia personal, desarrollar resiliencia y desarrollar una comprensión saludable de nuestras emociones.

Dates & Times

View the class calendar to view the schedule of classes available each month.

How to Join

Go to YWCA Spokane's Women's Opportunity Center located at 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201. Let the front desk staff know you are here for this class.

This class is available on a first come first serve basis. You are welcome to attend without notifying us ahead of time.

Free On-site Childcare

If childcare is needed to participate, please give us a call at 509-326-1190 to reserve space in our drop-in childcare. 

Manejo del estrés

Build capacity for Stress Management

Ven a cultivar habilidades para navegar el día a día. factores estresantes de la vida! Mejore la resiliencia y la autorregulación del sistema nervioso a través de la atención plena, el movimiento y la reflexión guiada. Nos enfocamos en mejorar la autoconciencia, la autogestión, la conciencia social, las habilidades de relación y la toma de decisiones.  

Dates & Times

View the class calendar to view the schedule of classes available each month.

How to Join

Go to YWCA Spokane's Women's Opportunity Center located at 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201. Let the front desk staff know you are here for this class.

This class is available on a first come first serve basis. You are welcome to attend without notifying us ahead of time.

Free On-site Childcare

If childcare is needed to participate, please give us a call at 509-326-1190 to reserve space in our drop-in childcare. 

Art & Community

Art & Community

¡Ven a construir comunidad con nosotros! Este grupo ofrece la oportunidad de construir relaciones mientras exploramos nuestra creatividad innata. Únase a nosotros en nuestro acogedor espacio y desarrolle un sentido de pertenencia mientras utiliza el arte como medio para la relajación, la reflexión y la autoexpresión. Todos los materiales de arte proporcionados. 

Dates & Times

View the class calendar to view the schedule of classes available each month.

How to Join

Go to YWCA Spokane's Women's Opportunity Center located at 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201. Let the front desk staff know you are here for this class.

This class is available on a first come first serve basis. You are welcome to attend without notifying us ahead of time.

Free On-site Childcare

If childcare is needed to participate, please give us a call at 509-326-1190 to reserve space in our drop-in childcare. 

Crianza de los hijos

Circle of Security Partnering Cohort

This free 8-week parenting program is available for parents to engage through one-on-one sessions with YWCA Spokane advocates registered as Circle of Security facilitators.

Circle of Security Parenting™ is an international program, teaching parents to understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs, support their child’s ability to successfully manage emotions, enhance the development of their child’s self-esteem, and honor the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure. 

This 8 week program requires registration to participate. 

  • For available times, enrollment or Questions, call or text Teresa, COS Facilitator, at 509-724-6337 o correo electrónico teresad@ywcaspokane.org

Course Details

  • Cuando: January 12- March 16, 2026
  • Time: Weekly on Mondays 1-2:30pm
  • Dónde: YWCA Spokane, 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
  • OMS: Moms with children ages 1 year and older
  • Cost: Free to participants 
  • cuidado de niños: Free onsite childcare is available upon request

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Blog

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Eventos

Nov 7, 2025 Ene 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Formación DV 101: Reconocer. Responder. Referirse.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 12th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Nov 7, 2025 Ene 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Formación DV 101: Reconocer. Responder. Referirse.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on January 15th at 2:00pm. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.

Nov 24, 2025 Feb 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Formación DV 101: Reconocer. Responder. Referirse.

Join YWCA Spokane for this important free, virtual training on February 9th at 10:00am. Learn more about intimate partner domestic violence, how to help a friend, and about YWCA Spokane’s free and confidential services.