Expert speakers, training, and education on trauma from violent crimes and other life-changing events.
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Families are the bedrock of our community. It’s why we believe that those impacted by violent crimes or who need counseling can’t heal alone.
They need hope, and people to support them on their journey.
Real change can only happen if you know how to make it happen. Through our Educational Services, we strive to bring healthy, healing change to you, your family, and your community.
Boundaries, red flags in relationships, the power and control wheel, different types of abuse, and communication.
Warning signs, statistics, the grooming process, information about perpetrators and how they gain access, symptoms that clients experience after being a victim of child abuse, and how you can help.
Education on resources such as Crime Victims compensation, U-Visa, protective orders, the court process, etc.
Communication with children and teens, setting boundaries, discipline, relationship building.
Working together with a blended family.
Communication with teens, parents and families to bring a healthy and whole relationship to the household.
Therapy aimed to appeal to a child's nature by exploring and harnessing it to meet their developmental needs now and in the future.
Promoting a culture of safety, empowerment and self discipline.
How to take deliberate steps to promote a healthy workplace, physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Understanding how trauma affects individuals and the steps you can take to support them on a path of healing.
Working with families and couples to nurture change and development in relationships and within the home.
Education on what opportunities are available and how to help others within the field.
Intervening and safety planning for individuals having or experiencing suicidal thoughts, actions, or emotions.
Intervention or immediate action for families suffering a crisis, both physically and mentally.
"It was eye-opening for our entire company to hear first-hand the work IFAC is doing. Everyone left impacted, inspired on how our company can make a difference."
Both Victim Services staff and Counseling staff educate on a number of topics. Depending on the purpose of the training, both departments participate in preparing and presenting.
We can present to others in the mental health field, schools, churches, businesses, and other first responder programs, as well as anyone in the community that has a need to learn more about our agency or the clients we serve here.
All inquiries can be sent to mharrison@cityofirving.org or hkoval@cityofirving.org.
When life gets messy, hardships can leave us feeling stuck. Irving Family Advocacy Center offers free counseling, victim services, and assistance navigating the legal system, helping people become whole.
600 West Pioneer Drive
Irving, Texas 75061
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We're open Monday-Thursday, 8am to 8pm and Friday, 8am to 5pm.