Resilience Events
Monthly Journaling and Meditation Group
A virtual space for survivors ages 18+ of sexual violence to process their trauma through journaling and guided meditation. 4th Wednesdays beginning January 25, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Alexa Diego, LPC at adiego@ourresilience.org to request the meeting link.
Art Therapy Support Group
ZoomLearn how to use art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice alongside other survivors of sexual violence. Group members will practice how to find deeper understanding of difficult experiences, healing processes, and transitions. There is no expectation for trauma history disclosure or previous artmaking experience necessary. Group members will use art mediums of […]
Women Survivors Support Group
A closed virtual support group for women-identified survivors (who live in IL and ages 18+) of sexual violence seeking community and a safe space for healing. Group will be facilitated by Alexa Diego, NCC, LPC and Maryangel Rogliero. Mondays, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, February 6 - March 27 Please contact Maryangel at cintern5@ourresilience.org to […]
Queer Survivors Support Group
This support group is for all queer persons aged 18+ who have experienced sexual violence, and will address participant requested topics with a focus on empowerment. Participants must reside in IL to attend. Mondays, beginning January 23 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Virtual), 10 weeks Please contact Katie Forrest, LSW at kforrest@ourresilience.org if interested.
Workshop: Communication with Partners Around Intimacy
Google MeetThis free workshop is open to survivors of sexual violence ages 18+ residing in IL. Participants will learn techniques for communicating with partners related to intimacy, including: boundaries, asking for what you need, starting the conversation, and more. Contact Erica Hungerford, LPC, at ehungerford@ourresilience.org to request to join or with any questions.
Knitting and Mindfulness
ZoomParticipants will learn how to use crafting as a mindfulness practice through guided prompts and open knitting time. A mindfulness practice can help survivors realign mind with body and deepen a sense of self-knowledge. Knitting involves repetitive micro-movements which elicits a sense of stillness in the mind to ease developing mindfulness skills. Participants must have […]
Art Therapy Support Group
ZoomLearn how to use art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice alongside other survivors of sexual violence. Group members will practice how to find deeper understanding of difficult experiences, healing processes, and transitions. There is no expectation for trauma history disclosure or previous artmaking experience necessary. Group members will use art mediums of […]
Monthly Crochet & Craft Group
Google MeetA monthly craft group focused on teaching crochet stitches and helping troubleshoot crochet issues. This group is also open to any crafter (knitting, sewing, painting, coloring, etc) who would like to craft in a safe, community space. This virtual group is open to all survivors of sexual violence ages 18+ who reside in Illinois. Monthly, […]
Group for Black Women Sexual Violence Survivors
ZoomThis is a psychoeducational support group for African American women, trans women, and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence. It will focus on developing coping skills, forming a new sense of sisterhood, and achieving self-empowerment. Illinois residents only, ages 18 and up. Thursdays, April 6 – June 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Virtual If you're […]
Survivors of Substance Facilitated Sexual Violence Support Group
ZoomThis free support group is open to all survivors of substance facilitated sexual violence, and their loved ones. All participants must be ages 18+ and reside in Illinois. The support group will be an open space for participants to share their story and build community. To register, please contact Katie Kirshenbaum, LSW, at kkirshenbaum@ourresilience.org.
Monthly Processing Group
This free monthly support group is open to any survivor of sexual violence. Each month will focus on a different topic, and may also include current news, and be an open space for survivors to discuss whatever is stressful for them currently. Second Tuesday each month, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Virtual Please contact Erica […]
Dance Meditation and Art Response
ZoomHas meditation or sitting in stillness ever been a challenge for you? Join participants in a guided dance meditation for embodiment where we will explore moving our bodies mindfully. Followed by an art response and open discussion. Movement exploration can be sitting or standing based on accessibility needs. Participants may use any art materials of […]