Resilience Events
Empowerment 5K Run, Walk & Roll 2023
Burnham Park, Chicago 1199 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, ILJoin the Resilience Associate Board for its second annual 5K Run, Walk, and Roll in support of Resilience! This is a family- and dog-friendly event for walkers and runners of all levels! Join the Associate Board in raising awareness about Resilience and fundraising to support the organization's free services for survivors of sexual assault and […]
Virtual 40-Hour Confidential Advisor Training
ZoomThis training provides an in-depth examination of how sexual violence impacts individuals, communities, and broader society within the higher education context. Participants will be equipped to support survivors, and all survivors should be able to count on trustworthy, specialized institutional responses. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills, explore the neurobiology of trauma, and learn […]
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.
Virtual 40-Hour Confidential Advisor Training
ZoomThis training provides an in-depth examination of how sexual violence impacts individuals, communities, and broader society within the higher education context. Participants will be equipped to support survivors, and all survivors should be able to count on trustworthy, specialized institutional responses. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills, explore the neurobiology of trauma, and learn […]
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 […]
WOC Virtual Support Group
ZoomThis group encourages healing through shared experience, as well as exploration of both individual systemic trauma at the intersections of race and gender. Topics will be chosen by group members and may include racial identity, survivorship, and building community support. Please contact Renee Miranda-Beristain for more information and to complete an assessment. Group will begin […]
Virtual 40-Hour Confidential Advisor Training
ZoomThis training provides an in-depth examination of how sexual violence impacts individuals, communities, and broader society within the higher education context. Participants will be equipped to support survivors, and all survivors should be able to count on trustworthy, specialized institutional responses. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills, explore the neurobiology of trauma, and learn […]
WOC Virtual Support Group
ZoomThis group encourages healing through shared experience, as well as exploration of both individual systemic trauma at the intersections of race and gender. Topics will be chosen by group members and may include racial identity, survivorship, and building community support. Please contact Renee Miranda-Beristain for more information and to complete an assessment. Group will begin […]
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.
WOC Virtual Support Group
ZoomThis group encourages healing through shared experience, as well as exploration of both individual systemic trauma at the intersections of race and gender. Topics will be chosen by group members and may include racial identity, survivorship, and building community support. Please contact Renee Miranda-Beristain for more information and to complete an assessment. Group will begin […]
Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education
ZoomThis training is intended for higher education professionals involved in providing student survivor support or responding to student disclosures of sexual or domestic violence. Suggested participants are Confidential Advisors, Student Conduct and Student Counseling Services. This training does not provide comprehensive review or guidance on updated Title IX procedures; however, Title IX Coordinators are also […]
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, […]