Resilience Events

This 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.

Participants 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 […]

Has 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 […]

A free, two-hour workshop for partners of people who have experienced sexual violence, ages 18+ and all genders welcome.  Must live in IL.  Individuals, couples, or partner groups (survivors and non-survivors) are welcome and encouraged to attend. This workshop will give guidance on ways to support your partner, how to better respond to your partner's […]

A free two-hour virtual workshop teaching entry-level crochet skills as well as mindfulness techniques, for survivors of sexual violence. No disclosures about experiences required, however group participants are welcome to discuss this if they wish to. Materials needed: One crochet hook, size 5mm or 5.5mm; one ball of yarn, medium weight (size 4) FREE MATERIALS […]

This 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.