Resilience Events

Workshop: Communication with Partners Around Intimacy

Zoom

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 sexual intimacy, including: boundaries, asking for what you need, starting the conversation, and more. Contact Erica Hungerford, LPC, to request to join or with any questions.

Journaling and Meditation Group: Navigating the Holidays (Virtual)

Google Meet

A one-time, virtual space for survivors of sexual violence to process difficult feelings while navigating the holidays through journaling and guided meditation on Wednesday, December 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact Alexa Diego, NCC, LPC at adiego@ourresilience.org to request the Google Meet link.

Crochet & Mindfulness Workshop

Zoom

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 are required; however, group participants are welcome to discuss this if they wish to. No crochet experience is needed. Open to Illinois residents, ages 18+, all genders are welcome. Materials needed: One […]

Crochet Skills Workshop

Zoom

A free virtual workshop expanding on beginner crochet skills - teaching half double crochet and double crochet, reading basic patterns, troubleshooting individual issues. For survivors of sexual violence (all genders) in Illinois, ages 18+.  Some experience necessary. Materials needed: One crochet hook, size 5mm or 5.5mm; one ball of yarn, medium weight (size 4). Free […]

Recurring

Virtual Open Art Studio

Zoom

Join Art Therapist Annalise Castro, LPC, ATR for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop-in for the full 2 hours, or partial time, as their schedule allows.  Open to survivors in IL, 18+.  All genders welcome. Please contact Annalise Castro to register.

Recurring

Virtual Open Art Studio

Zoom

Join Art Therapist Annalise Castro, LPC, ATR for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop-in for the full 2 hours, or partial time, as their schedule allows.  Open to survivors in IL, 18+.  All genders welcome. Please contact Annalise Castro to register.

Recurring

Virtual Open Art Studio

Zoom

Join Art Therapist Annalise Castro, LPC, ATR for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop-in for the full 2 hours, or partial time, as their schedule allows.  Open to survivors in IL, 18+.  All genders welcome. Please contact Annalise Castro to register.

Recurring

Dance Movement Workshop

Resilience Central Office 180 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Workshop focuses on building sensory embodiment and emotional awareness through somatic and movement therapeutic processing. This is a free workshop, open to survivors 18+ in Illinois, all genders welcome. To sign up, please reach out to Karen Schmitz at cintern3@ourresilience.org

Recurring

Virtual Open Art Studio

Zoom

Join Art Therapist Annalise Castro, LPC, ATR for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop-in for the full 2 hours, or partial time, as their schedule allows.  Open to survivors in IL, 18+.  All genders welcome. Please contact Annalise Castro to register.

Recurring

Dance Movement Workshop

Resilience Central Office 180 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Workshop focuses on building sensory embodiment and emotional awareness through somatic and movement therapeutic processing. This is a free workshop, open to survivors 18+ in Illinois, all genders welcome. To sign up, please reach out to Karen Schmitz at cintern3@ourresilience.org