Resilience Events
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Group
Google MeetThis group is open to survivors who experienced drug or alcohol facilitated sexual assault; a person who was deliberately given substances without their permission, resulting in unwanted sexual harm; or a person who was otherwise unable to provide consent due to substances. The group will include open discussion to explore consent, memory loss, guilt, self-blame, […]
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 […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
All Gender Intimacy After Assault Support Group
Google MeetThis psychoeducational and support group is for survivors of sexual violence residing in Illinois, ages 18+, all genders. This group will be a blend of teaching skills to become more comfortable with sexual intimacy after assault and how to communicate intimacy needs and boundaries, as well as a safe space to share experiences and get […]
Garden of Life Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
Google MeetJoin us for Garden of Life, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will receive a prompt to explore their personal history across the lifespan and reflect on pleasure goals by creating an art nature-scape. The guided artwork is intended to encourage judgment-free reflection on how bodies, family, culture, and environment impact the self. Resilience's Art […]
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Women Survivors Support Group
A free, virtual support group for women-identified survivors of sexual violence (who live in Illinois and are 18 or older) seeking community and a safe space for healing. This group will be facilitated by Alexa Diego, NCC, LPC. Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, September 20 - November 8, 2023 Please Alexa Diego, NCC, LPC […]
Workshop: Communication with Partners Around Intimacy
ZoomThis 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.
Open Art Studio (In person)
Join for creative inspiration, start a new art project, or take a pause while connecting with others. Participants are welcome to drop into the open studio for the full 2 hours or partial time, as their schedule allows. All materials provided, no previous experience needed. Open to survivors 18+. All genders are welcome. Facilitated by […]
Monthly Journaling and Meditation Group
A virtual space for survivors ages 18+ of sexual violence to process their trauma through journaling and guided meditation. This group is held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Contact Alexa Diego, LPC at adiego@ourresilience.org to request the meeting link.
Women Survivors Support Group
A free, virtual support group for women-identified survivors of sexual violence (who live in Illinois and are 18 or older) seeking community and a safe space for healing. This group will be facilitated by Alexa Diego, NCC, LPC. Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, September 20 - November 8, 2023 Please Alexa Diego, NCC, LPC […]
Emotion Character Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
Google MeetJoin us for Emotion Character, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will be encouraged to use their creative thinking skills to personify an emotion of their choice in order to get to know that emotion better. The workshop will include guided art-making time followed by reflective writing prompts to deepen understanding. Resilience's Art Therapy Workshops […]