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SUMMARY:Music Therapy & Art Therapy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this support group\, participants will develop storytelling skills as an act of self expression and ownership of experiences through songwriting and creating visual artwork. Facilitated by Music Therapist April Hickey\, MT-BC and Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC. \nConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions while using music making\, narrative writing\, embodied mindfulness\, and art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences\, healing processes\, and transitions. This 8-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. \nInterested participants may contact Annalise at acastro@ourresilience.org to set up a screening phone call. \nAge & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+ Open to all genders \nAccepting up to 10 max participants \nStart & End Dates: February 3rd – March 24th \nDay & Time: Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (1.5hr weekly meetings) \nNumber of Weeks: 8 \nHello\, I’m April Hickey (she/they)\, I am a board certified Music Therapist.  I have a private practice called Your Song Music Therapy in Chicago and I am just now getting certified through Resilience to work with survivors.  I really look forward to working with survivors as this is a passion of mine.  In college I minored in Women’s and Gender Studies\, and in 2018 I worked at Loretto Hospital for their inpatient behavioral health unit\, where I provided services to many survivors of sexual violence\, and truly enjoyed this work.  Please feel free to look at my website and social media to learn more about me! \nhttps://www.yoursongmusictherapy.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/yoursongmusictherapy/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YourSongMusicTherapy/
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/music-therapy-art-therapy-support-group/2022-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20211222T211614Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Art Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Resilience’s Empowering Art Therapy group is beginning January 2022. This is a closed 8-week virtual group for survivors to explore empowerment and personal strengths through art therapy and guided discussion. Participants will draw from their own experiences and art materials on hand to identify inner resources and share with others. Open to adult survivors of sexual violence (18+)\, all genders welcome. Facilitated by Annalise Castro\, MAATC and Jade Davis. \nMondays 3:30pm – 5pm CST \nJanuary 24th – March 14th \nIf interested\, please contact Jade Davis by email at cintern3@ourresilience.org. \nSuggested art materials: \n\nPaper\, notebooks\, sketchbooks\, journals\nWriting utensils (pencils\, colored pens)\nDrawing utensils (colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, etc.)\nMagazines\, newspaper\, scrap paper for collage\nGlue\, scissors\n3-D art materials (modeling clay\, jewelry materials)\nSewing materials (embroidery\, yarn\, fabric)\nFound objects
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/empowering-art-therapy-group/2022-02-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220106T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173908Z
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SUMMARY:Men's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for male-identified survivors of sexual violence.  The group aims to foster healing through shared experience.  Members will be able to connect with other folks who have been impacted by sexual violence.  Facilitated by Matt Axelrod and Renee Miranda-Beristain\, LCPC. \nSpace is limited.  Contact Matt Axelrod at cintern2@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7793 for more information.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/mens-support-group/2022-02-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Axelrod":MAILTO:cintern2@ourresilience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T190000
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CREATED:20220113T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T160603Z
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SUMMARY:Journaling & Meditation Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence of all genders and ages 18+ to process their emotions\, thoughts\, and experiences of trauma journal prompts\, self-reflection\, and various guided meditative practices. Each session will focus on a certain theme of focus such as self compassion\, processing grief\, guilt and shame\, among others. We will also incorporate various meditative practices such as a trauma in the body scan and guided imagery. \nIf interested\, please contact Katrina Ramirez for an intake by email at cintern1@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7791.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/journaling-meditation-support-group-2/2022-02-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Your-Mind-Matters-Series-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220105T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173234Z
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SUMMARY:Music Therapy & Art Therapy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this support group\, participants will develop storytelling skills as an act of self expression and ownership of experiences through songwriting and creating visual artwork. Facilitated by Music Therapist April Hickey\, MT-BC and Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC. \nConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions while using music making\, narrative writing\, embodied mindfulness\, and art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences\, healing processes\, and transitions. This 8-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. \nInterested participants may contact Annalise at acastro@ourresilience.org to set up a screening phone call. \nAge & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+ Open to all genders \nAccepting up to 10 max participants \nStart & End Dates: February 3rd – March 24th \nDay & Time: Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (1.5hr weekly meetings) \nNumber of Weeks: 8 \nHello\, I’m April Hickey (she/they)\, I am a board certified Music Therapist.  I have a private practice called Your Song Music Therapy in Chicago and I am just now getting certified through Resilience to work with survivors.  I really look forward to working with survivors as this is a passion of mine.  In college I minored in Women’s and Gender Studies\, and in 2018 I worked at Loretto Hospital for their inpatient behavioral health unit\, where I provided services to many survivors of sexual violence\, and truly enjoyed this work.  Please feel free to look at my website and social media to learn more about me! \nhttps://www.yoursongmusictherapy.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/yoursongmusictherapy/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YourSongMusicTherapy/
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/music-therapy-art-therapy-support-group/2022-02-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20211222T211614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T211614Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Art Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Resilience’s Empowering Art Therapy group is beginning January 2022. This is a closed 8-week virtual group for survivors to explore empowerment and personal strengths through art therapy and guided discussion. Participants will draw from their own experiences and art materials on hand to identify inner resources and share with others. Open to adult survivors of sexual violence (18+)\, all genders welcome. Facilitated by Annalise Castro\, MAATC and Jade Davis. \nMondays 3:30pm – 5pm CST \nJanuary 24th – March 14th \nIf interested\, please contact Jade Davis by email at cintern3@ourresilience.org. \nSuggested art materials: \n\nPaper\, notebooks\, sketchbooks\, journals\nWriting utensils (pencils\, colored pens)\nDrawing utensils (colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, etc.)\nMagazines\, newspaper\, scrap paper for collage\nGlue\, scissors\n3-D art materials (modeling clay\, jewelry materials)\nSewing materials (embroidery\, yarn\, fabric)\nFound objects
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/empowering-art-therapy-group/2022-02-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220106T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173908Z
UID:10000708-1644859800-1644865200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Men's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for male-identified survivors of sexual violence.  The group aims to foster healing through shared experience.  Members will be able to connect with other folks who have been impacted by sexual violence.  Facilitated by Matt Axelrod and Renee Miranda-Beristain\, LCPC. \nSpace is limited.  Contact Matt Axelrod at cintern2@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7793 for more information.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/mens-support-group/2022-02-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Male-Identified-Support-Group-Winter-2022-Social-Media.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Axelrod":MAILTO:cintern2@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220113T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T160603Z
UID:10000715-1644859800-1644865200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Journaling & Meditation Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence of all genders and ages 18+ to process their emotions\, thoughts\, and experiences of trauma journal prompts\, self-reflection\, and various guided meditative practices. Each session will focus on a certain theme of focus such as self compassion\, processing grief\, guilt and shame\, among others. We will also incorporate various meditative practices such as a trauma in the body scan and guided imagery. \nIf interested\, please contact Katrina Ramirez for an intake by email at cintern1@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7791.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/journaling-meditation-support-group-2/2022-02-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Your-Mind-Matters-Series-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220125T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T185459Z
UID:10000728-1645032600-1645038000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this group\, sexual violence survivors will connect with other queer survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions to help participants support each other with difficult experiences\, the healing process\, and transitions. This group will be facilitated by Erica Hungerford\, MS\, NCC & Katie Forrest\, MSW. \nThis 10-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. No previous experience needed. \nContact Katie Forrest to schedule an interview.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group/2022-02-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/queer-survivors-support-group-2022.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220105T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173234Z
UID:10000694-1645110000-1645115400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Music Therapy & Art Therapy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this support group\, participants will develop storytelling skills as an act of self expression and ownership of experiences through songwriting and creating visual artwork. Facilitated by Music Therapist April Hickey\, MT-BC and Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC. \nConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions while using music making\, narrative writing\, embodied mindfulness\, and art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences\, healing processes\, and transitions. This 8-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. \nInterested participants may contact Annalise at acastro@ourresilience.org to set up a screening phone call. \nAge & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+ Open to all genders \nAccepting up to 10 max participants \nStart & End Dates: February 3rd – March 24th \nDay & Time: Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (1.5hr weekly meetings) \nNumber of Weeks: 8 \nHello\, I’m April Hickey (she/they)\, I am a board certified Music Therapist.  I have a private practice called Your Song Music Therapy in Chicago and I am just now getting certified through Resilience to work with survivors.  I really look forward to working with survivors as this is a passion of mine.  In college I minored in Women’s and Gender Studies\, and in 2018 I worked at Loretto Hospital for their inpatient behavioral health unit\, where I provided services to many survivors of sexual violence\, and truly enjoyed this work.  Please feel free to look at my website and social media to learn more about me! \nhttps://www.yoursongmusictherapy.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/yoursongmusictherapy/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YourSongMusicTherapy/
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/music-therapy-art-therapy-support-group/2022-02-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MyMusicMyArtMyStory-Flier.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20211222T211614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T211614Z
UID:10000684-1645457400-1645462800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Art Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Resilience’s Empowering Art Therapy group is beginning January 2022. This is a closed 8-week virtual group for survivors to explore empowerment and personal strengths through art therapy and guided discussion. Participants will draw from their own experiences and art materials on hand to identify inner resources and share with others. Open to adult survivors of sexual violence (18+)\, all genders welcome. Facilitated by Annalise Castro\, MAATC and Jade Davis. \nMondays 3:30pm – 5pm CST \nJanuary 24th – March 14th \nIf interested\, please contact Jade Davis by email at cintern3@ourresilience.org. \nSuggested art materials: \n\nPaper\, notebooks\, sketchbooks\, journals\nWriting utensils (pencils\, colored pens)\nDrawing utensils (colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, etc.)\nMagazines\, newspaper\, scrap paper for collage\nGlue\, scissors\n3-D art materials (modeling clay\, jewelry materials)\nSewing materials (embroidery\, yarn\, fabric)\nFound objects
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/empowering-art-therapy-group/2022-02-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/empowering-art-therapy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220106T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173908Z
UID:10000709-1645464600-1645470000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Men's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for male-identified survivors of sexual violence.  The group aims to foster healing through shared experience.  Members will be able to connect with other folks who have been impacted by sexual violence.  Facilitated by Matt Axelrod and Renee Miranda-Beristain\, LCPC. \nSpace is limited.  Contact Matt Axelrod at cintern2@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7793 for more information.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/mens-support-group/2022-02-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Male-Identified-Support-Group-Winter-2022-Social-Media.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Axelrod":MAILTO:cintern2@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220113T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T160603Z
UID:10000716-1645464600-1645470000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Journaling & Meditation Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence of all genders and ages 18+ to process their emotions\, thoughts\, and experiences of trauma journal prompts\, self-reflection\, and various guided meditative practices. Each session will focus on a certain theme of focus such as self compassion\, processing grief\, guilt and shame\, among others. We will also incorporate various meditative practices such as a trauma in the body scan and guided imagery. \nIf interested\, please contact Katrina Ramirez for an intake by email at cintern1@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7791.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/journaling-meditation-support-group-2/2022-02-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Your-Mind-Matters-Series-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220125T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T185459Z
UID:10000729-1645637400-1645642800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this group\, sexual violence survivors will connect with other queer survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions to help participants support each other with difficult experiences\, the healing process\, and transitions. This group will be facilitated by Erica Hungerford\, MS\, NCC & Katie Forrest\, MSW. \nThis 10-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. No previous experience needed. \nContact Katie Forrest to schedule an interview.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group/2022-02-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/queer-survivors-support-group-2022.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220105T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173234Z
UID:10000695-1645714800-1645720200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Music Therapy & Art Therapy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this support group\, participants will develop storytelling skills as an act of self expression and ownership of experiences through songwriting and creating visual artwork. Facilitated by Music Therapist April Hickey\, MT-BC and Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC. \nConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions while using music making\, narrative writing\, embodied mindfulness\, and art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences\, healing processes\, and transitions. This 8-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. \nInterested participants may contact Annalise at acastro@ourresilience.org to set up a screening phone call. \nAge & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+ Open to all genders \nAccepting up to 10 max participants \nStart & End Dates: February 3rd – March 24th \nDay & Time: Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (1.5hr weekly meetings) \nNumber of Weeks: 8 \nHello\, I’m April Hickey (she/they)\, I am a board certified Music Therapist.  I have a private practice called Your Song Music Therapy in Chicago and I am just now getting certified through Resilience to work with survivors.  I really look forward to working with survivors as this is a passion of mine.  In college I minored in Women’s and Gender Studies\, and in 2018 I worked at Loretto Hospital for their inpatient behavioral health unit\, where I provided services to many survivors of sexual violence\, and truly enjoyed this work.  Please feel free to look at my website and social media to learn more about me! \nhttps://www.yoursongmusictherapy.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/yoursongmusictherapy/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YourSongMusicTherapy/
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/music-therapy-art-therapy-support-group/2022-02-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MyMusicMyArtMyStory-Flier.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20211222T211614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T211614Z
UID:10000685-1646062200-1646067600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Art Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Resilience’s Empowering Art Therapy group is beginning January 2022. This is a closed 8-week virtual group for survivors to explore empowerment and personal strengths through art therapy and guided discussion. Participants will draw from their own experiences and art materials on hand to identify inner resources and share with others. Open to adult survivors of sexual violence (18+)\, all genders welcome. Facilitated by Annalise Castro\, MAATC and Jade Davis. \nMondays 3:30pm – 5pm CST \nJanuary 24th – March 14th \nIf interested\, please contact Jade Davis by email at cintern3@ourresilience.org. \nSuggested art materials: \n\nPaper\, notebooks\, sketchbooks\, journals\nWriting utensils (pencils\, colored pens)\nDrawing utensils (colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, etc.)\nMagazines\, newspaper\, scrap paper for collage\nGlue\, scissors\n3-D art materials (modeling clay\, jewelry materials)\nSewing materials (embroidery\, yarn\, fabric)\nFound objects
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/empowering-art-therapy-group/2022-02-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/empowering-art-therapy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220106T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173908Z
UID:10000710-1646069400-1646074800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Men's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for male-identified survivors of sexual violence.  The group aims to foster healing through shared experience.  Members will be able to connect with other folks who have been impacted by sexual violence.  Facilitated by Matt Axelrod and Renee Miranda-Beristain\, LCPC. \nSpace is limited.  Contact Matt Axelrod at cintern2@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7793 for more information.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/mens-support-group/2022-02-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Male-Identified-Support-Group-Winter-2022-Social-Media.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Axelrod":MAILTO:cintern2@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220113T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T160603Z
UID:10000717-1646069400-1646074800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Journaling & Meditation Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence of all genders and ages 18+ to process their emotions\, thoughts\, and experiences of trauma journal prompts\, self-reflection\, and various guided meditative practices. Each session will focus on a certain theme of focus such as self compassion\, processing grief\, guilt and shame\, among others. We will also incorporate various meditative practices such as a trauma in the body scan and guided imagery. \nIf interested\, please contact Katrina Ramirez for an intake by email at cintern1@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7791.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/journaling-meditation-support-group-2/2022-02-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Your-Mind-Matters-Series-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220125T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T185459Z
UID:10000730-1646242200-1646247600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this group\, sexual violence survivors will connect with other queer survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions to help participants support each other with difficult experiences\, the healing process\, and transitions. This group will be facilitated by Erica Hungerford\, MS\, NCC & Katie Forrest\, MSW. \nThis 10-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. No previous experience needed. \nContact Katie Forrest to schedule an interview.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group/2022-03-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/queer-survivors-support-group-2022.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220105T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173234Z
UID:10000696-1646319600-1646325000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Music Therapy & Art Therapy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this support group\, participants will develop storytelling skills as an act of self expression and ownership of experiences through songwriting and creating visual artwork. Facilitated by Music Therapist April Hickey\, MT-BC and Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC. \nConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions while using music making\, narrative writing\, embodied mindfulness\, and art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences\, healing processes\, and transitions. This 8-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. \nInterested participants may contact Annalise at acastro@ourresilience.org to set up a screening phone call. \nAge & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+ Open to all genders \nAccepting up to 10 max participants \nStart & End Dates: February 3rd – March 24th \nDay & Time: Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (1.5hr weekly meetings) \nNumber of Weeks: 8 \nHello\, I’m April Hickey (she/they)\, I am a board certified Music Therapist.  I have a private practice called Your Song Music Therapy in Chicago and I am just now getting certified through Resilience to work with survivors.  I really look forward to working with survivors as this is a passion of mine.  In college I minored in Women’s and Gender Studies\, and in 2018 I worked at Loretto Hospital for their inpatient behavioral health unit\, where I provided services to many survivors of sexual violence\, and truly enjoyed this work.  Please feel free to look at my website and social media to learn more about me! \nhttps://www.yoursongmusictherapy.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/yoursongmusictherapy/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YourSongMusicTherapy/
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/music-therapy-art-therapy-support-group/2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MyMusicMyArtMyStory-Flier.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20211222T211614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T211614Z
UID:10000686-1646667000-1646672400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Art Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Resilience’s Empowering Art Therapy group is beginning January 2022. This is a closed 8-week virtual group for survivors to explore empowerment and personal strengths through art therapy and guided discussion. Participants will draw from their own experiences and art materials on hand to identify inner resources and share with others. Open to adult survivors of sexual violence (18+)\, all genders welcome. Facilitated by Annalise Castro\, MAATC and Jade Davis. \nMondays 3:30pm – 5pm CST \nJanuary 24th – March 14th \nIf interested\, please contact Jade Davis by email at cintern3@ourresilience.org. \nSuggested art materials: \n\nPaper\, notebooks\, sketchbooks\, journals\nWriting utensils (pencils\, colored pens)\nDrawing utensils (colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, etc.)\nMagazines\, newspaper\, scrap paper for collage\nGlue\, scissors\n3-D art materials (modeling clay\, jewelry materials)\nSewing materials (embroidery\, yarn\, fabric)\nFound objects
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/empowering-art-therapy-group/2022-03-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/empowering-art-therapy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220106T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173908Z
UID:10000711-1646674200-1646679600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Men's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for male-identified survivors of sexual violence.  The group aims to foster healing through shared experience.  Members will be able to connect with other folks who have been impacted by sexual violence.  Facilitated by Matt Axelrod and Renee Miranda-Beristain\, LCPC. \nSpace is limited.  Contact Matt Axelrod at cintern2@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7793 for more information.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/mens-support-group/2022-03-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Male-Identified-Support-Group-Winter-2022-Social-Media.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Axelrod":MAILTO:cintern2@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220113T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T160603Z
UID:10000718-1646674200-1646679600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Journaling & Meditation Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence of all genders and ages 18+ to process their emotions\, thoughts\, and experiences of trauma journal prompts\, self-reflection\, and various guided meditative practices. Each session will focus on a certain theme of focus such as self compassion\, processing grief\, guilt and shame\, among others. We will also incorporate various meditative practices such as a trauma in the body scan and guided imagery. \nIf interested\, please contact Katrina Ramirez for an intake by email at cintern1@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7791.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/journaling-meditation-support-group-2/2022-03-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Your-Mind-Matters-Series-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220125T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T185459Z
UID:10000731-1646847000-1646852400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this group\, sexual violence survivors will connect with other queer survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions to help participants support each other with difficult experiences\, the healing process\, and transitions. This group will be facilitated by Erica Hungerford\, MS\, NCC & Katie Forrest\, MSW. \nThis 10-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. No previous experience needed. \nContact Katie Forrest to schedule an interview.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group/2022-03-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/queer-survivors-support-group-2022.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220105T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173234Z
UID:10000697-1646924400-1646929800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Music Therapy & Art Therapy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this support group\, participants will develop storytelling skills as an act of self expression and ownership of experiences through songwriting and creating visual artwork. Facilitated by Music Therapist April Hickey\, MT-BC and Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC. \nConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions while using music making\, narrative writing\, embodied mindfulness\, and art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences\, healing processes\, and transitions. This 8-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. \nInterested participants may contact Annalise at acastro@ourresilience.org to set up a screening phone call. \nAge & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+ Open to all genders \nAccepting up to 10 max participants \nStart & End Dates: February 3rd – March 24th \nDay & Time: Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (1.5hr weekly meetings) \nNumber of Weeks: 8 \nHello\, I’m April Hickey (she/they)\, I am a board certified Music Therapist.  I have a private practice called Your Song Music Therapy in Chicago and I am just now getting certified through Resilience to work with survivors.  I really look forward to working with survivors as this is a passion of mine.  In college I minored in Women’s and Gender Studies\, and in 2018 I worked at Loretto Hospital for their inpatient behavioral health unit\, where I provided services to many survivors of sexual violence\, and truly enjoyed this work.  Please feel free to look at my website and social media to learn more about me! \nhttps://www.yoursongmusictherapy.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/yoursongmusictherapy/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YourSongMusicTherapy/
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/music-therapy-art-therapy-support-group/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MyMusicMyArtMyStory-Flier.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20211222T211614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T211614Z
UID:10000687-1647271800-1647277200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Art Therapy Group
DESCRIPTION:Resilience’s Empowering Art Therapy group is beginning January 2022. This is a closed 8-week virtual group for survivors to explore empowerment and personal strengths through art therapy and guided discussion. Participants will draw from their own experiences and art materials on hand to identify inner resources and share with others. Open to adult survivors of sexual violence (18+)\, all genders welcome. Facilitated by Annalise Castro\, MAATC and Jade Davis. \nMondays 3:30pm – 5pm CST \nJanuary 24th – March 14th \nIf interested\, please contact Jade Davis by email at cintern3@ourresilience.org. \nSuggested art materials: \n\nPaper\, notebooks\, sketchbooks\, journals\nWriting utensils (pencils\, colored pens)\nDrawing utensils (colored pencils\, markers\, crayons\, etc.)\nMagazines\, newspaper\, scrap paper for collage\nGlue\, scissors\n3-D art materials (modeling clay\, jewelry materials)\nSewing materials (embroidery\, yarn\, fabric)\nFound objects
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/empowering-art-therapy-group/2022-03-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/empowering-art-therapy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220106T173908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173908Z
UID:10000712-1647279000-1647284400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Men's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is for male-identified survivors of sexual violence.  The group aims to foster healing through shared experience.  Members will be able to connect with other folks who have been impacted by sexual violence.  Facilitated by Matt Axelrod and Renee Miranda-Beristain\, LCPC. \nSpace is limited.  Contact Matt Axelrod at cintern2@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7793 for more information.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/mens-support-group/2022-03-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Male-Identified-Support-Group-Winter-2022-Social-Media.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Axelrod":MAILTO:cintern2@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220113T160603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T160603Z
UID:10000719-1647279000-1647284400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Journaling & Meditation Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence of all genders and ages 18+ to process their emotions\, thoughts\, and experiences of trauma journal prompts\, self-reflection\, and various guided meditative practices. Each session will focus on a certain theme of focus such as self compassion\, processing grief\, guilt and shame\, among others. We will also incorporate various meditative practices such as a trauma in the body scan and guided imagery. \nIf interested\, please contact Katrina Ramirez for an intake by email at cintern1@ourresilience.org or 872-204-7791.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/journaling-meditation-support-group-2/2022-03-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Your-Mind-Matters-Series-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220125T164219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T185459Z
UID:10000732-1647451800-1647457200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this group\, sexual violence survivors will connect with other queer survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions to help participants support each other with difficult experiences\, the healing process\, and transitions. This group will be facilitated by Erica Hungerford\, MS\, NCC & Katie Forrest\, MSW. \nThis 10-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. No previous experience needed. \nContact Katie Forrest to schedule an interview.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group/2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/queer-survivors-support-group-2022.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044212
CREATED:20220105T173802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T173234Z
UID:10000698-1647529200-1647534600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Music Therapy & Art Therapy Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this support group\, participants will develop storytelling skills as an act of self expression and ownership of experiences through songwriting and creating visual artwork. Facilitated by Music Therapist April Hickey\, MT-BC and Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC. \nConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly sessions while using music making\, narrative writing\, embodied mindfulness\, and art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences\, healing processes\, and transitions. This 8-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+\, all genders welcome. All materials provided and no previous experience needed. \nInterested participants may contact Annalise at acastro@ourresilience.org to set up a screening phone call. \nAge & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+ Open to all genders \nAccepting up to 10 max participants \nStart & End Dates: February 3rd – March 24th \nDay & Time: Thursdays 3pm-4:30pm (1.5hr weekly meetings) \nNumber of Weeks: 8 \nHello\, I’m April Hickey (she/they)\, I am a board certified Music Therapist.  I have a private practice called Your Song Music Therapy in Chicago and I am just now getting certified through Resilience to work with survivors.  I really look forward to working with survivors as this is a passion of mine.  In college I minored in Women’s and Gender Studies\, and in 2018 I worked at Loretto Hospital for their inpatient behavioral health unit\, where I provided services to many survivors of sexual violence\, and truly enjoyed this work.  Please feel free to look at my website and social media to learn more about me! \nhttps://www.yoursongmusictherapy.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/yoursongmusictherapy/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/YourSongMusicTherapy/
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/music-therapy-art-therapy-support-group/2022-03-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ourresilience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MyMusicMyArtMyStory-Flier.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR