Resilience Events
Group for Black Women Sexual Violence Survivors
ZoomThis is a psychoeducational support group for African American women, trans women, and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence, ages 18 and up. It will focus on developing coping skills, forming a new sense of sisterhood, and achieving self-empowerment. If you are interested, please contact Gaby Molden at gmolden@ourresilience.org or 773-287-6058.
Art Therapy Support Group
ZoomConnect with other survivors of sexual violence in weekly group sessions while using art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice to deepen meaning and understanding of difficult experiences, healing processes, and transitions. There is no expectation for trauma history disclosure or previous artmaking experience necessary. Group members will use art mediums of their […]
Group for Black Women Sexual Violence Survivors
ZoomThis is a psychoeducational support group for African American women, trans women, and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence, ages 18 and up. It will focus on developing coping skills, forming a new sense of sisterhood, and achieving self-empowerment. If you are interested, please contact Gaby Molden at gmolden@ourresilience.org or 773-287-6058.
Monthly Processing Group
ZoomOpen to all persons ages 16+. This free monthly support group is open to any survivor of sexual violence. Topics will be based on current news, as well as be an open space for survivors to discuss whatever is stressful for them currently. Please contact Erica Hungerford, LPC at ehungerford@ourresilience.org to request to participate or […]
Intimacy After Assault Support Group
ZoomThis virtual support and psychoeducational group will focus on helping participants become more comfortable with sexual intimacy after assault. Additional skills include: self compassion, communication with partners, boundaries, and more. This group is open to women, transwomen, and nonbinary persons ages 18+ who have experienced sexual violence. To request to join, please contact the group […]
Visual Journaling Workshop
Join this two-hour workshop to explore visual journaling in a group. The workshop will include inspiration examples, demonstration, and open work time. Participants will use a journal of their choice and other common items and materials that can be gathered on their own such as paper, magazines for collage, pens, markers, and more. This workshop […]
Chicago Red Stars Fundraiser
Join the Associate Board for a Chicago Red Stars game! September 17, 7 p.m. SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455 Enjoy an evening of soccer when the Chicago Red Stars take on Houston Dash on Saturday, September 17 at 7 p.m. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Resilience when […]
Partners of Sexual Assault Survivors Workshop
ZoomA free, two-hour workshop for partners of people who have experienced sexual violence, ages 18+ and all genders welcome. This workshop will give guidance on ways to support your partner, how to better respond to your partner's needs, work through intimacy concerns, and process feelings. Contact Erica Hungerford, LPC, at ehungerford@ourresilience.org to request to join […]
Intimacy After Assault Support Group
ZoomThis virtual support and psychoeducational group will focus on helping participants become more comfortable with sexual intimacy after assault. Additional skills include: self compassion, communication with partners, boundaries, and more. This group is open to women, transwomen, and nonbinary persons ages 18+ who have experienced sexual violence. To request to join, please contact the group […]
Evening of Impact 2022
Galleria Marchetti 825 W. Erie St., Chicago, ILOn behalf of our event Co-Chairs Lauren Pesa and Jamie Davis, we invite you to join us for Resilience’s Evening of Impact on Thursday, September 22 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Galleria Marchetti. We’re looking forward to gathering with our allies, partners, friends, and supporters for a powerful evening of stories and speakers, socializing, music, […]
Men’s Support Group
ZoomThis group is for Male-identified survivors of sexual violence. This group aims to foster healing through shared experience. Members will be able to connect with other folks who have been impacted by sexual violence. If interested please contact Reneé Miranda-Beristain, LCPC, NCC at rberistain@ourresilience.org to complete an assessment. Mondays, September 26 – December 5, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Intimacy After Assault Support Group
ZoomThis virtual support and psychoeducational group will focus on helping participants become more comfortable with sexual intimacy after assault. Additional skills include: self compassion, communication with partners, boundaries, and more. This group is open to women, transwomen, and nonbinary persons ages 18+ who have experienced sexual violence. To request to join, please contact the group […]