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SUMMARY:60-Hour Advocacy Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Participants will obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills\, explore the neurobiology of trauma and learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures. They will also learn about the legal and medical remedies available to survivors and explore how sexual violence impacts unique groups of survivors. The training will conclude with an emphasis on vicarious trauma and self-care and empower trainees with the resources that they may need to share with survivors in their communities. \nRegistration Deadline: Thursday July 13th\, 2023 \n\nDates: July 17\, 18\, 20 ▪ 24\, 25\, 27 ▪ July 31st\, August 1\, 3 ▪ 7\, 8\, 10 ▪ 14\, 15\, 17 (Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday)\nTime: 5:30 PM CDT – 9:30 PM CDT each night\nLocation: Zoom\, link to be sent out on July 14th\, 2023 \nQuestions? Please contact McKenna Rogan at mrogan@ourresilience.org. \nNote: If you are unable to pay by credit card\, please contact us at (312) 443-9603 for additional payment options.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/60-hour-advocacy-volunteer-training/2023-08-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Training Institute,Volunteer Training
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SUMMARY:60-Hour Advocacy Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Participants will obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills\, explore the neurobiology of trauma and learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures. They will also learn about the legal and medical remedies available to survivors and explore how sexual violence impacts unique groups of survivors. The training will conclude with an emphasis on vicarious trauma and self-care and empower trainees with the resources that they may need to share with survivors in their communities. \nRegistration Deadline: Thursday July 13th\, 2023 \n\nDates: July 17\, 18\, 20 ▪ 24\, 25\, 27 ▪ July 31st\, August 1\, 3 ▪ 7\, 8\, 10 ▪ 14\, 15\, 17 (Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday)\nTime: 5:30 PM CDT – 9:30 PM CDT each night\nLocation: Zoom\, link to be sent out on July 14th\, 2023 \nQuestions? Please contact McKenna Rogan at mrogan@ourresilience.org. \nNote: If you are unable to pay by credit card\, please contact us at (312) 443-9603 for additional payment options.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/60-hour-advocacy-volunteer-training/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Training Institute,Volunteer Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230605T163318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T163318Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Group
DESCRIPTION:This 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\, and more. Open to survivors of all genders 18+ who are IL residents. \nMeets monthly\, every second Monday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Google Meet \nTo register\, email Katie Kirshenbaum\, LSW.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/drug-facilitated-sexual-assault-group/2023-08-14/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230519T184944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T184944Z
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SUMMARY:60-Hour Advocacy Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Participants will obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills\, explore the neurobiology of trauma and learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures. They will also learn about the legal and medical remedies available to survivors and explore how sexual violence impacts unique groups of survivors. The training will conclude with an emphasis on vicarious trauma and self-care and empower trainees with the resources that they may need to share with survivors in their communities. \nRegistration Deadline: Thursday July 13th\, 2023 \n\nDates: July 17\, 18\, 20 ▪ 24\, 25\, 27 ▪ July 31st\, August 1\, 3 ▪ 7\, 8\, 10 ▪ 14\, 15\, 17 (Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday)\nTime: 5:30 PM CDT – 9:30 PM CDT each night\nLocation: Zoom\, link to be sent out on July 14th\, 2023 \nQuestions? Please contact McKenna Rogan at mrogan@ourresilience.org. \nNote: If you are unable to pay by credit card\, please contact us at (312) 443-9603 for additional payment options.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/60-hour-advocacy-volunteer-training/2023-08-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Training Institute,Volunteer Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T170000
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SUMMARY:Emotion Landscape Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Emotion Landscape\, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will use nature symbols and themes to create imagery that represents their current emotional state. The workshop will utilize artwork to practice a non-judgmental view towards emotions in order to welcome impermanence and see new possibilities for change in the future. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org to receive a virtual meeting link for or for general inquiries.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/emotion-landscape/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230519T184944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T184944Z
UID:10000858-1692293400-1692307800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:60-Hour Advocacy Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Participants will obtain foundational knowledge of sexual violence and rape culture and its’ impact on those whom experience this type of victimization. Trainees will gain basic crisis intervention skills\, explore the neurobiology of trauma and learn how to respond appropriately to disclosures. They will also learn about the legal and medical remedies available to survivors and explore how sexual violence impacts unique groups of survivors. The training will conclude with an emphasis on vicarious trauma and self-care and empower trainees with the resources that they may need to share with survivors in their communities. \nRegistration Deadline: Thursday July 13th\, 2023 \n\nDates: July 17\, 18\, 20 ▪ 24\, 25\, 27 ▪ July 31st\, August 1\, 3 ▪ 7\, 8\, 10 ▪ 14\, 15\, 17 (Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday)\nTime: 5:30 PM CDT – 9:30 PM CDT each night\nLocation: Zoom\, link to be sent out on July 14th\, 2023 \nQuestions? Please contact McKenna Rogan at mrogan@ourresilience.org. \nNote: If you are unable to pay by credit card\, please contact us at (312) 443-9603 for additional payment options.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/60-hour-advocacy-volunteer-training/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Training Institute,Volunteer Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T151405Z
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SUMMARY:Open Art Studio (In person)
DESCRIPTION: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 Art Therapist\, Annalise Castro. This group will take place on Wednesdays beginning August 23 through September 27\, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in person at Resilience’s central office\, 180 North Michigan Ave. Suite 600. We will be meeting in a large spacious room with lots of room to spread out. Masks are optional. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/open-art-studio-8-23/
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230823T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230111T153534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T153534Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Journaling and Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:A virtual space for survivors ages 18+ of sexual violence to process their trauma through journaling and guided meditation. \n4th Wednesdays beginning January 25\, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm \nContact Alexa Diego\, LPC at adiego@ourresilience.org to request the meeting link.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/monthly-journaling-and-meditation-group/2023-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230518T142131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T142131Z
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SUMMARY:Crochet & Mindfulness Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMaterials needed: One crochet hook\, size 5mm or 5.5mm; one ball of yarn\, medium weight (size 4) \nFREE MATERIALS AVAILABLE for those in need (must contact us at least 5 days in advance of the event) \nPlease contact the group leader\, Erica Hungerford\, LPC\, to request to participate and inquire about materials.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/crochet-mindfulness-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hungerford":MAILTO:ehungerford@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230830T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230810T152138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T152138Z
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SUMMARY:Open Art Studio (In person)
DESCRIPTION: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 Art Therapist\, Annalise Castro. This group will take place on Wednesdays beginning August 23 through September 27\, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in person at Resilience’s central office\, 180 North Michigan Ave. Suite 600. We will be meeting in a large spacious room with lots of room to spread out. Masks are optional. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/open-art-studio-8-30/
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230809T155909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T155909Z
UID:10000870-1693494000-1693501200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Knitting and Mindfulness Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Knitting and Mindfulness\, a virtual art therapy workshop. Participants will learn how to use crafting as a mindfulness practice through guided prompts and open knitting time. Knitting involves repetitive micro-movements which elicits a sense of stillness in the mind to ease developing mindfulness skills. Participants must have beginner knitting skills to participate. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org to receive a virtual meeting link for or for general inquiries.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/knitting-and-mindfulness/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230810T152745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T152745Z
UID:10000875-1694016000-1694023200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Open Art Studio (In person)
DESCRIPTION: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 Art Therapist\, Annalise Castro. This group will take place on Wednesdays beginning August 23 through September 27\, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in person at Resilience’s central office\, 180 North Michigan Ave. Suite 600. We will be meeting in a large spacious room with lots of room to spread out. Masks are optional. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/open-art-studio-9-6/
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230605T163318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T163318Z
UID:10000862-1694455200-1694462400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Group
DESCRIPTION:This 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\, and more. Open to survivors of all genders 18+ who are IL residents. \nMeets monthly\, every second Monday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Google Meet \nTo register\, email Katie Kirshenbaum\, LSW.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/drug-facilitated-sexual-assault-group/2023-09-11/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230111T153940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T153940Z
UID:10000824-1694543400-1694548800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Processing Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSecond Tuesday each month\, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\, Virtual \nPlease contact Erica Hungerford at ehungerford@ourresilience.org to request to participate or with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/monthly-processing-group-2/2023-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230810T153600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T153600Z
UID:10000876-1694620800-1694628000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Open Art Studio (In person)
DESCRIPTION: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 Art Therapist\, Annalise Castro. This group will take place on Wednesdays beginning August 23 through September 27\, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in person at Resilience’s central office\, 180 North Michigan Ave. Suite 600. We will be meeting in a large spacious room with lots of room to spread out. Masks are optional. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/open-art-studio-9-13/
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230809T160722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T160722Z
UID:10000871-1694703600-1694710800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Garden of Life Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org to receive a virtual meeting link for or for general inquiries.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/garden-of-life/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230810T153909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T153909Z
UID:10000877-1695225600-1695232800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Open Art Studio (In person)
DESCRIPTION: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 Art Therapist\, Annalise Castro. This group will take place on Wednesdays beginning August 23 through September 27\, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in person at Resilience’s central office\, 180 North Michigan Ave. Suite 600. We will be meeting in a large spacious room with lots of room to spread out. Masks are optional. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/open-art-studio-9-20/
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230518T141749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T141749Z
UID:10000841-1695319200-1695326400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Communication with Partners Around Intimacy
DESCRIPTION:This free workshop is open to survivors of sexual violence ages 18+ residing in IL. \nParticipants will learn techniques for communicating with partners related to sexual intimacy\, including: boundaries\, asking for what you need\, starting the conversation\, and more. \nContact Erica Hungerford\, LPC\, to request to join or with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/workshop-communication-with-partners-around-intimacy-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hungerford":MAILTO:ehungerford@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230810T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T154154Z
UID:10000878-1695830400-1695837600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Open Art Studio (In person)
DESCRIPTION: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 Art Therapist\, Annalise Castro. This group will take place on Wednesdays beginning August 23 through September 27\, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in person at Resilience’s central office\, 180 North Michigan Ave. Suite 600. We will be meeting in a large spacious room with lots of room to spread out. Masks are optional. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/open-art-studio-9-27/
CATEGORIES:Support Group,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230809T162146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T162146Z
UID:10000872-1695913200-1695920400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Emotion Character Art Therapy Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nResilience’s Art Therapy Workshops are drop-in therapeutic spaces for anyone interested in trying art therapy. They are open to survivors 18+ and all genders are welcome. Please contact Art Therapist Annalise Castro\, MAATC acastro@ourresilience.org to receive a virtual meeting link for or for general inquiries.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/emotion-character/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Annalise Castro":MAILTO:acastro@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230828T182019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T201532Z
UID:10000880-1696528800-1696534200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual support group is for all queer persons aged 18+ who have experienced sexual violence\, and will address participant-requested topics with a focus on empowerment. Participants must reside in Illinois to attend. \nThursdays\, October 5 through December 14\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This group will not meet on November 23. \nPlease contact Katie Forrest\, LSW at kforrest@ourresilience.org if interested.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group-10-5/2023-10-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230913T212403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T212403Z
UID:10000885-1696777200-1696788000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:DOGtoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Resilience Associate Board for DOGtoberfest! \nYou’re invited to DOGtoberfest with the Resilience Associate Board on Sunday\, October 8\, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at River Shannon (425 W Armitage Ave\, Chicago\, IL)\, a dog-friendly Irish Pub in Lincoln Park. Bring your best furry friend and join us for food\, drinks*\, costume contests\, a fabulous photo booth\, socializing\, and more. Tickets are $30 and proceeds support Resilience. We will have 3 costume contests: \n\nBest pair (dog and human)\nCutest dog costume\nSpookiest dog costume\n\nClick here to register today! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n*Drinks are not included with ticket purchase.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/dogtoberfest/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230605T163318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T163318Z
UID:10000863-1696874400-1696881600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Group
DESCRIPTION:This 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\, and more. Open to survivors of all genders 18+ who are IL residents. \nMeets monthly\, every second Monday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Google Meet \nTo register\, email Katie Kirshenbaum\, LSW.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/drug-facilitated-sexual-assault-group/2023-10-09/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230111T153940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T153940Z
UID:10000825-1696962600-1696968000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Processing Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSecond Tuesday each month\, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\, Virtual \nPlease contact Erica Hungerford at ehungerford@ourresilience.org to request to participate or with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/monthly-processing-group-2/2023-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230828T182148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T201446Z
UID:10001048-1697133600-1697139000@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual support group is for all queer persons aged 18+ who have experienced sexual violence\, and will address participant-requested topics with a focus on empowerment. Participants must reside in Illinois to attend. \nThursdays\, October 5 through December 14\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This group will not meet on November 23. \nPlease contact Katie Forrest\, LSW at kforrest@ourresilience.org if interested.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group-10-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230828T182551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T200439Z
UID:10000882-1697738400-1697743800@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Queer Survivors Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual support group is for all queer persons aged 18+ who have experienced sexual violence\, and will address participant-requested topics with a focus on empowerment. Participants must reside in Illinois to attend. \nThursdays\, October 5 through December 14\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This group will not meet on November 23. \nPlease contact Katie Forrest\, LSW at kforrest@ourresilience.org if interested.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/queer-survivors-support-group-10-19/2023-10-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230718T181425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T165230Z
UID:10000868-1697738400-1697745600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Partners of Sexual Assault Survivors Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will give guidance on ways to support your partner\, how to better respond to your partner’s needs\, work through sexual intimacy concerns\, and process feelings. \nContact Erica Hungerford\, LPC\, to request to join the workshop or with any questions.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/partners-of-sexual-assault-survivors-workshop-copy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hungerford":MAILTO:ehungerford@ourresilience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230926T141423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T174626Z
UID:10000886-1698080400-1698087600@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Women of Color Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 8-week virtual support group. This group encourages healing through shared experience\, as well as exploration of both individual and systemic trauma at the intersections of race and gender. Topics will be chosen by group members and may include racial identity\, survivorship\, and building community support. We’ll meet every Monday from October 23 through December 11\, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This group is only open to Illinois residents. \nInterested in joining? Please contact Michelle Ponce-Corral\, Trauma Therapy Intern\, at cintern1@ourresilience.org.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/women-of-color-survivors-support-group-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230926T141751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T174418Z
UID:10000887-1698685200-1698692400@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Women of Color Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 8-week virtual support group. This group encourages healing through shared experience\, as well as exploration of both individual and systemic trauma at the intersections of race and gender. Topics will be chosen by group members and may include racial identity\, survivorship\, and building community support. We’ll meet every Monday from October 23 through December 11\, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This group is only open to Illinois residents. \nInterested in joining? Please contact Michelle Ponce-Corral\, Trauma Therapy Intern\, at cintern1@ourresilience.org.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/women-of-color-survivors-support-group-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T084249
CREATED:20230926T161540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T174258Z
UID:10000888-1699290000-1699297200@www.ourresilience.org
SUMMARY:Women of Color Survivors Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 8-week virtual support group. This group encourages healing through shared experience\, as well as exploration of both individual and systemic trauma at the intersections of race and gender. Topics will be chosen by group members and may include racial identity\, survivorship\, and building community support. We’ll meet every Monday from October 23 through December 11\, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This group is only open to Illinois residents. \nInterested in joining? Please contact Michelle Ponce-Corral\, Trauma Therapy Intern\, at cintern1@ourresilience.org.
URL:https://www.ourresilience.org/event/women-of-color-survivors-support-group-11-6/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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