Resilience Events

A monthly craft group focused on teaching crochet stitches and helping troubleshoot crochet issues.  This group is also open to any crafter (knitting, sewing, painting, coloring, etc) who would like to craft in a safe, community space. This virtual group is open to all survivors of sexual violence ages 18+ who reside in Illinois. Monthly, […]

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 […]

Learn how to use art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice alongside other survivors of sexual violence. Group members will practice how to find deeper 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 […]

This is a psychoeducational support group for African American women, trans women, and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence. It will focus on developing coping skills, forming a new sense of sisterhood, and achieving self-empowerment. Illinois residents only, ages 18 and up. Thursdays, April 6 – June 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Virtual If you're […]

Learn how to use art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice alongside other survivors of sexual violence. Group members will practice how to find deeper 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 […]

This is a psychoeducational support group for African American women, trans women, and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence. It will focus on developing coping skills, forming a new sense of sisterhood, and achieving self-empowerment. Illinois residents only, ages 18 and up. Thursdays, April 6 – June 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Virtual If you're […]

This support group is for all queer persons 18+ who have experienced sexual violence, and will address participant requested topics with a focus on empowerment.  Participants must reside in IL to attend. If interested, please contact Katie Kirshenbaum, LSW at kkirshenbaum@ourresilience.org.

A virtual space for survivors ages 18+ of sexual violence to process their trauma through journaling and guided meditation. 4th Wednesdays beginning January 25, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Alexa Diego, LPC at adiego@ourresilience.org to request the meeting link.

Learn how to use art expression as a coping strategy and contemplative practice alongside other survivors of sexual violence. Group members will practice how to find deeper 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 […]

This is a psychoeducational support group for African American women, trans women, and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence. It will focus on developing coping skills, forming a new sense of sisterhood, and achieving self-empowerment. Illinois residents only, ages 18 and up. Thursdays, April 6 – June 8, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Virtual If you're […]