Resilience News
Art Therapy Support Group
Connect 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 choice and other materials that can be gathered on your own.
Interview with Erin Hamilton
It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Erin Hamilton, Director of Advocacy Services at Resilience.
Read our interview with Erin below.
Virtual 40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training
This training provides an in-depth examination of how sexual violence impacts individuals, communities and broader society. Participants will leave with foundational knowledge on sexual violence.
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Welcome to our new Board of Directors members!
Resilience is pleased to welcome our four newest Board of Directors members.
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Group for Black Women Sexual Violence Survivors
This 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.
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Crochet and Mindfulness Event
A two-hour virtual group event teaching entry-level crochet skills as well as mindfulness techniques, for survivors of sexual violence. No disclosures about experiences required, however group participants are welcome to discuss this if they wish to.
No experience needed, ages 16+ and all genders welcome!
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Queer Survivors Support Group Waitlist
Due to popular demand, we have set up a waitlist for the Queer Survivors Support Group. Please see below for the flier and link.
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 Katie Forrest, LSW.
This 10-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+, all genders welcome. No previous experience needed.
Support Group for Childhood Sexual Violence Survivors
This group is for female identifying folxs, trans women, and non-binary people who have experienced childhood sexual violence. This group will focus on helping survivors regulate emotions while maintaining relationships with self and others. Must be 18 years or older.
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Interview with Jennifer Zale
It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Jennifer Zale, Associate Board member and Fundraising Co-Chair.
Read our interview with Jenny below.
Interview with Candice Tindell
It is important now more than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Candice Tindell, the Resilience Training and Outreach Manager. Learn more about our Education and Training program, the Resilience Training Institute, and more!
Read our interview with Candice below.
February Resilience Newsletter
The February Resilience newsletter is live! Please click here to read all about what Resilience is doing this month.
Interview with Michelle Morrow
This year, we’re continuing to celebrate the people who make #OurResilience possible by telling the stories of our incredible clients, staff, volunteers, and supporters. As our community grows, we need to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we’re shining a spotlight on Michelle D. Morrow, Ed.D. Michelle is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair of the Resilience Associate Board.
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Queer Survivors Support Group
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.
This 10-week support group is open to adult survivors 18+, all genders welcome. No previous experience needed.
Journaling & Meditation Support Group
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.
Men’s Support Group
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.
Interview with Lauren Okura
This year, we’re continuing to celebrate the people who make #OurResilience possible and telling the stories of some of our incredible clients, staff, volunteers, and supporters. It is more important now than ever to embrace and celebrate what connects us: our resilience. This month, we’re proudly shining a spotlight on Lauren Okura, Associate Board member and founder of Pono Design Studio.
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Pinot’s Palette Virtual Classes Supporting Resilience
Pinot’s Palette is offering five virtual painting classes where 50% of proceeds will be donated to Resilience from now until January 31! These step-by-step group art lessons will provide you with everything you need to create a masterpiece. Classes are pre-recorded, so sign up to watch and paint at your leisure. All art supplies that you need to create your painting are included in the price. Supplies can be picked up in studio or curbside from Pinot’s Palette Logan Square at 2768 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. They can also be shipped directly to you for an additional fee. Try something creative and fun from the safety and comfort of your own home, all while supporting survivors! Learn more and sign up for classes below.
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My Music, My Art, My Story Support Group
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.
Connect 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.
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