Jun 24, 2022 | Trainings
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. SCHEDULE July 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Held...
Jun 10, 2022 | Trauma Therapy
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. SCHEDULE...
Jun 3, 2022 | Trauma Therapy
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...
Apr 28, 2022 | Trauma Therapy
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...
Jan 25, 2022 | Trauma Therapy
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...
Jan 13, 2022 | Trauma Therapy
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....
Jan 6, 2022 | Trauma Therapy
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...
Jan 5, 2022 | Trauma Therapy
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....
Dec 22, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
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...
Dec 16, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
This time of year can be difficult for survivors as they navigate difficult spaces. This could bring up feelings of isolation, stress, and/or anxiety that could be difficult manage. Join the Resilience Therapy Team as they hold space for survivors to receive support,...
Nov 15, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence of all genders and who are 18+ to process emotions, thoughts, and experiences through journal prompts, self-reflection, and various guided meditative practices. Journal...
Nov 15, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
This virtual support group is for female identifying people to express their experiences with body image and self-esteem while learning how to practice self-compassion. Participants must be 18 years or older. SCHEDULE Mondays, October 18 – December 6 5:30 pm...
Jul 6, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
This virtual support group is for queer survivors of sexual assault of all genders. Ages 18+. Participants will have the opportunity to share, grow, learn, and heal in relationship with one another. SCHEDULE Mondays, July 26 – October 4 (excluding Labor Day)...
Jun 16, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
This is a closed 8-week virtual support group that will be a space for survivors of sexual violence who self-identify as women of color to learn healthy coping skills to be able to navigate through the effects of trauma, and how intersectionality and culture may make...
Apr 7, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
This virtual support group is for women survivors ages 18+. We welcome all cis, non-binary, and women survivors to join us in this group space to process your experiences with sexual violence on romantic relationships and intimacy. Survivors will have the...
Feb 5, 2021 | Trauma Therapy
Connect with other survivors of sexual violence while using visual journaling as a reflective process to explore concepts, ideas, and thoughts in order to deepen personal meaning. Open to adult survivors, all genders welcome. Click here to download the flier. SCHEDULE...
Jan 28, 2021 | Trainings, Trauma Therapy
While sexual trauma can significantly impact one’s relationship to the body, therapeutic movement practices can offer pathways towards restoration and healing. Join Resilience trainers for an experiential exploration of trauma-informed approaches to yoga,...
Oct 20, 2020 | Trauma Therapy
This virtual group is for college student survivors of all genders and will focus on healing from sexual violence in relationship with one another. Click here to download the flier. SCHEDULE Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4:00 PM (CT) November 10 – January 26...
Oct 7, 2020 | Trauma Therapy
This is a virtual support group to encourage healing through shared experiences for those who identify as women. Click here to download the flier. SCHEDULE Mondays from 5:30 – 7:00 PM (CT) October 19 – December 7 CONTACT Space is limited. For more...
Sep 17, 2020 | Trauma Therapy
This is an 8 week virtual support group for survivors of sexual violence to develop the practice of journaling as a coping strategy. All genders welcome. Click here to download the flier. SCHEDULE Wednesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM (CT) Dates TBD CONTACT For more...
Sep 2, 2020 | Trauma Therapy
Resilience is hosting a Peer Support Group for Survivors experiencing Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, and other Invisible Disabilities. Please see below for details: Peer Support Group Click here to download the flyer. Founded in values of interdependence and...
Jun 25, 2020 | Announcements, Trauma Therapy
Resilience is hosting a Mindful Knitting Group. Please see below for details: Mindful Knitting Group Click here to download the flyer. Quiet the mind and develop a mindfulness practice through contemplative crafting. Open to survivors of sexual assault, all genders...
Jun 25, 2020 | Announcements, Trauma Therapy
Resilience is hosting a WOC Virtual Support Group. Please see below for details: WOC Virtual Support Group This group encourages healing through shared experience, as well as exploration of both individual systemic trauma at the intersections of race and gender....
Jun 25, 2020 | Trauma Therapy
Resilience is hosting a Women Survivor Support Group. Please see below for details: Women Survivor Support Group Click here to download the flyer. This virtual group is for women who have survived sexual assault and encourages healing through shared experience. Group...
Jun 25, 2020 | Announcements, Trauma Therapy
Resilience is hosting a Virtual Support Group for Black Women. Please see below for details: Virtual Support Group for Black Women Click here to download the flyer. This is a virtual support group for survivors of sexual violence that identify as Black women....
Apr 27, 2020 | Announcements
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Resilience Trauma Therapists have created Feeling First, a two-part podcast about creativity and the healing process. You can watch the video below or click here to watch on YouTube.
Apr 1, 2020 | Announcements
Resilience recognizes that sexual violence does not pause during a pandemic. In these unprecedented times, we are doing everything we can to assure that survivors have the support needed to heal. We will continue to be creative and innovative in our efforts to ensure...
Jan 15, 2019 | Articles, News, Press
In an article in the Chicago Tribune, Director of Trauma Therapy Dr. LaShanda Nalls spoke about her upcoming support group for African American women who have been affected by sexual trauma. In light of the new documentary Surviving R. Kelly, the support group is...
