GROUPS
Humans heal through sharing their lived experiences in a safe space that creates understanding, support, and self-exploration. We offer groups that focus on different aspects and stages of healing.
Gentle Wintering Workshop
Monday’s from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Zoom (virtual)
This skills workshop will use mindfulness, writing, embodiment exercises, and other coping strategies to help group members explore and build connections with themselves and their bodies, develop new coping strategies, learn more about trauma and its impact on the brain and body, and provide the opportunity for survivors to connect with other survivors.
Facilitator: Chloe Lehman (She/Her/Hers)
This project was supported in part by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
Connections Group
Mondays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Year Round
A drop-in style support group that allows primary and secondary survivors to create a connection with others, talk about healing journeys, have open discussions, and learn options for meeting survivors' needs. Facilitators or guest facilitators may hold prepared conversations around self-care, life skills, and sexual assault-related trauma, etc. This group runs all year round except for holidays. Requires a group intake before joining.
Facilitator: Sofia Alcala (She/Her/Hers) & Abigail Staffieri (She/Her/Hers)
This project was supported in part by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
GRUPO DE APOYO
Miercoles de 5:30pm a 6:30pm en Zoom (virtual)
Un grupo de apoyo de estilo abierto que permite a sobrevivientes primarias y secundarias crear conexiones con compañeros, iniciar discusiones de sus experiencias de sanación, y explorar opciones para satisfacer las necesidades de los sobrevivientes. Puede que las moderadoras tienen preparadas conversaciones de temas tal como habilidades básicas, prácticas para cuidarse sí mismo, y trauma relacionado con la violencia sexual. El grupo se junta todo el año, excepto los días festivos.
Moderadoras: Sofia Alcala (She/Her/Hers) y Xochitl Juarez (She/Her/Hers)
This project was supported in part by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
Holding Space: Healing Arts Group
Wednesday’s from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in person at the Rape Recovery Center
In this group, we will utilize various forms of expression to process and understand our experiences in a supportive environment. We will explore grief and loss, self-acceptance, healing journeys, and personal identity. We hope participants in this group will gain deeper insight into their inner worlds and locations in their personal healing journeys.
Facilitator: Tiani Crowfoot (She/Her/Hers) and Emily Bagley (She/Her/Hers)
This project was supported in part by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
Tooele County Connections Group
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, in person at 7 S. Main Street, Suite 305 Tooele, Utah 84074
A drop-in style support group that allows primary and secondary survivors to create a connection with others, talk about healing journeys, have open discussions, and learn options for meeting survivors' needs. Facilitators or guest facilitators may hold prepared conversations around self-care, life skills, sexual assault-related trauma, etc. This group runs all year round except for holidays. Requires a group intake before joining.
This project was supported in part by the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, and U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.