Online Groups and Workshops

We offer workshops to individuals of all genders, and groups for women-identified survivors, ages sixteen and older, who have been sexually assaulted at any point in their lives. Our workshops are free and confidential. Be sure to register early to ensure space is reserved for you. Registration is not required for drop in programs. Support for transportation may be available upon request. 
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For more information, please call 519-571-0121 ext. 114 or email: groups@sascwr.org.

Please note: We are currently offering online groups and workshops only. Our regular group, workshop and drop-in programs are currently suspended, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See below for a list of online programming that we are currently offering. This list is constantly updated, so be sure to check back regularly!

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Do you see a workshop, group or drop-in program that interests you? To register, click the button to the right, or contact our Group and Workshop Coordinator at 519-571-0121 ext. 114 or at groups@sascwr.org.

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Online Workshops

Please note, all workshops are currently delivered online. A Zoom link will be provided once you have registered. 

Facing The Dentist Chair
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 13 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 
This workshop is for survivors of sexual violence who have apprehensions about returning to the dentist after trauma. We will discuss how anxiety can impact this experience & tangible ways to mitigate these fears in order to help prioritize your health!

Healing Is... (Writing Workshop)
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 5 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. 
This is a stream of consciousness workshop. What that means is allowing your emotions to take the driver's seat in order to capture your natural flow of thought processes on paper. Leave second guessing at the door and allow the pen (or pencil) to be your guide. 
This workshop is a part of a month-long initiative called Heartwork: Exploring Sexual Assault Prevention Through The Arts. You can learn about Heartwork here.

KINTSUGI: The Art of Repair
Date: Tuesday, May 18 | 1:00 - 2:30
Kintsugi translates to golden joinery, it is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery lacquer resin dusted or mixed with powdered gold (or yellow/gold paint). We will be exploring how this practice relates to trauma healing and how feeling broken is the key to becoming whole again. Please provide your address with registration and remember to bring the pottery with you to the workshop!
This workshop is a part of a month-long initiative called Heartwork: Exploring Sexual Assault Prevention Through The Arts. You can learn about Heartwork here.

Online Groups and Meet-ups

Please note, all groups are currently delivered online. A Zoom link will be provided once you have registered. 

Alone Together: Check-In
Date/Time: Every Friday | 2 - 3:30 p.m.  
An open online support group where survivors can connect and discuss how they are coping and what has been challenging and useful in their healing journey. 

LGBTQ+ Healthy Relationships Support Space 
Date/Time: Second Thursday of every month | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Next session is Thursday, April 8, 2021
​April Theme: TBA
An open space for folks in the LGBT2Q+ community to discuss healthy relationships. There will be information shared as well as opportunities to discuss. Each month will have a different focus. This group will be facilitated by counsellors who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community and is in partnership with Spectrum.

Family Court Peer Support
​Date/Time: Every other Tuesday | 12 - 1 p.m.
This free, ongoing group is open to women and non-binary folks that have experienced abuse, control or violence in their relationship and/or family, and are at the beginning, middle, or end of their journey through the Family Court System.

Each week the discussion will be focused on a specific topic, and group members will have the opportunity to share their experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

For more information, or to register: 
Call Christina at 519-571-0121 ext. 806 or click the link below to complete the online registration form at bit.ly/familycourtpeersupport.

Suggestions welcome!

Have an idea for a group, workshop or drop-in theme that you don't see here? Contact our Group and Workshop Coordinator at 519-571-0121 ext. 114 or email groups@sascwr.org with your suggestions!

FEEDBACK FROM WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS...

“I found the workshop very organized and well thought out.”

“I liked the flow of the agenda”

“I appreciated the open dynamic. It kept it engaging.”

“I liked the detailed content provided and the inclusiveness.”
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“It’s really nice to know that others struggle with the same things I do.”