Online Groups and Workshops

We offer virtual workshops to individuals of all genders, and virtual groups for women, trans, and non-binary 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. 
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For more information, please call 519-571-0121 ext. 114 or email: groups@sascwr.org.

Virtual Groups 

Open Session Groups (Drop-In)
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Shades of the Soul | First Tuesday of every Month | 7:30 - 9:00 PM

This monthly group is for Black, Indigenous and Racialized survivors of sexual violence and is a healing and celebratory place where your truths will be held sacred. This program will explore coping strategies and the complexity of BIR survivors' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Family Court Peer Support | Third Tuesday of every Month | 12:00 - 1:00 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:
Please call 519-571-0121 ext. 108 or click the button below to complete the online registration form.

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The Art of Healing – Drop-in Group | Biweekly on Thursdays | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This virtual expressive arts-based program will use various forms of media in hopes of exploring healing themes. No artistic experience is required. You will need a blank canvas (blank, lined paper, canvas, etc.) and something to create with (pens, markers, pencil crayons, paint, etc.). 

NOTE: A guest artist will be joining the drop-in on October 6th and 20th. Please note that the group will be meeting from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm instead of the usual 11am - 12:30pm on these dates. 

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Alone, Together: Weekly Check In | Every Friday (Excluding Stat Holidays) | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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.

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Closed Session Groups 
Pre-registration is required! Sign up early and join us each week for the duration of the group. 

Disordered Eating After Trauma | Wednesdays, September 21 – November 9 | 3:30 - 5 PM

Struggling with food and your body is a common experience after trauma. This 8-week group is for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence struggling with disordered eating. In this space, participants will learn practical tools for coping with disordered eating and recovery. Using a harm-reductionist, feminist, and body-neutral approach we will unpack systems of harm and explore the connection between disordered eating and trauma. Participants will also have an opportunity to connect with others facing similar struggles and build community around recovery. ​

This group is open to participants of all genders and sizes. Anyone struggling with food and body at any point along their recovery journey is welcome to join. You do not need a diagnosis of an eating disorder to participate.

THIS GROUP IS NOW FULL 

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Into the Light: Healing from Child Sexual Trauma | Thursdays, September 29 - December 15 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM

A 12-week virtual group for survivors healing from childhood sexual trauma. As part of a community of survivors we will explore coping tools, sleep, emotional regulation, addiction, shame, the inner child, relationships, boundaries, resilience, acceptance and the sacred path to healing. 

THIS GROUP IS NOW FULL ​

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Online Workshops

Neurobiology of Trauma and Healing (Pre-Counselling Workshop) | Every Other Tuesday | September 12 - November 29 | Drop Down for Times

The same workshop will be offered at the following times: 
Monday, September 12th | 7 – 9pm 
Tuesday,  September 27th | 10am – 12pm   
Tuesday, October 11th | 7 – 9pm 
Tuesday,  October 25th | 10am – 12pm   
Tuesday, November 15th | 7 – 9pm 
Tuesday, November 29, 10am – 12pm   
 
This workshop will explore the complex and powerful responses the brain and body have during traumatic events, the relationship between trauma and memory, and how we come to process and heal trauma in the mind and in the body. By the end of this workshop, we hope you will gain a deepened understanding of neurobiology as it relates to trauma, survival, and growth. As well as some tools and coping strategies that may be useful on your healing journey.   ​

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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.”