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.

​Please note: for Family Court groups and workshops, please contact Kat at 519-571-0121 ext. 108 or email courtsupport@sascwr.org.

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Online Workshops

Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques (Click to expand)

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | 3 – 4:30pm
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
An open online support group where survivors can connect and discuss how they are coping with physical distancing. We will discuss resources and tools that may be useful during this time. Join us one Friday or every Friday!

​​How to manage custody, access and other family law issues during COVID-19 (Click to expand)

Date/Time: Thursday, May 7th, 2020 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
This free workshop is open to woman identified individuals that have experienced abuse, control or violence in their relationship, and are struggling with Family Law Issues. The workshop will focus on information, updates and challenges regarding the following topics during COVID-19:

• Changes to Family & Criminal Court
• How the court determines "urgency"
• How to bring an urgent motion
• How to get Legal Advice
• Tips for managing access visits and exchanges
• Community & Financial resources​

For more information, or to register:
Call Kat at 519-571-0121 ext. 108 or email courtsupport@sascwr.org

Navigating Social Media (Click to expand)

​Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 | 7 – 9pm
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
Social media can be a very useful tool and also a source of increased stress and anxiety, especially during a pandemic. This workshop is for survivors of sexual violence and will discuss tips and considerations around navigating social media. We will explore how we can use social media in a way that supports our healing and how to set limits.

Healthy Boundaries  (2 Part Workshop) (Click to expand)

​Date/Time: Thursdays, May 21st and 28th, 2020 | 2 – 4pm
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
Using interactive exercises and discussion, participants will explore how to empower themselves to set healthy boundaries and be assertive in their relationships with others.

Healthy Relationships (2 Part Workshop) (Click to expand)

​Date/Time: Monday, June 1 and June 8, 2020 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
Building and maintaining healthy relationships after trauma can be difficult, and physical distancing adds unique challenges to our relationships. In this workshop, we will discuss the impact of trauma on relationships, signs that a relationship is healthy/unhealthy, and tools and tips for healthy communication with the people in our lives.

Healing and Anger: What’s rage got to do with it (Click to expand)

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 6 – 8 p.m.
​Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
Survivors may have complex relationships with anger. This workshop will explore the functions of anger, different ways we experience and express it, and how anger can be a useful emotion in the healing process.

Neurobiology of Trauma (Click to expand)

Date/Time: Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 | 7 – 9pm
​Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
This workshop will explore the complex and powerful responses the brain has 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 grain a deepened understanding of neurobiology as it relates to trauma, survival, and growth.

Honouring our Emotions (Click to expand)

​Date/Time: Tuesdays, June 16th – July 21st, 2020 | 1 – 3pm
​Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
An open workshop series where we will explore different emotions each week. We will discuss how to accept and process strong emotions in a way that is useful for healing.
 
Week 1: Introduction and Radical Acceptance 
Week 2: Shame and Guilt 
Week 3: Anger
Week 4: Grief and sadness
Week 5: Fear and anxiety
Week 6: Joy

Online Groups and Meet-ups

Alone Together: Weekly Check In (Click to expand)

Date/Time: Every Friday | 2 - 3pm
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
An open online support group where survivors can connect and discuss how they are coping with social (or physical) distancing. We will discuss resources and tools that may be useful during this time. Join us one Friday or every Friday!

Supporters of Survivors Meet-up (Click to expand)

Date/Time: Thursday, June 18th, 2020 | 7 – 9pm
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
Join us in a safer space to connect with other supporters and explore strategies to support the survivor(s) in your life. Facilitators from our Male Allies and Counselling program will be present to share information and answer questions.

LGBTQ+ Healthy Relationship Support Space​ (Click to expand)

Date/Time: Thursdays, May 14th and June 11th, 2020 | 2 – 3:30pm
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
An open group for survivors of sexual violence in the LGBTQ+ community to connect and share coping strategies. 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 (Click to expand)

​Date/Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Starts May 5th, 2020
Location: Virtual (Meeting link/call in number will be sent once registered)
This free, ongoing group is open to woman-identified individuals that have experienced abuse, control or violence in their relationship and/or family and who are at the beginning, middle, or end of their journey through the Family Court System.

Each week will provide a chance for group members to share their experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Group members will suggest topics for discussion, and receive relevant information and resources.

For more information, or to register:
Call Kat at 519-571-0121 ext. 108 or email courtsupport@sascwr.org

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.”