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

Please note, all workshops are currently delivered online. A Zoom link will be provided once you have registered. 
 
Sharing Your Story Workshop
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 30 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Sharing experiences of sexual violence with loved ones can be incredibly difficult. It can also be a powerful step in your healing journey. You may want others to know, but don’t know how or when to bring it up and how much to share when you do. You may also be afraid of how others will react. In this workshop, we will discuss some tips and tools for disclosing your experiences with others in your life.

Supporters of Survivors Workshop
Date/Time: Thursday, October 15 | 7 – 9 p.m.
Join us in a safer space to connect with other supporters and explore strategies to support the survivor(s) in your life.
 
Coping with Flashbacks and Nightmares
Date/Time: Thursday, November 19 | 6 – 8 p.m. 
Flashbacks and difficulty sleeping are common experiences among survivors of sexual violence. This workshop will explore why this happens, how to identify triggers, and strategies for coping with them.
 
Surviving the Holidays
Date/Time: Thursday, December 3, 6 – 8 p.m.
This workshop acknowledges that the holiday season can come with extra stress and triggers for survivors and provides support in creating a plan to cope through this time.

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 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 - 8:00 p.m.
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. September theme: Boundaries.

Family Court Peer Support
​Date/Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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.
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For more information, or to register: 
Call Kat at 519-571-0121 ext. 108 or email courtsupport@sascwr.org

Trauma and Relationship with Food and Our Bodies (4 Week Group)
Date/Time: Tuesdays, September 15 – October 6 |  3:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
A 4-week closed group that will explore how trauma can impact our body image and our relationship with eating and exercise. We will discuss ways to work towards healing and self-acceptance.
Topics:
Week 1: Introduction & the relationship between disordered eating and trauma
Week 2: Fatphobia & Body Neutrality and Acceptance
Week 3: Mindfulness & Intuitive Eating
Week 4: Healing is Not Linear: Planning for the bad days & wrap up
 
Healthy Relationships after Trauma (6 Week Group)
Date/Time (Option 1): Tuesdays, October 20 – November 24 |  1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (FULL/WAITLISTED)
Date/Time (Option 2):: Wednesdays, October 21 - November 25 |  2:00 - 3:30 p.m. 
Building and maintaining healthy relationships after trauma can come with unique challenges. In this 6-week closed group, 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.
Topics:
Week 1 : Intro and impact of trauma on relationships
Week 2 : Communication styles and skills
Week 3 : Setting boundaries – Saying no
Week 4: Setting boundaries - Making requests 
Week 5: Sexual healing
Week 6: Closing and maintenance 

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.”