SEXUAL ASSAULT
SUPPORT GROUP
At the Family Crisis Center, we understand the importance of support and healing for survivors of sexual abuse. Our open support group offers a safe space for survivors to connect with others, learn new skills, and foster personal growth. Contact our facilitator to join this group.
What to Expect:
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Weekly meetings follow this format:
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Introduction of the topic​
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Educational materials offered
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Group discussion about the material
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Participants are not required to share during discussion
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Weekly topics are set for each month:
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Week One: Self-Care​
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Create self-care kits, share and learn self-care ideas​
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Week Two: Support
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Create a support map, condense and categorize important parts of our support system​
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Week Three: Where are you in your trauma?
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review trauma worksheet and how trauma affects different body systems​
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Week Four: Gaining Control
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Work towards identifying triggers, gaining control over them, and moving forward​
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Common Fears:
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Being afraid of...
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not connecting
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being dramatic
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that their case doesn't count
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would be made fun of for attending support meetings
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encouraged to forgive attacker
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Group Purpose & Goals
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To Emphasize the act of sexual assault is never the fault of the victim.
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To provide support and comfort to victims of sexual assault.
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To bring survivors together to provide validation, connection, healing, empathy, and hope.
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To assist in recovery, empowerment, and connection.
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To foster trust and positive relationships in the lives of survivors.
Testimonials
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"We are all about lifting each other up. We know firsthand how damaging and toxic it is to drag others down and take choices away. This group is founded on giving you your voice back."
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"We are all in different places in our journeys. t is easy to look at yourself and think that you will never heal. But you will. Group reminds you of it."
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"It is interesting because everyone is at different levels of healing. We do not judge that. It is nice, especially if someone in your life, including yourself, is pushing you to heal too quickly."