Research has shown that abuse/personal violence has profound effect on the lives of trauma survivors. These effects not only impact the survivor’s mental health, but also physical health. This support group will address both of these areas.

Group members will participate in discussions together guided by a 12-step curriculum entitled Help End Abusive Relationship Tendencies (HEART) that focuses on issues survivors deal with after the occurrence of personal violence. The group will learn and experience “decompression activities” including guided meditations, mindfulness, and somatic exercises. This is designed to offer survivors opportunities for personal growth as they work toward healing from their trauma(s). The is a free-flow group that will navigate the 12 steps together and after all 12 steps have been explored, a short break will occur encouraging members to engage with each other and develop healthy connections with others working on their own recovery. Women have the option to return and repeat the group when it begins again at announced dates.

WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, starts on September 11, 2024

WHO: Woman survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence trauma

WHERE: Virtually on Zoom

COST: Free; a $25 no-show fee applies to registered participants who do not attend without prior notice*

FACILITATORS:
Rochelle Pearce, LPC: Rochelle is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience working with survivors of abuse and sexual assault, and she strives to instill hope and understanding of the meaning in our experiences and the purpose to our lives.

Nelda Carpenter, LCSW: Nelda is a licensed clinical social worker who has been with Samaritan Center since 1998; she feels goals are best met when physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects are considered in the therapeutic process.

REGISTER: Call 512-451-7337, option 8 or email frontoffice@samaritan-center.org