Support Groups
Surviving intimate partner abuse is a traumatic experience and it helps to have a safe place to talk about it.Β
Support groups offer a safe and caring space so you donβt have to heal alone.Β You may not have many friends or family you can turn to for support, or maybe youβre having a difficult time trusting or relying on them right now.Β We know everyoneβs story is different, butΒ sometimes sharing with others who have been through similar experiences can offer comfort.Β
Download a printable Support Groups flyer here.
Some benefits of support groups include the following:Β Β
- Feeling less lonely or isolatedΒ Β
- Talking openly and honestly about feelingsΒ Β
- Connecting with others who have shared experiencesΒ Β
- Improving coping skillsΒ Β
- Staying motivatedΒ Β Β
- Improving hopefulnessΒ Β
- Receiving practical feedbackΒ Β
- Learning about new resourcesΒ
Itβs important to note the difference between a support group and group therapy. The term therapy usually means an intervention related to a physical or mental medical diagnosis. Support groups are gatherings of people with shared experiences. Our groups are facilitated by a Certified Domestic Violence Advocate.Β Β
Our Support GroupsΒ
Most of our groups focus on common survivor experiences, but some focus on specific topics, such as co-parenting or finance matters. Both in-person and online meetings are available.Β
You are not alone. It can be a struggle to talk about your story. Join a community of people who have experienced similar life events. You will get through this and you will heal.