Groups
All groups are held in PAAR's offices at 81 S. 19th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. For more information, please contact us at 412-431-5665. A booklet detailing all groups and programs is available to mail to your home or workplace by calling our office.
2012 GROUPS
Men who were Sexually Abused as Children: A 16 week process group for men
This group is for men who have experienced sexual violence prior to the age of eighteen. Process therapy is a useful tool for making connections between thoughts and feelings regarding abuse; a group setting offers the additional benefit of exploring interpersonal relationships, reducing isolation, and gaining support. If you are interested in looking at how sexual abuse has impacted your life and relationships, please contact the group facilitator at PAAR to arrange for a pre-group interview.
Mondays, 4 – 5:30 pm – starts February 27th
Facilitators: Jennifer Sims, MA, LPC, NCC
412-431-5665, x 128
Patty Yauger, LCSW
412-431-5665, x 135
Olivia Frye, counseling intern
412-431-5665
Surviving Sexual Abuse: A 16 week process group for women
This group is for women who have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime (either in childhood, adulthood or both). Process therapy is a useful tool for making connections between thoughts and feelings regarding abuse; a group setting offers the additional benefit of exploring interpersonal relationships. If you are interested in looking at how sexual abuse has impacted your life and relationships, please contact the group facilitator at PAAR to arrange for a pre-group interview.
Tuesdays, 6:30 -8:30 pm – starts February 28, 2012
Facilitators: Jennifer Sims, MA, LPC, NCC
412-431-5665 x 128
Carlos Golfetto, counseling intern
412-431-5665
Art Therapy group
This group will use various media to help women explore and share experiences of sexual violence. 16 week closed group. This group is currently FULL. If you are interested please call the office to get information for the next series.
Ongoing groups
Rape Support Group:
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape offers an on-going support group for individuals who have experienced sexual violence within the past 3 years. This group will provide the opportunity to: Meet other survivors Discuss feelings that may come up after a recent assault Learn valuable coping skills in a supportive environment.
Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm
