Section topics: Counseling, Therapy and Support Groups, Medical Advocacy, Legal Advocacy, Education Programs, Training for Professionals, Information & Support Series, Guide for Healthcare Professionals
SUPPORT GROUPS
Rape Survivors Support Group for Women
This on-going support group is for women 18 and older who have been raped within the last two years. Meets Tuesdays from 6-7:30 PM, and survivors may join at any time. Support group is free. No registration necessary.
Support Group for Families and Friends of Sexual Assault Victims
If someone you love has been sexually assaulted and is currently going through the criminal justice system, this support group can provide you with the information and help you may need. Groups meet every first and third Monday of every month at 6-7:30 PM. Support group is free. No registration necessary.
THERAPY GROUPS
Boundaries & Assertiveness: Psychoeducational Group for Adult Women Survivors of Sexual Assault
Learn about identifying, setting and keeping boundaries through discussion and reading materials. Explore the relationship between unclear personal limits and boundaries and repeated victimization. Learn to distinguish between passive, assertive and aggressive ways of keeping boundaries. Not intended as a therapy group. Discuss with your therapist prior to registering.
Meets Tuesdays from 1-2:30 PM beginning on September 13 to November 15, 2005. No cost. Call PAAR no later than August 12. Facilitated by Nancy Fair, MA and Denise Haver, MSEd.
Process Therapy Group for Women who were Sexually Abused as Children
We recommend this group for women who feel ready to discuss and explore how abuse has affected their lives. Process therapy will allow you to make connections between your thoughts and your feelings about your abuse.
Meets Tuesdays from September 13 to December 27, this 16-week group will be meeting from 1-3 PM. Therapy group is free. Facilitated by Angela Collins, MS and Anita Mallinger, LSW, QCSW. Call PAAR no later than August 12 to schedule an assessment and pre-group interview.
Holiday Coping Skills: Psychoeducational Group for Adult Men & Women Survivors of Sexual Assault
Family dynamics, high expectations, more activities and demands on our time ~ all of the things that are stressful about the holidays and doubly taxing on survivors. There are ways, however, to help you relax, set boundaries, and come closer to enjoying yourself during this time. This group will help you to focus on learning and practicing the skills that may help you reduce stress and increase your enjoyment of the holidays.
Meets Tuesdays from 6 - 8 PM beginning on November 15 to December 27, 2005. Therapy group is free. Facilitated by Denise Haver, MSEd. Call PAAR no later than October 14 to schedule an assessment and/or pre-group interview.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Hatha Yoga - Wellness for Survivors of Sexual Violence and their Support Persons
Yoga will begin on September 1 and run through December 8 (13 sessions/Thursdays only) from 6-7:30 PM. No class on October 6 and November 24. PAAR provides a safe environment for women and men to learn this beneficial exercise designed to stretch, strengthen and relax the body. For all fitness and experience levels. Instructor suggests wearing loose fitting clothing and bringing a yoga mat or towel. Call to register. Fee is $25 (due by August 19).
Survivor Drop In Days - Wellness for Survivors of Sexual Violence
This co-ed group is designed for survivors of sexual assault looking for a place to socialize - safely. From September through December 2005, PAAR will open its doors one Saturday afternoon a month in order to provide opportunities to connect with other survivors, relax, enjoy a book or simply to take some time away from our daily lives.
PAAR will supply coffee, games, books and artwork materials.
Meets on Saturdays (September 17, October 22, November 19, and December 17) from Noon-4 PM. Group is free. No registration necessary.
Meditation: Being Still & Present
One of the most precious gifts we can give ourselves is that of becoming still and being present. For centuries, people from cultures throughout the world have discovered and developed this ability through meditation. This two-session class will introduce us to the basic components of meditation. We will also become familiar with various types and styles of meditation, enabling us to find an approach that best suits our needs and preferences.
Meets September 13 & 20, 2005 from 6 - 7:30 PM. Cost is $5 due by September 9, 2005.
Drumming Circle: Finding our Strong Rhythms
For hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, people around the world have used the drum to heal and increase consciousness and awareness. The beating of the drum symbolizes the beating of the heart, naturally bringing us into a relaxed state of mind and helping us connect to ourselves and each other. Come and experience your own healing power through the rhythm of drumming.
Meets on Thursday, October 6 from 6-9 PM. Cost is $5 due by September 30.
Touch Stones: Create Your Own Grounding Rock
Participate in an evening of ritual while creating your own personal grounding rock. We will each paint a touch stone that is symbolic of our individual healing journey. We will supply paint and brushes. Participants are responsible for their stones.
Meets on Thursday, December 15 from 6-9 PM. Cost is $5 due by December 9.
Healing Through Creative Journaling
Do you want to keep a journal but don't know how or where to start? Have others suggested that you try journaling but you find you're afraid or resistant? Do you want to start writing but are afraid of what might come out if you do?
This class is for those new to journaling and those who want to put new life into an old tool. We will explore how to make journaling safe and comfortable, how to begin and how to keep it going. We will share ideas and experiences as well as create a safe space in which we can write together. Through varied techniques, we'll explore how to make journaling fulfilling and how to keep it fresh so that it continues to help us on our healing journey.
Paper and pens will be provided, but please bring a journal, notebook and favorite writing utensils if you like.
Meets Tuesdays from 6-8 PM beginning on October 11 through November 1. Cost is $10 due by October 7.
All support, therapy and wellness programs are held at the offices of PAAR at 81 S. 19 th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. For more information, please contact us at 412.431.5665. A booklet detailing all therapy groups, information & support services and professional trainings is available to mail to your home or workplace by calling our office.
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