Support Group Summary

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Support for Partners of Survivors: A support group for partners of survivors of childhood sexual abuse

What is this?

A new peer support group for partners of survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Who is this for?

People who are in a partner-relationship with survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Why is this needed?

The complexities of relationships are magnified when survivors are in recovery; partners can benefit from a forum with people who are in similar situations where they can both get and provide support

When does it meet?

Every two weeks for a 1 ½ hour meeting; dates, time and place to be determined by group members at the initial formation meeting

How does it work?

• Maximum group size of 12
• Member-led group with rotating leadership roles
• Meetings include discussion of topics initiated by members as well as member testimonies
• Periodic workshops on group-determined issues, run by professionals
• Optional online discussion forum for use by members between meetings
• Membership fees determined by group to cover workshops and any other costs incurred
• New member applications reviewed and approved by group prior to acceptance into meetings

Who do I contact?

Leave a message for (name) at (phone number), or email (email address) for questions or to get the group's charter and new member application.