Advanced registration and deposit are required for all groups and workshops; and the intake process for registration is group-specific. The contact person at CWHC will describe this process. We encourage you to discuss the fee with us if you cannot afford the full amount. People of all ages, races, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome. Groups are offered on an ongoing basis. Please call 773-935-6126 x401 for more information.
This 20-week group has a structured format based on a model created by Sandra Butler. This group is geared towards women and trans people who have already done some therapeutic work on incest issues, and will focus on how past abuse affects one's current life. Advanced registration required.
The first of the 20 sessions will be on March 20th and continue on Tuesdays from 2-3:30pm.
As listed below, there is a fee of $50/session. As always, these sessions are offered on our sliding scale, and payment options will be discussed at the intake/orientation (also offered on a sliding scale fee).
Trauma can have a severe impact on the way a survivor lives life, even long after the traumatic event is over. Because trauma affects the body, as well as the mind, the body can feel unsafe, serving as reminders of past experiences. This might result in difficulty experiencing our body and breath, absent-mindedness, dissociation, a sense of not being fully present, difficulty in relationships, being emotionally overwhelmed, self-doubt and difficulty achieving goals, emotional shut-down and/or frequent experiences of being "triggered."
In this 12-week group for women and trans people, we will focus on tools and techniques to live more safely and grounded in the body. These techniques can help the survivor foster a sense of belonging, cultivate mindful awareness, learn to deal with the effects of intrusive thoughts and be more present to self, and take steps towards personal goals. An in-office intake with our co-facilitators will begin the registration process. The fee per session is $40 and a sliding scale is available.
This will be a psycho-educational therapy group, providing validation, support, and education in basic pain management and life skills. This group will not focus on individual symptoms or provide treatment; it will provide a safe environment where people can encourage others to create more satisfying lives by sharing what they have learned.
Women and trans people who are suffering from chronic pain or chronic illnesses such as arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, diabetes, or other conditions, are invited to participate. This group meets weekly for approximately 1 ½ hours and lasts for 8 weeks.
Co-facilitated by:
Julie Bradish, Counseling Intern
Audra Marks, Psy.D.
This group will meet on Fridays from 1:00-2:30pm, March 2nd-April 20th.
As listed below, there is a fee of $40/session. As always, these sessions are offered on our sliding scale, and payment options will be discussed upon intake.