Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Morey, Patricia L" <>]

I have done a support group on our campus for over 20 years! I make sure members/potential members know it is a support group and NOT a therapy group!! It is an open group and is intended for RECENT victims/survivors of sexual assault. The key to a good support group is common/related experience so I definitely stress the recent part of this (within the past year) and restrict students who were assaulted/abused in childhood referring them on to our student counseling service. Further, members must be female. The focus of the support group is: The goal of the group is to help cope with emotional trauma and build a sense of support and community. Discussions will focus on fears, shame, trust, disclosure, current and future relationships, overcoming disruptions in daily living, and options and resources. It is free and confidential. When we have a MSW student doing field placement, I will have them co-facilitate the group with me. Next year we plan to formalize an evaluation of the service! (More for you thenJ)

 

Patricia L. Morey

Assistant Dean

Director, Women's Resources Center

2nd Floor; 703 S. Wright Street

Champaign, IL  61820  (MC-302)

217.333.3137     http://www.studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/women

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Kades, Roshelle [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:43 AM
To:
Subject: Support for survivors

 

Hello,

 

 

 

I am wondering what resources and services other institutions provide to survivors of sexual violence and sexual assault. Particularly, I am wondering if a support group is offered (or something with similarities to a support group). If so, who leads this group? How are students selected/assessed for the group? What other parameters, protocol, or methods seem important for the success of this group and lack of harm to the members?

 

 

 

I look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

 

Take care,

 

 

 

Roshelle Kades

 

Student Health and Wellness Coordinator

 

Goucher College

 

(410)769-5088