CSASS Together: First Steps group

We are excited to announce that we will have an opportunity for survivors to join a new 6-week pre-therapy group, starting in Autumn 2024.

The aim of the group is to enable survivors to cope better and to improve mental health and wellbeing with the support of other survivors. We will do this by focusing on raising awareness of the impacts of sexual violence, learning and practising grounding techniques for managing anxiety, handling triggers and challenging situations. We will also consider sources of support that you might draw on (including trauma counselling) so that you feel more informed and empowered about making future choices. Please note that for the safety of all concerned, the group will not include talking about your personal experience of sexual violence.

The group is open to all survivors of sexual violence, including CSASS clients currently on our waiting list and survivors who are not currently registered with CSASS.

There will be two cohorts:

• Group 1 will be face to face at CSASS in Chester. This will be for women only. It will run on Mondays, 6-8pm for 6 weeks from 9 September 2024.
• Group 2 will be online. This is an open group. It will run on Saturdays, 10-12 for 6 weeks from 2 November 2024.

If you are interested in joining one of the groups or would like further information, please email CSASS at [email protected] or telephone 01244 307499.