SUPPORT GROUPS @SAHC
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Women
Parents & Caregivers
Children & Preteens
Teens & Young Adults

Participation in a support group is one way in which survivors have been shown to experience increased support and a decrease in feelings of isolation, stigma, and shame. Support groups may help to connect survivors with social support and a safe, confidential space to move forward in their healing process. There are many potential benefits of participating in healing groups:
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Sharing information
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Expression emotions in a safe place
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Learning new coping strategies
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Finding hope
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Experiencing validation and normalization of feelings, experiences, and trauma responses
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Giving and receiving support
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Building or expanding one's support network
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Identifying with others
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Experiencing compassion and empowerment
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Increasing self-esteem
Adapted from "The Power of Social Connection: Developing and Coordinating Sustainable Support Group Programs for Survivors of Sexual Violence." (Graham, L., Powell, R., Karam, A.)