We offer a range of support groups for survivors of all ages and genders. Support groups offer an opportunity to talk with others going through similar experiences.
All groups are:
- Free
- Confidential
- Facilitated by trained advocates
- Open to eligible survivors after a brief conversation with a facilitator
- Please note, we are not able to offer all groups all of the time. Groups listed below are ones we typically offer over a year. (for pdf click here)
Ready to learn more?
- Complete our Group Interest Form
- Call 607-277-3203
- Email us info@actompkins.org
We regularly offer the following groups throughout the year, but availability changes based on participant interest and facilitator schedules. Below, you can find more information about groups that we offer. If you have specifc questions about any of these groups, please contact us to learn more.
Survivor Empowerment Group (SEG)
Who’s it for?
- Adults 18+ of any gender who identify as currently experiencing or having experienced intimate partner violence
When is it?
- Wednesdays, 10am -11am
- Start Date: September 16
Teen Survivor Group – ongoing
Who’s it for?
- Teens who identify as survivors of sexual abuse/assault, teen dating violence, or severe family violence. This group is a space to meet other teen survivors, learn and practice self-care, how to set healthy boundaries, ways to cope with stress, and develop strong support systems
- Click to download pdf: Teen Group Flyer
When is it?
- Tuesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Ongoing; contact us to be added to an interest list or for more information
Knowledge is Power (KIP) – offered twice a year in spring and fall
Who’s it for?
- Adults who identify as currently experiencing or having experienced intimate partner violence.
- Meets once a week for about 10 weeks and covers a range of topics, including understanding abusive and controlling behaviors (power and control wheel), impacts of partner abuse on survivors and their children, red flags, creating family safety plans, self-care, and healthy coping skills
When is it?
- Tuesdays, 12:00pm-2:00pm
- Start date: October 6
Mothering through Domestic Violence (MTDV)
Who’s it for?
- Mothers who identify as a survivor of domestic violence by a former intimate partner
- Covers a range of topics including ways that domestic violence impacts family dynamics, developmental impacts of trauma on children, lessons that mothers learned in their childhoods, helping children heal, and strategies to strengthen effective parenting
When is it?
- Contact us to be added to an interest list or for more information
Befriending Your Nervous System
Who’s it for?
- Adults who identify as survivors of dating/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, rape or child sexual abuse
- Offers participants the opportunity to learn about how trauma and extreme stress impact the nervous system and how to use this information to support coping
When is it?
- Contact us to be added to an interest list or for more information
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Group
Who’s it for?
- Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- All participants need to be working with a therapist and facilitators will assist participants with finding a therapist if needed
When is it?
- Contact us to be added to an interest list or for more information