In-person support group for women trauma survivors (Vernon Hills)

Are you a woman who is a trauma survivor and are looking for a safe place to talk with a community of women who have been there too? Well, you have found the right group! In this group we talk about our struggles or issues and help each other through it with support and empathy.

This group is hosted by the nonprofit organization &Rise. &Rise offers in-person and virtual weekly support groups via zoom that are 100% private, 100% confidential, and 100% supportive!

Please note, this is not a therapy group but a community of women survivors supporting and talking with one another about their experiences and healing.

We have an amazing group of ladies that are kind and know what you are going through. You do not have to suffer alone or suffer in silence, we are here for you! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

• Group Rules:

1. Confidentiality - what you say in this room, stays in this room. Please respect group members' privacy.
2. Respect - group members are expected to listen without interrupting, take turns speaking, and speak without judgment.
3. Language - avoid language that will be offensive to others, certain language can be triggering to others please be mindful. If offensive language continues you will be asked to leave the group.
4. Promptness - Meetings will begin and end on time, please arrive on time to avoid distractions.
5. Support - we are here to support you so if you need to speak about anything privately please feel free to send us a private message through the chat feature.
6. It’s okay to share personal experiences but refrain from telling others what they “SHOULD” do because we want to ensure that survivors know they have power in their own decisions.
7. You are free to speak when you’d like but please be mindful of giving all other participants the space to speak as well.
8. Inclusion - We welcome all women including those who identify as transgender. Please be respectful of people’s pronouns and gender identity.
9. We encourage our community to connect outside of the group, however, there should be boundaries on how much you help others and try to help others before helping yourself.
10. If you already donated, thank you! There are costs to running this meeting. Donations can be a single dollar bill or a couple of them. But this is only if you have the money to spare. If you don’t have it, do not worry about it. Empowering women through free counseling and free support groups
11. Promptness - Meetings will begin and end on time, please arrive on time. Participants will not be allowed into the meeting if they are more than 15 minutes late to avoid distractions.
12. Please refrain from asking participants questions about their shares. We want to ensure everyone feels safe sharing without pressure, interrogation, or intrusive questioning.

Mutual Respect Policy & Agreement

Please review our Mutual Respect Policy before attending this support group:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zTccklzDD6ck4-RUJz2-heMqJwqo_ACx_hD33rJt2Xk/edit?usp=sharing

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in the Mutual Respect Policy.

To sign up for event updates, inspiring stories, or to learn more about how &Rise empowers women please visit our website at www.womenrisechicago.org or add us on IG: @and_rise_ and Facebook: @womenrisechicago

If you register for a group and can no longer attend please CANCEL your ticket to open a space for another participant.

Just a heads up that each session is limited to 15 participants. If the group is full, please try registering for an upcoming session — we’d love to have you then.

How to find us:

Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

The groups will take place at the My Perks Lounge located on the lower level near JC Penny across from the Kids Play Area.