Facilitated Support Circle for Survivors
Survivors of Sexual Assault are welcome to join Cheryl Smith (RPC, SEP) and Marissa Tonus (RTC) at Nelson Community Services for a circle of healing for survivors.
The circle will be meeting once a month, on the third Tuesday of the month,
6 pm – 8:30 pm | February 18th, March 18th, April 15th
Participants are welcome to attend one, all, or any number of sessions that they would like.
This group is always FREE of charge and open to ALL SURVIVORS, regardless of the when experience of sexual assault took place.
Please contact Marissa or Cheryl to be added to the list of attendees and to receive the downtown location of the circles.
Marissa Tonus (RTC, Relational Somatic Therapist): mtonus@servicesfyi.ca
Cheryl Smith (RPC, SEP): csmith@servicesfyi.ca – 250-352-3504 ext. 227
We understand that healing from Sexual Assault is a complex process with no ‘one size fits all’ roadmap to healing.
This circle is a place where survivors can come to be together as we nurture our own selves, while not being alone in the process.
1 in 3 women have been sexually assaulted, and yet many of us feel shame and secrecy in sharing that “this happened to me too” with others.
Part of healing for many can be in taking back our own power to heal. Justice can be allusive in our society when it comes to sexual assault. Coming together to heal can be a way of taking justice into one’s own hands, in your own life experience.
In this group the facilitators will share some education about what survivors may be going through after assault and how this may be processing through the body, mind, emotions and the nervous system. Participants will also have a chance to share what has been helpful for them in healing, as it can be powerful to learn from each other.
There is never any pressure to share your story if you do not want to.
Part of healing is getting to know what is best for you personally, and whatever you decide is best for you will always be supported in this space.
The circle will be meeting once a month, on the third Tuesday of the month,
February 18th, March 18th, April 15th
From 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Participants are welcome to attend 1, all, or any number of sessions that they would like.
This group is always FREE of charge and open to ALL SURVIVORS, regardless of the when experience of sexual assault took place.
Please contact Marissa or Cheryl to be added to the list of attendees and to receive the downtown location of the circles.
Marissa Tonus (RTC, Relational Somatic Therapist): mtonus@servicesfyi.ca
Cheryl Smith (RPC, SEP): csmith@servicesfyi.ca – 250-352-3504 ext. 227
If there are any questions or inquires you are always welcome to reach out.
