Support Group Sign-ups for Rapid Response Network Volunteers
By signing up, you agree to complete a brief pre- and post-test outcome measure that helps us understand the impact of this group and strengthen support for Rapid Response Network volunteers.
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These trauma-informed groups will provide a space to discuss among other rapid responders to support one another, and learn/practice coping skills. Each session will have a theme to reflect on.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to have my video on? During brief introductions, yes, we request your video to be on. It will be to the discretion of the facilitator. See below.
Will these be virtual? YES.
Will the groups be closed? Yes. Once the group begins, we will not add anyone else.
Is this a therapy group? No, these are peer and educational support groups facilitated by advocates who are also therapists in their profession.
How many people will be in attendance? 8-15
For questions contact founder/organizer, Adriana Alejandre at: he*** @***************** on.org .
Support Group Options:
🌱 Mental Health & Wellbeing for Crisis Workers
Facilitated by: Maira M. Hernández, LMFT 🗓 Starts: Thurs, March 5 at 7pm PST
Topics:
Week 1: Understanding Stress & Trauma in Rapid Response Work Week 2: Recognizing Mental Health Warning Signs in Yourself & Others Week 3: Creating Your Coping Skills Toolbox Week 4: Sustaining Wellbeing, Practicing & Accepting Joy, & Building Long-term Self-Care
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🌱 Navigating Wellbeing in Community Action Movements
Facilitated by: Viridiana Zendejas, LCSW
🗓 Starts: Thurs, March 5 (every other week)
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🌿 A Dance of Hope: Wellness in Chaotic Times
Facilitated by: Naomi Corwin, LMFT
🗓 Starts: To be determined.
Schedule: TBD
Duration: 6 sessions
Topics:
How can we acknowledge tragedy even if it’s still ongoing? What factors play into our ability to grief? What are the collective/cultural fears about grief? What rituals help you grieve? How does injustice influence our grief?
How does sound affect our bodies and the mood of the collective? What are different ways we can use resonance to shift our perspectives?
Week 4: Nature is My Healer
What does it look like to come alive to the natural world, even if we live in a city? How can we cultivate our relationship with ourselves as animals and how does that inform our social justice work?
Week 5: I Trust the Movement
How can we use psychotherapeutic somatic techniques to create wellness in our bodies? What happens to our bodies during trauma? What are tools for identifying our needs and amplifying wellness?
Week Six: Gleaning Hope
What have we learned about cultivating hope in our bodies and communities? How has hope fed you over the course of our time together? What tools have been most helpful? How would you like to share what you have learned with a loved one or the larger community?
Please select a workshop to attend:
Do you agree to take a brief (7-10 min) pre and post test? If accepted, the pre test will be conducted by phone with Adriana Alejandre (the founder) who will be conducting the screening phone calls to allocate you into the groups.
