MSU Center for Survivors Announces Spring Groups
MSU Center for Survivors provides various confidential services to support survivors. Survivors have access to free advocacy, individual therapy, group workshops, a crisis chat available at centerforsurvivors.msu.edu , and a 24/7 hotline at (517) 372-6666. To schedule a therapy or advocacy appointment, call (517) 355-3551.Right across the hall, on the second floor of the Student Services building is the MSU Sexual Assault Healthcare program. The program is staffed 24/7 by specialized forensic nurses. Services are free and available to adults who have been sexually assaulted within the last 5 days. Walk in or call 517-353-2700.During spring semester, MSU Center for Survivors will be providing various virtual and in-person groups listed below.All Too WellFridays, 12-1:30pm | February 3- February 24 | Center for Survivors officeThis expressive arts group will explore ways in which songs by Taylor Swift have supported survivors’ lived experiences. Open to all survivors. Registration information coming soon! Contact Megan at spedosk6@msu.eduArt of Healing WorkshopsTuesdays, 2-3:30pm | February 7- March 28 | Center for Survivors officeArt workshops offering a space for healing and self-expression through art. Open to MSU student survivors. Register here: https://forms.gle/jn3bHwBFWdocG31J8. Contact Christie at schicht3@msu.edu.Atlas of the Heart- Watch & ConnectWednesdays, 10am-12pm | February 8- March 29 | Center for Survivors officeDo you have trouble explaining your emotions? You’re not alone! Join us to watch and discuss Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart mini-series to better understand, communicate about, and connect around shared human emotions. Open to MSU student survivors and co-survivors. Register here by 1/31 to receive a free copy of the Atlas of the Heart book: https://forms.gle/33qaC7rH49kKVQ816. Contact Stephanie at stanl143@msu.edu.Community ConnectWednesdays, 12-1pm | ZoomDrop-in support group focused on building community and fostering connections among fellow survivors. Open to all survivors. Register here: https://forms.gle/uGQtPjxdausUjzDB9. Contact Cierra at stubbsci@msu.edu.DanceDate & time TBD | Weekly rehearsals January 23-April 3 | Location TBDHealing can come in many forms, including movement. Join our workshop to learn a dance with an opportunity to perform live and in-person. No dance experience is required. Register by 1/13 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMs6dBV5lBRBhk01nmwrBwT7b059VAYJ2GsC3lGfQxQPg2pg/viewform. Contact Sue at nguye562@msu.edu.Dissociation Skills GroupWednesdays, 2:30-4:00pm | Starting January 19 | Center for Survivors officeIf you dissociate you might feel disconnected from yourself, others and the world. Experiences of dissociation vary widely and are a common, natural response to trauma. Learn new ways of understanding and coping with dissociation. Register here: https://forms.gle/pUDhhS5cUo6ywwvo7 Contact Amanda at taylo642@msu.eduEar AcupunctureWednesdays, 2pm | Center for Survivors officeEar acupuncture involves placing needles into specific points around the ear. These points correspond with specific organs, emotions, and sensory feelings. Open to all student survivors. RSVP to Ikram at adaweikr@msu.edu.Essential Oils Make & TakeWednesdays, 2pm | 1/25, 2/22, 3/29, and 4/26 | Center for Survivors officeExplore how to use essential oils in treating various issues, including boosting your immune system and relieving stress, anxiety, and lifting your mood. Supplies provided. Open to all survivors. RSVP to Ikram at adaweikr@msu.edu.Gather & GameFridays, 2-3:30pm | 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, and 4/28 | Center for Survivors officeBoard games, card games, all things fun! Just a space to hang out together, meet new people, and play. Open to survivors and co-survivors. Drop in and play when you can! Contact Windi at sterli28@msu.edu.Growing Stronger: EcotherapyThursdays, 1-2:30pm | March 16-April 20 | Center for Survivors office/outsideThis six week group will focus on how the wisdom of nature can guide the healing process and enhance the relationships we build with one another. Open to survivors and co-survivors. Register here: https://forms.gle/oFcrgCXktGaC4ng79. Contact Windi at sterli28@msu.edu.Healing Through YogaThursdays, 3pm| March 16-April 27Virtual, drop-in trauma informed yoga practice to promote healing and wellness. Check back for registration information. Contact Caroline at nelsenca@msu.edu.Journal to DiscoverTuesdays, 2-3pm (biweekly) | Starting January 31 | ZoomSome things are easier written down than said out loud, especially when learning about who we are and how to be self-compassionate. Journal and connect with one another on topics such as healing, identities, and self-compassion. Open to all survivors. Register here: https://forms.gle/cdprAiBTMMPCB9J39. Contact Sue at nguye562@msu.edu.Tea & TalkFridays, 12pm | Starting February 3 | International CenterThis drop in support group is intended survivors and co-survivors who identity as immigrants, refugees, the children of immigrants, and international students. Register here: https://forms.gle/mFPkZxij1H2VzTmR9. Contact Sarah at ghazals1@msu.edu or Avvan at sanjanaa@msu.eduSupport survivors, learn more, and receive updates about MSU Center for Survivors by visiting centerforsurvivors.msu.edu and following on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.
