rvap support groups
Healing Together
Support groups can be a powerful healing resource, helping to mitigate the effects of sexual trauma. Through RVAP's support groups, participants can create safe connections in a confidential environment.
Interested?
Check out the various support groups, organized by location, that we offer below. Group participation requires an informational conversation with RVAP staff prior to first group. See desired group location for contact information.
If you're a person with a disability who requires an accommodation or a non-English speaker requiring interpretation services in order to participate, please contact the corresponding RVAP office in advance to arrange services.
Iowa City
Mary-perdomo@uiowa.edu or 319.335.6001
Trauma-Informed Yoga Group
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:15PM, February 3rd-March 9th
A safe space for survivors to explore loving connections with body and mind through gentle yoga practice. All skill levels welcome and materials provided. Open to individuals identifying as female, including trans* individuals. This is a closed group.
Talk-Based Psychoeducational
Contact for more information
Closed discussion based group focused on healing, self-love and trauma recovery. Open to individuals identifying as female, including trans* individuals.
Drop-In Resiliency Group
Wednesdays, 1-2PM, January 27th-March 9th
A drop-in group for survivors to explore coping-skills and resiliency through activities and light discussion. Open to all genders.
Burlington
jenna-capesius@uiowa.edu or 319.541.9554
Youth/Young Adult
Closed group for youth and young adults survivors of sexual violence. Please contact 319.541.9554 for more information about dates, times and location.
Keokuk
kim-siegfried@uiowa.edu or 319.541.0963
Non-Offending Caregiver Psychoeducational
Open group offered over the lunch hour for non-offending caregivers of children that have been sexually abused.
Mt. Pleasant
amy-brown@uiowa.edu or 319.541.9809
Survivor Support
Closed group exploring forgiveness, self-empowerment and faith. Available for all genders and ages. Please contact Amy Brown at 319.541.9809 or Amy-Brown@uiowa.edu for more information about dates, times and location.
