ATVP SUPPORT GROUPS

Support groups are available for victims and survivors, as well as non-offending parents of child victims, to share like experiences and offer support to one another in a safe, confidential setting.  Goals include education, empowerment, self-esteem building, problem solving, reduction of anxiety and stress resulting from victimization, and safety issues. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE** - This psychoeducational support group runs for 10 weeks, with 2 weeks off in-between sessions, and is available to survivors of domestic violence/intimate partner violence.  It is an open group (meaning that new members can join at any time) and focuses on building skills and understanding in areas such as: the dynamics of domestic violence, self-care and healing, building self-esteem, and assertiveness and boundaries.  There are two groups available for those interested;  One group currently meets on Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:30 pm and another on Tuesdays in the day at 12:00-1:30 pm.  Both are held in a confidential location, Call (208) 882-2490 or (509) 332-0552 to set up an appointment for a screening interview.

SEXUAL ASSAULT & ABUSE** - This psychoeductional support group runs up to 4 times a year for 8 weeks and is available to women survivors of sexual assault/abuse/incest.  It is a closed group (meaning that new members will not be accepted after the first group meeting of each session) and focuses on emotional support and skill-building in areas such as: assertiveness, boundaries, support systems, coping skills, fear, anger, flashbacks, guilt, healing, intimacy, trust, and more.  The group currently meets on Thursday nights from 6:00-7:30 pm in a confidential location.  Call (208) 882-2490 or (509) 332-0552 to set up an appointment for a screening interview.

NON-OFFENDING PARENTS OF CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE - MALE & FEMALE PARENTS/GUARDIANS WELCOME** - This psychoeducational support group runs up to 4 times a year for 8 weeks and is available to male and female parents/guardians whose child(ren) has been victimized by sexual abuse.  It is a closed group (meaning that new members will not be accepted after the first group meeting of each session) and focuses on skill-building and emotional support in areas such as: talking to your child about sexual abuse, safety planning with your child, emotional responses to sexual abuse and coping mechanisms, self-blame and healing the parent-child relationship.  The group meets in a confidential location.  Call (509) 332-0552 for more information and/or to set up an appointment for a screening interview.