Empowerment, mutual support and self-defense
This group, created in partnership with the CLAM, aims to raise women’s awareness of the daily challenges they face, and to develop mutual support around these challenges by sharing experiences and solutions. Here, women will learn to stand up for themselves in different exploitative contexts, such as housing, shopping, work, the immigration process, etc.
“The only change I’d like to see would be for the group to last longer. I’m really attached to the group.”
– Participant
“This group gave me the strength to believe that healing was possible.”
– Participant
“I have to go to work in Quebec City, but I’m going to wait until the end of the groups to go, because this time is too important in my week.”
– Participant
LOGISTICS
- Workshops last 7 weeks ( 1 day / week, duration 3.5 hours )
- Workshops take place in person
- Each session is co-facilitated by a therapist and social worker
- Maximum 12 participants per group
OBJECTIVES
- Create a safe space for emotional expression
- Promote empowerment in the face of difficulties and trauma
- Develop a sense of belonging to a support group
ACTIVITIES
- One cultural outing per cohort
- Sharing stories
- Relaxation exercises
- Future projections exercises
- Role-playing games
- Etc.
LEARN MORE
If you would like to learn more or take part in an Empowerment workshop, talk to your RIVO social worker.