Groups & Workshops

 

We offer a wide variety of weekly, monthly, and occasional support groups and workshops. Some of our groups are open to all, while others are open only to those with lived experience (such as survivors of sexual violence, those with addictions, or with a physical illness). Our group programming fosters healing, offeres support, assists in developing community, and offers information so that participants may make informed decisions. Each month, a calendar of our groups is posted on our website.

Would you like to lead your own group? Check out our Lead a Group page for more information.

Long Term Groups and Activities

Many of our groups change and shift over time. A group starts after someone expresses interest in leading one, and fills out our group description form, and how long it lasts depends on the facilitator’s availability to run the group, or sometimes it goes longer with someone else picking up the leadership role. Here is a list of our long-term groups, that have been running consistently for more than one year. Check out our calendar for a full list of current groups and to confirm meeting times and dates.

Events

All activities are FREE. Most are thru Zoom.

Some are ON-SITE at 46 Pleasant Street.

Anyone for whom “woman” is a meaningful identifier or lived experience is welcome. For questions, please contact info@cambridgewomenscenter.org.

Meditation 

  • Meditation Group: Learn & practice meditations for deep relaxation, self-compassion & mindfulness, with time for sharing & discussion. No experience needed. 
    Christine Radice, christineradice@yahoo.com 

LGBTQ+ Support 

  • Straight Marriage, Still Questioning: A confidential peer-led support group for the woman in a long-term straight relationship struggling with their sexual orientation.
    Kate Flynn, kate.e.fynn@gmail.com. 

Art and Creativity 

  • Sewing Group: Come sew using a machine or by hand. Make or mend bags, clothing, etc. Materials & instruction provided. No experience needed.
    Karlotta Fitch, graciegeorgie@gmail.com.

  • Healing Through Creative Arts Workshop: A space for survivors of sexual abuse.

  • Beading Group: A group for those who like to use beads and have some basic beading knowledge! We will be sharing old ideas and new ideas; and using creativity, as we work on our own beading projects. Materials available.
    Cynthia Coleman, thebeadinggroup@gmail.com 

Activism, Discussion, Learning 

  • Conversation Exchange: 
    ¿Hablas español y estás interesada en mejorar tu inglés? La intención es hacerlo de una forma amable y relajada. Are you an English speaker interested in improving your Spanish? The intention is to do so in a friendly, relaxed way.
    womenspanishenglishclass@hotmail.com 

  • Body Positive Book Club: *READING NOT REQUIRED* The book: #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: The Fat Girl's Guide to Being #Brave and Not a Dejected, Melancholy, Down-in-the-Dumps Weeping Fat Girl in a Bikini by Nicole Byer. If you haven’t read or finished the book, we still welcome you for body positive support and reflection! 
    ignitedbyinnerbeauty@gmail.com 

  • Let's Write: The writing process can be a satisfying way to communicate your thoughts. Through exercises and prompts, this friendly group will help you write new material and explore new ideas (and to share if you want). No previous creative writing experience needed. Materials provided. 
    Novelist Laura van den Berg, vandenberg8@gmail.com 

Trauma Survivors 

  • Trauma Support & Discussion Group: Share and get support for all forms of trauma, past and present. Topics can change, and can be found along with zoom info on the front page calendar. 
    groupcambridge@gmail.com or go to http://cwctraumagroup.org 

Wellness and Self-Help 

  • Nonviolent (Compassionate) Communication: Established, effective process for empowerment, healing, communication, empathy. Learn, practice, get support!  
    Laurie Brandt, nvclaurie@gmail.com 

  • Drivers of Hope: We explore the intersection of literacy and hope, as a support group that helps each participant develop and strengthen their resiliency as they navigate the challenges life presents. 
    Phoebe, dreambetweentheline@gmail.com 

  • Women’s Coping Group: A general support group held in a dynamic, open, non-judgmental space for women who are seeking support in their lives. Run by a clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and mindfulness. 
    Jordan moore, jordanmoorelicsw@gmail.com 

  • Women’s 65+ Discussion Group. ON-SITE and ZOOM: Topic: "What exercises are we ourselves doing to keep healthy?" 
    Judy Norris, judy@cambridgewomenscenter.org (Uses Laura McMurry’s ’s Zoom account)