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| Groups The Women's Center offers a number of support and social groups for women. We also provide groups designed to promote personal growth. Some of our groups are open to all women, while others are open only to women dealing with a specific issue (i.e., domestic violence, child sexual abuse, etc.) The purposes of our group programming are to foster healing, provide support, assist in developing community, and offer information so that women may make informed decisions. Each month, a calendar of our groups is posted on our website. The calendar is also available by calling 617-354-8807. Partial List of Groups (see the monthly calendar for complete listings) Battered Women's Support Group The Battered Women's Support Group is a facilitated, mutual support group for battered women. The group explores practical means of dealing with domestic violence (i.e., obtaining shelter, the pros and cons of using a restraining order, etc.) and provides emotional support. The group works to bring out the strength and potential that each woman has, so that she may make the changes that she wants in her life. Black Women Poets and Memoirists Writing Workshops Meet and write with other serious writers who are committed to writing for publication and interested in a community building atmosphere. Info: mapsoneeditor@gmail.com Children's Story Hour All children ages 4-7 (and their moms, if they wish to attend) are welcome to come for a fun interactive story hour. Info: 617-354-8807 Coming Out Open Discussion For Women of All Ages The Coming Out Group is a space where women can become more comfortable with their sexuality through sharing personal experiences in a safe and confidential environment. Women at all stages of the coming out process are welcome. Topics include "Coming Out to Oneself," "Coming Out to Friends," "Coming Out to Family," and "Coming out in the Workplace." We meet every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in the WC Living Room. Contact jenkinson.kathryn@gmail.com for more information. Drum with the Batucada Belles Learn various rhymes and participate in events and marches. No drumming experience needed. Info: http://batucadabelles.com Incest Resources Facilitated Discussion For Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse This monthly topic-based support group is facilitated by survivor/therapist, Elaine Westerlund. The group provides information about issues that frequently confront survivors of child sexual abuse. The group is designed to support and assist women in developing and maintaining healthy lives despite the impact of those issues. The group meets September-June each year. Lesbian Chat 30+ (No one turned away for lack of age :). Intelligent, lively topical discussions (e.g. relationships, feminism, pop culture), chosen at each meeting by the participants. Couples and singles are welcome. Afterward, interested participants get a bite to eat at a local restaurant. We meet twice a month. Info: Mairic, bostonlezzy@gmail.com. Lesbian Rap An informal social/discussion group for women of all ages. Come for good times and great talks, with dancing after! Please bring food or drink to share. We meet twice a month. All are welcome! Info: Valerie at deinde23@hotmail.com My Money Life Class and Support Group Come with your financial questions and learn to turn your money life around. Info: Jameel: 617-461-5025 or jameel@StartMoneySmart.com Survivors of Incest Anonymous A support group for survivors of severe sexual abuse, such as torture, forced isolation, severe neglect and/or sexual exploitation. The group is based on a 12 step model. There is a screening process to ensure the safety of all participants. Please contact Susan at 617-354-6394 for more information. Straight Marriage, Still Questioning c A peer led support group for the woman in a straight relationship struggling with her sexual orientation. A Question of Two Lives- Where do I go from here. If you are interested in attended please contact us at kate.e.flynn@gmail.com. Women & Media Group We will examine and question the social reality being created by the media and its particular impact on women and girls. We meet twice a month, watching a film at the first meeting and discussing the film at the second meeting. For more information, contact Amelia at nessy7@juno.com Write Out Loud: Transforming our lives through writing our truths. Feeling silenced, misunderstood and ignored? Be heard and give your personal narrative a space to grow. By speaking for yourselves, you can be empowered to live outside the gated community of stereotypes and misleading statistics that may be discouraging in our everyday lives. Putting our truths on paper and speaking what they have written aloud is an impetus to change. Write Out Loud also seeks to motivate women to put value in their own voices and experiences. Info: http://writeoutloud.synthasite.com/events.php Writer's Circle Writer's Circle is a group designed to provide tips, ideas, critical feedback, and support to women who are writing to be published. The group is open to women who are serious about writing. Cassandra, 617-494-2695 |
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