Groups & Workshops

The Center for Survivors is proud to offer a variety of groups and workshops as a way to hold space for survivors, gather in community, and explore healing. Please see below for more information about our current groups and workshops.

Community Connect

Mondays, 4:30- 5:30pm | Starting Jan. 26th

An in-person, weekly support group focused on building community and fostering connections with fellow survivors. Conversation will be focused on the needs and interests of group members with topics prepared as needed.
Open to all adult survivors.
Questions? Contact Logan at forres71@msu.edu.
Register for Community Connect here!

Elemental: An Eco-Art Group

Tuesdays, 12:30-2pm | June 2-23

Earth. Wind. Fire. Water. Explore nature’s four elements through art! No prior art experience needed. As much as possible, we will take opportunities to be outside (as weather allows) and light walking around campus will be involved.
Open to all adult survivors.
Questions? Email Windi at sterli28@msu.edu or Christie at schicht3@msu.edu
Register for Elemental: An Eco-Art Group here!

Together We(ight) Lift: Trauma Informed Weight Lifting

Tuesdays, 2-3pm | Starting May 26th

Together We(ight) Lift group is a 6-week series intended to help people connect with movement, their body and community. No experience is required. Trauma informed movement is about going at your own pace and what feels right for you, so you get to set your own challenge level
Open to all MSU adult survivors and co-survivors.
Questions? Contact Amanda at Taylo642@msu.edu
Register for Trauma Informed Weight Lifting here!

Healing Through Yoga

Tuesdays, 3-4pm | Starting February 3

A virtual, trauma informed yoga practice centered around healing and wellness. Open to students, staff, faculty and community members. All levels of practice welcome.
Open to all adult survivors and co-survivors.
Questions? Contact Caroline at Nelsena@msu.edu
Register for Healing through Yoga here!

Intentional Mornings

Wednesdays, 9-9:30am | June 3- July 8

Virtual/Zoom

Start your day with 30 minutes of connection and guided meditation or journaling. Each week we will explore a different theme together adapted from The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad.
Open to all survivors and co-survivors.
Questions? Contact Ingrid at wefingin@msu.edu.
Register for Intentional Mornings here!

Ear Acupuncture

Thursdays, 2-3pm | 5/28-8/20

Ear acupuncture is a nonverbal approach to healing that involves gentle placement of five small, sterilized, disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. The recipient sits quietly for 30-45 minutes allowing the treatment to take effect. Benefits of ear acupuncture include: Reduced cravings for alcohol and drugs, minimized withdrawal symptoms, increased calm, better sleep, relief from stress and emotional trauma, an easier connection with therapy, and a discovery of inner quiet and strength.
Open to all adult survivors.
Questions? Email Ikram Adawe at adaweikr@msu.edu.
Register for ear acupuncture here!

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