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.

Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm | 7/29, 8/5, 8/12

  • A drop-in workshop series using our favorite comfort movies to learn about reactions to trauma and dynamics of power/control. We'll approach difficult topics through the familiarity of iconic movie characters. Workshops will facilitate a fun and low pressure environment to learn more about trauma symptoms and relational patterns.
  • Open to all adult survivors & co-survivors.
  • Questions? Contact Allison at revelsa@msu.edu
  • Register here!

Wednesdays 2-3:30pm | 6/4-6/25

  • Explore nature and art through the lens of the four elements (earth, wind, fire, and water)! No prior art experience needed.
  • Open to all adult survivors & co-survivors.
  • Questions? Contact Windi at sterli28@msu.edu or Christie at schicht3@msu.edu
  • Register here!

Wednesdays 1-2 pm| 6/11, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, & 8/6

  • Ear acupuncture involves placing needles into five specific points around the ear. These points correspond with specific organs, emotions, and sensory feelings.
  • The benefits of ear acupuncture include: reduced cravings for alcohol and drugs (including nicotine), minimize withdrawal symptoms, increase calmness, better sleep, and less agitation, relief from stress and emotional trauma, and discovery of inner quiet and strength.
  • Open to all adult survivors and co-survivors.
  • Questions? Contact Ikram at adaweikr@msu.edu
  • Register here!

 

Tuesdays 2:30-4pm | 5/20-7/15

  • Together We(ight) Lift or Trauma Informed Weight Lifting is an 8-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 adult survivors and co-survivors.
  • Questions? Contact Amanda at taylo642@msu.edu
  • Summer group now closed. Express interest in our fall group here

Fridays 4-5pm | 6/27, 7/25, 8/8

  • A fun, cardio-based dance workout set with Latin and global rhythms. No dance experience required! Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel right for their body and energy level.
  • Open to all adult survivors and co-survivors.
  • Questions? Contact Abbi at solisa1@msu.edu
  • Register here!

 

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