Groups are a great way to be with others who have had similar experiences in a healthy, safe environment. Those who attend groups are not required to talk about their trauma but may if they feel safe. Groups can help build foundational skills for processing trauma and learning how to regulate your feelings when you are triggered.
ASSIST offers a variety of educational support groups throughout the year for those that have been directly or indirectly affected by sexual, domestic, and/or physical violence. If you’re looking for a place to connect and heal, but don’t know where to start, or if you have a need that is not addressed by the support groups in this list, please contact Michelle Hendrix-Swords at 317-739-4456 or michelle@assistindiana.org.
This group meets Mondays, 4:30-6:00pm
at Grace United Methodist Church (1300 E Adams Dr, Franklin IN 46131)
Upcoming 2024 Dates:
Monday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Monday, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Monday, June 3, 10, 17, 24
Monday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Monday, August 5, 12, 19, 26
***NOTE: there is no group April 8
This group meets online via Zoom on Wednesdays. For more information or to sign up contact Abby at abby@assistindiana.org or call 317-739-4456.
Upcoming 2024 Dates (Wednesday, 4:30-6pm):
Wednesday, April 3, 10, 17, 24
Wednesday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26
This in-person group for adults will be a short 12 week intro to DBT. You will learn to be master over your emotions and decrease impulsivity, how to identify (name) your emotions, & how to reduce emotional suffering and increase positive emotions.
Upcoming 2024 Dates (Wednesdays 5:30-7pm):
Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, & 26
Wednesday, July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
Wednesday, August 7, 14, 21, & 28
This group meets the first Wednesday of the month, 4:30-6:00pm.
This group meets in person at ASSIST Indiana, 198 E Jefferson St, Franklin IN 46131
Upcoming 2024 Dates:
Wednesday, January 3
Wednesday, February 7
Wednesday, March 6
Wednesday, April 3
Wednesday, June 5
Wednesday, July 3
Wednesday, August 7
Wednesday, September 4
This group meets Tuesdays, 6-7pm via zoom for approximately 10 weeks. Please sign up for the upcoming session by emailing michelle@assistindiana.org. (You may join the group through the end of January)
Upcoming 2023 Dates (Tuesdays 6-7pm):
Tuesday, March 5, 12, 19, & 26
Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Tuesday, May 7, 14, 21, & 28
***NOTE: There will be no group January or February