“El Proximo Paso” (Next Step) Support Group
- This group is an open group. This means we accept new participants on an on-going basis.
- Currently, this group is held on the last Friday of each month from 6-8 pm and is facilitated by a Spanish Speaking Advocate.
- This group’s location is confidential, and alternates between Shelton and Olympia each month.
- Participants are screened by the facilitator. Participants are asked not to bring friends.
- This group is in Spanish. Limited childcare is provided.
Description
This is a psycho-educational group facilitated by an advocate peer counselor who is not a clinical therapist. This group focuses on how domestic violence and sexual assault have affected our lives. The focus is on autonomy vs. safety: job skills, non-violent communication, community resources, self-esteem and preventing future violence. This group is also a connection to Mujeres Improving Job Abilities and Skills (MIJAS) as a referral for short term job opportunities and skill building. Presentations from outside community members are more frequent than with other support groups.
Contact
Lucy Santiago, Spanish Speaking Advocate
(360) 786-8754 ext 110
lucilas@safeplaceolympia.org