Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:31:52 -0400
From: Cora Passanisi
Subject: Upcoming Support Group at FVRC
*Movement+Art=Healing Workshop Series*
*When:* May 1, 8, 15 ,22, 29, and June 5
*Time:* Thursday evenings
*Where:* North Chatham
*Cost:* None
This 6 week series is open to adult, female survivors of sexual violence. The goal of this workshop is to provide education about ways that trauma affects the body, and to support survivors in deepening the healing process through self-care, individual exploration, and mutual support. We will work to gradually and gently deepen awareness of the experiences of our bodies through movement and map out those discoveries, followed by sharing and discussion in a closing circle.
*About Movement:*
Our movement work will incorporate MELT and gyrokinesis, two hands-off techniques that bring about deeper body awareness and self-healing. MELT is a self-treatment technique that brings the body back to a more ideal state by rehydrating connective tissue and decreasing stuck stress that builds up from daily living, causing symptoms that sap energy. Gyrokinesis gently works the entire body, allowing energy to flow, waking up the nervous system, and creating strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
Regardless of age or current activity level, anyone can benefit from these methods.
*About Body Mapping:*
Body mapping involves creating a life-size outline of the body on fabric, which is then filled with colors, shapes, symbols, images, and words representing experiences lived in the body.
*For more information, and to schedule an intake appointment, *
*please contact us at (919)542-5445 *
*We can arrange childcare, please let us know. *
*Cora Willow Passanisi*, MSW, LCSWA
Sexual Assault Counselor and Groups Coordinator
Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services
200 East Street
Pittsboro, NC 27314
Office: 919.542.5445
Crisis: 919.545.0224
www.fvrc.org