Support Groups
The Hunter Women’s Centre offers a variety of therapeutic
and support groups for women. These are offered on a regular basis,
please call the centre or talk to a counsellor if you have questions
about the groups.
Our regular support groups include:
For all enquiries and bookings please call the Centre on (02) 4968
2511
SOS – Support Our Sisters
This is an open, ongoing support group for women which meets every
Friday morning from 11 am – 1.30 pm. It is an excellent group
to join if you would like to become part of a friendly and supportive
group, are waiting to see a counsellor or would like ongoing support
after counselling.
This group provides ongoing friendship, support and discussion
of issues that are important to you. It is facilitated by a counsellor
and is tailored to the needs of the women attending. There are regular
guest speakers and presentations on topics of interest.
SOS has a program of special interest events throughout the year.
Discoveries
Discoveries is a 9 week program that addresses the long term effects
of child sexual assault. In this group we provide a supporting environment
for you to become aware of your own resources, strengths and successes.
Discoveries seeks to challenge the cultural and personal stories
of women who have been sexually abused in childhood.
Keeping the Blues Away
Keeping the Blues Away (KBA) is a 6 week program for depression
where you will become more aware of the context and triggers for
depression. In KBA women can discuss and explore their understandings
and experiences of depression in a safe and mutually supportive
environment, and develop strategies to keep the blues away in daily
life.
Is This Love?
Is This Love? is a 6 week program for women who have experienced
or are experiencing domestic or family violence. In Is This Love?
we challenge the myths, assist you to gain greater understanding
of violence and provide the support needed to address the violence.
A safe and supportive environment for women |
