WINGS
(Women
in Need Growing Strong) Domestic Violence Support Group
What
is a support group?
Support
group offers a chance to share your story, to hear other women’s
stories and to support each other.
What
is involved in the WINGS support group?
Basic
dynamics of abusive relationships are continually discussed. Handouts and sharing help offer insights into relationships.
What
do discussions include?
Finding
Healthy Supports
Recognizing
Abuse
Dealing
with feelings of fear, grief and anger
Setting
boundaries using assertiveness skills
Who
comes to a support group?
Anyone
who has been in an abusive relationship will benefit from WINGS.
Abuse comes in many forms including physical, verbal, sexual
and emotional. If you
suspect your relationship is abusive, WINGS can help you sort out
your suspicions in a safe, confidential environment. Participants will be provided the opportunity to receive
support from others and begin building trust within themselves.
What
will I have to do in group?
The
amount of participation in group is up to each individual and what
they feel comfortable with. Sometimes
just listening to others share their experiences helps.
When
will group be held? What do I need to do to be involved?
Participation
is just a phone call away. Call
Victim Assistance for more information.
Group is confidential and free of charge.
Child care is
available with advance registration.
Abuse
is a pattern of physically and emotionally violent and coercive
behaviors that one person uses to exercise power and control over
another. Abusers may
use verbal insults, emotional abuse, financial deprivation,
threats and /or sexual and physical violence as a way to dominate
their partners.