Healing Circle: Women’s Sexual Assault Survivor Group
This virtual group offers a therapeutic space for survivors to join together in community, share their healing process, and reclaim their power. Group members will also gain insight into the impact of sexual violence and practice trauma-informed coping tools. Designed for survivors who identify as women, as well as non-binary participants for whom a women-centered space feels like a good fit.
To help create a supportive and grounding space for everyone, members will be asked to refrain from sharing graphic or detailed descriptions of traumatic experiences.
5-week closed therapy group | 10 members maximum
Virtual | Mondays, 5-6:30 PM
Weekly from November 9 - December 7
Open to Washington residents, age 18+
Sliding scale: $0–$30 per session ($0–$180 for the full six-week series). No one will be turned away based on financial circumstances.
Facilitated by Chaia Wylder, Mental Health Counselor Intern, under the clinical supervision of Elizabeth Anderson, LMHC
How to Join
If you are interested in the group, please contact chaia@soundviewbh.com to set up a short conversation with Chaia, the group facilitator. During this call, Chaia will provide more information about the group, learn about your goals, and explore whether the group is the right fit for you at this time. While a support group can be greatly beneficial on the road to healing from sexual assault, it is not always the best choice for every survivor. Depending where an individual is in their healing process, group sharing may even be triggering or re-traumatizing. If this group is not a good fit for you, Chaia will share other appropriate resources.
If you would like to schedule a screening conversation, please respond to this email, or contact chaia@soundviewbh.com.
About the Facilitator
Chaia Wylder is a mental health counselor intern and former sexual assault crisis advocate who is passionate about supporting and empowering survivors. Her approach is trauma-informed and inclusive, with an emphasis on mind-body healing and nervous system regulation. Chaia has worked as a survivor advocate in both California and Hawaii, led trainings for sexual assault treatment providers, taught violence prevention classes for K-12 students, and developed services, programming, and educational resources for numerous treatment centers and the Hawaii Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Chaia is under the clinical supervision of Elizabeth Anderson, LMHC.
Please note: This group is not a crisis service.
For sexual assault–specific support in Whatcom County, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) offers a 24-hour helpline, advocacy, crisis support, and referrals: 360-715-1563 or 1-877-715-1563.
For mental health crisis support, call or text 988, or contact the Whatcom County Crisis Line for crisis intervention or local mobile crisis services at 1-800-584-3578. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
This virtual group offers a therapeutic space for survivors to join together in community, share their healing process, and reclaim their power. Group members will also gain insight into the impact of sexual violence and practice trauma-informed coping tools. Designed for survivors who identify as women, as well as non-binary participants for whom a women-centered space feels like a good fit.
To help create a supportive and grounding space for everyone, members will be asked to refrain from sharing graphic or detailed descriptions of traumatic experiences.
5-week closed therapy group | 10 members maximum
Virtual | Mondays, 5-6:30 PM
Weekly from November 9 - December 7
Open to Washington residents, age 18+
Sliding scale: $0–$30 per session ($0–$180 for the full six-week series). No one will be turned away based on financial circumstances.
Facilitated by Chaia Wylder, Mental Health Counselor Intern, under the clinical supervision of Elizabeth Anderson, LMHC
How to Join
If you are interested in the group, please contact chaia@soundviewbh.com to set up a short conversation with Chaia, the group facilitator. During this call, Chaia will provide more information about the group, learn about your goals, and explore whether the group is the right fit for you at this time. While a support group can be greatly beneficial on the road to healing from sexual assault, it is not always the best choice for every survivor. Depending where an individual is in their healing process, group sharing may even be triggering or re-traumatizing. If this group is not a good fit for you, Chaia will share other appropriate resources.
If you would like to schedule a screening conversation, please respond to this email, or contact chaia@soundviewbh.com.
About the Facilitator
Chaia Wylder is a mental health counselor intern and former sexual assault crisis advocate who is passionate about supporting and empowering survivors. Her approach is trauma-informed and inclusive, with an emphasis on mind-body healing and nervous system regulation. Chaia has worked as a survivor advocate in both California and Hawaii, led trainings for sexual assault treatment providers, taught violence prevention classes for K-12 students, and developed services, programming, and educational resources for numerous treatment centers and the Hawaii Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Chaia is under the clinical supervision of Elizabeth Anderson, LMHC.
Please note: This group is not a crisis service.
For sexual assault–specific support in Whatcom County, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) offers a 24-hour helpline, advocacy, crisis support, and referrals: 360-715-1563 or 1-877-715-1563.
For mental health crisis support, call or text 988, or contact the Whatcom County Crisis Line for crisis intervention or local mobile crisis services at 1-800-584-3578. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.