Upcoming Group Therapy Opportunities

Art Therapy Group for Teen Survivors
This is a safe place and group environment to help the healing after experiencing sexual assault and abuse. Through the use of painting, clay, collage, and writing you will have the opportunity to release, express, and regain wholeness. No art experience necessary.

Details:
• For girls ages 13-17
• Mondays from 4pm – 6pm starting February 2, 2008
• 8 Week Program
• Longmont, CO
• $45 per session, Victim Compensation accepted

To make a referral or for more information, please call Catherine M. Houston, MA, Art Therapist, 720.628.0158

Catherine M. Houston, M.A. has been in private practice as an art psychotherapist since 2003, working predominantly with children, adolescents, and women. She uses art-making and body-centered practices as her main therapeutic modalities, and offers deep presence, connection, and faith in your healing process. Her training includes a graduate degree in Transpersonal Counseling and Psychology with an emphasis in art therapy from Naropa University, extensive Hatha yoga and meditation training and practice, and a deep and daily practice of art-exploration.

Sponsored by Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
Part of the Mental Health Center serving Boulder & Broomfield Counties



Art Therapy Group for Adult Sexual Assault Survivors
Through the use of painting, clay, collage, and writing you will have the opportunity to release, express, and explore how sexual assault impacts you, your family, your partner and your friends.
Unwanted sexual experiences can affect your emotional, physical, social and spiritual well-being. Group therapy is an effective way to heal from the trauma of sexual violence.
No art experience necessary.

Details:
• Located in Longmont, CO
• Saturdays, 1pm-3pm
• 10 weeks starting February 7, 2009
• $45 per session, Victim Compensation accepted

To make a referral or for more information, please call Catherine M. Houston, MA, Art Therapist, 720.628.0158

Catherine M. Houston, M.A. has been in private practice as an art psychotherapist since 2003, working predominantly with children, adolescents, and women. She uses art-making and body-centered practices as her main therapeutic modalities, and offers deep presence, connection, and faith in your healing process. Her training includes a graduate degree in Transpersonal Counseling and Psychology with an emphasis in art therapy from Naropa University, extensive Hatha yoga and meditation training and practice, and a deep and daily practice of art-exploration.

Sponsored by Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
Part of the Mental Health Center serving Boulder & Broomfield Counties



Therapy Group for Adult Sexual Assault Survivors

Explore how sexual assault impacts you, your family, your partner and your friends. Unwanted sexual experiences can affect your emotional, physical, social and spiritual well-being. Group therapy is an effective way to heal from the trauma of sexual violence.

This 14-week group will provide:
 a safe, confidential environment to share feelings
 connection and support with others who have had similar experiences
 tools to help you work with difficult thoughts and feelings
 the opportunity to reconnect with your power and resourcefulness

Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:30pm
Begins February 4th
Runs for 14 weeks

For more information or to schedule a group screening appointment, please call or email MESA:
303-443-0400
info@movingtoendsexualassault.org



Wild at Heart

Horses and Healing Trauma: For those that have experienced sexual trauma

Be a part of the mutual healing of horse and human. Moving to End Sexual Assault, Colorado Horse Rescue, and Wild at Heart are collaborating to partner individuals with a history of sexual trauma and horses who have experienced neglect and abuse. The extraordinary sensitivity of horses and their unique capacity to heal with patience and regain trust will inspire and challenge the work of men in recovery to regain mastery and confidence in their own lives. Each individual will partner with one horse for the duration of the group. No horse experience is required.

Men’s Group beginning March 2009

Women’s Group beginning February 21, 2009
(10 am – 12 pm, Saturdays; Group will run until April 11th)


Colorado Horse Rescue
Longmont, Colorado

For more information and/or to register please contact Melissa : 303-443-0400 or melissa@movingtoendsexualassault.org

Please note that space is limited and we encourage you to register early.