Dear Survivor, I don’t know exactly what you have endured or what you have overcome but I know it has been a lot. You have been through more than anyone should have to go through. What happened was not your fault. However you are feeling is valid and uniquely yours. No one has a right to minimize what happened to you or tell you how to feel. While our stories may be different, I, too, am a survivor and I see you. I believe you. I look forward to discussing how I may be able to support you.
peer support
All peer support and groups sessions will be facilitated by Lauren Weingarten, voice and founder of MTMV Community Support Network. She is a survivor, victim advocate, trauma support specialist, and community builder. Learn more about MTMV Support options here.
Support Groups for Abuse & Sexual Violence Survivors
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Weekly 1.5 hour groups
Virtual and secure zoom sessions
Groups are capped at 6 to allow room for everyone to participate though you never have to share more than you are comfortable with sharing
Support groups provide opportunities of profound growth and healing
1:1 Support for Abuse, Sexual Violence and Trauma Survivors
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1 hour sessions
Virtual and secure sessions
Offers support worldwide
Personalized individual support
Coordinated to best fit your schedule
Grounding and safe coping skills
Bimonthly Age 40+ Support Group
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Monthly 1.5 hour groups
Virtual and secure zoom sessions
Groups are capped at 6 to allow room for everyone to participate though you never have to share more than you are comfortable with sharing
Find support and healing with your age-based peers
Support the Supporters
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Both individual and group support options
Virtual and secure zoom sessions
Burnout and secondary trauma are common for those who support survivors or work in survivor advocacy and activism spaces
Connect with fellow supporters, advocates, and organizers
Surviving Fascism Support Group
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Meets monthly
Virtual and secure zoom sessions
Fascism is growing and however you are feeling is valid, even if you don't have the language to express it
Navigate the current climate and find solidarity with fellow survivors
All genders welcome
Chronic Illness Support Group
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Meets monthly
Virtual and secure zoom sessions
This group is created for survivors navigating chronic illness looking for support from others who get it
Groups are capped at 6 to allow room for everyone to participate
All genders welcome
Seeking Safety
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Individual sessions
Virtual and secure zoom sessions
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based-present-focused counseling model to help people attain safety from trauma and/or addiction by Lisa M. Najavits.
Focuses on the present and learn safe coping skills
You will not be asked to reveal upsetting stories of trauma or addiction
Upcoming Community Workshops
& Events
Please email mtmvcommunity@gmail.com for more information or to learn more about custom group options.
“Lauren and her MTMV community have changed my life. I have undergone so much healing over the past year with Lauren's endless support, validation, and love. She sees me for who I am and where I'm at and creates so much safety in her groups and one on ones. She has helped me release and unburden so much of the shame I've carried alone for so long. Lauren has forever changed the course of my healing journey and I am so grateful for her.”