Trump Trauma Resourcing Group
Wednesdays in June
6-7pm ET
Virtual on Google Meet
$60 for four meetings (see below for discount and payment options)
Registration closes Monday, May 26th
Donald Trump’s administration is creating conditions of fear, overwhelm, and confusion, AKA the ideal conditions for folks to be traumatized.
We reduce our chances of becoming traumatized when we access our internal and external resources. In this space, we’ll focus on practical strategies and information to help us:
- stay grounded
- connect with internal and external resources
- find a sense of safety
- regulate our nervous systems
- connect with self and others
Anti-oppressive. All are welcome
Four meetings of this group will be offered in June. Registration closes Monday, May 26th.
We'll take a break for July and August. Enjoy the sunshine and longer days!
We'll start again in September with a six meetings.
Paying For Group
Fee: $60 for 4 meetings ($15/meeting)
Use code TRUMPTRAUMA20 to pay $20 for 4 meetings
If you cannot afford to pay anything right now, or you need a payment plan, reach out with details of what you need, and we'll make it happen:
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Registration closes Monday, May 26th
Group Size
- minimum: 4 participants
- maximum: 20 participants
- At least 4 people must be registered for group to be offered.
- Last day to register: Monday, May 26th
Group Agreements:
Confidentiality: what’s shared here stays here, what you learn here can leave here
Mindful Sharing: give content and trigger warnings when sharing potentially traumatic topics, be aware of how much space you’re taking
Anti-Oppressive: folks of all identities are welcome and celebrated, difference is a strength
Safer, Brave Space: uncomfortable doesn’t mean unsafe, abusive language or behavior will be interrupted and opportunity for repair offered, folks who repeat abusive language or behavior will be removed from the group, mistakes are opportunities
About Your Facilitator
Ellen Line, LCSW-C is a trauma therapist who has been helping folks heal for over a decade.
She’s facilitated groups with folks ages 5 to 85 about a variety of topics.
Past group participants describe her as grounded, warm, and caring.
She loves sharing information and practices to help folks stay grounded and reclaim their power in the midst of stress and overwhelm.
She lives in Baltimore with her partner and cat.
License, Background, and Code of Ethics
Ellen is a licensed social worker in Maryland. Her license number is 23320. LCSW-C means Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical.
Ellen earned her Masters of Science, Social Work in clinical social work from the University of Texas at Austin in 2017. She's been practicing in social work and social work-adjacent roles since 2012.
As a licensed social worker, she is bound to uphold the National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. She is strongly committed to adhering to this code.
If after working with her or any other social worker, you believe a social worker has violated the Code of Ethics, you can make a complaint to the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.