Trump Trauma Resourcing Group


Wednesdays

6-7pm ET

Virtual on Google Meet

$60 for four meetings (see below for discount and payment options)

September 17, 24, October 1, & 8

 

Donald Trumps 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, well 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

Hostings

Our time together will include:

  • deep breathing
  • body awareness exercises
  • journaling
  • brief readings
  • mindfulness and guided meditation
  • optional sharing

 

Each week will have a different theme:

Week 1: Grief and Breath

Week 2: Rage and Grounding

Week 3: Joy and Creative Expression

Week 4: Finding Community and Taking Action

 

Anti-oppressive. All are welcome


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.


Group Size


  • minimum: 4 participants
  • maximum: 20 participants

 

  • At least 5 people must be registered for group to be offered. Full refunds will be given if group does not reach capacity. 

Group Agreements:


Confidentiality: whats 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 youre taking

Anti-Oppressive: folks of all identities are welcome and celebrated, difference is a strength

Safer, Brave Space: uncomfortable doesnt 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 to learn and grow

Hostings

What Folks are Saying About the Group:

"It's really nice to be with folks who are concerned enough to attend a support group."

 

"Friends and family have been dismissive of my fears. It's nice to be with folks who get it."

 

"Ellen does a good job of validating and supporting the very real emotions without letting the group get too gloomy or maudlin."

 

"Thank you so much for creating and curating this space for us. It's much appreciated and inspiring."

 

About Your Facilitator

Ellen Line, LCSW-C is a trauma therapist who has been helping folks heal for over a decade. 

 

Shes 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.