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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
6 - 8PM
Battered Women's Support Services, East Van
Free from Abuse
LBTQ2S Women’s 10 Week Support Group
This is a support group for lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and two spirit women who
• have experienced physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse in a same-sex/same-gender relationship
• would like to have relationships free from abuse
Participants will:
• develop self-awareness and insight
• will gain a greater understanding of topics relevant to LBTQ2S women’s lives and relationships
• explore the specific barriers, myths and forms of abuse impacting LBTQ2S women
• learn to recognize the dynamics of an abusive relationship and the qualities of a healthy relationship
Topics may include:
communication, values clarification, understanding emotions, definition of same-sex/gender abuse, anger, loss.
Where: Battered Women’s Support Services, East Vancouver
Time: Wednesday Evenings 6 – 8pm February 2012
Transportation options available
***To ensure safety and confidentiality for participants each member will be invited to meet with the facilitators to discuss safety concerns and how we can best support you.
For more information or to register contact: Jaclyn at 604-687-1867 ext. 318 or
Sandra at 604-687-1867 ext. 317
intake@bwss.org
http://www.bwss.org