Author: Melanie

Support Groups

The Domestic Violence Coalition offers a comprehensive support and education group designed to educate survivors of domestic violence, as well as their friends and family, of the dangers of continuing in an abusive relationship. We also want to assure survivors that they are not alone and that there are other survivors out there. There are people you can turn to for help. If you feel you would like to join our group or meet on an individual basis, please call Melanie at 269-655-9008 or email mhookerva1@live.com.

Domestic violence hurts everyone! Help is available.

Domestic Violence Coalition, Inc.

Domestic Violence Coalition, Inc.
303 E. Paw Paw St.
Suite 7
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Phone: 269-655-9008
Fax: 269-655-1428
E-mail: mhookerva1@live.com

Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Tel. 269-655-9008
Toll Free 1-888-655-9008

Program goals and expectations

List of topics

The goal of this program is to help define and recognize abusive behaviors and understand how abuse is impacting the survivor’s life. It is designed to get support and encouragement from other survivors. To teach survivors to identify and express feelings and to break down their isolation. To stop the minimization of the abuse and understand that you are not to blame for your partner’s abusive behavior. We will focus on ways to heal yourself and provide information about empowerment and any additional resources needed.
We expect these sessions to be confidential. No group member is required to participate in anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. We ask that you respect others and yourself. This is a place to come for healing and support. Everyone is welcome. We offer day and evening sessions.

education we stop the cycle of abuse, Through before it gets started.

Defining Abuse	1 session
Patterns of Abuse	1 session
What keeps them in bad relationships / Anger about abuse	1/2 session / 1/2 session
Emotional Abuse / Impact of negative messages	1/2 session / 1/2 session
Most hurtful incident / Common experiences	1/2 session / 1/2 session
Impact on Children	1 session
Assertiveness and setting boundaries	1 session
Woman and sexuality / Questions about the men who hurt	1/2 session / 1/2 session

Shame and Guilt / Grief and loss / Depression / Self Care	1 session
Healthy Relationships	1 session
New relationship evaluation and closing session	1 session
Other topics as needed

Domestic Violence Coalition, Inc.

Domestic Violence Coalition, Inc.
303 E. Paw Paw Street
Suite 7
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Phone: 269-655-9008
Fax: 269-655-1428
E-mail: mhookerva1@live.com