Support Groups
Prevention Meets Fashion offers a variety of free support groups throughout the year based on demand. Groups are in-person, virtual, or a hybrid. All support groups require the member to:
Be 18 years or older (if under 18, please contact us directly)
Complete a registration form
Sign a confidentiality agreement to protect the privacy of each member
Group Type is Open or Closed:
Open Groups: New members are allowed to join at anytime.
Closed Groups: Members will not be admitted once group has started and need to wait until the next group cycle.
Support groups are not a substitute for therapy and although these groups are run by sexuality educators, social workers, and social work interns, we will refer you to a therapist if you are not already in care.
Email noutland@preventionmeetsfashion.org with any questions.
Central Connections Support Group
Facilitated by: Master Level Social Workers, Sexuality Educators, and Social Work Interns
Date/Time: First Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm EST
Group Type: Open
Eligibility: Must be 18 or older (if under 18, contact us directly)
Description: Central Connections is for individuals looking to explore their authentic self in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. When you understand who you are and what matters to you, you make decisions that align with your identity, personal values, and ethics that allow you to be more authentic in your life.
This psycho-education group provides a safer place to discuss, learn and practice skills to develop self-awareness while fostering community and deeper connections with yourself and others.
Gender Identity Support Group
Facilitated By: Master Level Social Workers, Sexuality Educators and Social Work Interns
Date/Time: TBD
Group Type: Open
Eligibility: Must be 18 or older
Description: If you are exploring your gender identity, identify as LGBTQIA+, or parent, friend, or ally of someone a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, this group is for you. We will discuss identity, gender, and gender identity in a non-judgmental environment.
This group offers a safer space for everyone to have open dialogue and ask questions around identity related to individuality, social influences, and the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
Trauma and Fashion Support Group
Facilitated By: Master Level Social Workers, Sexuality Educators, Social Work Interns and Fashion Students
Date/Time: First Thursdays, Every Month: 6pm-7pm EST
Group Type: Closed
Eligibility: Must be 18 or older
Group Size: Max 10 people
Description: This is a free, closed group for adults who have experienced trauma related to clothing. Many people have experienced some type of clothing trauma but due to how people view fashion it is often not addressed. Clothing trauma can be related to the following:
Body Shaming
Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
Gender Expression
Generational and societal stereotypes
Racism
Sexual Assault
*This is not an exhaustive list. In the group we will begin to address the role clothing has played in our trauma history and move towards some tangible steps to begin to heal.
This is not a trauma processing group. If we see that more work needs to be done beyond this group we will refer you to a therapist.