Adult Group Offerings

Mutual Ground offers a variety of adult group counseling sessions designed to support anyone in our community who has been impacted by domestic or sexual violence. These groups provide a safe, supportive space to heal, connect, and grow alongside others with shared experiences.

Learn more below about the following groups:

Brave Hearts

Sexual Violence Support Group. Here you will discover that you’re not alone and can move forward, rewriting your story together.

  • Join our group for support in overcoming trauma, understanding your self-importance, and building self-esteem and assertiveness.

  • Date: Mondays
    Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Location: Main Campus in Aurora

Dance and Shine

Discover the healing power of dance!

  • Limited Child Care available

  • Date: Second Wednesday of each Month
    Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Location: In-Person at the Main Campus

Empowered Co-Parenting

Are you co-parenting with someone who was emotionally, physically, or sexually abusive? This group offers a supportive space to process your experience, develop protective strategies, and reclaim your voice as a parent.

  • A 12-week trauma-informed support group for survivors of intimate partner violence navigating co-parenting.

    • 90-minutes blended for in-person or virtual attendance

    • 4-10 participants per group

    • Facilitator: DV/SA Therapist or Counselor

    • Eligibility: Must be a survivor and a client with Mutual Ground

  • Date: Mondays
    Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Location: Virtual or In-Person in Batavia Office

    • Boundary Setting - Setting healthy boundaries for yourself, your children, and abuser.

    • Communcation and Decision-Making - Co-parenting apps, reducing conflictual communication, assertive communication.

    • Managing Triggers & Anxiety - Keeping calm in the storm. The importance of co-regulation with children.

    • Reclaiming Identity & Self-Worth - Following your personal values and parenting values.

    • Developing Supports - Finding your village.

    • It’s Your Future! - Rebuilding a life worth living and being true to yourself.

  • Heather Hovinen, MA
    hhovinen@mutualground.org

Expressive Healing

Discover the power of art as a tool for healing and self-expressions! Join our supportive group for adults, where we’ll work with various art mediums and techniques to explore emotions, reduce stress, and foster creativity. Absolutely NO experience necessary, just a willingness to explore and create!

  • Mediums Include:

    • Painting

    • Drawing

    • Scultpture

    • Collaging

    • Journaling

    • Crafting

    • Mixed Media

    • and More!

  • Date: Mondays
    Time: 6:00pm
    Location: In-Person at the Main Campus

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence

A 10-week psychoeducational course for empowerment and growth.

  • English and Spanish Sessions Available.

  • Location: Virtually and In-Person

  • Roxanne Lozano
    630.897.0084 x141
    rlozano@mutualground.org

Unraveling Complex Trauma

This group will help participants gain a better understanding of the complexities of their trauma and work towards forming healthy relationships.

  • This 14 week group will help you:

    • Better understand the complexities of your trauma

    • Learn DBT skills

    • Build skills to balance your emotions

    • Work towards forming and maintaining healthy relationships

    • Have meaningful dialog with other individuals

  • Date: Mondays - Beginning August 18, 2025
    Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Location: In-Person at our Main Campus