Survivors Healing Center

Survivors Healing Center Offering group therapy and support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as community educa The group meets for 8-12 weeks.

Group Counseling

We believe that survivors of child sexual abuse and those who love and support them benefit by interacting with others in similar situations. On this page we hope you will find a group that you believe will enhance your healing. If you would like more information regarding the groups or if you would like to enroll, please call us at (831) 423-7601 or download our registration pac

ket: http://www.fsa-cc.org/survivors-healing-center/group-counseling/

Women’s Therapy Group

We provide a safe and supportive environment for healing from child sexual abuse. Together we break through isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated using emotional release exercises, meditation, imagery, writing, and group discussions. An emphasis is placed on learning to nurture ourselves as we heal. Expressive Arts Therapy Group for Women

Women have the opportunity to explore their self-identity through art in a safe and nurturing environment. Various art forms are used alongside an exploration of boundaries to help increase self-esteem and support the issues that come with healing and self-discovery. No previous experience with art is necessary. Men’s Therapy Group

We help men understand that they are not alone and are not to blame. In a safe, supportive environment, we will use writing, emotional release exercises, and other processes to explore our feelings, confront the violation, and recognize the anger resulting from the original abuse. Gather strength, celebrate survival, and take the steps necessary to heal and move on. Latina Therapy Group

We provide a safe and supportive healing environment for exploring issues of child sexual abuse and break isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, increase self-esteem, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated through the use of emotional release exercises, meditation, imagery, writing, and group discussions. Parents Therapy Group

We are now offering a new group specifically for parents of children who are survivors of sexual abuse. Goals of the therapy groups are to break isolation, process the effects of the trauma and develop healthy boundaries and coping skills. Parents will learn ways to help their children reduce shame, increase self-esteem, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated using group discussion with others in similar situations.

As kids grow, they learn what's okay and not okay, not just from their parents but from the village of adults in their l...
04/02/2026

As kids grow, they learn what's okay and not okay, not just from their parents but from the village of adults in their lives as well.

As kids grow, they learn what's okay and not okay, not just from their parents but from the village of adults in their lives as well.

A perfect example of what that looks like was shared in a video showing a swim instructor at the end of a swim lesson with a toddler who hugged him and then went in for a kiss.

The hug was expected and welcome—"Thank you, Mila. I love Mila hugs!" the swim coach said. But when she started to go in for a kiss, he immediately pulled back, gently saying, "No, no kissy. No kissy 'cause I'm coach. You only kiss Mommy and Daddy, okay?"

The little girl looked a bit dejected and started to cry, and he quickly gave her an acceptable alternative. "Okay, hey! High five!" he said, while holding up his hand. "High five 'cause we're all done!" She calmed right down, gave him a high five, and then he moved on to clean-up time. See the video and learn more about this situation below.

We are so grateful to Caroline's Non Profit Thrift Shop for their generous grant in support of Survivors Healing Center!...
01/15/2026

We are so grateful to Caroline's Non Profit Thrift Shop for their generous grant in support of Survivors Healing Center!

This funding will help us continue our child sexual abuse prevention program, offer workshops for parents, and provide trainings throughout the community—all critical pieces of creating safer, more informed, and more compassionate spaces for children and families.

Thank you to Caroline’s for believing in prevention, education, and healing, and for being such a long-standing supporter of our work. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our community. 💙

In case you forgot to put yourself on your gift list this year, here’s a great opportunity for you to receive one of the...
12/17/2025

In case you forgot to put yourself on your gift list this year, here’s a great opportunity for you to receive one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself: YOGA! — the practice of cultivating alignment and connection with ourselves – to access deeper peace within.

Please join us in this community space (online or in-person in Santa Cruz), where we will meditate, breathe, move, and find stillness, as we honor the solstice holiday and the season of winter – with themes of rest and going inward, while connecting with movement towards more light. This will be a slow and gentle practice for all levels. No prior experience necessary.

As with all Antara offerings, practices will be trauma-sensitive and prioritize supporting you to tune in to your unique needs and rhythms of the moment – in body, mind, and spirit.

Please bring your pillows, bolsters, blankets, candles, tea, music, notebook, or whatever else you may need to feel comfy and supported!

ALL BODIES, MINDS, and SPIRITS WELCOME!

Schedule your appointment online Antara Institute Wellness and Training Center

✨ This holiday season, you can give a gift that truly matters — the gift of healing and hope. ✨Survivors Healing Center ...
12/17/2025

✨ This holiday season, you can give a gift that truly matters — the gift of healing and hope. ✨

Survivors Healing Center provides trauma-informed support groups, workshops, and community education to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their families heal and thrive.

Your support makes a real difference in creating a safer, kinder, and more connected community. 💛

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is Here!Happy Giving Tuesday!We hope you and your loved ones are doing well. We are incredibly grateful and honored to...
12/02/2025

is Here!
Happy Giving Tuesday!
We hope you and your loved ones are doing well. We are incredibly grateful and honored to provide a safe haven for healing—fostering safety, resilience, and well-being for survivors in our community. At Survivors Healing Center, we believe everyone deserves the chance to heal, and that all children should grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they are valued and protected.

During this season of giving, we invite you to join us in giving the gift of healing. Your support is vital as we work toward our year-end fundraising goal of $50,000, which will allow us to continue making a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of survivors and their families.

We are deeply appreciative of our generous supporters who, through your kindness, bring hope, restore trust, and help survivors reclaim a sense of belonging. Your donation truly makes a world of difference.

To make a contribution today, you can donate by mail at:
Survivors Healing Center
104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Or securely online at: https://fsa-cc.org/donate/

Wishing you a warm holiday season and a bright start to 2026!

Donate to Family Service Agency, a nonprofit, to support mental health services for people of all ages and backgrounds in Central California.

🌟 A Heartfelt THANK YOU to Our Caring for Kids Sponsors! 🌟We are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors who supported ...
08/07/2025

🌟 A Heartfelt THANK YOU to Our Caring for Kids Sponsors! 🌟

We are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors who supported this year’s Caring for Kids event. Your commitment to the well-being of children and survivors of sexual abuse helps us continue our mission of healing, prevention, and empowerment.

Thanks to your support, Survivors Healing Center can continue offering trauma-informed services, education, and outreach throughout our community. Together, we are creating a safer and more compassionate world for our youth. 💜

With heartfelt appreciation,
The Survivors Healing Center Team


https://fsa-cc.org/our-caring-4-kids-sponsors/

Our Caring 4 Kids Rhythm Event was a joyful, very fund day! Survivors Healing Center participated in the community fest...
08/07/2025

Our Caring 4 Kids Rhythm Event was a joyful, very fund day! Survivors Healing Center participated in the community festivities during this week’s National Night Out in Watsonville. We distributed treats and handed out over 600 child safety coloring books and parent/caregiver educational information packets. Hundreds of kids stopped by our art table and made carnival masks and other creative art. Super fun! Over 50 local non-profits and organizations had booths and fun activities for kids, along with a great community BBQ!

Our community rhythm circle led by Don Davidson was a joyful time of families making music together! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, event sponsors, and volunteers whose generous contributions were instrumental in making this event a reality. Special thanks to Bay Federal Credit Union for their remarkable and ongoing volunteer support. We would also like to acknowledge Maria Rodriguez Castillo and the team at Santa Cruz County Public Defender’s Office, local fire and local law enforcement groups for hosting such a beautiful day.
See you all again next year!

08/01/2025

🌟 New! 🌟 Ep. 81: Self-Care in Hard Times – Recipes for Resilience

When life feels overwhelming, even small acts of care can make a big difference. At a time when many of us are facing personal and global challenges, this episode explores how intentional, soulful self-care practices can help us stay grounded and resilient.

🎙️ Host Debra Sloss is joined by returning guest and psychotherapist Kara Bowman, LMFT to dive deep into what self-care really means—especially during times of stress, grief, or uncertainty.

🎧 You’ll hear 8 heartfelt, listener-submitted audio stories—originally featured in our 2022 “What’s Your Soul Food?” series—carefully selected and newly remixed with fresh reflections and updated commentary for today’s hard times.

These stories highlight soul-nourishing practices like walking in nature, singing, cooking, and creative expression—everyday rituals that bring comfort and renewal.

🗓️ Broadcasts: Sun, 8/3/25 & Mon 8/11/25 , 6–7 PM | Stream at KSQD.org
📻 Podcast & blog at https://ksqd.org/state-of-mind/
🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms!
👥 Tag us & share your reflections

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just seeking new inspiration, this episode offers gentle wisdom and real-world strategies for self-care that heals.



KSQD 90.7 FM Community Radio KCXU Lp-92.7 FM Family Service Agency of the Central Coast Santa Cruz County Parks Department
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Brought to you by our friends at Antara Institute:WOUNDED HEALERS Support Group and Social Change (8-week series)Spring ...
05/21/2025

Brought to you by our friends at Antara Institute:
WOUNDED HEALERS Support Group and Social Change (8-week series)
Spring Series: Wounded Healers of Sexual Trauma – Women’s Group

Join us at Antara Institute for healing and growth through somatic therapy, ecotherapy, and yoga - your journey to emotional wellness starts here.

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