Sexual violence is a traumatic violation of the body, mind, and spirit. It can profoundly impact a person’s health and well-being. Each person reacts differently to sexual violence and there is no right or wrong way to cope with or to feel about your experience.
We are here to listen to you and, with your consent, we can assist you with:
All services are available in person, over the phone, or through email.
Self care is about taking care of ourselves – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
It is about (re)learning how to be gentle with ourselves and how to attend to our needs. Self care is crucial for our survival, wellbeing, and growth, especially after experiencing harm.
You deserve radical care and love. Remember that, like healing, self care is a non-linear practice. What you need will change and grow at different times and in reaction to different things.
For many, getting involved in creating change can be an empowering part of the healing process.
If you are interested in activism and advocacy working towards creating a culture of consent reach out to:
All survivors of gendered and sexual violence at Laurier have the right to:
We've collected some resources that may be helpful for survivors:
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Need more support? Find support resources available to you at Laurier.
