Pathways | Womens Support Groups

Womens Support Groups - Chilliwack

Abuse / Neglect, Mental Health - Adult, and Mental Health - Senior

Provided by Ann Davis Transition Society

Offers support groups for women in the Chilliwack area.

Forward Motion: An ongoing weekly peer support group that provides a non-judgmental space for individuals to build independence and healthy interdependence. The group focuses on strengthening what is working, celebrating successes, sharing practical skills, and offering mutual support as participants move toward their personal goals. Emphasis is placed on compassion, self-worth, and safely sharing experiences in a supportive peer environment. Registration is required; participants must pre-register by contacting the program.
Seniors Aging with Grace and Enthusiasm (SAGE): A participant-led program for senior women that reduces isolation and builds community through shared meals, social connection, and creative activities. Weekday sessions offer food support, peer connection, mindful movement, educational activities, and outings, while linking participants to housing, medical, financial, and social resources to support overall wellbeing.
Understanding Abuse Group: Provides participants with information about the different types of abuse and how they may manifest in relationships. The group will discuss the impacts of abuse and the importance of self-compassion. Participants will also learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries with partners, family and friends. Assertiveness training is incorporated into this program in order to help participants achieve a healthy and balanced life.
Building Resilience Through Self-Compassion and Mindfulness Group: An 8-week support and psychoeducational group that provides practical tools for mindfulness, self-compassion, self-acceptance, and building inner strength.
Connections Group: A psycho-educational shame resilience curriculum, designed by Brene Brown and facilitated by Ann Davis Transition Society. Connection is a multifaceted approach, developed to address issues relating to shame and to facilitate the development of shame resilience. The program is ideal for those struggling with self-esteem, love and belonging, authenticity, the development of empathy, connection, power, and the ability to cultivate a resilient spirit.