Current Support Groups

CURRENT TOPIC: Trauma and Coping

DESCRIPTION: Survivors of sexual trauma experience a variety of symptoms physically, mentally, emotionally, and interpersonally.

This virtual psychoeducational support group will explore the impact of trauma on the brain, common symptoms survivors experience, and coping and self-care strategies that can be utilized in everyday life.

WHO: This group is open to adults ages 18+ who have experienced any type of sexual trauma.

WHEN: Mondays at 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM:

  • October 26, 2026
  • November 2, 2026
  • November 9, 2026
  • November 16, 2026

WHERE: Virtual (registered individuals will receive a link the day of the group)

REGISTRATION

Deadline to register for this group October 25, 2026.

Registrations will not be accepted after the start of the first group session.

If you have additional questions, please contact Melissa Moore, Director of Clinical Services, at melissam@paar.net or 412-431-5665 x 1112

DESCRIPTION: PAAR is offering a support group for any and all individuals that identify as male, are 18 and older, and have experienced sexual violence at any time in their life. The goal of group is to provide an opportunity for participants to express their emotions, receive support from others who have experience sexual violence, understand the dynamics of abuse, learn coping skills and improve their self-esteem.

This is not a therapeutic group; no details of traumatic experiences will be shared. 

WHO: This group is open to anyone who identifies as male and all sexual orientations are equally welcome.

WHEN: Wednesdays from 6-7pm.

WHERE: Virtual (you will be provided a link after registration)

REGISTRATION

**If you have any additional questions please reach out to Melissa Moore, Interim Director of Clinical Services at melissam@paar.net or 412-431-5665 ext 1112

PAAR offers psychoeducational support groups to other community organizations and their clients upon request and available capacity.

The groups cover topics related to sexual trauma such as:

  • Understanding Trauma
  • Rape Culture and Consent
  • Regulating the Nervous System
  • Emotion Identification
  • Boundaries and Healthy Relationships
  • Self-Compassion & Identity

If you would like more information about bringing a PAAR group to your organization and clients, please contact Melissa Moore, Director of Clinical Services, for more information at melissam@paar.net or 412-412-431-5665 x1112

The goal during group support is to help survivors by:

  • Learning healthy coping skills and self-care practices
  • Exploring feelings and developing healthy strategies to understand difficult emotion
  • Enhancing self-esteem and assertiveness skills
  • Gaining the necessary skills to build healthy boundaries and identifying support networks.

If you have any additional questions please reach out to Melissa Moore at melissam@paar.net or 412-431-5665 ext 1112.