DOVE’s support groups are 8-weeks long and focused on providing attendees with education around domestic violence while also processing trauma and getting support from others. Each week the group will talk about a topic and gain skills and new understandings. The sessions' themes are as followed: 

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• Session 1: Introduction and Types of Abuse 

• Session 2: The Cycle of Violence 

• Session 3: Impact of Domestic Violence on our Bodies 

• Session 4: Safety Planning 

• Session 5: Warning Signs 

• Session 6: Healthy Relationships 

• Session 7: Boundaries and Self-Esteem 

• Session 8: Coping Skills and Self-Care 

 

DOVE offers groups at various times in the year specifically for: 

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• LGBTQIA+ survivors 

• Parents 

• Chinese survivors 

 

For more information on groups at DOVE, please call our intake line:  617-770-4065 ext. 300