Support Group

Manavi organizes support groups for South Asian women twice a month in New Brunswick. The support groups are run by trained facilitators. Group sessions last for one and a half hours. They are completely confidential and childcare is provided.

Manavi's support groups provide emotional support for women as they work through the effects of abuse. These group sessions are a safe space for women to share personal experiences of neglect and exploitation. Here women learn more about abuse and its effects on one's self and children witnessing abuse. The sessions provide a comfortable atmosphere to develop relationships which are trusting and caring. Manavi counselors who run the support group encourage personal growth in all areas of life. Informative workshops on diverse topics like women's reproductive health, coping with depression and anxiety, and financial management, are organized to expand on survivor's knowledge and life skills.