Orange County Rape Crisis Center offers support groups

The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is offering two upcoming support groups for adult female survivors of sexual violence.

Support group for survivors of rape and sexual assault
This eight-session group will be held weekly on Thursday evenings beginning Jan. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The group will be limited to eight women. This is an opportunity to share and gain support from others with similar experiences of abuse. Screenings for the group will be held in early January.

Healthy Sexuality & Intimacy: A Healing Group for Survivors
This group for adult female survivors of sexual violence will explore topics related to healthy sexuality and intimacy. This eight-session group will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and will meet weekly from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Support groups are an opportunity to learn, share, and gain support from others with similar experiences of sexual violence. All services, including support groups, are free and confidential. Groups are co-facilitated by trained volunteers. Screenings are required for group participation. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Programs Director Krista Park Berry at (919) 968-4647 or groups@ocrcc.org.
The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is a nonprofit agency that provides services to survivors of sexual violence and offers prevention education to the community. Services include a 24-hour help line (1-866-WE LISTEN), support groups, therapy referrals, Latino outreach and educational programs. The OCRCC is a United Way of the Greater Triangle Member Agency of Excellence.

Cancer Conversations: A monthly educational series for cancer patients and families

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Support Program is sponsoring a monthly community educational series called Cancer Conversations. Featuring UNC physicians and others, the series is a time intended to help people learn from and talk with cancer experts. The sessions will be held the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The Tuesday, Jan. 17, Cancer Conversations monthly community educational session will cover "Integrative Oncology: the Best of Two Worlds.”
Gary Asher, MD, MPH, director of the Integrative Medicine Consult Clinic, is the featured speaker. He consults with cancer patients to help them determine which integrative medicine practices might benefit them during their cancer journey. In his talk he’ll describe integrative medicine services and how they may be helpful to patients. The remaining time will be spent responding to questions and discussing this topic with participants.
Other sessions will be held Feb. 21 and March 20.
All sessions will be held at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road, third floor, in Chapel Hill. Free parking is available and light refreshments will be served. To RSVP or for more information, call (919) 445-5336 or visit our website.