R.E.S.T. Support Group

WomXn across the Black American & African diaspora who reside in Massachusetts. Welcoming to LGBTQIA+ identities.

These virtual groups will be limited to 3-13 participants. A group may be cancelled if no more than 2 tickets are sold 24 hors in advance. All tickets are tranferrable to a different date in the case of cancellations.

1. If you are more than 15 minutes late to the group, you will not be admitted. Due to the nature of this service, all sales are final and we are unable to provide refunds.

2. Be sure to present your first name/preferred name and pronouns in groups.

3. Keep group conversations confidential outside of the group. If you are not alone, please use headphones.

4. To minimize background noise, keep your audio muted and raise your hand to contribute your thoughts and emotions related to the group topic.

5. Keep your video on to promote a safe, welcoming, and transparent virtual space.

6. Use “I” statements instead of “you should, you could.” What is true for you may not be true for all.

7. I know we can get passionate, but refrain from the use of profanity.

8. Do not share specific details of trauma, suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance use, weight, behaviors related to eating disorders, medications, or violence. Use general terms and talk about the emotions you experienced. Helpful replacement words are the following: harm, abuse, medical or mental health issue, “I felt [insert emotion] when...”

Rates are based on an anti-oppressive rate structure (provided by Kenya Crawford M.A., Ed.M, LMHC and adapted from the Anti-Oppression resource & training alliance).

1. Are you and your family homeowners or landowners? (This question does not apply to those who are Native or Indigenous)

2. Have you attended private education institutions or do you have an advanced degree?

3. Are you able to make minimum payments on bills or credit cards?

4. Have you been able to easily access and afford health insurance for yourself and your family members?

5. Do you have zero to no debt and/or do you have disposable income?

6. Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends?

7. Do you have U.S. Citizenship?

8. Does your income only support you, and not other loved ones?

9. Have you or do you expect to inherit money or property?

10. Have you (or could you have attended college and/or graduate school?

Redistribution ($45): Yes to 7-10 questions

Full Cost ($30): Yes to 5-7 questions

Sustain ($22): Yes to 3-5 questions

Solidarity ($15): Yes to 1-3 questions

Reparations ($0): 0 Yes

*Prices do not include transaction fees

All sales are final. If you are no longer able to attend a group, email niellemilinazzolmhc@gmail.com and we can transfer your confirmation to a different date.

A refund is only granted if a group is canceled due to an emergency or low sales (under 3 participants).