Renew & Restore

Helping Frontline Workers Build Resilience and Prevent Burnout

A short-term support cohort designed for frontline professionals such as social workers, counselors, advocates, crisis responders, EMS personnel, and law enforcement, to manage secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and prevent burnout.


Registration

Registration is required, and space is limited to allow for adequate sharing among participants.

Our online support group meetings are held using a simple, secure, and user-friendly online tool. These virtual gatherings provide an opportunity to gain valuable coping strategies and connect with peers/colleagues who understand your circumstances.

When you register, we will provide further information about these online meetings and instructions on how to join by video through a computer or smartphone.

Session Details

  • Frequency: Biweekly (6 sessions) on Fridays

  • Dates: Dec 6, 20, 2024; Jan 3, 10, 17, 31, 2025

  • Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Platform: Zoom

  • Facilitator: Dakia “Kia” Davis, LCSW

Key Components

  • Safe space for sharing and processing experiences

  • Practical tools and self-care strategies

  • Peer support and connection

Extras: Participants receive a wellness care package including the book Trauma Stewardship, a journal, and self-care tools.


Host Organization and Facilitator

North Carolina Victim Assistance Network (NCVAN) is is a statewide non profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to serve loved ones of homicide victims and others impacted by violent crime by providing direct services, advocacy, outreach, and training so that communities are made stronger.

Healing from Trauma After Violence: An Online Support Group for Survivors of Violent Crime

2024 dates:

  • January 10, 2024

  • February 14, 2024

  • March 13, 2024

  • April 10, 2024

  • May 8, 2024

  • June 12, 2024

  • July 10, 2024

  • August 14, 2024

  • September 11, 2024

  • October 9, 2024

  • November 13, 2024

  • December 11, 2024

Hosted by the NC Victim Assistance Network. This group provides an opportunity for victims of assault to connect with and support each other.  Open to adults 18 years of age or older who live in North Carolina and have experienced violent crime (i.e., gunshot, stabbing and physical assault survivors)no matter how recent or how long ago the incident occurred. Meetings are held at the same time on the second Wednesday of each month. Facilitated by Dakia Davis, licensed clinical social worker.