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We believe in the healing
power of community

At Beyond Surviving, the survivor’s healing journey is nurtured through our holistic approach.
We are not a crisis centre; we are a vital bridge and survivor-led hub, prioritising social connection, healing support, and survivor advocacy, agency and empowerment. We support those affected by DSGBV in embracing their strength and
thriving on the healing journey.

Connection

Connecting with fellow survivors who share similar experiences is incredibly healing. Sometimes, all we need to know is we’re not alone. Social connection is vital to our wellbeing, bringing comfort, validation, new perspectives and support. These relationships strengthen us as we navigate this challenging path of healing and recovery.

Self-Advocacy

When we advocate for ourselves and others, it nurtures our sense of agency and empowerment. Advocacy strengthens our relationships with fellow survivors and those equally passionate about collective action. Having our voices heard and making a difference fosters a deeper sense of purpose, resilience and healing. Your voice is a powerful one.

Healing Support

Healing is a complex, non-linear process, making it crucial for survivors to feel supported in diverse ways along their journey. With healing comes much uncertainty, and survivors benefit greatly from guidance on reclaiming their lives after trauma, and from comprehensive support that enhances wellbeing.

Empowerment

A sense of agency empowers us, while empowerment strengthens our agency. This powerful duo fuels our healing journey, propels our growth, and provides the nourishment our wellbeing needs. Empowerment encourages us to stand tall and embrace all aspects of ourselves—including the scars left behind by trauma.

What’s coming up?

Survivor Tea & Chats

19:00 – 19:45

Online (Weekly)

Oct

22

Connecting with fellow survivors is incredibly healing. Sometimes, just chatting with someone who genuinely ‘gets it’ can really help. Even though we do have in-person survivor meet-ups for the year ahead lined up, we thought, why not pencil in a few virtual meet-ups in between?

As survivors, we can often feel like we’re in this alone, but chances are, what you’re going through right now, another has already walked a similar path. You most certainly are not alone.

Head over to our Eventbrite page here, register to join, grab a cuppa and join us for a little chat ☕

Creative Writing for Creative Wellbeing

19:00 – 20:30

Online (Tuesdays, 6 weeks)

Nov

4

Six weeks of nurturing, trauma-informed, online creative writing classes to help you connect with your story and your wellbeing. “Creativity is something that every person has within them. I’m a firm believer that every soul on earth has something creative to offer, and when we tap into that power, magnificent things happen.”

These writing workshops are a safe space for participants to explore how we can use creative writing as a daily practice to nurture our mental and creative wellbeing. With shared reading, creative exercises, and an opportunity to write collaboratively, you’ll leave this space feeling empowered and inspired.

✨What to expect:

  • Each week, we’ll balance some shared reading, inspiring writing exercises and participant-led discussion on creativity and its role in our lives.
  • Aoibh will share poetry that has inspired her, encourage you to take part in some beautiful writing prompts and share guided meditations and give participants the chance to share their own writing, thoughts and ideas.
  • Please note: There will be no pressure to read aloud, share your work or contribute publicly unless you want to. You are more than welcome to take part in your own, quiet way or only share your work with Aoibh privately.

✨We’re delighted to hold this safe space for you and hope to see you there.

Register here (limited spaces available) 🧡

Vision Board Workshop

12:00 – 14:00

Dublin 8

Nov

9

We’ve teamed up (again) with the wonderful Rachael from Soul Circle for another soulsome survivor workshop to nurture your healing journey with fellow survivors.

Create a Vision Board

Soul Circle is a vibey community hub that hosts Events + Meetups for women (est. 2022!)

✨This is a time to:

  • reconnect back to your goals + values
  • tap into your own intuitive guidance
  • create a plan of action for the year ahead (even if you currently have NO idea!)

✨What’s Included:

  • vision board supplies (printouts, magazines, clarity worksheets)
  • refreshment table (snacks + non alcoholic drinks)
  • manifestation letter (for you to open at end of 2026!)

✨What to bring:

  • anything specific or personal you want to put on your Vision Board (we will have everything else!)

Stay tuned for registration (spaces are limited) 🧡

See more events

Who We’ve Collaborated With

Visit Soul Circle website
Go to Healing Gals Podcast Instagram page

Further services and resources

Survivor’s Group Chat

Private, monitored and pre-approved membership & posts. Connect with fellow survivors!

Chat anonymously (or not)

Join group chat

Survivor Resources

Find our survivor resources, Google Forms & more here

View resources

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC)

National 24-hour Helpline

Tel. 1800 77 88 88

View website

Rape Crisis Ireland (RCI)

Find your local rape crisis centre & sexual assault treatment unit (SATU) in Ireland

Tel. 1800 77 88 88

View website

One In Four

One in Four is a charity on a mission is to end the trauma of child sexual abuse in Ireland.

Tel. 01 662 4070

View Website

Women’s Aid Ireland (Domestic Abuse)

National 24-hour Helpline

Tel. 1800 341 900

View website

Too Into You

A campaign teaching young people about intimate partner abuse. Take the relationship quiz.

relationship quiz

Men’s Aid Ireland

Support service for male victims of domestic abuse and coercive control

Tel. 01 554 3811

Visit website

We~Consent by DRCC

National programme to inform, educate and engage society about consent

View Website

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