Winter 2027 Healing Circle Open Registration

Hidden Water Healing Circles are 12-week peer support groups for those impacted by child sexual abuse. Circles meet weekly online and are led by volunteer Circle Keepers who bring their own lived experience to the space. Registration is donation-based and open to all.

Who are circles for?

Hidden Water offers four types of Healing Circles, each designed for a different relationship to child sexual abuse:

• Green — for survivors
• Blue — for non-offending family members and loved ones
• Orange — for non-offending parents
• Purple — for those who have caused harm and are taking responsibility
• Dual Color — for those who identify with two colors

When you register, you'll choose the circle that best fits your experience. Not sure which circle is right for you? [Learn more here.]

What to expect:

Circles are held twice a year and run for approximately 12 weekly sessions of 75 to 90 minutes each. Most circles are held virtually via Zoom unless specifically indicated. Demand usually outpaces our ability to guarantee a space. A waitlist will remain open until the registration period closes, and we'll do our best to place you in that session. If a spot doesn't open up, you'll be added to the pre-registration list for the following season. Learn more about what to expect in a Healing Circle here.

If you have more questions about Healing Circles, consider reviewing our FAQ page.

Co-Creation:

Each Healing Circle is shaped by the people in it. Every group brings its own rhythm, voice, and energy. You are not entering a static program but a living community. We ask that you come ready to speak to your own needs, while also listening for and supporting the needs of others and the collective. This mutual care is central to how healing happens in Circle.

Our circles are designed to be responsive to your group’s needs. Your group may choose to pause for a holiday, extend for an extra session, or spend more time building shared values. If you’ve been in Circle before, this one may look and feel different. Every group is unique, and each Keeper team brings its own approach while following our shared structure. We invite you to stay open to how this community forms and how your voice helps shape it.

We all have different ways of functioning, different access needs, and different things that help us show up fully. While we may not be able to meet every need, we are committed to working together to create a space that works as well as possible for everyone. Sharing your needs can feel vulnerable, and there will be many opportunities to do so throughout the season.

Zoom automated captioning is available in all circles. For information about ASL interpretation, please email info@hiddenwaternyc.org.

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