Events

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If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.
Maya Angelou

All events listed are for RA/MC survivors.
They are free and held virtually unless otherwise noted.

Event times are in Pacific Time.
This time zone converter can help you convert them to other time zones.

To help build safety and community, we require everyone to have their video on during our virtual events. Our Poetry Readings are the only exception to this rule, as they are open to the general public.

Please read our Disclaimer and Expectations for all GrassRoots events at the bottom of this page.

Workshops and events

  • None at this time.

Weekly Support Groups

Monthly Gatherings

Events by Other Organizations

List of GrassRoots’ Past Events

workshops and events

None at this time.

weekly support groups

cupp of hope drop-in peer support group for survivors of ra/mc

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Connection and Understanding with Phenomenal People

Mondays 5-7 pm Pacific Time
Wednesdays 5-7 pm Pacific Time

Register

Two weekly support groups for survivors of RA/MC. No commitment required. Drop in once in a while or come to every meeting, whatever works for you.

For questions, please contact the facilitators at cuppsofhope@gmail.com.

Facilitators: joanies and wildhorse – See Eventbrite to register.

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monthly gatherings

informal coloring and creating time

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Second Sunday of every month
June 14, 2026
12-3 pm Pacific Time

registER

Coloring, drawing, painting, and more! A welcoming space for all ages (littles, teens, adults) and art forms. Relax and have fun at our virtual open art space.

Upcoming dates in 2026 (you can register through the same link, above):
July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13

If you are interested in becoming a Greeter for future Coloring and Creating Times, please Contact Us.

cozy corner

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A gathering for survivors of RA/MC.

Sunday May 10, 2026
3-5 pm Pacific Time

Register

Cozy Corner is a time for survivors to meet through Zoom and connect with others who understand the struggles of different holidays and seasons throughout the year.

These drop-in gatherings are an opportunity to be together and share a meal, visit, do an activity that brings you comfort, or just be.

Note: May’s Cozy Corner will be combined with May’s Informal Coloring and Creating Time.

If you are interested in becoming a Host for future Cozy Corners, please Contact Us.

open studio

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Fourth Sunday of every month
June 28, 2026
12-3 pm Pacific Time

Register

Drop in and work on your personal project in the company of other survivors. Projects can be anything, including coloring and drawing, tidying a room, or even paying some bills. This event is in an open studio format.

Come for a few moments or stay the whole time!

Upcoming dates in 2026 (you can register through the same link, above):
July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27

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If you have ideas for any events, workshops, or get-togethers you would like to facilitate or attend, please contact us at: grassrootsramccollective@gmail.com.

Or use our Contact Us page.

events by other organizations

THE SURVIVORSHIP TRAFFICKING AND EXTREME ABUSE ONLINE CONFERENCE

Virtual Conference
Clinician’s Conference – Friday May 15, 2026
Survivor Conference – Saturday and Sunday May 16 – 17, 2026

See the conference website for more information and to register. There is a discounted rate available for low income survivors.

Plural Positivity World Conference

Virtual Conference
June 12-14, 2026

The Plural Association has proudly organized the annual Plural Positivity World Conference virtually since 2019. This year has 20 presenters across 19 sessions, including RAMCOA survivors Cheryl Rainfield, Brigadoon System, and Katie Keech on Friday’s opening panel.

The conference lineup spans lived experience, academic expertise, and grassroots advocacy in equal measure. For more information and to register, see the conference website.

There is a 50% off coupon code for RAMCOA survivors, and some 100% scholarships are available. All tickets need to be reserved before the event starts on Friday June 12.

Coupon code: SURVIVORS26

S.M.A.R.T.’S ONLINE ANNUAL RITUAL ABUSE AND MIND CONTROL CONFERENCE

Virtual Conference
August 15-16, 2026

This annual conference is co-sponsored by Survivorship. See the conference website for more information and to register. For the early bird rate, register by June 1. The price goes incrementally up after that date, as the conference approaches. They also have an ongoing, discounted rate for low income survivors.

International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference

Virtual Conference
Free for survivors
September 23-25, 2026

This survivor-friendly conference brings together people of many professions (clergy, law enforcement, medical, etc.). They welcome presentations on RA/MC.

Survivors can attend the conference for free, however they will still need to register for the conference beforehand.

Keep an eye on the conference website to register (registration opens June 1), and to see this year’s agenda when it’s finalized.

An Infinite Mind Speaker Series

Second Sunday of each month
1-2:30 pm Pacific Time
Cost: $10.00 USD

Join An Infinite Mind for their live and interactive speaker series. Each month features an expert in the field of dissociation and DID, including people with lived experience. The sessions take place live on Zoom and allow for ample Q&A discussion time. Each session is recorded and available for viewing at a later time.

Descriptions of past Zoom presentations are at the bottom of their page.

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Grassroots’ disclaimer and expectations for all events

By registering and/or attending any of our offerings, you are agreeing to the following, as well as to the unique guidelines listed on Eventbrite for each event:

All GrassRoots (GR) events are facilitated/hosted by peer volunteers. Our events are not a substitute for therapy. We cannot provide crisis intervention. We trust you to call your therapist, a hotline, 911, or to go to your nearest emergency room if you are feeling that you might hurt yourself or another person.

Group settings for survivors can be complex and risks may include transference and emotional destabilization. We encourage you to speak to your therapist or support networks to seek advice about the suitability of these environments in relation to where you are in your recovery.

In attending and/or participating in any of the GR offerings, you agree to hold harmless GR and its peer volunteers and/or participants for any adverse consequences that may impact your life.

As a community, our goal is to create a safe space for every member. In order to achieve this goal, all participants and facilitators agree to treat each other with equity, kindness, respect, and consideration. Any form of bullying, degrading comments, name-calling, put-downs, criticism, sarcasm, shaming, or raising your voice towards each other, etc., will not be tolerated.

If these guidelines are not followed, the facilitators/hosts will attempt to bring a reconciliation between the people involved. If this should prove impossible, one or more of the parties involved will be asked to leave the group and will be restricted from future GR events/workshops.* If at a later date a resolution can be reached between the parties involved, the restrictions may be lifted. (*This does not refer to GR events that are open to the general public.)

Thank you,
GR Steering Committee

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