Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc.

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis offers structured, supervised internships across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Internships are designed to meet academic field requirements while providing hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program.

Program: Advocacy / Safe House

The Group Facilitation Intern supports psychoeducational and support groups for survivors, focusing on empowerment, education, and skill-building within safe house and program services.

• Co-facilitate groups
• Assist in curriculum development
• Track attendance and participation

• Support domestic violence education groups
• Assist with self-sufficiency and life skills programming
• Help develop new groups (e.g., therapeutic or garden-based programming)

Interns will gain experience in:

• Group facilitation techniques
• Curriculum development
• Survivor engagement strategies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level student in related field
• Must be completing internship as part of a required field experience
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

• Two-semester commitment required
• Availability during scheduled group times

• Weekly supervision (minimum one hour)
• Group facilitation support and team meeting participation required

This internship offers hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program serving survivors across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, and advocacy services. Interns will work closely with experienced staff, participate in real case discussions, and gain practical, trauma-informed skills applicable to careers in social work, counseling, psychology, and human services.

• Responsibilities may evolve based on program needs, intern learning goals, and client needs