You can expect:

  • A trauma-informed, supportive environment
  • A balance of guided sessions and free time
  • Opportunities for connection without pressure to share
  • Time to rest, reset, and reconnect with yourself
  • A sense of community with people who understand, without needing explanation

This gathering is about creating space - space to breathe, to feel, to connect, or simply to exist without expectation.

Places are intentionally limited to ensure the space remains intimate and supportive.

Booking & Payment

To secure your place, a deposit is required at the time of booking.
Due to the limited number of spaces, we are unable to hold places without confirmation.

Flexible payment options are available, and full details will be provided upon enquiry or booking.

Who is this for?

This space is open to:

  • Survivors of sexual violence
  • Those navigating their own healing journey
  • Individuals who support or care for survivors

You do not need to have a label, a story to share, or a certain stage of healing to attend.

Interested in joining us?

If you feel this might be the right space for you, we invite you to get in touch below to secure your place.


Survivors Gathering

A space to pause, connect, and simply be

The Survivors Gathering by Éist – Saying No to Silence is a carefully held space for those impacted by sexual violence, and for those who support and walk alongside them.

This is not a workshop. There is nothing to perform, prove, or push through.
It is a gentle invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and into a space that centres rest, connection, and understanding.

Across the gathering, we create opportunities for quiet reflection, shared moments, and meaningful connection, at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you choose to engage fully, sit back and observe, or take time alone when needed, you are welcome exactly as you are.

We know that spaces like this can feel daunting.
That's why everything is designed with care, consent, and choice at its core.


Workshops, Training & Talks

Trauma-informed. Survivor-led. Impact-driven

At Éist, we deliver professional, trauma-informed workshops, talks and training for organisations, schools and community groups across Ireland.

Our sessions equip participants with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to respond to sexual violence with care, clarity and compassion.

We deliver professional, trauma-informed workshops, talks and training for organisations, schools, workplaces and community groups across Ireland.

*We offer a limited number of reduced-rate sessions for community and grassroots organisations.

By booking Éist, you are directly supporting survivor access to counselling and helping to drive meaningful change through advocacy and education.

Here at Éist - Saying No To Silence, our work is grounded in lived experience, advocacy, and trauma-informed practice. We create spaces that are not only educational, but human. Spaces where difficult conversations can happen safely and meaningfully.


Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your organisation, audience and setting to ensure it is relevant, impactful and grounded in real-world experience.


Bairbre Kelly - Counsellor Psychotherapist / Co-Founder of Éist
Bairbre Kelly - Counsellor Psychotherapist / Co-Founder of Éist
Hazel Behan Éist Co-Founder
Hazel Behan Éist Co-Founder
Whether you're a workplace, school, university, community group or event organiser, we tailor our sessions to meet your needs.

We work closely with each organisation to design sessions that are impactful, relevant and tailored to your team or audience.

Talks & Guest Speaking

Engaging, thought-provoking talks that challenge perspectives and leave audiences better equipped to respond in real-world situations.

Topics include:

  • Supporting survivors of sexual violence

  • Sexual violence in queer and gender diverse communities

  • Responding to disclosure with care and confidence

  • Creating safer, more inclusive environments

Ideal for: conferences, workplaces, universities and public events.


Professional Training

In-depth, practical training for organisations and professionals who want to build safer, more informed and trauma-aware environments. 

Participants leave with practical tools they can immediately apply in their roles.

Training areas include:

  • Trauma-informed practice

  • Responding to disclosures

  • Survivor-centred communication

  • Creating regulation-ready environments

  • Staff wellbeing & burnout awareness

Ideal for: schools, frontline services, NGOs, healthcare, HR teams and educators

Events & Panel Facilitation

We curate and facilitate impactful conversations through public events, panel discussions and community-led initiatives.

These spaces are designed to centre lived experience, amplify underrepresented voices, and foster honest, necessary dialogue.

Holistic Workshops

Our holistic workshops focus on regulation, healing, and connection. These sessions support individuals and communities in understanding trauma not just cognitively, but physically and emotionally.

These sessions support both understanding and wellbeing - recognising that trauma is experienced in both mind and body.

Workshops may include:

  • Grounding and regulation practices

  • Understanding the body's response to trauma

  • Community care and collective healing spaces

  • Tools for emotional safety and resilience

Ideal for: community groups, survivor spaces, wellbeing programmes and organisations prioritising staff care

Why Work With Éist?

Hazel Behan Éist Co-Founder
Hazel Behan Éist Co-Founder

  • Survivor-led approach
    Our work is rooted in lived experience and real-world advocacy.

  • Trauma-informed delivery
    We prioritise safety, sensitivity, and care in every space we hold.

  • Authentic & impactful
    We don't just inform - we connect, challenge and create change.

  • Trusted voice in advocacy
    Éist continues to challenge systems and push for meaningful reform in Ireland.

We have delivered workshops, talks and advocacy across communities, education settings and public platforms, reaching a wide and diverse audience.

What Participants Gain

Depending on the session, participants will:

  • Feel more confident responding to disclosures

  • Gain a deeper understanding of trauma and its impact

  • Learn practical tools to create safer environments

  • Feel more equipped, informed and emotionally aware

  • Leave with knowledge they can apply immediately

Booking & Enquiries

All workshops, talks and training can be tailored to your organisation, audience and goals.

We offer flexible formats including:

  • Talks (1–2 hours)

  • Half-day and full-day training

  • Ongoing workshop series

  • Community and corporate packages

Get in touch to discuss your needs or request a booking: info@notosilence.ie