Healing from Purity Culture
This group is for adult women who deal with shame/anger/guilt as a result of the religious message that a women's sexuality does not belong to her. This group will aim to identify and work through issues related to sexuality and ...
Hosted by Jessica Warburton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oregon City, OR 97045
This group is for adult women who deal with shame/anger/guilt as a result of the religious message that a women's sexuality does not belong to her. This group will aim to identify and work through issues related to sexuality and ...
Female Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Hosted by Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This group unites adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of cisgendered females. This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive community, understanding effects of sexual abuse trauma, and improving the health of ...
Nonbinary/Trans Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
This group unites nonbinary, genderqueer, and trans adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of a variety of gender expressions and may include AMAB and AFAB individuals. This group focuses on creating a safe and ...
Hosted by Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This group unites nonbinary, genderqueer, and trans adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This group is generally made up of a variety of gender expressions and may include AMAB and AFAB individuals. This group focuses on creating a safe and ...
Partners of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
This workshop is for partners of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We will learn how to support your partner and yourself in healing from the effects of sexual abuse, learn more information about sexual abuse dynamics, and learn how ...
Hosted by Molly McDavitt Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This workshop is for partners of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We will learn how to support your partner and yourself in healing from the effects of sexual abuse, learn more information about sexual abuse dynamics, and learn how ...
Behavior Management (Adolescent Males)
Behavioral management involving Cognitive Behavioral modality. This group is lead by group members but guided by me. This is invite-only
Hosted by Brad Dehler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, QMHP, LMHP, CCSOT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97301
Behavioral management involving Cognitive Behavioral modality. This group is lead by group members but guided by me. This is invite-only
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Hosted by Whole Heart Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, NCC, MAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97213
Various
Women Honoring Instincts, Senses, Experiences
WHISE: This group is for people who identify as a woman (or were socialized as a girl), and the focus of the group is on building confidence. It is my perspective that a significant part of the female experience in ...
Hosted by Brianne Copeland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97211
WHISE: This group is for people who identify as a woman (or were socialized as a girl), and the focus of the group is on building confidence. It is my perspective that a significant part of the female experience in ...
Sexual Assault Survivor Skills
SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR SKILLS, (SASS). For Providers and Teens. 2 Session dates are available (each session is 2 sections SASS1 & SASS2 available in April (half price) $30 (30 min video). In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2024 Trauma ...
SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR SKILLS, (SASS). For Providers and Teens. 2 Session dates are available (each session is 2 sections SASS1 & SASS2 available in April (half price) $30 (30 min video). In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM2024 Trauma ...
Groups for Survivors of Trauma
These women only process groups are designed to give you a safe and confidential environment to heal from your trauma and will allow you to build a community of other survivors that have been through similar experiences. Group is appropriate ...
Hosted by Deborah Lyda High
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97227
These women only process groups are designed to give you a safe and confidential environment to heal from your trauma and will allow you to build a community of other survivors that have been through similar experiences. Group is appropriate ...
Sexual Addiction Treatment Group
Hosted by Steven P DeLugach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
Living Beyond Trauma
This group focuses on the issues faced by survivors of physical and sexual trauma and abuse. In a safe and supported group setting you can share as little or as much of your experiences as you feel comfortable sharing.Exploring experiences ...
Hosted by Teresa Kehrli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gresham, OR 97030
This group focuses on the issues faced by survivors of physical and sexual trauma and abuse. In a safe and supported group setting you can share as little or as much of your experiences as you feel comfortable sharing.Exploring experiences ...
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Sexual Abuse Support Groups
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.