Sexual Abuser Family Support/Disenfranchised Grief
Families of those who have been convicted of sexual abuses are often left confused, hurt, angry, and alone. To grieve a loved one who has become a pariah of humanity is an isolating time. Understand the what and why of ...
Hosted by Tina L Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakewood, CO 80226
Families of those who have been convicted of sexual abuses are often left confused, hurt, angry, and alone. To grieve a loved one who has become a pariah of humanity is an isolating time. Understand the what and why of ...
Darkness to Light Child Abuse Prevention
Increase your awareness to prevent child sexual abuse! This is a two hour FREE training for adults. Date & time are flexible to your needs! Call Lisa @ 303-968-0952 to arrange for you or a group! For more info on ...
Hosted by Lisa Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arvada, CO 80002
Increase your awareness to prevent child sexual abuse! This is a two hour FREE training for adults. Date & time are flexible to your needs! Call Lisa @ 303-968-0952 to arrange for you or a group! For more info on ...
Sexual addiction, porn addiction
Client who struggle with sexual addiction, including pornography etc., will attend group to support each other and gain knowledge around the addiction process and how to overcome addiction to live their best life and improve their relationships.
Hosted by Mindful Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakewood, CO 80123
Client who struggle with sexual addiction, including pornography etc., will attend group to support each other and gain knowledge around the addiction process and how to overcome addiction to live their best life and improve their relationships.
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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.