Sex Abuse Trauma Group
Hosted by Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norcross, GA 30071
Sexual Abuse Survivors Group
Online therapy group for adolescent girls who have a history of sexual trauma.
Hosted by Julie Christine Medlin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Marietta, GA 30060
Online therapy group for adolescent girls who have a history of sexual trauma.
Sexual Compulsivity Track
Because of the ease of access to explicit media and the potency of today's pornography, many parents are faced with the difficult and uncomfortable task of addressing pornography use and sexual behavior problems by their children. Research suggests that most ...
Hosted by Star Guides Wilderness
Treatment Center, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Macon, GA 31210
Because of the ease of access to explicit media and the potency of today's pornography, many parents are faced with the difficult and uncomfortable task of addressing pornography use and sexual behavior problems by their children. Research suggests that most ...
Sexual Abuse/Assault Survivors
This group is for women (18+) and focuses on education, support, and empowerment. The group will be small (4-8 women) and meet on Saturday mornings for 8 weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake session ...
Hosted by Elise C Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norcross, GA 30092
This group is for women (18+) and focuses on education, support, and empowerment. The group will be small (4-8 women) and meet on Saturday mornings for 8 weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake session ...
W.O.W Walk on Water, overcoming your fears group
This group is a very wonderful, informative and enlightening curriculum that will provide you with the tools on how to do the healing process for yourself and remove any blockages you may have from enjoying a life of freedom, joy ...
Hosted by Dr. Fiyah The Queen of Transformation
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30035
This group is a very wonderful, informative and enlightening curriculum that will provide you with the tools on how to do the healing process for yourself and remove any blockages you may have from enjoying a life of freedom, joy ...
Non-Offending Parents Support Group
This group is intended for non-offending parents, caregivers, and/or guardians who want to understand the effects of Child Sexual Abuse, while also gaining skills for self-care to be a healthy, strong, support for the survivors. This is an open group, ...
This group is intended for non-offending parents, caregivers, and/or guardians who want to understand the effects of Child Sexual Abuse, while also gaining skills for self-care to be a healthy, strong, support for the survivors. This is an open group, ...
Survive to Thrive
Women's support group for survivors of sexual abuse.
Hosted by Nancy E Chancey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Women's support group for survivors of sexual abuse.
Sexual Abuse Healing Circle
Let's empower ourselves from traumatic experiences. Let us take back our trust in ourselves and others and experience a lifetime of growth!
Hosted by Dr. Fiyah The Queen of Transformation
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Decatur, GA 30035
Let's empower ourselves from traumatic experiences. Let us take back our trust in ourselves and others and experience a lifetime of growth!
Transforming Trauma - Young Adults
This group is for Young Adults 18-25 with the focus on psycho- education, support, and empowerment. The group will meet on Thursday evenings and run for 8 consecutive weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake ...
Hosted by Transformational Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Duluth, GA 30096
This group is for Young Adults 18-25 with the focus on psycho- education, support, and empowerment. The group will meet on Thursday evenings and run for 8 consecutive weeks. Each participant will need to commit to attending regularly. An intake ...
Women's Healing Hearts Group
A Christian faith-based healing group for women survivors of sexual abuse/trauma. This is an opportunity to move beyond surviving day to day & towards Living the life you desire, a life free from self-destructive behaviors and broken relationships.
Hosted by Healing House Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Marys, GA 31558
A Christian faith-based healing group for women survivors of sexual abuse/trauma. This is an opportunity to move beyond surviving day to day & towards Living the life you desire, a life free from self-destructive behaviors and broken relationships.
Creative Expressions
A recovery group specially desinged for adult women (18yo and older) recovering from sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Group is confidential and will require admissions assessment prior to registration. Group is self pay only.
Hosted by Mieke P Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pooler, GA 31322
A recovery group specially desinged for adult women (18yo and older) recovering from sexual assault and/or domestic violence. Group is confidential and will require admissions assessment prior to registration. Group is self pay only.
Beauty for Ashes
Beauty for Ashes is a group designed to help female survivors of sexual abuse recover. The group meets for 12 weeks for 1-1/2 hours sessions. Call 770-239-7453 if interested in a free assessment.
Hosted by Mary Teresa Freeman-Walters
Counselor, MS, MAC, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norcross, GA 30092
Beauty for Ashes is a group designed to help female survivors of sexual abuse recover. The group meets for 12 weeks for 1-1/2 hours sessions. Call 770-239-7453 if interested in a free assessment.
Mindfulness Meditation & Sound Healing Meditation
I offer holistic healing through mindfulness meditation classes and sound healing meditations twice a month. These groups are limited to 8 members. These groups focus on self-care and wellness, help reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression as well ...
Hosted by Ascending Solutions, LLC
PhD, MFT, RMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jonesboro, GA 30236
I offer holistic healing through mindfulness meditation classes and sound healing meditations twice a month. These groups are limited to 8 members. These groups focus on self-care and wellness, help reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression as well ...
Grief Support Group
Hosted by New Beginnings Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Alchemistry Group For Couples
This group is a closed process group that is specifically designed as a "wellness retreat model"- The Alchemistry Retreat- for couples that are interested in joining a space with other couples to discuss traumatic experiences, relational dynamics, and sexual health. ...
Hosted by Lynn Paige
Counselor, PhD, MAMFT, LPC, CST-E
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tyrone, GA 30290
This group is a closed process group that is specifically designed as a "wellness retreat model"- The Alchemistry Retreat- for couples that are interested in joining a space with other couples to discuss traumatic experiences, relational dynamics, and sexual health. ...
Women's Trauma-Focused Process Group
Interpersonal trauma impacts our ability to feel safe and secure in relationships, which often leads to isolation, chaotic relational patterns, co-dependency, and other dysfunctional dynamics. This group will provide a combination of skill-building, trauma education, and interpersonal processing with the ...
Hosted by Amber Spezzano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smyrna, GA 30080
Interpersonal trauma impacts our ability to feel safe and secure in relationships, which often leads to isolation, chaotic relational patterns, co-dependency, and other dysfunctional dynamics. This group will provide a combination of skill-building, trauma education, and interpersonal processing with the ...
Youth with Sexually Problematic Behaviors
This group is for adolescent boys who have a history of sexually problematic behaviors. The group is for both adjudicated youth and youth who are not involved in the criminal justice system. The group meets once a week for 1.5 ...
Hosted by Hayley Kast
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Carrollton, GA 30116
This group is for adolescent boys who have a history of sexually problematic behaviors. The group is for both adjudicated youth and youth who are not involved in the criminal justice system. The group meets once a week for 1.5 ...
Restore (Teenagers)
OPEN GROUP FOR AGES 13-17 - STARTS APRIL 8, 2023 - PURPOSE OF GROUP: 1. HELP PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE AND DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING SKILLS. 2. INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, SELFAWARENESS, ASSERTIVENESS, RESILIENCY, FORGIVENESS, SELFACCEPTANCE AND CONNECTION. 3. FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA AND HOW ...
Hosted by Transformational Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Duluth, GA 30096
OPEN GROUP FOR AGES 13-17 - STARTS APRIL 8, 2023 - PURPOSE OF GROUP: 1. HELP PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE AND DEVELOP HEALTHY COPING SKILLS. 2. INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, SELFAWARENESS, ASSERTIVENESS, RESILIENCY, FORGIVENESS, SELFACCEPTANCE AND CONNECTION. 3. FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF TRAUMA AND HOW ...
Healing Circle
Healing Circles is a support group for persons recovering from trauma and grief & loss. Meets weekly for 90 minutes for 12 weeks. Visit us online or call to register (770) 468-7100.
Hosted by MHT Family LIfe Center
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MSCP, ThD, CPC, CAMS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Riverdale, GA 30274
Healing Circles is a support group for persons recovering from trauma and grief & loss. Meets weekly for 90 minutes for 12 weeks. Visit us online or call to register (770) 468-7100.
Sexual Addiction
This group is for people that suffer from impulsivity and sexual addiction. This includes all facets of sexual addiction. Porn, Internet Porn, Sexual Fantasies, Excessive Masturbation, Frotteurism, Watching, Deviant Thoughts "Children", Predatory Behaviors, Psychological Sexual Deviance.
Hosted by Healing Minds Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC , LCMH, SAP, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Columbus, GA 31907
This group is for people that suffer from impulsivity and sexual addiction. This includes all facets of sexual addiction. Porn, Internet Porn, Sexual Fantasies, Excessive Masturbation, Frotteurism, Watching, Deviant Thoughts "Children", Predatory Behaviors, Psychological Sexual Deviance.
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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.