Therapists in Bruderheim, AB
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Kelly-Dawn Aulenbach
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5N
Seeing the change in a client’s life is powerful, and I love being able to play a role in it. When you feel the burden and pressures of life weighing you down, it can be so easy to resort to being hard on yourself. Have you ever wondered what might be possible if the energy you spend in being self-critical could be directed somewhere else? Perhaps you notice you are struggling with a relationship that leaves you feeling stuck. Together, we can build a preferred way of being as we will explore attachment styles, trauma and other aspects of life that may be causing you distress. You matter and your life is worth living.
Seeing the change in a client’s life is powerful, and I love being able to play a role in it. When you feel the burden and pressures of life weighing you down, it can be so easy to resort to being hard on yourself. Have you ever wondered what might be possible if the energy you spend in being self-critical could be directed somewhere else? Perhaps you notice you are struggling with a relationship that leaves you feeling stuck. Together, we can build a preferred way of being as we will explore attachment styles, trauma and other aspects of life that may be causing you distress. You matter and your life is worth living.
Sexual Abuse Counsellors
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.