Sexual Abuse Support Groups in Santa Clara County, CA
Women Survivors of Sexual Assault
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group that is aimed to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping ...
Hosted by Chally Grundwag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94303
This is a small (up to 10 participants), confidential virtual (zoom) group that is aimed to support and empower women who are healing from sexual trauma. You will be able to connect with other survivors, share your story, learn coping ...
CSC: Community of Survivors & Courage (Jan, 2024)
CSC is a process group for female-identified survivors whose lives have been impacted by sexual
assault
. This space strives to bring together survivors who seek community, empowerment, and a long-term healing process. CSC opens dialogue about loss and rebuilding of ...
CSC is a process group for female-identified survivors whose lives have been impacted by sexual
assault
. This space strives to bring together survivors who seek community, empowerment, and a long-term healing process. CSC opens dialogue about loss and rebuilding of ...
Flourishing Beyond Sexual Trauma
I hold 12 week groups for up to 6 female survivors. We explore how our past trauma impacts the different areas of our life (e.g., emotional regulation, body sensations, sense of safety, family dynamics, friendships, relationships, sexual intimacy). We write ...
Hosted by Emerald May Rubio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95131
I hold 12 week groups for up to 6 female survivors. We explore how our past trauma impacts the different areas of our life (e.g., emotional regulation, body sensations, sense of safety, family dynamics, friendships, relationships, sexual intimacy). We write ...
TESS: Teens for Empowerment, Support, & Safety
Our TESS Group is currently INACTIVE. For more information about recruitment or other referrals feel free to contact Theresa Samuel Boko. Email: tsamuelboko@era-center.or g, Phone: 650-420-5274. TESS is a support group for teenage female-identified survivors ages 13-17 seeking empowerment, support, ...
Our TESS Group is currently INACTIVE. For more information about recruitment or other referrals feel free to contact Theresa Samuel Boko. Email: tsamuelboko@era-center.or g, Phone: 650-420-5274. TESS is a support group for teenage female-identified survivors ages 13-17 seeking empowerment, support, ...
Cancelled: Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
This group has been cancelled. Honoring the healing journey of the childhood
sexual abuse
survivor. In this supportive group, you will explore your emotions and learn to use them as guidance. You will illuminate how your beliefs about yourself affect ...
Hosted by Janet M Henderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in San Jose, CA 95124
This group has been cancelled. Honoring the healing journey of the childhood
sexual abuse
survivor. In this supportive group, you will explore your emotions and learn to use them as guidance. You will illuminate how your beliefs about yourself affect ...
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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.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Santa Clara County Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Santa Clara County is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Santa Clara County are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Santa Clara County is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Santa Clara County are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.