Melissa's Group for Survivors
Women Survivors of any type of childhood sexual abuse are invited to join this group. I personally designed it to help women understand the effects of trauma, reduce feelings of shame and guilt, and empower group members in a safe ...
Hosted by Chamin Ajjan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, A-CBT, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11242
Women Survivors of any type of childhood sexual abuse are invited to join this group. I personally designed it to help women understand the effects of trauma, reduce feelings of shame and guilt, and empower group members in a safe ...
Forest Fires: Childhood Sexual Abuse- CLOSED
GROUP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED; will begin screening again in January 2021. The group is for women who are healing from childhood sexual abuse and who want to tell their story. Some experience with therapy is necessary. The group is time-limited ...
Hosted by Antoinette Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SFTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
GROUP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED; will begin screening again in January 2021. The group is for women who are healing from childhood sexual abuse and who want to tell their story. Some experience with therapy is necessary. The group is time-limited ...
Melissa's Group for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Melissa's Group for Female Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse was designed to help women understand the effects of trauma, reduce feelings of shame and guilt, and empower women. This 12-session group progresses through 3 stages: Trauma and Its Manifestations, ...
Hosted by Mollie Aklepi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11242
Melissa's Group for Female Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse was designed to help women understand the effects of trauma, reduce feelings of shame and guilt, and empower women. This 12-session group progresses through 3 stages: Trauma and Its Manifestations, ...
Adult Women With Trauma Histories
Ongoing, interpersonal group for women with histories of interpersonal trauma (childhood sexual abuse,neglect, childhood physical abuse, rape, etc.) Members are required to be in individual therapy. Group addresses how trauma history impacts areas of current functioning, such as relationships, work, ...
Hosted by Shelley Messing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10011
Ongoing, interpersonal group for women with histories of interpersonal trauma (childhood sexual abuse,neglect, childhood physical abuse, rape, etc.) Members are required to be in individual therapy. Group addresses how trauma history impacts areas of current functioning, such as relationships, work, ...
Shawne Steiger
I plan to begin offering this group this coming January. This virtual group will focus on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. It is not the full DBT protocol, but will teach you the skills and help you ...
Hosted by Shawne Ellen Steiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Group meets in Syracuse, NY 13210
I plan to begin offering this group this coming January. This virtual group will focus on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. It is not the full DBT protocol, but will teach you the skills and help you ...
Women's Domestic Violence Survivor Group
I run a six week Domestic Violence Group. Please call (516) 387-4427 for more information or to reserve a spot. For more information please feel free to contact me.
Hosted by Linette J Giuliano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Douglaston, NY 11362
I run a six week Domestic Violence Group. Please call (516) 387-4427 for more information or to reserve a spot. For more information please feel free to contact me.
Sexual Violence Support Group for Women
This group is offered virtually for women who have experienced intimate relationship violence, sexual abuse, rape, or sexual assault. It provides education on sexual violence as well as emotional support from others who have had similar experiences. Topics covered include, ...
Hosted by Kaylene Graffitti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10028
This group is offered virtually for women who have experienced intimate relationship violence, sexual abuse, rape, or sexual assault. It provides education on sexual violence as well as emotional support from others who have had similar experiences. Topics covered include, ...
Labyrinths: A Rape Survivors' Group- CLOSED
This group is currently CLOSED.
Hosted by Antoinette Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SFTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
This group is currently CLOSED.
Virtual Support Group: Adults with Complex Trauma
Complex trauma refers to the experience of numerous traumatic events in a person’s life, often stemming from childhood. Individuals may be exposed to multiple instances of trauma such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing abuse, domestic violence, ...
Complex trauma refers to the experience of numerous traumatic events in a person’s life, often stemming from childhood. Individuals may be exposed to multiple instances of trauma such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing abuse, domestic violence, ...
women's expressive arts group
I currently co-facilitate a trauma informed womens expressive arts group with expressive arts therapist and workshop leader Jillian Rahm. This group is conducted via zoom and includes four yearly in person day long retreats Each group includes guided meditation, group ...
Hosted by Eric Carlson
Counselor, MS, CAS, CASAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saugerties, NY 12477
I currently co-facilitate a trauma informed womens expressive arts group with expressive arts therapist and workshop leader Jillian Rahm. This group is conducted via zoom and includes four yearly in person day long retreats Each group includes guided meditation, group ...
Mending Souls Group
This therapy group is for female identified survivors of childhood sexual abuse to develop skills and participate in/develop a supportive network with others to improve functioning in daily life. Group is designed to be 12 weeks in length, with open ...
Hosted by Stefanie M. Greisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
This therapy group is for female identified survivors of childhood sexual abuse to develop skills and participate in/develop a supportive network with others to improve functioning in daily life. Group is designed to be 12 weeks in length, with open ...
Psychodrama Group
Hosted by Letitia V. Coburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chappaqua, NY 10514
Survivors of Sexual Trauma
Six week group series will take place once per season. Participants can re-enroll at the beginning of each new series. Group Therapy provides not just one, but many sources of support, validation, and understanding. Group members learn how to talk ...
Hosted by Natalie Gmora-Nyman
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT, RDT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newburgh, NY 12550
Six week group series will take place once per season. Participants can re-enroll at the beginning of each new series. Group Therapy provides not just one, but many sources of support, validation, and understanding. Group members learn how to talk ...
Adult Sex Offender Treatment Program
Designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by assisting adult sex offenders with identifying high risk factors and maladaptive behavioral cycles that result in sexual deviance. Open to individuals voluntarily seeking treatment for sexual deviance and to individuals on probation, ...
Designed to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by assisting adult sex offenders with identifying high risk factors and maladaptive behavioral cycles that result in sexual deviance. Open to individuals voluntarily seeking treatment for sexual deviance and to individuals on probation, ...
groups for women sexually abused as children
16 week structured closed group Open ended long term group for people sexually abused as children
Hosted by Agnes Wohl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jericho, NY 11753
16 week structured closed group Open ended long term group for people sexually abused as children
Men's Recovery: Sex Abuse or Other Trauma
This is a therapist led group. The primary focus is adult men's recovery from the impact of their childhood sexual abuse or other trauma. The ongoing group has between 2 - 8 men at any time. All men are welcome: ...
Hosted by Dr. Angelo Pezzote
Counselor, DPharm, MA, BCPP, CCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10019
This is a therapist led group. The primary focus is adult men's recovery from the impact of their childhood sexual abuse or other trauma. The ongoing group has between 2 - 8 men at any time. All men are welcome: ...
Minds Together, LCSWs. P.C.
Hosted by Jean Carlos Osorio Lcsw-Cdbt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest Hills, NY 11375
Complex Trauma Virtual Support Group for Adults
Complex trauma refers to the experience of numerous traumatic events in a person’s life, often stemming from childhood. Individuals may be exposed to multiple instances of trauma such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing abuse, domestic violence, ...
Complex trauma refers to the experience of numerous traumatic events in a person’s life, often stemming from childhood. Individuals may be exposed to multiple instances of trauma such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing abuse, domestic violence, ...
Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
This 6 week group offers participants gentle movement to restore connection between mind and body. Many times dissociation and disconnection is a result of trauma; through choice and agency, participants can work towards cultivating a greater sense of empowerment. This ...
Hosted by Jennifer Knapp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14618
This 6 week group offers participants gentle movement to restore connection between mind and body. Many times dissociation and disconnection is a result of trauma; through choice and agency, participants can work towards cultivating a greater sense of empowerment. This ...
Disability/Chronically Ill Sexual Trauma Group
This online therapy group is for individuals who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse/sexual trauma that also identify as chronically ill/disabled. Many support/therapy groups for individuals who have experienced sexual trauma and are disabled and/or chronically ill often do not ...
Hosted by Relationship And Trauma Therapist Sarah Nunes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, NIC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14622
This online therapy group is for individuals who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse/sexual trauma that also identify as chronically ill/disabled. Many support/therapy groups for individuals who have experienced sexual trauma and are disabled and/or chronically ill often do not ...
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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.