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Male Survivor Group
Too often men who are abused feel disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Gender expectations can interfere with men seeking help and receiving the support they deserve. This 10 week structured group is intended for male survivors at ...
Hosted by Judith Ierulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Too often men who are abused feel disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Gender expectations can interfere with men seeking help and receiving the support they deserve. This 10 week structured group is intended for male survivors at ...
Resilient Remembrance: A Sexual Trauma Support
Join other survivors of sexual trauma in exploring your unique creative process. Build coping and resiliency with mind-body tools, visual art, and creative self-expression. You may choose to engage in performance as therapy by sharing a creative representation of your ...
Hosted by Amanda Mitchell
Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60641
Join other survivors of sexual trauma in exploring your unique creative process. Build coping and resiliency with mind-body tools, visual art, and creative self-expression. You may choose to engage in performance as therapy by sharing a creative representation of your ...
Healing Spirals: Gay Survivors of Sexual Abuse
This group explores the different issues that arise for gay men who were abused as children or adolescents. These might include: establishing trust; assessing safety; dealing with memories; negotiating relationships with families of origin; coping with feelings of shame, isolation, ...
Hosted by Jeff Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTRS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
This group explores the different issues that arise for gay men who were abused as children or adolescents. These might include: establishing trust; assessing safety; dealing with memories; negotiating relationships with families of origin; coping with feelings of shame, isolation, ...
Male Suriviors of Chlidhood Sexual Abuse Group
Too often men who are abused feel disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Gender expectations can interfere with men seeking help and receiving the support they deserve. This group will provide education about sexual and physical abuse and ...
Hosted by Judith Ierulli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Evanston, IL 60201
Too often men who are abused feel disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Gender expectations can interfere with men seeking help and receiving the support they deserve. This group will provide education about sexual and physical abuse and ...
Childhood Trauma Processing/Psychoeducation Groups
Within our own Trauma Program paradigm, we are working to prepare a version of group therapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma. More details are forthcoming. Please check on our website www.koziolthrapyandcoachi ng.com and read more under the Groups tab.
Hosted by Wioleta Koziol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
Within our own Trauma Program paradigm, we are working to prepare a version of group therapy for adult survivors of childhood trauma. More details are forthcoming. Please check on our website www.koziolthrapyandcoachi ng.com and read more under the Groups tab.
Resilient Remembrance: Sexual Trauma Support
Join other survivors of sexual trauma in exploring your unique creative process. Build coping and resiliency with mind-body tools, visual art, and creative self-expression. You may choose to engage in performance as therapy by sharing a creative representation of your ...
Hosted by Sondra Malling
Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60641
Join other survivors of sexual trauma in exploring your unique creative process. Build coping and resiliency with mind-body tools, visual art, and creative self-expression. You may choose to engage in performance as therapy by sharing a creative representation of your ...
Sexuality Book Club
Sexuality book club is free, monthly, and hosted at safe space Eli Tea Bar in Andersonville. After book discussion, we will have a Q&A to connect folks to more tailored info and resources. Since sexuality is so broad, you can ...
Hosted by Florence Paquet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
Sexuality book club is free, monthly, and hosted at safe space Eli Tea Bar in Andersonville. After book discussion, we will have a Q&A to connect folks to more tailored info and resources. Since sexuality is so broad, you can ...
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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.