C.A.S.
Childhood abuse survivors (CAS) is a self-help support group program designed specifically for adult survivors of neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse.
Hosted by Vanessa Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM, CTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Livonia, MI 48150
Childhood abuse survivors (CAS) is a self-help support group program designed specifically for adult survivors of neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse.
Survivors Empowerment Workshop
This is an educational and insightful workshop that teaches helpful coping skills along with other psychoeducation to heal from childhood sexual traumas. Through activities, journal prompts, discussions, and hand-outs, participants are able to re-write their own stories and take the ...
Hosted by Janel Wetzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royal Oak, MI 48067
This is an educational and insightful workshop that teaches helpful coping skills along with other psychoeducation to heal from childhood sexual traumas. Through activities, journal prompts, discussions, and hand-outs, participants are able to re-write their own stories and take the ...
Virtual Male-Identifying Sexual Abuse Survivor Grp
Beginning June 28th, 2022 - This 8-week virtual support group is for adult (25+ Y.O.) male-identified survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Gain meaningful connections and skills, cultivate hope, and set individualized goals for your own healing journey. You are not ...
Hosted by Drew Wiggins
Limited Licensed Psychologist, TLLP
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Plymouth, MI 48170
Beginning June 28th, 2022 - This 8-week virtual support group is for adult (25+ Y.O.) male-identified survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Gain meaningful connections and skills, cultivate hope, and set individualized goals for your own healing journey. You are not ...
Sexual Abuse Group
Working with men, women, and children in group therapy to overcome sexual abuse and sexual abuse-related issues
Hosted by Rosenberg & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warren, MI 48093
Working with men, women, and children in group therapy to overcome sexual abuse and sexual abuse-related issues
Didactic group for depression and anxiety.
Members will discuss and process their feelings for low self worth, depressed mood and anxiety. Therapist will assist members by providing psychological education, support and guidance that will help members to obtain help, hope and healing. This therapist uses a ...
Hosted by Carla Y Jenkins
Counselor, MA, L, P, C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterford, MI 48327
Members will discuss and process their feelings for low self worth, depressed mood and anxiety. Therapist will assist members by providing psychological education, support and guidance that will help members to obtain help, hope and healing. This therapist uses a ...
Body + Mind Connection
Shelterhouse's Body Mind Connection Program takes a unique approach to treating women’s relational issues: through individual and group therapy for women’s intimacy, Body Mind Connection offers support for women who find themselves held back from deeper intimate connections due to ...
Shelterhouse's Body Mind Connection Program takes a unique approach to treating women’s relational issues: through individual and group therapy for women’s intimacy, Body Mind Connection offers support for women who find themselves held back from deeper intimate connections due to ...
Sexual Survivors Support Group
This by-invitation-only, closed, confidential group meets weekly to process a very intense, emotionally laden topic using Christian based material in which the survivors learn about the damage of secrets, feelings, shame, blame, self-loathing, responsibility, forgiveness, control, and acceptance. Attendance must ...
Hosted by Karen Moore Tolen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Haven, MI 49090
This by-invitation-only, closed, confidential group meets weekly to process a very intense, emotionally laden topic using Christian based material in which the survivors learn about the damage of secrets, feelings, shame, blame, self-loathing, responsibility, forgiveness, control, and acceptance. Attendance must ...
Male Survivors of Violence
Men often face unique barriers to seeking support after experiencing violence. There may be fear that they will be blamed for their experiences, shamed for not preventing them, or not taken seriously at all. Here at Shelterhouse, we start by ...
Men often face unique barriers to seeking support after experiencing violence. There may be fear that they will be blamed for their experiences, shamed for not preventing them, or not taken seriously at all. Here at Shelterhouse, we start by ...
Men's Therapy Group
This is a once a month, on-going, open therapy group for individuals who identify as male and have experienced sexual abuse in their past (from ages
Hosted by Mark McMillan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ferndale, MI 48220
This is a once a month, on-going, open therapy group for individuals who identify as male and have experienced sexual abuse in their past (from ages
Kindred Solace
Support Group for parents/guardians of children that have been sexually abused. We meet monthly at a counseling office in Warren, MI. No cost, however, we accept $5-$10 donations. Please contact Carissa Gluth if you are interested in joining or visit ...
Hosted by Carissa Gluth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warren, MI 48093
Support Group for parents/guardians of children that have been sexually abused. We meet monthly at a counseling office in Warren, MI. No cost, however, we accept $5-$10 donations. Please contact Carissa Gluth if you are interested in joining or visit ...
Sexual abuse
Women often do not tell anyone of their abuse because of shame and fear they will be judged. Often they are older when they come forward for help. Regardless of age and how long ago the abuse occurred, they almost ...
Hosted by Avelyn E Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Okemos, MI 48864
Women often do not tell anyone of their abuse because of shame and fear they will be judged. Often they are older when they come forward for help. Regardless of age and how long ago the abuse occurred, they almost ...
Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling
Our specialty is working with relationship issues including marital conflict, divorce, sexual issues and infidelity.
Hosted by Lakeside Professional Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMSW, ACS, ICAADC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Shelby Township, MI 48317
Our specialty is working with relationship issues including marital conflict, divorce, sexual issues and infidelity.
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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.