2008 Programs
Groups for Adult Women Survivors of
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Choose from one of our many programs from the list:
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Qualified counsellors conduct a variety of psycho-educational and
expressive groups each year. All groups are FREE ( donations welcome), limited to
a maximum of ten women, and are 10 weeks in length. Two or two and a half hours each
session. All participants will be interviewed in person by the
facilitator(s) to determine eligibility and readiness for group
work.
Eligibility: A history of sexual abuse, living in a stable
environment, minimum three months abstinence if in recovery from
substance abuse, 19 years of age or older. To register for the
following groups call 604-659-2200
Introduction to Recovery- Level I
This is a phase one group for female survivors of childhood sexual
abuse. If you want to learn more about skills to cope and the
effects of abuse, then this ten-session group is for you. The group
continues in Level II, and to Level III. It is
therefore a long-term commitment. The group continues to level II and level III.
It is therefore a long term commitment. Level I is
a skill-building psycho-educational group. Level II provides more in depth work.
Winter Session
Time 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays, Starting January 15, 2008
Introduction to Recovery - Level II
If you have previously attended a group for childhood sexual abuse and would
like to join a Level II group in which you have an opportunity to tell your story
in a safe, supportive environment, please call for more information. This is a
process group and continues to Level III.
Spring Session
Time 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays, Starting April 1, 2008
Anxiety Busting
This group is designed to assist women in developing the skills
to calm oneself when feeling anxious and out of control. Included in the skills are a
variety of coping, grounding, and affect regulation tools to help you
recognize and respond to disturbing experiences.
Activities involve the mind, heart, and body so become
prepared to participate in a variety of exercises, breath work, art,
visualizations and presentations by facilitators
Winter Session
Mondays, Starting January 14, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Images For Healing
This art therapy psycho-educational group is for female survivors of sexual abuse who have some previous experience and skill in grounding
and boundary setting. The intention of this spontaneous art therapy group is to discover underlying
patterns and habits of being. The images that emerge lead the way to healing
Winter Session
Mondays, Starting January 14, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Spring Session
Mondays, Starting March 31, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Discover Your Authentic Self
A drama and movement therapy group for women who have experienced sexual,
emotional and/or physical abuse. Through the healing power of drama, story
and movement discover the real you! Unlock your potential, your strengths
and your passions in order to celebrate and honour your unique authentic self.
No previous drama or movement experience necessary. Participants area required to have a one
to one counselor
Thursdays, Starting April 24, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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