Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra support group:
another option to help you heal from the trauma of child abuse.
another option to help you heal from the trauma of child abuse.
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group
All the resources are provided to you courtesy of the Cowra support group. They may or may not help you. Consider carefully. In doubt consult your therapist.
All the resources are provided to you courtesy of the Cowra support group. They may or may not help you. Consider carefully. In doubt consult your therapist.
What's New
- New in 2023... an optional short session soon after the main meeting where we can explore themes related to healing. Explore with spoken or written words or via drawings. This can be an eye opener into the healing power of art.
About the support group
- Popular titles:
- The Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass, Laura Davis. (For female survivors of sexual abuse)
- Victims no longer, Mike Lew. (For male survivors of sexual abuse)
- The Silent Crisis, Amanda Robinson. (Focuses on prevention - advice for parents)
- Article from ASCA (now Blue Knot Foundation) - Finding the right counsellor
Access Resources from the recovery page
>> access list of Activities >> access list of Health Professionals / Therapies / Retreats / Workshops >> access list of Organisations >> access list of Publications
>> access list of Activities >> access list of Health Professionals / Therapies / Retreats / Workshops >> access list of Organisations >> access list of Publications
- Pattern of behaviour: this is a list of behaviours or observations which the support group discusses on a regular basis and which therefore seems to fall in a category of pattern or behaviours which most survivors may adopt. Note that this does not mean ALL survivors experience ALL such behaviours. This list may be helpful when trying to change your behaviour and improve your daily life.
- Hints: these are strategies shared by attendees of the support group over time.
Setting boundaries
Avoiding pre-empting
Various other hints or quotes as at 20 October 2016
About the Support Group
- Introducing the support group
The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group was formed early 2011 to assist survivors of any form of child abuse and their family and friends to find options to heal.
- What is the support group about?
The support group does not seek to replace counselling nor is it about counselling. The group is about sharing ways of handling the challenges of daily life which may help someone else to improve their own life.The support group provides information on existing resources: books, organisations, helplines, websites, articles, strategies, peer support, workshops, and access to professional counselling.
The group respects your privacy: There is no need to disclose your name. There is no need to tell your story.
- When does the support group meet?
The group meets every month on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30. Each meeting is held in a safe environment in Cowra, NSW.
- How is the support group run?
Each meeting is based on sharing and supporting each other so that each one of us can better handle the challenges of daily life and enjoy a better life.
During each meeting we welcome new members, read our meeting agreement to remind us on why we are here, discuss how we have been, and start sharing strategies or hints which may help one another. We also get notes on items discussed at the previous meeting, and on upcoming workshops and events focusing on healing. You may take a break from the meeting anytime whilst respecting the group.
>> read our meeting agreement >> read our responsibilities >> browse our group resources
- What if you are interested to join? It is better for you and for the smooth and safe running of the group meetings that you fully understand the group's objectives. Call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460, have a chat, and assess whether this group is what you are looking for. You will also be given the opportunity to meet one or more group members prior to attending your first meeting. This will make your first attendance within our welcoming group, a safe and enriching experience.
