SEEDS OF HEALING COUNSELLING PROGRAM

Sexualized violence is an abuse of power and control. Whether it is child sexual abuse or adult sexual assault, it robs the victim of his/her right to choose what happens to his/her body. When a person’s sexual integrity has been violated, it often brings feelings of guilt and shame which leave the person feeling very much alone. In our Seeds of Healing Counselling Program, we provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment, where the survivor can regain a sense of control and dignity, and can begin to reconnect with self and others.

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Current Groups

HEALING FROM THE HURT

Description:
Healing from the Hurt is a support group for non-offending parents of children who have been abused. Many children and teens are sadly sexually abused or sexually assaulted on a daily
basis and often the parents and/or caregivers are left alone to deal with their own Issues through a very arbitrary judicial system that sees the victims as only a witness to the crime. These are very tragic and traumatic events that happen to children and teens and parents and/or caregivers often need group support to deal with the issues of guilt and blame that often occur and to know that they are not alone and they can
help their children heal from the hurt.
This group meets once per month, typically on Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm -9:00pm
Location: SAFFRON
Call 780-417-0900 to register

ROOTS OF HEALING LEVEL 1

The Roots of Healing group is for women who have lived with the trauma of sexual abuse since childhood. The Roots of Healing offers two levels of the program to survivors. Level One is an eight week Informational program that will Introduce various topics that will address the causes and effects of childhood sexual abuse.

ROOTS OF HEALING LEVEL 2

SAFFRON's Roots of Healing Level Two will give participants the opportunity to continue with their healing using the information learned in Level One about the causes and effects of childhood sexual abuse. The second level will also provide an opportunity to learn through sharing experientially with other group participants, to address the ways in which they have been affected that are common among survivors of sexual violence. Group participants will also identify and learn about their resilient qualities Including their skills and strengths that have assisted them to overcome the sexual abuse.

"I thought no one else ever went through this craziness. I thought it wasjust something wrong with me. "

"I can understand now how my difficulties with relationships go back to how my trust was broken as a child. I am learning to rebuildmyability to trust. "

"Setting boundaries wIth people, especially people who are used to me not having boundaries, is difficult. But, man, is it worth it!"

"My life isn'tperfect, but at least now I'm livfng It!"