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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Surviving sexual trauma can leave deep and lasting emotional scars. The path to recovery might seem arduous, but it's essential to remember that healing is possible. Overcoming sexual trauma involves a gradual journey of self-care, therapy, support, and patience. This article guides you through steps that can aid in the healing process.
Sexual trauma refers to psychological harm following sexual violence, such as sexual assault, rape, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment. It can lead to many emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms, such as shame, fear, isolation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and somatic complaints. Understanding that every survivor's experience is unique is vital, and there is no 'right' way to react or heal.
The healing journey after sexual trauma often begins with self-care. Self-care refers to actions and attitudes that contribute to maintaining well-being and personal health and promote human development. Eating a balanced diet, regular exercise, ensuring sufficient sleep, and avoiding alcohol and drugs, which can exacerbate emotional pain, are critical elements of physical self-care.
Healing is not a linear process, and ups and downs are a normal part of recovery. Emotional self-care is equally important. This might include meditation, yoga, spending time in nature, journaling, or pursuing a hobby or passion. It's also essential to give yourself permission to feel the full range of your emotions and understand that it's okay to have bad days.
Professional mental health support is a crucial part of healing from sexual trauma. Therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists trained in trauma-informed care can provide strategies to manage symptoms and guide the healing process. Various forms of therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), have shown effectiveness in treating trauma-related disorders.
Support groups can also be beneficial, providing a safe space to share experiences and feelings, learn from others who've had similar experiences, and gain emotional support.
Overcoming sexual trauma is not a journey to be taken alone. A robust support network of friends, family, or others who understand and validate your experiences can provide emotional comfort and practical assistance. It's essential to surround yourself with people who respect your boundaries and allow you to express your feelings without judgment.
Reaching out to local or online communities of survivors can also be empowering. It can help to reduce feelings of isolation and foster a sense of belonging and understanding.
Overcoming sexual trauma takes time and patience, but it is certainly possible. Survivors can navigate their healing journey by focusing on self-care, seeking professional help, and building a strong support network. Each step, no matter how small, is a move towards recovery and reclaiming one's life after trauma. The path to healing is deeply personal, and every survivor deserves to find their unique way toward a future filled with hope and resilience.
Grouport Therapy provides online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups to assist individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Our online group therapy sessions teach members how to integrate CBT techniques into their daily lives. Incorporating these skill sets enables them to recognize triggers, counteract negative thought patterns, and adopt more positive behaviors to recover from and manage their symptoms. In addition to CBT, our PTSD treatment utilizes prolonged exposure therapy (PE), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and stress inoculation training (SIT) in a group setting.
Our licensed Therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships.
We infuse cognitive behavioral & EMDR techniques in our group therapy sessions for PTSD & Trauma. Get effective and affordable treatment for trauma.
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