Group work
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The most recent groups include:
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Information session for supporters of adults who have experienced sexual assault in childhood.
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Pathways to Wellness: a program which recognises the impacts of trauma on the nervous system together with discussion on ways to work towards reclaiming autonomy over these.
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Mindfulness for Everyday Superhero Kids: A children’s program teaching everyday mindfulness.
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Discoveries Group: a therapeutic program for women who have experienced CSA and explores common responses to perpetrator tactics within the broader social context.
Non-Therapeutic groups – The Catch Up Group
The Catch Up Group is a social and recreational group facilitated by adult women survivors of child sexual assault for other adult women survivors. The group meets fortnightly for two hours with various organised activities.
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A trauma-informed yoga session by one of the team has become the starting point for the Catch Up session for those interested.
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The most popular days are the ‘Hangin’ Out’ days, where the women enjoy good company, a laugh and a chat over a cuppa… or two. This group has been operating for the last twelve years, which is a proud achievement for our Centre. The feedback we receive is that the group offers a sense of silent connection and, with the support of the skilled volunteers, offers a strong sense of safety to the participants.
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Bringing people together through our group work programs is an integral part of the WSC practice. Our team values the opportunities it offers to:
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foster a sense of safety through shared understandings,
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to stand against the power of secrecy,
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to expose myths and tricks,
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to reduce isolation and shame and to support a mutual discovery of healing.
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There are two types of group work programs.
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Therapeutic Groups
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​These groups, with length varying from 3 to 12 sessions, are facilitated by our counsellors. Groups are closed to new members after the initial sessions to increase a sense of safety and closer group relationships. Safety and flexibility are always paramount in these groups which foster group discussions focusing on aspects of healing from trauma.