Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Childhood sexual abuse does not always involve sexual intercourse or physical force but is does involve manipulation and deception. It has been noted that incest and other forms of childhood sexual abuse occur with disturbing frequency. Responses to childhood sexual abuse do differ and symptoms may be result in both physical and psychological symptoms. The consequences of childhood sexual abuse on adult survivors cannot be overstated. The effects of childhood sexual abuse pervade every area of a person's life. The sexual abuse survivor often makes decisions based on reactions to past events and experiences rather than currant situations.
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Psychotherapy for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Psychotherapy will assist an individual to deal with difficulties related to body issues, romantic relationships, emotional regulation, and self-confidence issues. The compassionate therapy provided will permit one to examine coping mechanisms created in childhood for protection and to guard against overwhelming helplessness. When memories are too distressing they can be repressed or hidden from one’s awareness although they can still strongly influence one’s thinking and behaviours. An example is over-reacting emotionally in certain circumstances. Another example is avoidance behaviours. One needs to relearn what it is to feel safe again.
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