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13-06-2017 09:10 PM
13-06-2017 09:10 PM
what to expect at SA therapy sessions
hello everyone im wondering has anyone had any experiences with sexual abuse counselling?
tomorrow is my first session and i dont have a clue what to expect and im feeling super nervous
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13-06-2017 09:14 PM
13-06-2017 09:14 PM
Re: what to expect at SA therapy sessions
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13-06-2017 09:16 PM
13-06-2017 09:16 PM
Re: what to expect at SA therapy sessions
hmm not really @Former-Member
more what to expect in the first therapy session
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13-06-2017 09:17 PM
13-06-2017 09:17 PM
Re: what to expect at SA therapy sessions
Hi @outlander
I would expect it would start with a lot of basic relationship/trust building. as well as developing skills/strategies to use that will help you to be able to do the 'therapy'. It might be a bit of talking about your history and why you're there, but i would be very surprised if you had to go into any details, you can decide how much you share depending on how comfortable you are.
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13-06-2017 09:20 PM
13-06-2017 09:20 PM
Re: what to expect at SA therapy sessions
1st session will be focusing on what your goals are and what you want from the sessions.
I focused on feeling safe in normal daily life and intimate relationships.
Does that help?
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13-06-2017 09:48 PM
13-06-2017 09:48 PM
Re: what to expect at SA therapy sessions
I havent been to a psych since april and this will be my 4th one
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14-06-2017 12:00 PM
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21-06-2017 02:11 PM
21-06-2017 02:11 PM
Re: what to expect at SA therapy sessions
As in- she has to write up reports for victims of crime but she cant literally write everything i say can she?
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21-06-2017 02:37 PM
21-06-2017 02:37 PM
Re: what to expect at SA therapy sessions
@outlander They fill out very basic details for victims of crime. They won't provide any names of perpetrators or anything like that. It is a very brief report. My psychologist is more than happy to show me any and everything she writes to anyone. I would think any half-decent psychologist would do likewise. It is extremely important to me that nothing is said "about me, without me." I couldn't work with any health professional who refused to show me what was written (and also allow me to collaborate on it if I choose to).
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21-06-2017 03:14 PM
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