Understanding and Managing the Impacts of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Stepping Out runs a FREE eight-week comprehensive program covering trauma theory, attachment styles, relationships, boundaries and self-care.
Delivered both in-person and online, groups are psychoeducational with the added benefit of peer support so that survivors feel heard, validated and less alone.
Facilitated by specialist CSA counsellors, debriefing is offered after each workshop. To avoid triggering trauma, this group is not recommended for women in current crisis and we focus on impacts of CSA, rather than the incident.
Workshops are psychoeducational with peer support, facilitated by specialised counsellors in a safe space where survivors feel heard, validated and less alone.
“I have never had my feelings about CSA or incest validated, never been shown such compassion and concern for my wellbeing that it made me feel less alone. I didn’t know that’s all I needed. I feel I can move on with my life, knowing there is a community of people who understand me and my experiences. I feel far less shame than I used to.”
When and Where
Programs are delivered both in person and online and are held at:
Hut 16A, Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204,
and online.
Program content:
- Debriefing offered by counsellors after workshops
- Referrals to ongoing specialist counselling
- Flexible dates and times please contact us for support
Register by completing the expression of interest form below:
Childhood Sexual Abuse Support for Women
Free Trauma-informed Support Programs
We run therapeutic programs and social groups designed to address the lasting impacts of childhood sexual abuse, providing survivors with knowledge, connection and support at every stage of recovery.
Psychoeducational Peer Support for Trauma Recovery
Shift the Shame
Understand and manage the impacts of childhood sexual abuse. Explore trauma theory, attachment, relationships, boundaries, values and self-compassion in a safe space with other survivors. In person program led by specialist trauma clinicians.
Social Connection
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Social inclusion groups and activities for women survivors of childhood sexual abuse who experience isolation as a result of their trauma. Rebuild community in our safe, welcoming space in Marrickville.
Body-Based Regulation
Your Somatic Toolbox
Learn practical, body-based techniques to soothe the nervous system and aid emotional self-regulation. This program is run by a qualified trauma clinician in Marrickville.
Parenting Program
Circle of Security®
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Navigating Relationships
You Are Not Alone
A program specifically designed for victim-survivors as a gentle, ‘soft entry’ into recovery from trauma, focusing on building healthy, safe connections. In person or online.
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Lifeline Australia
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Full Stop Australia
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Victims Services NSW
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