We understand the unique challenges you face – it’s hard to know who to trust, how to set boundaries and resolve conflict when you were not kept safe as a vulnerable child. This can result in abusive relationships or social isolation – we’d like to help you get along better with people in order to get your needs met.
Program Outline
Stepping Out offers a FREE six-week program on healthy relationships, specifically designed for victim-survivors as a ‘soft entry’ into recovery from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Delivered in a safe space by specialist CSA counsellors, we can help you to catch up on memos you may have missed as a child to heal from trauma and learn to forge better connections of all types, including:
- Intimate partner relationships.
- Parenting.
- Family of origin.
- Establishing and maintaining friends and support systems.
- Dealing with authority figures.
When and Where
Hut 16A, Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204.
Upcoming Workshop Dates
We’re excited to be running a series of Healthy Relationships Workshops over six weeks from September through to November.
You do not need to attend every session. You’re welcome to join the workshops that interest you or feel most relevant to your situation.
If you’d like to participate, please email info@steppingout.org.au or fill out the registration form below to express your interest.
Wednesday 2nd of September
Friends
Wednesday 16th of September
Intimate Partners
Wednesday 30th of September
Figures of Authority
Wednesday 14th of October
Parenting
Wednesday 4th of November
Family of Origin
Wednesday 11th of November
Caring Responsibilites
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
The World Awaits
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®
This support group strengthens family bonds and furthers safe, secure relationships with trauma-informed workshops for survivors who are mothers or grandmothers of children aged 0-12. In person or online.
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.