Living and Loving Better as Survivors

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This twenty-session group is for women with histories of childhood sexual abuse who have already participated in other survivor groups and are looking for an advanced group focused on healing. Meetings are held in Cambridge at One Arnold Circle on an every other week basis from September to June, generally on a weekday evening from 6:00-7:30 P.M. The group offers an opportunity for in-depth discussion on common survivor issues such as:   Dealing with family Coping with feelings of loss Managing feelings of anger Countering feelings of self-blame Dealing with depression Improving self-care Promoting feelings of self-worth Managing the holidays Building a stronger sense of self Developing trust Managing anxiety Healing the body Improving health and healthcare Handling work issues Dealing with money issues Making a home Improving relationships Developing greater intimacy Healing sexuality Developing a sense of spirituality Each group session offers concrete healing methods for living and loving better as survivors. As a group leader I bring both my professional experience and my personal experience as a survivor to my work. I am a licensed psychologist, a diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association, and a diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties, with dual board certification in sexual abuse and trauma/PTSD. I have been involved in the field of childhood sexual abuse since 1980, and I have been leading psychoeducational and support groups for survivors since 1982. Screening interviews are generally scheduled during May, June, and July. The cost of the screening interview is $80.00, payable at the time of the visit. The cost of the twenty-session group is $800.00, payable in halves by August 1st and January 1st. It is not possible to make other payment arrangements for the group, and it is not possible to use insurance for the group. Also, the fee can not be adjusted to accommodate absences, so commitment is very important. Depending upon the final number and make-up of the group, I am sometimes able to offer some slides. If you are interested in setting up a screening interview, please call the number above and leave your name, telephone number(s), and the best days and times for me to return your call.