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Sexualized Violence Intervention Services Project Lisanne Turner Sexualized Violence Intervention Services Coordinator Tri County

Sexualized Violence Intervention Services Project Lisanne Turner Sexualized Violence Intervention Services Coordinator Tri County Women’s Centre

Specialized Trauma Counselling for Those who Have Endured Sexualized Violence

Specialized Trauma Counselling for Those who Have Endured Sexualized Violence

What is available? • Trauma-specific, therapeutic counselling • One-on-one sessions • Information sessions for

What is available? • Trauma-specific, therapeutic counselling • One-on-one sessions • Information sessions for non-offending, supportive parents and partners

Who it is for? • Individuals of all genders, age 13 or older, who

Who it is for? • Individuals of all genders, age 13 or older, who have endured sexualized violence • Sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harrassment

Where/when it is offered? • Tri County Women’s Centre locations in Shelburne, Yarmouth and

Where/when it is offered? • Tri County Women’s Centre locations in Shelburne, Yarmouth and Digby • Other safe, confidential locations in community are possible • Monday-Friday, 9 -4: 30. Please inquire about evening appointments.

How is it accessed? • Self-referral • Phone, email or in person visit to

How is it accessed? • Self-referral • Phone, email or in person visit to coordinator • Lisanne Turner: 1 -877 -742 -0085, lisanne@tricountywomenscentre. org 12 Cumberland St. , Yarmouth

What is the Trauma-Specific Approach? • • • Tri-Phase Model Social/Political Causal Explanation of

What is the Trauma-Specific Approach? • • • Tri-Phase Model Social/Political Causal Explanation of Sexualized Violence Addressing Secondary Wounding Experiences Resourced-Based View of those Seeking Assistance Collaborative Counselling Model Relational Counselling Approach Body-Centred Trauma Education and Mindfulness Awareness Sexuality, Body Shame and Intimacy Impacts Specialized Modalities to Address Posttraumatic Dissociation

Tri-Phase Model • Stage 1 • Establishing and utilizing anchors to the present •

Tri-Phase Model • Stage 1 • Establishing and utilizing anchors to the present • Relationship- and safety-building • Information and education about • Stage 3 trauma • Emphasizes gains into reclaiming one’s life • May need to be extensive, depending on the individual and • (Re)claiming one’s sexuality and their experience intimacy • Stage 2 • Assertiveness and healthy boundaries • Building capacity to remain in • Safety, self-trust and confidence present while remembering trauma • Relapse prevention • Honouring survival responses

Social/Political Causal Explanation of Sexualized Violence • Intersections with racism, sexism, colonialism, ageism, ableism,

Social/Political Causal Explanation of Sexualized Violence • Intersections with racism, sexism, colonialism, ageism, ableism, etc. • Sexual assault/abuse crimes are an act of power and control • Explanations of mental illness, sex addiction, perpetrators being childhood victims, etc. are not adequate

Addressing Secondary Wounding Experiences • Spotlight on behaviours, attitudes and strategies of perpetrators •

Addressing Secondary Wounding Experiences • Spotlight on behaviours, attitudes and strategies of perpetrators • Expose societal attitudes and institutional failures that foster them • Allow individuals to express anger that sexual abuse/assault is so rampant and recognize the ripple effects. • Helps to prevent and counter misplaced blame or shame

Resourced-Based View of those Seeking Assistance • Trauma responses as adaptive and creative solutions

Resourced-Based View of those Seeking Assistance • Trauma responses as adaptive and creative solutions • Highlight responses, skills, knowledge and abilities while validating the pain caused by abuse/assault • Identify relational values and ethics

Collaborative Counselling Model • Reduce the imbalance of power within therapeutic relationship • Transparency

Collaborative Counselling Model • Reduce the imbalance of power within therapeutic relationship • Transparency and check ins • Ensure safety/conduct safety planning • Re-accessing self-capacities to regain an experience of safety and control

Relational Counselling Approach • Gradual building of safety and trust in therapeutic relationship •

Relational Counselling Approach • Gradual building of safety and trust in therapeutic relationship • The nature of the abuse/assault was relational so the repair must also be relational • Knowing and trusting oneself and one’s truth while restoring dignity and self-worth

Body-Centred Trauma Education and Mindfulness Awareness Skills • Mindfulness skills and personal grounding strategies

Body-Centred Trauma Education and Mindfulness Awareness Skills • Mindfulness skills and personal grounding strategies • Mapping common triggers • Integrating chosen body-calming practices and selfnurturing activities into daily life

Sexuality, Body Shame and Intimacy Impacts Recognize that body and sexual shame may develop

Sexuality, Body Shame and Intimacy Impacts Recognize that body and sexual shame may develop Risk of re-victimization Affects self-worth Trans and non-gender conforming individuals may experience multiple layers of stigma • Separating sensual and sexual feelings from past trauma association of same, disgust, fear or danger • •

Specialized Modalities to Address Posttraumatic Dissociation • Dissociative splitting is extensively addressed before trauma

Specialized Modalities to Address Posttraumatic Dissociation • Dissociative splitting is extensively addressed before trauma processing • Capacity to hold “dual awareness” of the present and past is essential for safe and effective trauma processing

Service/System Navigation • Supporting those who have endured sexualized violence (ie. Accompaniment to examination,

Service/System Navigation • Supporting those who have endured sexualized violence (ie. Accompaniment to examination, court, etc. ) • Connect with a support worker in Shelburne, Yarmouth or Digby • Connect with the coordinator

Other activities • • Support for Honouring Mi’kmaq Men and Boys event Presentations to

Other activities • • Support for Honouring Mi’kmaq Men and Boys event Presentations to local students and organizations Processing mapping Resource guide

Thank you! Questions? Lisanne Turner Tri County Women’s Centre 1 -877 -742 -0085 lisanne@tricountywomenscentre.

Thank you! Questions? Lisanne Turner Tri County Women’s Centre 1 -877 -742 -0085 lisanne@tricountywomenscentre. org

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