Sexual Abuse Freedom & Education
Equipping Men & Women to overcome - not just survive.
One of the biggest difficulties of sexual abuse is the whole issue of silence. Approximately, 21% females and 11% of males have been through some form of sexual abuse by the time they are sixteen and yet most people never speak about it, because they are usually too ashamed, or think that maybe it was their fault or that there is something they could have done to prevent it.
There are long and short term effects of sexual abuse. Eg: relational difficulties, intimacy, trust, negative view of self and others, difficulty managing emotions, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, volatile behaviour and low self esteem.
SAFE offers educational and support workshops which we seek to make available to anyone in our community who have been affected by sexual abuse. SAFE is two-fold in that it aims to help people who have been affected by sexual abuse as well as equipping parents, carers, volunteers and workers with skills and training to help prevent abuse from happening in the first place. With training and education, SAFE aims to help people in a practical way, by receiving the support they need in a caring, experienced and positive community.
All SAFE programs are offered free of charge.
Contact
For more information, email or phone:
safe@hillsong.com
p: 02 8853 5295
All enquiries will be treated with utmost respect & confidentiality
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Evenings for women hosted by SAFE.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
TOPIC: "WHY I DO WHAT I DO"
PRESENTER: Rebecca Loundar, BSc Psychology, PG Dip Psychology , D Psych (Counselling) candidate, MAPS.
Rebecca has been working with women, young people and families for 16 years. For the past 12 years, as a Psychologist, Rebecca has worked alongside people assisting them on their journey of recovery and towards achieving their full potential.
DATES:
• Monday 23 Aug @ 7.30pm City
• Monday 6 Sept @ 7.30pm Hills
WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR:
These workshops are for women who have experienced or have known of someone impacted by childhood sexual abuse. You will gain information, knowledge and skills on how to do life well and move forward in your journey.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Throughout life, we face many different circumstances and respond in ways we do not always understand. These experiences impact the way we develop beliefs about ourselves, others and our future. Building self awareness is an ongoing journey that enables us to identify our beliefs and how these affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Further, self awareness enables us to understand who we are and how to be empowered to live a healthy life.
GOAL OF WORKSHOP:
This workshop will help you to:
• Identify how your beliefs are developed and maintained
• Understand the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• Learn to identify triggers that 'set you off' :)
• Gain skills to develop a genuine and empowering view / concept of yourself
• Acquire new skills that enable you to respond to day-to-day situations, and longer term situations in a positive manner
• Develop an environment that encourages recovery, growth and friendship
No matter what stage you are at in your journey, this workshop aims to empower you to live the life you hope for.
Bookings for these workshops are ESSENTIAL - LIMITED SEATING. There is no charge for the participant.
For more information, phone (02) 8853 5295. All enquiries will be treated with utmost respect & confidentiality.
PREVENTION WORKSHOPS
Building Safer Families
A one hour interactive workshop, which is aimed at equipping parents of children (2-12 years) with the tools and skills necessary to help them keep their children safe and build strong and unified families.
This workshop covers: What is child abuse? How does abuse affect the child? Building strong communication in your family, Knowing the people in your child’s life, Boundaries and positive parenting and Internet safety.
Date: 25 Oct 2010
Time: 7.30pm - 9pm
Location: City Campus 188 Young Street Waterloo
Cost: There is no charge to the participant.
To register or for more information, email safe@hillsong.com or phone (02) 8853 5295
Date: TBC
Location: Hills Campus 1-5 Solent Circuit Baulkham Hills.
For more information email lesley.llewellyn@volunteer.hillsong.com or phone: (02) 9679 7900
COUNSELLING
Psychologists supporting Hillsong CityCare
WATERLOO
Miss Liz Woodcock, Psychologist– 0420 286 779
B Sc (Honours) Psychology
Suite 22/198-222 Young St, Waterloo
Miss Nicolette Deva, Psychologist – (02) 8399 0611
MEd Psychology, Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Ed, BSc, Assoc MAPS
Shop 162, 822 Bourke St, Waterloo
CASTLE HILL - ph: (02) 9680 4700
Suite 5, 2-4 Old Castle Hill Road, Castle Hill
Dr Jamie Scott, Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons), DPsych (Clinical) MAPS
Mrs Rebecca Loundar, Psychologist
BSc Psychology, PG Dip Psychology, MAPS
Miss Nicolette Deva, Psychologist
MEd Psychology, Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Ed, BSc, Assoc MAPS
Mrs Sue Hancock, Psychologist
BA Psychology, PG Dip Psychology, PG Dip Social Health, Assoc MAPS
Mr Chris Saunders, Psychologist
BA, MA, Dip Min, MAPS
Miss Jennifer Zahara, Psychologist
BScience (Psych); Postgrad Dip (Psych); Postgrad Dip (Applied Psych)
BLACKTOWN – ph: (02) 9679 7900
Suite 1, 125 Main St, Blacktown
Mr Chris Saunders, Psychologist
BA, MA, Dip Min, MAPS
