Group Counselling

At ORCC we offer various therapeutic groups that focus on a variety of topics including grief, boundaries, trust, relationships, sex and sexuality, flashbacks etc. The focus of group counselling is to provide a healing, empowering and safe-space for survivors to discuss and receive support. This means that during the course of the group, women will have the opportunity to share their stories with other women while also discussing issues and topics that interest group members.

Groups are offered either in the afternoon or evening during Fall and Spring. A typical group will span over 12-16 weeks. We require women to register and to complete a pre-screening interview with the group facilitator prior to the beginning of the group.  Each group generally has 8 to 10 participants. Below is an example of how a Stage 1 group may be organized.

Stage 1

The goal of Stage 1 is to have women share their stories with other survivors. By sharing their stories a survivor can help break the shame, stigma and silence that revolves around sexual assault.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
  • Introduction to Group
  • Forming the agenda
  • Safety & Coping
  • Sexual Violence
  • Telling your story
  • Coping
  • Healthy Communication & Assertiveness
  • Telling your story
Session 4 Session 5 Session 6
  • Triggers, Flashbacks & Nightmares
  • Coping
  • Women’s Stories 1 & 2
  • Shame & Guilt
  • Women’s Stories 3&4
  • Fear & Anxiety
  • Women’s Stories  5 &6
Session 7 Session 8 Session 9
  • Anger
  • Coping
  • Women’s Stories 7 & 8
  • Trust & Boundaries
  • Women’s Stories 9 & 10
  • Healthy Relationships
    • Self
    • Family
    • Friends
    • Partners
Session 10 Session 11 Session 12
  • Sex & Sexuality
  • Self-care
  • Endings
  • Moving Forward & Endings

 

Contact

To get more information about group counselling or to register please contact the Counselling Team Leader at 613-562-2334 ex 30.