Door of Hope
An encouraging and supportive program for women survivors of sexual abuse. In an environment of love, acceptance and confidentiality, participants will begin to develop new strategies for living, and find healing from the struggles of life.
It brings women out of emotional isolation and addresses the life struggles they face. The issues explored include powerlessness and empowerment, aspects of shame and guilt, sexual healing and healthy sexuality, being loved, restoration of trust and how to build positive relationships.
Sessions include:
- The Arena of Healing – introductory group
- What is Abuse
- Stages of Abuse
- Shame and Guilt
- Contempt
- Powerless and Betrayal
- Ambivalence
- Defense Mechanisms and Survival
- The way through
