Group Therapy: Molestation And Devastating Violation

Molestation is a painful and devastating violation, one that can affect the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual future of a child. Children and adults however, are extremely resilient, and with the proper support and professional care, can heal and go on to lead healthy, happy, successful lives, no matter what age they come forward. It is never too late! Quality professional treatment can help a victim of child abuse process the experience in a healthy manner and thus minimize or eliminate long-term damage. Types of support include:

- Crisis hotline – is a hotline you can call anonymously to get counseling and support by a quality trained volunteer. The volunteer can support you emotionally and/or help guide you in the right direction

Therapy can help victims heal from the trauma and go on to lead healthy lives. When choosing a therapist, it is important to ensure that they are adequately trained, licensed in their state, and certified in evidence-based trauma treatment methods.

- Group therapy: Molestation is isolating, and victims often feel tremendous shame and loneliness. As such, group therapy can be a significant tool of healing for victims. It is very helpful for adolescents and adult survivors of sexual abuse to both give and get support from other people who have been through similar experiences.

- Medication: In some cases, medication may be used to treat mental health conditions resulting from the trauma in order to help the victim work through the trauma and function in a healthy way. Medications can include anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications to help treat PTSD, depression and anxiety. Medication should be taken only under the guidance of a professional licensed psychiatrist with experience and expertise treating trauma victims of