Headlines Sexual Abuse DefinedAn accurate definition will allow those who wonder, if what they have experienced is sexual abuse, to finally know the truth. Read more... Sexual Abuse MythsThe unwillingness to accept the facts about sexual abuse perpetrators leaves children vulnerable to being a victim and increases the likelihood they will be abused. Read more... Signs of Sexual AbuseThere are specific, identifiable and compelling signs after a child has been sexually abused. Read more... AftereffectsEvery aspect of the person's physical, emotional, mental, behavioral, sexual and spiritual self is compromised. Read more... StatisticsExtensive evidence substantiates the fact that sexual child abuse has taken place for centuries. Read more... Male SurvivorsMen face the same problems women survivors face with two exceptions. Read more... RapeDefinition of Stranger Rape, Acquaintance Rape, Date Rape and Survivor Recovery Needs. Read more... Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence and emotional abuse are attitudes and behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Offender ProfileThere are four components that contribute to the development of a child molester's behavior. Read more... Memory RepressionThe betrayal trauma theory suggests that psychogenic amnesia (memory repression) is an adaptive response to childhood abuse… amnesia enables the child to maintain an attachment with a figure vital to survival, development and thriving. Read more... Self-Protection/PreventionSelf-protection offers a direct and effective way to empower children to protect themselves. Since the perpetrator cunningly and with forethought sets the stage to perpetrate this crime in secrecy, who is better able than the child to protect him/herself? Read more... See Abuse Prevention Healing/RecoveryYes, healing/recovery is possible. The recovery process requires a multifaceted therapeutic process, facilitated by a professional who is trained to facilitate the recovery process. Traditional therapy is not effective for sexual abuse recovery. Read more... SpiritualitySexual abuse is a soul injury. Before a child has the opportunity to experience him or herself as a fully functioning human being, they have been abused in the most heinous way. Recapturing ones spirituality is profoundly difficult, but not impossible. Read more... Find a professionalThe five key questions to ask a potential professional to know if they are qualified to help you move through the difficult journey to recovery. Read more... Organizations/PublicationsThere are numerous organizations/publications to aid you in your journey to recovery. Read more... For more information or to make an appointment, please call (480) 704-0603 or e-mail Dorothy Neddermeyer at dmneddermeyer@gen-assist.com |
