TRIBE Transformation Support Group for Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

The Homestead, Logan Reserve Altona

TRIBE Transformation

A support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse will start this month in Altona. As an Altona resident and abuse survivor have started the fortnightly group called TRIBE Transformation.
Sadly, many of us were initiated into the adult world too soon, entering elements of the tribe that we were not yet ready to understand or cope with. The purpose of the support group is to share our experiences and transform them into positive responses while learning from each other. One in three females in Australia and one in six males in Australia are going through this ordeal every day.
One of the devastating impacts of being an abused child is a loss of personal power which can carry through into adulthood creating a variety of difficulties in life. Sharing experiences honestly and openly in a safe and empathetic environment with others who have had similar life experiences can create an opportunity for new perspectives and problem solving solutions to evolve organically.

The Altona and Laverton Historical has opened up the Altona homestead in Logan Reserve for the group to use free of charge. Attendees are asked to make a gold coin donation to cover tea, coffee and printing costs. Meetings, facilitated by a qualified counsellor, will start on June 10 and will run on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. To book a place, call 0401 649 967 or email artoflifewithmairead@gmail.com