Week 2 - From Isolation to Belonging

Moving from isolation to belonging, and exploring the distinction between secrets and confidentiality, stages of recovery, and symptoms of sexual abuse. Trust building is a crucial first step when moving out of isolation.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week One - Initial Steps

The first step of the journey is the transition from isolation to belonging. Primary elements include building trust through confidentiality versus hiding the secret of childhood abuse. A sense of belonging encourages participants inherent resiliency.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 3 - Triggers, Dissociation, Flashbacks to Grounding

The purpose of this session is not to become immersed in descriptions of triggers or dissociation, but to focus on education and self-awareness so participants gain control and develop a self-care plan. Every person in the group should come away with the understanding that they are not alone.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 2 - From Isolation to Belonging

Moving from isolation to belonging, and exploring the distinction between secrets and confidentiality, stages of recovery, and symptoms of sexual abuse. Trust building is a crucial first step when moving out of isolation.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 4 - Anger & Emotional Regulation

This week builds on week 3 discussion of triggers and grounding. The focus shifts to identifying feelings and understanding anger — particularly how society supports anger as a socially acceptable emotion for some and not others.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 3 - Triggers, Dissociation, Flashbacks to Grounding

The purpose of this session is not to become immersed in descriptions of triggers or dissociation, but to focus on education and self-awareness so participants gain control and develop a self-care plan. Every person in the group should come away with the understanding that they are not alone.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 5 - Addictive or Compulsive Use of Substances or Behaviours

Addictions are a common topic in groups. They serve a dual purpose of soothing pain while avoiding the development of positive long-term self-care. It is important for group members to understand that addictions and childhood abuse are not mutually exclusive — they are inextricably linked.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Survivor-led program that provides survivors of childhood sexual abuse with support in a safe space.

Week 4 - Anger & Emotional Regulation

This week builds on week 3 discussion of triggers and grounding. The focus shifts to identifying feelings and understanding anger — particularly how society supports anger as a socially acceptable emotion for some and not others.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 6 - Boundaries

This session focuses on facilitating a discussion on rebuilding personal boundaries based on modeling and conscious choices. It is not intended to define normalcy, though participants often express wanting to know what normal is. Emphasize that boundaries are the rediscovery and rebuilding of respectful limits that were once violated by abusive adults.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 5 - Addictive or Compulsive Use of Substances or Behaviours

Addictions are a common topic in groups. They serve a dual purpose of soothing pain while avoiding the development of positive long-term self-care. It is important for group members to understand that addictions and childhood abuse are not mutually exclusive — they are inextricably linked.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 7 - Sex & Intimacy

This session we will be exploring our thoughts, feelings, behaviours and beliefs about sexuality.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 6 - Boundaries

This session focuses on facilitating a discussion on rebuilding personal boundaries based on modeling and conscious choices. It is not intended to define normalcy, though participants often express wanting to know what normal is. Emphasize that boundaries are the rediscovery and rebuilding of respectful limits that were once violated by abusive adults.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Introduction of the concept of the inner child , in the next 3 weeks we will reconnect with our inner child, learn how to reparent our inner child through visualization, journaling and self compassion.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 7 - Sex & Intimacy

This session we will be exploring our thoughts, feelings, behaviours and beliefs about sexuality.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 9 - Inner Child

Inner child, week 2. Reconnect with our inner child, learn how to reparent our inner child through visualization, journaling and self compassion.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Survivor-led program that provides survivors of childhood sexual abuse with support in a safe space.

Week 8 - Inner Child

Introduction of the concept of the inner child , in the next 3 weeks we will reconnect with our inner child, learn how to reparent our inner child through visualization, journaling and self compassion.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 10 - Inner Child

Inner child, week 3. Reconnect with our inner child, learn how to reparent our inner child through visualization, journaling and self compassion.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 9 - Inner Child

Inner child, week 2. Reconnect with our inner child, learn how to reparent our inner child through visualization, journaling and self compassion.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 11 - Loss & Grief

What is grief, the how to process it, and identifying losses.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 10 - Inner Child

Inner child, week 3. Reconnect with our inner child, learn how to reparent our inner child through visualization, journaling and self compassion.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 12 - Shame & Guilt

We discuss the difference between these two experiences, and the importance of vulnerability as a strength.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 11 - Loss & Grief

What is grief, the how to process it, and identifying losses.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 13 - Resiliency & the Healing Path

This week honours the strength participants have demonstrated throughout their journey and invites them to reflect on how far they have come. By exploring the foundations of personal resiliency and the ongoing nature of the healing path, participants begin to shift their identity from one defined by trauma to one grounded in growth, agency, and self-compassion. Healing is not a destination but a living practice. One that is unique to each person and built one courageous step at a time. A key concept for the participants to grasp is that Resiliency is not the absence of pain, it is the capacity to move through it.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 12 - Shame & Guilt

We discuss the difference between these two experiences, and the importance of vulnerability as a strength.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 14 - Closing Week

An opportunity to revisit all topics covered during the the weekly peer group meetings.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 13 - Resiliency & the Healing Path

This week honours the strength participants have demonstrated throughout their journey and invites them to reflect on how far they have come. By exploring the foundations of personal resiliency and the ongoing nature of the healing path, participants begin to shift their identity from one defined by trauma to one grounded in growth, agency, and self-compassion. Healing is not a destination but a living practice. One that is unique to each person and built one courageous step at a time. A key concept for the participants to grasp is that Resiliency is not the absence of pain, it is the capacity to move through it.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.

Week 14 - Closing Week

The final week is the opportunity to revisit all the topics, and putting everything together.

Please note that we only run our peer groups if we get enough registrants.