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Counselling survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Explore the emotional impact, long-term effects and healing of childhood sexual abuse. You will focus on difficult feelings evoked by abuse and have the chance to unravel the debate on recovered memories. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees. It is not aimed at people seeking help for the specific course subjects.

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Key course information

Dates
03/06/12 - 17/06/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
3 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £147^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PT518

Availability
Available
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

counselling@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2530

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course aims to enhance awareness of the emotional, physical and psychological impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on children and later adults including an evaluation of the therapeutic interventions to aid healing. It will explore recurrent themes such as anger, shame, guilt and the impact on sexuality which surface during the healing process, and the use and abuse of recovered memories.

What topics will we cover?

The emotional, physical and psychological impact on children and adult survivors.
The long term effects of CSA.
Recurrent themes which emerge during healing such as anger, guilt, shame and sexuality and recovered memories.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Identify the emotional, physical and psychological impact of CSA.
Recognise the indicators, signs and symptoms of CSA.
Evaluate the long term effects of CSA in later adults.
Assess the range of therapeutic interventions and their effectiveness.
Understand the origins and meaning associated with recurrent themes encountered in the healing process such as anger, shame, guilt and sexuality.
Implement effective healing strategies to resolve issues around anger, shame, guilt and sexuality.
Identify the issues surrounding the recovered memory debate and evaluate them.
Be more aware of how memory works and how to use this more effectively in the healing process.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is open to all helping professionals and trainees who have an interest in this area.
You will be addressing some difficult issues during the day which can raise personal feelings. You need to be aware that the sesion is an educational one and not a personal therapy session.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Teaching methods will include tutor presentations; audio-visual aids; class discussion; small group work; use of case studies and art work and active class participation.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

None. Handouts and worksheets will be provided by tutor, including a list of useful books on CSA to enhance future learning.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Feedback will be given by the tutor including consolidation exercises to monitor progress.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You will be informed of other courses on CSA that may be of value for further progression.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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