6 ‘must-knows’ about counselling

Here are some helpful things to know about having therapy (counselling): Talking to a stranger about something so personal can seem daunting, but remember, they are trained professionals. Many people like to read books or talk on the phone before they consider counselling. The Women’s Bookshop on Ponsonby Road, Auckland and online at www.womensbookshop.co.nz has many helpful books…

Myths

It hardly ever happensUp to 1 in 4 girls before the age of 15, 1 in 7-10 boys, and 1 in 5 adult women. Its likely that you will know more than one person who is a survivor of sexual abuse. But also likely, that they won’t have told you. People lie about itResearch finds…

Definitions

Sexual Violence is sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent assault, rape, unlawful sexual connection, sexual violation, and grooming for any of these. Child Sexual AbuseAny exposure of a child (under age 12) to sexual acts or sexual material by a person who is an adult, a teenager, or another child, if that child was…