Sexual Abuse Freedom & Education
Equipping Men & Women to overcome - not just survive.
One of the biggest difficulties of sexual abuse is the whole issue of silence. Approximately, 21% females and 11% of males have been through some form of sexual abuse by the time they are sixteen and yet most people never speak about it, because they are usually too ashamed, or think that maybe it was their fault or that there is something they could have done to prevent it.
There are long and short term effects of sexual abuse. Eg: relational difficulties, intimacy, trust, negative view of self and others, difficulty managing emotions, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, volatile behaviour and low self esteem.
SAFE offers educational and support workshops which we seek to make available to anyone in our community who have been affected by sexual abuse. SAFE is two-fold in that it aims to help people who have been affected by sexual abuse as well as equipping parents, carers, volunteers and workers with skills and training to help prevent abuse from happening in the first place. With training and education, SAFE aims to help people in a practical way, by receiving the support they need in a caring, experienced and positive community.
All SAFE programs are offered free of charge.
Contact
For more information, email or phone:
safe@hillsong.com
p: 02 8853 5295
All enquiries will be treated with utmost respect & confidentiality
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Evenings hosted by SAFE for Women only…
The workshops will be for women who have experienced or know of someone impacted by childhood sexual abuse. You will gain information, knowledge and skills on how to do life well and move forward on your journey.
Workshops will be run at the Hills & City Campus. Alternative locations can be available upon request. There is no charge to these workshops.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
19 JULY 7.30PM HILLS
“PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD”
PRESENTED BY NICOLETTE DEVA
M.Ed (Psych)., Grad.Dip.Psych., Grad.Dip.Ed., B.Sc. Assoc MAPS
Nicolette is a psychologist and has worked with communities, young adults, adolescents and children in counselling and training roles for the past 16 years. She currently works in private practice at Life Medical Clinic in Waterloo and at the Hillsong CityCare Health Centre in Castle Hill.
Workshop Description:
Usually at significant times or moments in a person’s life, resolutions and commitments are made to pursue a personal direction or a goal in life – a journey of a kind is embarked on. Some times these journeys involve addressing and resolving trauma from the past in order to realize a dream in the present or in the future. Having a map and knowledge about what lies ahead ensures that journeys are not only completed but are adequately prepared for.
In this interactive workshop, Nicolette will help you develop a map for the journey ahead. She will help you to understand and explore important aspects of these types of journeys, the general emotional and mental territories ahead that need to be conquered, and the preparations that need to be made ahead of departure.
Bookings for this workshop are ESSENTIAL – LIMITED SEATING. For more information, phone (02) 8853 5295. All enquiries will be treated with utmost respect & confidentiality.
PREVENTION WORKSHOPS
Building Safer Families
A one hour interactive workshop, which is aimed at equipping parents of children (2-12 years) with the tools and skills necessary to help them keep their children safe and build strong and unified families.
This workshop covers: What is child abuse? How does abuse affect the child? Building strong communication in your family, Knowing the people in your child’s life, Boundaries and positive parenting and Internet safety.
Where: Hills Campus 1-5 Solent Circuit Baulkham Hills. When: TBC
Where: City Campus 188 Young Street Waterloo When: TBC
Cost: Free. Length of Course: 1 hour
For more information email lesley.llewellyn@volunteer.hillsong.com or phone: (02) 9679 7900
COUNSELLING
Psychologists supporting Hillsong CityCare
WATERLOO
Miss Liz Woodcock, Psychologist– 0420 286 779
B Sc (Honours) Psychology
Suite 22/198-222 Young St, Waterloo
Miss Nicolette Deva, Psychologist – (02) 8399 0611
MEd Psychology, Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Ed, BSc, Assoc MAPS
Shop 162, 822 Bourke St, Waterloo
CASTLE HILL - ph: (02) 9680 4700
Suite 5, 2-4 Old Castle Hill Road, Castle Hill
Dr Jamie Scott, Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons), DPsych (Clinical) MAPS
Miss Nicolette Deva, Psychologist
MEd Psychology, Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Ed, BSc, Assoc MAPS
Mrs Sue Hancock, Psychologist
BA Psychology, PG Dip Psychology, PG Dip Social Health, Assoc MAPS
Mr Chris Saunders, Psychologist
BA, MA, Dip Min, MAPS
BLACKTOWN – ph: (02) 9679 7900
Suite 1, 125 Main St, Blacktown
Mr Chris Saunders, Psychologist
BA, MA, Dip Min, MAPS
