Therapy Sessions
What is therapy?
Therapy will have lots of activities and we will talk about our thoughts and feelings.
What is trauma?
Trauma is something bad or scary that happens and makes us feel heavy feelings.
What is sexual abuse?
What does it mean to have high self esteem?
Having high self esteem includes feeling confident about ourselves!
How can therapy help me?
Therapy can help me talk about my feelings, and learn new ways to relax and think about things!
Am I the only kid who has experienced trauma?
No! Lots of kids in our city go through really tough stuff.
Is it ever a kid's fault if a grown-up touches their body in a not-okay way?
No!!! It is NEVER a kid's fault when a grown-up touches their body in not-okay way.
What are reasons kids might feel low self-esteem?
So many big changes and things happening! Kids at school, social media..
Who goes to therapy?
Lots of people go to therapy! Even therapists go to therapy! Anyone can go to therapy.
How does trauma make my body feel?
Can other kids tell that sexual abuse has happened to me?
Nope, not unless you decide you want to tell them!
When a kid experiences sexual abuse, what are some things the kid might feel?
Scared, angry, anxious, lots of thoughts and feelings!
Will my parent(s) be involved in my therapy sessions?
It depends! If you feel safe and comfortable, we want your safe people to be involved in your therapy sessions so they can support you!
Can I feel better after I experience trauma?
Does sexual abuse happening to me sometimes make it hard to trust people again?
What's hardest about being a kid?
Lots of things!