Trauma-informed support for survivors of childhood abuse
The Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse Group is a structured six-week program for adult women who experienced childhood abuse or trauma, including physical, emotional or sexual abuse, or witnessing violence in the home.
Facilitated in a safe and supportive group setting, the program helps participants understand how childhood trauma can affect thoughts, emotions, relationships and behaviour. It also focuses on practical skills for emotional regulation, personal safety, boundaries, self-care and resilience.
What is the adult survivors of childhood abuse group?
This is a closed group program, meaning all participants start and finish the program together. It is psycho-educational and skills-based, with a focus on understanding trauma and building practical tools for everyday life.
The program includes:
- Six weekly group sessions
- 6–10 participants per group
- Facilitation by an experienced female trauma counsellor and support counsellor
- A structured, supportive and trauma-informed group environment
Who is the program for?
The group is for adult women who, as children, experienced:
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Witnessing family or domestic violence
A pre-group intake is required to help ensure the program is suitable and supportive for each participant.
What will I learn?
During the Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse Group, participants explore:
- How trauma can affect the brain and body
- Common trauma responses and coping patterns
- Strategies to manage distress and regulate emotions
- Core beliefs that may be shaped by childhood trauma
- Building safety, boundaries and healthy communication
- Self-care, self-compassion and resilience skills
- Reducing loneliness and isolation through connection and support
Why should I attend?
Childhood abuse can affect how you manage emotions, cope with stress, relate to others, and care for your physical and mental health.
This program focuses on practical, everyday skills to support your ongoing recovery. In a safe and supportive group environment, you can build tools to help you feel more grounded, manage distress, strengthen boundaries, communicate more clearly and support your overall wellbeing.
Group intake and support
- Pre-group intake required
- Participants are encouraged to have current individual professional support (or plan to arrange support before starting)
- A strong commitment to attendance is required (maximum one missed session)
- Facilitators will provide additional support if distress arises during the group
What will I gain from the adult survivors of childhood abuse group?
Participants in past groups have reported feeling:
- Safer and more supported
- Better able to manage distress
- More informed about trauma and its impacts
- More confident in setting boundaries and caring for themselves
Program details
When: Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Dates: To be advised
Where: Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli, 310 Sydney Road, Balgowlah NSW 2093
Duration: Six weeks
Cost: Approximately $15 per session. Cost per session will be advised at the time of booking.
Bookings: Essential
Phone: 02 9949 5522