Support Groups

National Association for People Abused in Childhood ( NAPAC) National Association for People Abused in Childhood ( NAPAC)- NAPAC is a registered charity, which has been set up as a result of a key recommendation by the National Commission o… Survivors UK Survivors UK- Provides information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused. Still Rising: A Resource for Survivors of Childhood Abuse Still Rising: A Resource for Survivors of Childhood Abuse- Links to articles, websites, and chats covering the many aspects of abuse and its aftereffects. Chasing The Wind Chasing The Wind- Poetry on sexual and physical abuse by a proud survivor. Child Sexual Abuse: A Parent's Perspective Child Sexual Abuse: A Parent's Perspective- A parent's perspective of dealing with the sexual abuse of a young child. Sexual Victimization of Men Sexual Victimization of Men- Information about the sexual assault of men and sexual abuse of boys, and resources for male survivors of sexual violence. Effective Group Therapy with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Effective Group Therapy with Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse- The work of skillful group therapy is to provide a context to reclaim oneself in connection with other survivors throu… Why Real Guys Don't Tell Why Real Guys Don't Tell- Since our society expects any male to rise above his feelings and overcome difficulties, many male children and adult survivors of sexual abuse are reluc… Male Sexual Assault Male Sexual Assault- Addresses the sexual assault of adult men, especially resources for male survivors. Child Sexual Abuse: A Parent's Perspective Child Sexual Abuse: A Parent's Perspective- A mother's experience at dealing with her five year old son's disclosure of sexual abuse. Sexual Abuse of Males: Prevalence, Lasting Effects, and Resources Sexual Abuse of Males: Prevalence, Lasting Effects, and Resources- Discussion and review of statistics on the sexual abuse of male children. Female Sexual Abusers: A Theory of Loss Female Sexual Abusers: A Theory of Loss- Estimates put female perpetrators of sexual abuse at about 20% for male children and 5% for female children. Making Daughters Safe Again Making Daughters Safe Again- Provides public and private forums for discussion of mother-daughter (female-female) sexual abuse. Deaf Abused Woman Warrior's Web Network Deaf Abused Woman Warrior's Web Network- A deaf survivor of child sexual abuse shares her art, humor, poetry, inspiration and comfort. Child Abuse Survivors' Forum Child Abuse Survivors' Forum- This forum is for survivors to come to together in an environment where they can express their pain, as well as their journey towards recovery with o… Adults Molested As Children Adults Molested As Children- This group offers support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. You will be asked to complete a brief pre-screening. International Child Abuse Network International Child Abuse Network- Twenty four hour chat groups related to child abuse, incest, domestic violence and parenting. Survivors Art Foundation Survivors Art Foundation- Committed to empowering trauma-survivors with effective expressive outlets via internet art gallery, outreach programs, and national exhibitions. 12 Step Free 12 Step Free- 12 Step Free is a discussion list for those who have left the AA groups or are seriously questioning the 12-step doctrine. Perhaps our most important function is to … Cult Busting, InterPsych Newsletter Cult Busting, InterPsych Newsletter- Article by Jeffrey A. Schaler, Ph.D., describing the psychological characteristics of cult membership. The cult nature of Alcoholics Anonymous… More Revealed More Revealed- In the Step groups, it is often heard that "More will be revealed." For the "revelations" here, perhaps the best place to start is in the beginning. The Orange Papers The Orange Papers- One man's analysis of Alcoholics Anonymous. Step Songs and stuff Step Songs and stuff- Each step is explored in song. Listen to any song. Download the music free. Clutterers Anonymous Clutterers Anonymous- A 12-step recovery program, offers help to the true clutterer, who is overwhelmed by disorder. FAQs, literature, meeting list, and CLA background information… Proactive Twelve Steps Workbook Proactive Twelve Steps Workbook- Provides a different approach to the Twelve Steps and an online workbook for applying them to our lives. A rewording of each step is explained. Just Love Audio - Resources Just Love Audio - Resources- Provides a collection of articles about the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts. Twelve-Step Program: Wikipedia Twelve-Step Program: Wikipedia- Encyclopedia article on the characteristics of 12-step-programs, history, the relationship to religion. With list of specific twelve-step groups. Emotions Anonymous Emotions Anonymous- Members apply the Twelve Steps in working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. Steps, traditions, concepts, and promises. Site in English, Spanish, Jap… 12 Step Radio Online Recovery Music 12 Step Radio Online Recovery Music- An internet broadcast of music and talk related to the Twelve Step recovery message. Of interest to AA, CA, NA, Al-Anon, and other fellowships… 12 Step Recovery @ Bella Online 12 Step Recovery @ Bella Online- Resources for help, healing, and support. They strongly encourage experience, strength, and hope. 12 Steps to Serenity 12 Steps to Serenity- An overview of the Twelve Steps with free worksheets for working the Steps. List of Best Books on Twelve Step Recovery List of Best Books on Twelve Step Recovery- Building a large list of recovery oriented books as well as various sources where they can be found. Not for profit. Spenders Anonymous Spenders Anonymous- Official web site for 12-Step fellowship on addictive spending. Promises of Recovery Promises of Recovery- Personal stories, daily readings, poetry, and online meetings. Promises of Recovery Newsletter Promises of Recovery Newsletter- Focuses on addicts in prison and the issue of offering treatment instead of harsher sentences for drug related crimes. Recoveries Anonymous Recoveries Anonymous- RA is designed especially for those who have yet to be successful in their search for recovery, as well as those who have already found recovery and their fa… Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous- For anyone who has problems with food or weight issues. Step12.com Step12.com- Online support and information for people battling alcoholism, addiction, substance abuse and other addictive behaviors towards recovery. Eating Disorders Anonymous Eating Disorders Anonymous- Twelve step fellowship which holds meetings in several US states and online to help people to recover from eating disorders. Discussion board, meeting … Debtors Anonymous Debtors Anonymous- A 12-step recovery program for people who suffer compulsive debt or compulsive spending. South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre- Offering support to women and girls in South Essex, England, by promoting self-confidence, self-respect, physical and emotional well-bei… Surviving Together Surviving Together- A women only self help group for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, based in central Norwich, United Kingdom. Trauma Treatment Manual Trauma Treatment Manual- Originally written for people working in the field with women survivors of rape in Bosnia, it can be used more broadly as a guide for helping anyone of ei… Survivors of Incest Anonymous Survivors of Incest Anonymous- 12-step, self-help recovery program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous. Child Abuse Child Abuse- Discussion and presentations of statistics on child abuse, especially child sexual abuse. Pat McClendon's Clinical Social Work Pat McClendon's Clinical Social Work- Dissociative disorders, abuse issues, and other resources. Safer Society Foundation Safer Society Foundation- A national research, advocacy, and referral center on the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse. Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling (RASAC) Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling (RASAC)- Provides a telephone listening and support service for men and women in the UK affected by sexual violence. Provides a face-to-face coun… Scarborough Sexual Assault Care Center Scarborough Sexual Assault Care Center- Information on sexual assault, myths and facts, and community resources. Survivorship Survivorship- For survivors of ritual abuse, mind control, torture and their allies.