Therapy and art therapy for rape victims
"It's OK to interview a therapist, either in a phone
conversation or in a first session, so that you can obtain the
necessary information to make a well-informed decision. Here
are examples of some of the types of questions you may want to
ask:
- What are your credentials and
training?
- What are your areas of expertise and specialization?
- What specific training do you have in your areas of
specialization?
- Are you on the provider list for my insurance
plan?
- What is your standard fee? How long are sessions? Do you
have a sliding fee scale? Are fees different for individual,
couples, or group therapy?
- How many clients have you worked with that have had
similar issues to mine? How did you work with them and how
did it help?
- Are you in good standing with your licensing board? Has
anyone ever made a complaint against you? If so, how was it
resolved?
- Do you receive your own supervision, consultation, or
therapy from a professional?
- Where did you go to graduate school and where did you do
your internship?
- How long have you been in private practice?
- What are your beliefs about how therapy should
work? What do you do during sessions and what do you
expect from a client during and between sessions?
- How can I contact you in an emergency?"
Use this search engine to find a therapist.
A listing and explanation for different types of therapy.
survivor retreats
http://www.soar99.org/
SOAR (Speaking Out About Rape) runs national awareness,
education and prevention programs to empower survivors of
sexual violence and enhance the public's understanding and
acceptance of rape victims.
The oldest annotated directory of mental health resources
for professionals and consumers on the Internet. Every
resource contained herein has been personally reviewed by Dr.
Grohol.
EMDR is a relatively new and effective therapy for panic
attacks. You can find a list of approved EMDR therapists at
this website.
The American Art Therapy Association
(AATA) is a
national association dedicated to the belief that the creative
process involved in the making of art is healing and life
enhancing. Founded in 1969 AATA is a not-for-profit
organization of approximately 4,750 professionals and students
that has established standards for art therapy education,
ethics, and practice. AATA committees actively work on
professional and educational development, national
conferences, regional symposia, publications, governmental
affairs, public awareness, research, and other activities that
enhance the practice of art therapy.
Dedicated to encourage healing through the arts,
Survivors Art Foundation is a 501(C)(3) non-profit
organization committed to empowering trauma survivors with
effective expressive outlets via internet art gallery,
outreach programs, national exhibitions, publications and
development of employment skills
This site lists ways and resources for using art for
healing.
