Childhood Sexual Abuse and its Effects into Adulthood - Training Video

Childhood sexual abuse can profoundly affect a person’s sense of safety, trust and relationships - how can we work sensitively and safely with the experiences clients bring into the counselling room?

This approximately 2-hour instant-access online training offers a sensitive and honest exploration of childhood sexual abuse and its potential impact into adult life.

Pauline Andrew and team explore how the violation of a child’s safety and security can affect attachment, trust, relationships and ways of responding to the world. The training considers the importance of building safety within the therapeutic relationship, alongside the complexities of working with trauma and its long-term effects.

Teaching is combined with testimony and sensitive creative interventions that can help clients find ways to explore and share their experiences within therapy.

What you’ll explore

• Why childhood sexual abuse can have such a profound impact
• The relationship between childhood sexual abuse, trauma and attachment
• Possible effects on adult behaviour and relationships
• Building trust and safety within the counselling relationship
• The long-term implications of working with trauma
• Sensitive creative interventions to support therapeutic exploration
• Ways of helping clients share their story at their own pace

What’s included

• Approximately 2 hours of on-demand video training
• CPD certificate
• Training handout and materials
• Teaching, testimony and practical ideas for therapeutic work

Who is the training for?

Suitable for supervisors, qualified counsellors, counsellors in training and people working in related professions.

Please be aware: This training explores childhood sexual abuse and trauma and contains some explicit material that may be distressing or triggering.

What counsellors say

“Best training on this subject I've attended.”

“A very informative session, a sensitive subject done well, with some great ideas and insights to take back to the counselling room.”

“The mix of teaching and testimony was really good. Helpful tips and guidance too. Thank you.”

Instant access - how it works

Once you have purchased the training, simply log in to your account on our website. Your training will be available in your account area, where you can:

• Watch the training online
• Access your training handout and materials
• Find your CPD certificate

You can start watching as soon as you’re ready.