Resources
Resources for Men, Women, and Children:
Books:
- The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Sexual Abuse
- My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints
- Loved as I am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus
- Understanding Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Ministry Leaders and Survivors
- Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender
Online Resources:
- Video: Franciscan University Presents: The Mystery of Suffering
- Video: Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT & Fr. John Burns: "Seeking Healing Through Forgiveness"
- Video: How Does God Restore Us?
- Podcast: Deliver Us
- Video: I Have A New Name
- Article: Coming to terms with sexual assault trauma years later
- Article: Getting Past Your Past: Facing the Pain
- USCCB prayer for survivors
Therapy:
Therapy is one of the most effective ways to heal from sexual abuse and is a tool given from God to help reach complete restoration. Therapy gives individuals a safe space to explore what happened to them, how it impacted them, and how they can move forward. Therapy will teach individuals new skills to cope with the effects of trauma and to feel more safe and balanced in their daily life. A good therapist will build trust, create safety, and then gently guide them through addressing past abuse and its ramifications.
There are a number of different therapy modalities that have been empirically proven to be effective for treating sexual abuse and its effects. These include:
Therapy is one of the most effective ways to heal from sexual abuse and is a tool given from God to help reach complete restoration. Therapy gives individuals a safe space to explore what happened to them, how it impacted them, and how they can move forward. Therapy will teach individuals new skills to cope with the effects of trauma and to feel more safe and balanced in their daily life. A good therapist will build trust, create safety, and then gently guide them through addressing past abuse and its ramifications.
There are a number of different therapy modalities that have been empirically proven to be effective for treating sexual abuse and its effects. These include:
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Catholic Therapists:
Below is a list of a few local Catholic therapists who provide treatment for sexual abuse.
Dr Timothy Heck
https://liturgies.org/
(317) 402-2139
9961 Crosspoint Blvd Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46256
Central Psychological Services
http://www.centralpsychservices.com/
(317) 780-1610
multiple Catholic clinicians available (both male and female) who provide therapy to address sexual abuse
Family Counseling Associates
https://fcahelp.com/
(317) 585-1060
offer faith-based counseling with multiple providers
You can also use Catholic Therapists to search for Catholic therapists in your area who might be able to help. Additionally, there are many trusted and talented therapists in the area who can provide specialized treatment for sexual abuse who do not practice from a specifically Catholic or Christian perspective. It is important to find a skilled therapist that you connect with.
The following organizations offer additional resources:
Prevail, Inc
- Assistance with resources and legal action
- Support groups, education, and advocacy
- 24 hour crisis line available
Legacy House Victim’s Services
- Free counseling for anyone living in Marion County who has been the victim of violence of any kind
Families First
- Therapy, support groups, education, and advocacy
- Assistance with resources and legal action
- 24 hour crisis line available
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault (ICESA)
-Can locate additional resources and information on their website
Below is a list of a few local Catholic therapists who provide treatment for sexual abuse.
Dr Timothy Heck
https://liturgies.org/
(317) 402-2139
9961 Crosspoint Blvd Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46256
Central Psychological Services
http://www.centralpsychservices.com/
(317) 780-1610
multiple Catholic clinicians available (both male and female) who provide therapy to address sexual abuse
Family Counseling Associates
https://fcahelp.com/
(317) 585-1060
offer faith-based counseling with multiple providers
You can also use Catholic Therapists to search for Catholic therapists in your area who might be able to help. Additionally, there are many trusted and talented therapists in the area who can provide specialized treatment for sexual abuse who do not practice from a specifically Catholic or Christian perspective. It is important to find a skilled therapist that you connect with.
The following organizations offer additional resources:
Prevail, Inc
- Assistance with resources and legal action
- Support groups, education, and advocacy
- 24 hour crisis line available
Legacy House Victim’s Services
- Free counseling for anyone living in Marion County who has been the victim of violence of any kind
Families First
- Therapy, support groups, education, and advocacy
- Assistance with resources and legal action
- 24 hour crisis line available
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault (ICESA)
-Can locate additional resources and information on their website
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