Counseling services are designed to assist clients in living more comfortably in the immediate crisis. The immediate crisis may be a few days after the rape or years after the abuse. Either way, the client seeking services is usually in distress when he/she calls for an appointment and requires immediate accessible services. Victims of rape experience a variety of symptoms, some of which are very intrusive and disruptive (i.e., flashbacks, depression, and body memories). The effects of rape generate an internal struggle that cause the survivor of rape to want to "forget" the event; while at the same time cause her/him to be unable to forget because of the invasive effects of the flashbacks, memories, and emotional responses. This reaction to trauma can cause significant changes in behavior that affect daily living. As a result, the RCC offers a variety of counseling services, including, individual, group, child play therapy, and specialized groups (i.e. Adults Molested as Children, PTSD Symptom Management, support groups, and others). The RCC offers these services free to the client and will provide transportation to and from counseling sessions as needed.
For more information about counseling services contact Debbi Walker, Office Manager & Compliance Officer, at dwalker@rapecrisis.com.
