Childhood Sexual Abuse

29 sessions with Dr Tarra Bates-Duford

This Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) module offers comprehensive insights, including common symptoms, trauma responses, dissociation, complex trauma, and the impacts of perpetrators known and unknown to survivors. It also explores cultural, racial, and gender considerations, relationship dynamics, cognitive challenges, and strategies for healing and empowerment.

Test your knowledge – complete the short quiz at the end of each session for professional development (CPD/CME/CE). By successfully completing all quizzes in this module you will be eligible for a Certificate of Achievement.

Worksheets – Childhood Sexual Abuse Workbook can be downloaded from the link below.

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SESSIONS IN THIS MODULE

01

Childhood Sexual Abuse

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores the journey of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Discover the immediate and long-term effects on personal, familial, and social relationships, and gain insights into the complex ways trauma shapes lives and connections.

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02

Healthy Relationships

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores what defines a healthy relationship and why it is vital for survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Gain insights into common challenges survivors face in social and romantic connections and learn how healthy relationships support healing, safety, and emotional well-being.

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03

Child Sexual Abuse – Grooming Exposed (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy for childhood sexual abuse. Explore the definitions of CSA, including physical abuse and exposure to sexual content, and gain insights into its impact on children. Learn effective therapeutic approaches to support healing and foster resilience in young survivors.

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04

Dissociation & Dissociative Disorders: Derealization (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with a child survivor of sexual abuse, focusing on derealization—a form of dissociation where the world feels distorted or unreal. Gain practical insights into recognizing, understanding, and addressing this challenging trauma response to support healing and resilience.

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05

Common Symptoms Experienced by Survivors of CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she uncovers the common symptoms of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Learn how to recognize signs, understand their impact, and discover effective responses and interventions to support survivors on their journey toward healing and recovery.

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06

Adaptive Responses, Reasoning, Planning, and Intentionality

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores the internal narratives survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) carry about their experiences. Examine common rationalizations survivors use to make sense of abuse, and gain practical strategies for reshaping thinking, fostering self-compassion, and moving forward with intention and empowerment.

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07

Common Signs of Sexual Abuse (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with a child who has experienced sexual abuse. Learn how clinicians can identify signs of abuse and discover effective strategies to support healing, safety, and resilience, gaining practical insights for working sensitively and effectively with young survivors.

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08

Dissociation & Dissociative Disorders: Dissociative Amnesia (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with a child survivor of sexual abuse, focusing on dissociative amnesia. Learn how trauma-related memory loss occurs, how survivors may know an event happened without recalling details, and gain insights into supporting healing and integration.

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09

Perpetrators of CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores how survivors of childhood sexual abuse respond differently to perpetrators who are known versus unknown. Discover the psychological, emotional, and social implications of these experiences and gain insights into how relationships and trust are impacted by the survivor’s journey.

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Processing Feelings of Shame and Guilt

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores shame and guilt in survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Learn the key differences between these emotions, their impact on self-esteem, and practical strategies for releasing self-blame and moving toward self-forgiveness and healing.

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011

Prepping/Grooming Behaviours (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with a child survivor of sexual abuse. Learn what it means for a child to be groomed or “prepped,” why this behavior often occurs with known perpetrators, and discover strategies for supporting healing, safety, and resilience in young survivors.

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012

Dissociation & Dissociative Disorders: Depersonalisation (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with a child survivor of sexual abuse, focusing on depersonalization. Learn how this form of dissociation involves feeling detached from one’s self, and gain practical insights into supporting children experiencing profound disconnection and identity disruption.

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013

Complex Trauma

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores the differences between trauma and complex trauma. Discover how complex trauma uniquely affects survivors of childhood sexual abuse and gain practical insights into therapeutic strategies, interventions, and approaches that support healing, resilience, and long-term recovery.

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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), revealing how it differs from traditional CBT. Discover its transformative benefits for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and gain insights into how targeted therapy can foster healing, resilience, and hope.

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015

Reactions of Predators Known and Unknown to Child (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with a child survivor of sexual abuse. Explore the differences between predators known and unknown to the victim, understand how each type impacts the child, and gain practical strategies for supporting healing, safety, and resilience.

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016

Dissociation & Dissociative Disorders: Dissociative Identity Disorder (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores dissociative identity disorder (DID), one of the most widely known dissociative disorders. Learn what DID truly involves beyond popular culture portrayals and gain insight into how and why individuals develop multiple identities as a response to trauma.

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Cultural Impact of CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores how culture shapes perceptions and responses to childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Discover how cultural norms influence understanding, impact survivors’ sense of self, and affect healing, while gaining insights into fostering culturally sensitive approaches to support recovery and empowerment.

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018

Breaking silence on CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she examines the journey of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Explore the immediate and lasting effects on personal, familial, and social relationships, and gain meaningful insights into how trauma shapes lives, connections, and the path toward healing and resilience.

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The Impact of Race and Culture on Child Sexual Abuse (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with a child survivor of sexual abuse. Explore how race, culture, and age influence reporting, and gain practical insights into supporting children with sensitivity, fostering safety, and promoting healing in diverse contexts.

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020

Transitioning from Victim to Survivor (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores the powerful transition from victim to survivor. Learn the key differences between these identities and why recognizing this distinction is essential for therapists supporting healing, empowerment, and long-term recovery in survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

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021

Racial Considerations to CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores the racial considerations of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Learn how reporting—or not reporting—CSA is influenced by race, cultural perceptions, and societal judgment, gaining insights into the complex ways identity and community shape survivors’ experiences and responses to trauma.

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022

Making the Transition from Victim to Survivor

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores the journey from victim to survivor. Learn how shifting self-perception empowers healing, understand the differences between being a victim and a survivor, and discover the responsibilities we hold to ourselves and others along the path toward resilience and personal growth.

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023

Trauma vs. Complex Trauma (Demo)

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she demonstrates therapy with an adult survivor of sexual abuse. Explore the distinctions between trauma and complex trauma, understand their unique impacts, and gain practical insights into therapeutic approaches that foster healing, resilience, and long-term recovery for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

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Gender Considerations to CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores gender perceptions of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Discover how gender shapes our responses, influences survivors’ experiences, and impacts adult survivors differently. Gain insights into whether CSA affects men and women distinctly and how understanding gender informs support and healing strategies.

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Dissociative D/O and Dissociative states

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores dissociation in survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Learn why dissociation occurs, the difference between conscious and unconscious dissociating, its benefits and risks, and how it affects perception of time and place, offering essential insights for understanding trauma responses.

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026

Cognitive and processing challenges experienced by CSA survivors

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores cognitive challenges faced by survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Discover how these challenges affect education, work, family, and relationships, and gain practical strategies to regain control of cognitive processes, overcome roadblocks, and enhance personal and professional success.

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Trust Issues in relation to CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores trust challenges faced by survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Compare everyday trust issues with trauma-based trust disruptions, and gain insights into how trust impacts emotional well-being, relationships, and the process of rebuilding safety, connection, and resilience.

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028

Sexual Dysfunctions in response to CSA

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores sexual dysfunctions in survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Learn about different dysfunctions, impulsivity, and non-orgasmic responses, and gain practical strategies to help survivors build healthy, connected relationships while fostering intimacy, self-awareness, and emotional healing.

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Toxic Relationships

Join Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford as she explores toxic relationships and their impact on survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Learn to identify key red flags, understand why survivors may enter unhealthy relationships, and discover practical strategies to support clients in breaking free and rebuilding healthy connections.

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