Question 1

Virtual or in-person?

Accepted Answer

This is an online global support group.  You may well meet survivors from all over the world.

Question 2

When:

Accepted Answer

These support groups are on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Participants must register for each session but can do so multiple times in advance.   Please note the times list are all in Pacific Standard Time.

Question 3

Cost:

Accepted Answer

$20 (+ fees) per session.  Some subsidies are available.    If you wish to purchase a block of dates,  please contact Bernadine directly to arrange this.

Question 4

Payment Options

Accepted Answer

If you need to pay in a way other than the options here (Credit card/Paypal), please contact Bernadine directly at workshops.therapy.abuse@gmail.com

Question 5

Who is the facilitator?

Accepted Answer

Bernadine Fox is a survivor of TAE and has been a mental health advocate for 30+ years. She is  the author of "Coming to Voice: Surviving an Abusive Therapist" and facilitator of workshops for survivors and professionals on TAE.  Further information can be found at www.comingtovoice.weebly.com

Question 6

Who can attend?

Accepted Answer

These support groups are for survivors of therapy abuse and exploitation ONLY.   There are therapist who have experienced this form of abuse and are welcome to join us but must do so a survivors and not as counsellors.  Partners and family members (2ndary victims) may also find group useful.

Question 7

Accessibility:

Accepted Answer

If you have any issues around accessibility, please let Bernadine know asap so that we can find a way to accommodate it given the technology that is available.

Question 8

Support Group Boundaries and Policies

Accepted Answer

Can be found at https://comingtovoice.weebly.com/educational-support-groups-for-survivors.html

Question 9

See below for link to new page for Support Group for Survivors of (TAE)