Violence Against Women

Women who are, or have been abused by their male partners, can have access to the free services provided by the Sudbury Counselling Centre.

Do you feel... afraid, angry,
confused, alone, powerless and in
need of help and support?

You are not alone!

If you would like to:

• Increase your self-esteem and independence
• Stop feeling guilty or shameful
• Stop feeling isolated and dependent on your partner
• Gain an understanding of what is a healthy relationship
• Develop a safety plan for you and your children
• Stop blaming and doubting yourself
• Develop strategies to improve your personal life
• Better understand dynamics of abuse, power and control

The Sudbury Counselling Centre can help you achieve these goals through individual counselling or our "Growth in Connection" group.

This group is part of our Violence Against Women Intervention Program. It focuses on “Healing from the impact of abuse” and the “Rebuilding on one’s life”. The Growth in Connection program has been in existence within the Sudbury Counselling Centre since 1985.

Please note: “Leaving” or “Not Leaving” the relationship is not the focus of this Program.

There are many forms of abuse in intimate relationships:

• Physical abuse or physical violence
• Verbal abuse
• Emotional/psychological abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Spiritual abuse
• Coercion and threats (using force to make something happen)
• Control and isolation
• Minimizing, denying and blaming you
• Using the children against you
• Demanding "male privileges"
• Financial abuse
• Being jealous and possessive
• Stalking and harassment

These behaviors are intentional and intimidating in order to control the other person's behaviour and to induce fear. This abuse creates a power imbalance in the relationship.

For more information about our program and services, please contact the Intake Worker at 705-524-9629 anytime between Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Group sessions are offered in January, April and September.