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Trauma Recovery at Odyssey |
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Odyssey is known for its
expertise in post-traumatic stress and trauma recovery.
Individuals may seek services for rape, sexual abuse,
violence, incest or other crimes. Individual, couples and
family therapy is available. Groups include: |
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The victims of violent crime often struggle with debilitating emotional issues for years. Lost jobs, broken homes, addiction, loss of child custody, and homelessness are some of the consequences of their personal struggles. Lacking employment and health insurance, these individuals have no where to go for help.
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Odyssey believes
in making counseling accessible to individuals overcoming grievous victimization. Trauma recovery and related services
are free for
the 1st ten services for all victims of violent crime. Support groups and individual counseling are also available to those who have lost a family member due to violence.
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Survivor’s Group
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Odyssey’s Survivors Group is for adult females with histories of child sexual abuse. The overall goal of the group is to provide an emotionally and physically safe place for victims of abuse to:
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express feelings and be heard
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have themselves and their experience validated
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acquire additional understanding of their experience
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develop and practice effective coping skills for handling current issues
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explore what it means to have a healthy relationship
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recognize strategies for moving from victim to survivor status
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give and receive support
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heal from trauma
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The Survivor’s Group
will meet Tuesdays from 5-6pm at the College Park office. Please contact Sheri Miller, LMSW for more information or to schedule an assessment.
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Family Survivors of Homicide Group
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While there is no such thing as a painless death of a loved one, families that have experienced the trauma of homicide undergo unique reactions that often require some form of professional help. The suddenness and violence of these deaths can have devastating effects on families. Feelings of anger and rage, sadness and guilt, pain and confusion are combined in a confusing whirlwind of emotion that leaves family members isolated, alone, and frightened.
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Individuals who come to Odyssey and participate in specialized services are able to hear stories of other “survivors” and share their own stories of tragedy and grief. This allows the family to begin to chart a course through the grief and pain to recover and function once more. Comments from families include:
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- “Odyssey helped my family get back together and understand that the violence that happened was not our fault”
- "Helping me feel safe and realize that there are real people in the world who really care and can actually be trusted and believed.”
- “We tend to be less tense because we feel like Odyssey cares about us.”
“Through the program, I was able to express feelings that I couldn’t face in the past—without fear or shame.”
- “It’s safe to think and feel here.”
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EMDR |
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an
information processing psychotherapy that was developed to
resolve symptoms resulting from disturbing and unresolved
life experiences. It uses a structured approach to address
past, present, and future aspects of disturbing memories.
This therapy has been proven to alleviate symptoms of PTSD
and other mental health issues stemming from life
experiences. See
www.emdr.com for more
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For more information
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Odyssey Family Counseling Center, Inc.
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3578 S. Fulton Avenue
Hapeville, GA 30354
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(404) 768-1156 FAX (404) 768-1146
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