PEACE - Counselling For Children Who Have Witnessed Abuse
Abuse / Neglect, Child Services, and Youth Services
Provided by Sunshine Coast Community Services
A counselling program for children and youth who have witnessed abuse.
Counselling services are provided for children and youth (ages 3 -18) who have witnessed and/or experienced abuse, threats, or violence in the home.
“Witnessing Abuse” means being within the visual or hearing range of violence and experiencing the effects of the aftermath.
The objectives of the PEACE program are:
- Stopping the inter-generational cycle of abuse by teaching non-violent ways to resolve conflict
- Teaching safety skills and strategies
- Promoting the process of healing
- Supporting children to understand they are not at fault for the abusive actions of others
- Supporting children and youth to label and express feelings they have experienced as a result of abuse witnessed and/or experienced.
- Assisting children to understand healthy ways of dealing with anger and expressing anger
- Facilitating the understanding of abuse and myths about violence against women
604-865-0167
Public email: alademann@sccss.ca
Website: https://www.sccss.ca/programs/child...
5561 Wharf Avenue, PO Box 1069, Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A0
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
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Service area: Gibsons, Sechelt
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Child Services
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
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