Working Sensitively with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Working Sensitively with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse – Tuesday, 2nd December 2025

Time: 9:30 – 16:30
Cost: €75 per attendee
Location: Carmichael House, 4-7 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, D07 RHA8

Registration for this training will open in November

Who is this training for?

This training programme is for staff who are working with clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse

What is the aim of this training?

• To increase the participants’ understanding of the dynamics and impact of child sexual abuse, and to enhance their capacity to support their clients in dealing with this issue.
• Be aware of the core limiting beliefs formed by the child who has experienced childhood sexual abuse
• Be aware of the effects of childhood sexual abuse, and the strategies employed by children in order to survive
• Develop their understanding and skills in facilitating a disclosure of child sexual abuse or other trauma, while avoiding re-traumatisation of the client
• Understand the impact of vicarious traumatisation, and develop strategies to prevent and deal with this

 

Further Details:

Tea/Coffee will be provided at 11 am break each day. Lunch will be from 1 - 2 pm and will not be provided, but there are many dining options around Smithfield and North Brunswick St.

Due to the participative nature of this training, there are limited places available.

For further information, please contact Joanna, etadmin@rcc.ie

Carmichael House, 4-7 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, D07 RHA8