PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre

Provides online and in-person trauma skills groups for women, non-binary people, and individuals with lived experience who want to better understand the impact of trauma and learn practical tools to support their everyday wellbeing, without having to revisit or share personal experiences. This group focuses on:

• Learning how trauma can affect the body, brain, emotions, and relationships
• Understanding common trauma responses and why they happen
• Learning practical coping and regulation skills to manage stress, emotions, and triggers
• Practicing skills together in a supportive, structured environment

Note: Participants will not be asked to share their trauma story.

Provides a closed, weekly support group for men-identifying adults. The group consists of eight to 12 participants and meets for 10 sessions with consistent membership throughout the program. Facilitated by a male therapist, the group offers opportunities to build peer connections, increase understanding of the impacts of trauma, and engage in mutual support within a structured environment. Sharing personal trauma experiences is not required for participation. Includes:

• Learning how trauma can affect the body, brain, emotions, and relationships
• Understanding common trauma responses and why they happen
• Learning practical coping and regulation skills to manage stress, emotions, and triggers
• Practicing skills together in a supportive environment

• Childhood sexual abuse
• Consent and laws
• Rape
• Trauma and healing
• Male survivors
• Healthy relationships
• Information for family/friends/caregivers of sexual assault survivors
• Information for teens

Provides in-person, online and phone navigation support for individuals impacted by sexual assault in advocating for themselves, finding their voice, and accessing the services they need on their own terms. Supports include:

• Accompaniment to police, court, or other authorities
• Support during Sexual Assault Evidence Kit procedures
• Advocacy and accompaniment to related appointments
• Connections to housing, income supports, and mental health services
• Assistance with system navigation, documentation, and service provider advocacy

Provides an in-person support group for women and non-binary individuals affected by sexual violence who are seeking healing, connection with others, and opportunities to practice trauma-processing tools in a supportive group setting. Includes:

• Connect with others who are now supporting themselves after trauma therapy
• Explore various therapeutic modalities and ongoing healing practices
• Explore other topics and practices that support healing and connection

Note: Sharing is invited but not required, and everyone is encouraged to take care of their own needs.

Provides an one-on-one trauma-informed counselling service for youth ages 12 to 18 years who have experienced sexual violence. The program uses a structured, time-limited approach designed to support emotional regulation, coping skill development, and recovery from the impacts of trauma.

Therapy may include:

• Developing skills to manage and regulate emotions
• Increasing understanding of trauma and its effects on the brain and body
• Building self-awareness, self-confidence, and resilience
• Strengthening interpersonal relationships and healthy boundaries

Therapy is delivered at a pace that aligns with each youth's readiness and therapeutic goals. Participation does not require discussion of traumatic experiences before the youth is prepared to do so.

Services are offered in structured rounds of up to 20 sessions, followed by a planned pause to support integration of learning and progress. Additional services may be available based on individual needs and program capacity.