Support And Healing For Trauma Survivors
If you or someone you love has experienced trauma, especially sibling sexual trauma and abuse (SSTA), know that you’re not alone, and healing is possible. Below, you’ll find resources that offer insight, support, and guidance for both survivors and their families.
What is SSTA
Support and Healing for Trauma Survivors
The following are resources that both explain what is known about SSTA and can offer assistance, guidance, and support to both survivors and their families.
5WAVES (US)
Sibling Sexual Trauma – https://www.siblingsexualtrauma.com
Incest AWARE
SSTA Aware
Thriving Survivors (UK)
Blue Borage Conversation Café’s (AUS/Global)
SSTA Online Support Groups:
5 WAVES Discord Survivor Community- Online peer support groups with separate spaces for survivors, parents, and friends. Email info@5WAVES.org for information on how to join.
Empowered Survivors Facebook Peer Support Group for Survivors of Sibling Childhood Sexual Abuse – https://www.facebook.com/groups/646423866554980 A private online space for survivors or sibling childhood sexual abuse to connect and share experiences.
SAARA – Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative | University of New Hampshire
Other Advocacy
Brave Step
A nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of adults and communities impacted by sexual violence through therapy, education and empowerment programs for survivors, loved ones and allies.
Cordisco & Sale: Navigating Child Abuse
A nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of adults and communities impacted by sexual violence through therapy, education and empowerment programs for survivors, loved ones and allies.
Rachel Grant Coaching
Provides specialized, research-informed support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, helping them address the lasting impacts of trauma. Through structured, empowering programs, it guides survivors toward healing, self-understanding, and the ability to move forward with greater freedom and purpose.
Unleash | OneVOICE
Inspiring hope, healing, and change through education and awareness programs on sexual abuse, assault, and trafficking; also offering a support group and e-course for survivors.
Saprea
A nonprofit dedicated to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. They provide healing support for survivors through retreats, support groups, and online resources. The organization also empowers parents and caregivers with education to help protect children and leads awareness efforts to inspire action against child sexual abuse.
Survivors of D&R, CIC
A UK-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals impacted by domestic abuse and rape, both locally and worldwide. We provide therapeutic support, educational programs, and community outreach to strengthen the wellbeing of survivors, their loved ones, and allies. Our mission is to foster healing and resilience through counselling, support groups, and workshops that promote self-understanding and community connection.
Behind the CEO’s clinical work, she authored the book Seen but not Heard, available on Amazon, WH Smith, Barnes and Noble, and Waterstones. At Survivors of D & R CIC, we believe in the power of shared journeys toward recovery and reclaiming one’s voice
My Survival Guide
Below is My Survival Guide: Healing methods and tools that worked for me and reflect what I’ve learned on my own healing journey and what helped me begin to feel whole again. Maybe these resources can help you or your loved ones take the next step forward.
