Counseling at SAFE in Hunterdon helps victims of trauma and abuse see themselves as survivors and
“thrivers.” All counseling and Support Services are free of charge and based on each individual’s needs.
Participants in counseling may be in an ongoing relationship with an abusive partner or may use the
services to address past, rather than present, abusive relationships. They may have experienced sexual
abuse when a child or have been sexually assaulted by an acquaintance or stranger.
Support Groups for Victims of Domestic Violence
Groups provide victims with additional support while working to recover from the effects of abuse. Group
members have an opportunity to share their own stories and learn from others with similar experiences.
Group discussions can include education on power and control, safety planning, legal issues, child custody
and parenting time, empowerment, and self-esteem.
Several different types of support groups are offered on various days and at different times. New groups are
forming all the time. Individuals wishing to attend a group can call (908)788-7666 for information regarding
times and dates and to set up an intake appointment.
Individual Counseling
Victims have the opportunity to share their experiences and to express feelings in a confidential and safe
environment. They learn that domestic violence includes physical, emotional, verbal, financial and sexual
abuse. They review safety risks and strategies to increase safety. They begin to release feelings of self-
blame.
Counselors believe that victims are experts on their situations. They do not tell them what to do but help
them explore options. With support, victims become survivors who are empowered to make their own
choices and to trust their ability to make decisions.
Individual and group counseling focus on exploring and embracing these concepts:
Safety and Empowerment
With safety, survivors develop coping strategies that protect them from further psychological harm. With
empowerment, survivors take back control of their lives.
Validation
Validation of the survivor's whole being, as well as his or her rights, thoughts, feelings and choices.
Strength and Respect
Clients are seen as having the capacity for positive and creative self-growth. There is respect for survivors'
choices and coping strategies.
Education
Information about the pattern of power and control in abusive relationships provides survivors with a
framework for understanding what has happened to them.
Expanding Alternatives
The sky's the limit! Alternatives are created by the client, with ongoing support and encouragement.
“thrivers.” All counseling and Support Services are free of charge and based on each individual’s needs.
Participants in counseling may be in an ongoing relationship with an abusive partner or may use the
services to address past, rather than present, abusive relationships. They may have experienced sexual
abuse when a child or have been sexually assaulted by an acquaintance or stranger.
Support Groups for Victims of Domestic Violence
Groups provide victims with additional support while working to recover from the effects of abuse. Group
members have an opportunity to share their own stories and learn from others with similar experiences.
Group discussions can include education on power and control, safety planning, legal issues, child custody
and parenting time, empowerment, and self-esteem.
Several different types of support groups are offered on various days and at different times. New groups are
forming all the time. Individuals wishing to attend a group can call (908)788-7666 for information regarding
times and dates and to set up an intake appointment.
Individual Counseling
Victims have the opportunity to share their experiences and to express feelings in a confidential and safe
environment. They learn that domestic violence includes physical, emotional, verbal, financial and sexual
abuse. They review safety risks and strategies to increase safety. They begin to release feelings of self-
blame.
Counselors believe that victims are experts on their situations. They do not tell them what to do but help
them explore options. With support, victims become survivors who are empowered to make their own
choices and to trust their ability to make decisions.
Individual and group counseling focus on exploring and embracing these concepts:
Safety and Empowerment
With safety, survivors develop coping strategies that protect them from further psychological harm. With
empowerment, survivors take back control of their lives.
Validation
Validation of the survivor's whole being, as well as his or her rights, thoughts, feelings and choices.
Strength and Respect
Clients are seen as having the capacity for positive and creative self-growth. There is respect for survivors'
choices and coping strategies.
Education
Information about the pattern of power and control in abusive relationships provides survivors with a
framework for understanding what has happened to them.
Expanding Alternatives
The sky's the limit! Alternatives are created by the client, with ongoing support and encouragement.
| SAFE in Hunterdon • 47 E. Main Street • Flemington, NJ 08822 • Outreach office: 908-788-7666 • 24-hour hotline: 888-988-4033 |
Does your partner...
If you answered "yes" to any of thesequestions, you may be a victim of
domestic violence. You are not alone.
Please call our hotline at 1 (888) 988-
4033.
 | Put you down? |
| Play mind games? |
| Call you names? |
| Physically hurt you? |
| Control what you do? |
| Threaten to hurt you or | |
| himself if you leave? |
| Scare you by using looks, | |
| words or breaking things? |
| Deny you access to money? |
| Treat you like a servant? |
| Control who you see? |
If you answered "yes" to any of these
domestic violence. You are not alone.
Please call our hotline at 1 (888) 988-
4033.
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