The therapist can also make you aware of your options and help you to make important decisions. Since you may be in shock shortly after the event it may take some time before you can process the experience. The Center is staffed by volunteer interns, often from local colleges and graduate programs. These volunteers are trained to provide short term counseling. All psychologists in the Holy Cross Counseling Center are experienced in counseling survivors of sexual assault.
Spiritual counseling is confidential.
Holy Cross Chaplains provide spiritual counseling for those who have been sexually assaulted. Spiritual counseling may help you process your emotions and thoughts in the context of your religious faith. Your relationship to God is affirmed and supported, while thoughts and feelings about your faith are processed. The number of meetings may vary depending on the degree to which and ways you feel your faith has been affected. The Worcester Pastoral Counseling Center is staffed by psychologists and psychotherapists.