When Abuse Occurs
We Are Here to Help
Seeing a counselor, even if it is just once, can be helpful. Group and individual counseling for victims of traumatic events is offered for free with certified counselors onsite. All service are free and confidential.
Reporting the Crime
If sexual assault or domestic violence has occurred, counselors are available to help a victim determine the best course of action. If a victim decides to report the crime to the police, it can help to provide psychological closure as well as keep the perpetrator from assaulting others. YWCA Enid can also help them receive the appropriate medical care and rule out any medical problems.
Additional YWCA Services
Support the information is provided to the victim and family members along with referrals for future services and assistance on or off site. YWCA Advocates are also provided to assist with obtaining court orders, protective orders and for other legal issues.
YWCA Enid Counseling Services
Individual Counseling for Adults
Our licensed professional counselors are trained and educated to respond to various issues while also providing non-judgmental support and healthy coping strategies.
- Physical & Emotional
- Rape & Sexual Abuse
- Incest & Molestation
- Co-Dependency
- Low Self-Esteem
- Self-harm and Suicide
- Relationship Problems
- Depression
- Chronic Stress & Anxiety
- Family Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Other Traumatic Event
Counseling for Teens
Teen trauma counseling is a specialized therapeutic service offered by YWCA Enid to help teens, and their families overcome the long-term effects often associated with serious forms of trauma.
Our licensed professional counselors are trained and educated to respond to various issues while also providing non-judgmental support and healthy coping strategies. Trauma counseling includes individual and family counseling, education and training, consultation and resources.
All services are free and developed to assist survivors and families of traumatic events. Counseling can help clients identify and process their current and past experiences.
Teens who can benefit from counseling include those who have experienced:
- Physical & Emotional Abuse
- Rape & Sexual Assault
- Incest & Molestation
- Co-Dependency
- Low Self-Esteem
- Self-harm and Suicide
- Relationship Problems
- Depression
- Chronic Stress & Anxiety
- Family Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Changes in family life, like moving, divorce, or a death or serious illness in the family
- The loss of a close friend or girl or boyfriend through death ,a breakup of the relationship, or moving
- Developing an illness or disability
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Bullying or Cyber Bullying
- Other Traumatic Events
Who Can We Help?
Sometimes a teen’s behavior will indicate that there is a serious problem that requires teen therapy, these can include:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors, including talking, joking, drawing, writing about suicide or death, expressing feelings that they are worthless or that things would be better without them.
- Symptoms of depression, like being withdrawn, lack of appetite, sleeping very little or more than 9 hours per night, loss of interest in things they once enjoyed, neglecting personal hygiene, change in emotions.
- Has an explosive temper (“blows up” a lot), violent behavior, harming or threatening to harm themselves or others, including animals.
- Does not take responsibility for own actions.
- Suddenly gaining or losing a lot of weight, which could indicate a life-threatening eating disorder.
- Extreme, rapid changes in moods or personality, or drastic changes that last more than six weeks.
- Running away from home.
- Illegal activities or using tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.
- Behavior problems at school or noticeable changes in school performance or attendance, discontinuing extra-curricular activities.
- A sudden change in friends.
- Risky sexual behavior or sexual promiscuity.
- Constantly checking in with partner for approval or afraid to provoke partner with actions or words.
- Quick and intense involvement in a relationship.
- Being secretive or acting out.
- Other risky or dangerous behavior.