Part 2 of the Auslan Videos ‘Living Well: A Guide for Men’

In part 2 we will be talking more specifically about some common problems faced by men dealing with child sexual abuse or adult sexual assault. The following issues are covered, and there are some practical tips on dealing with most of them.

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Coping with sexual abuse	Sense of shame	Tactics of abuse
Clergy abuse: Spiritual and religious beliefs	Physiological reactions and sexuality	Separating sexuality from sexual abuse
The ‘victim to offender’ myth	Trust, intimacy and relationships	Flashbacks
Nightmares	Panic attacks and anxiety	Deciding to tell?
Suicidal thoughts	Finding help	Self harm
Alcohol, drugs and self judgment	What am I feeling?	Parenting
Justice	Compensation	Revenge
Confrontation	Celebrating life

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Living Well

A resource for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault, and for their supporters.

Living WellMonday, 18th March, 2019 at 1:29 pm

How one father navigated talking to his children about having experienced sexual abuse with an ongoing conversation. Please take care when reading.

How do you tell your children you were sexually abused as a child?

Every year or so, they ask for another level of detail. We take the approach that, if they ask the question, we’ll provide the answer.

smh.com.au

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Living WellMonday, 4th March, 2019 at 2:41 pm

For survivors of child sexual abuse, reading the details of the conviction can provoke a wide range of emotions. We spoke to experts about how to deal with triggering, traumatic news.

Taking care of yourself (or a loved one) as details of George Pell's conviction emerge - ABC Life

For survivors of child sexual abuse, reading the details of the conviction can provoke a wide range of emotions. We spoke to experts about how to deal with triggering, traumatic news.

abc.net.au

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Living WellTuesday, 26th February, 2019 at 12:07 pm

The Catholic Church is embroiled in one of its biggest scandals to date after Australia's most senior Catholic cleric, Cardinal George Pell, was convicted of sexually abusing two choirboys in the 1990s.

Guilty: George Pell's sexual abuse of choirboys revealed

abc.net.au

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Living WellWednesday, 20th February, 2019 at 12:25 pm

Many middle-aged men seek emotional support from their dogs in place of interpersonal connections. But could these relationships be the key to ending their isolation?

Why many men turn to their dog for emotional support - ABC Life

Many middle-aged men seek emotional support from their dogs in place of interpersonal connections. But could these relationships be the key to ending their isolation?

abc.net.au

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Part 2 of the Auslan Videos ‘Living Well: A Guide for Men’

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