The Keystone Project
The Keystone Project offers specialist support to the parents or carers of children who have experienced sexual abuse. It provides a safe space for the parents/carers to explore their emotional response to what happened, the opportunity to learn about trauma responses and coping strategies, as well as looking at some resources that may help support their child.
The Keystone Project provides participants with:
- Two Initial One-to-One Therapy Sessions
These sessions allow you to build rapport with one of our counsellors, who will also facilitate the group sessions. It’s a space to share how you’re feeling and talk through any details of what happened if you wish. While these details won’t be discussed in the group, many find it helpful to share them in a private setting. - Six Group Work Sessions
These sessions bring together parents and carers who have faced similar challenges. Together, you’ll explore the impact on you and your family, gain insights into what has happened, and support one another. The group provides a safe and understanding environment for shared learning and healing. - One or Two Final One-to-One Therapy Sessions
These sessions help you process any emotions or thoughts brought up during the group work. They also offer an opportunity to reflect on the journey and explore how you can apply what you’ve learned moving forward.
Contact our Emotional Support Services
0300 222 5730 or email support@rsacc-thecentre.org.uk
Anonymous emotional support for all survivors aged 13+ and those who support them.
For times and days go to Talk to Us – our Emotional Support Services page.
Refer yourself to The Keystone Project
If you would like to refer yourself or somebody else to the Keystone Project, please do so using the secure online forms below.
If you would like more information on our Keystone Project, please email info@rsacc-thecentre.org.uk or call 01325 354119.
We try to answer calls within office hours. If we are unavailable please leave a message on the answer machine and we will get back to you.
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Testimonials
The training sessions were engaging, very informative and eye opening. The information on the statistics and range of services was very useful to know as they helped understand the scale and difficulties with sexual violence etc.
I am no longer hiding from life and I have learned to say yes and no. I now do things for me!
I enjoyed meeting others who understand what I have been through. Their support and encouragement to talk and the group exercises to learn to cope were fabulous. I enjoyed hearing the other members coping mechanisms. The most impactful thing I’m taking away from the group is that it was NOT MY FAULT.
This group has helped me massively to understand it’s normal to feel this way, that others relate to how I’m feeling and has helped me understand how I feel about my trauma.
It’s made me a happier, stronger, more confident, positive person!
My time here has been so helpful to me. Having time to step back and look at some of the difficult things that have happened in my life and recognise I have strength has been so precious to me. I am so thankful for being able to access such an amazing safe haven! You have given me the opportunity to step back and breathe again. I feel like a stronger person, able to face the world and live again. I am empowered!
Just a quick note to say thank you for listening to me and helping me to rebuild my life. I feel happy and like I am ready to live again. Life is good. I never thought I would feel this good again. Talking has helped me through the darkness and to clear out the weeds in my life. Now my life looks sunnier and I have much to look forward to. I also have real flowers in my garden now. So it shows things can change.
