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​What is Peer Support?

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Peer Support

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​Peer Support can be defined as the help and support fellow survivors of sexual abuse provide each other. It's different from the relationship you have with a clinician or qualified counsellor. The Peer Support dynamic is very special and powerful in your journey to healing and recovery from sexual abuse.
 
Peer Support can be social, emotional or practical support. With Peer Support, we are all on the same playing field. Your MOSAIC Peer Support worker knows what you're going through, because he has been there too. He has also experienced the recovery that you long to own.

This is what makes Peer Support so crucial in the recovery process. There is no stigma, no isolation and no shame. Just shared experience and the solidarity that can only be shared between men who have experienced sexual abuse. 

​If you are a survivor of sexual abuse in the Greater Wellington Region, MOSAIC can offer you:
  • One-to-One Peer Support
  • Peer Support Group Meetings
If you are a survivor of sexual abuse anywhere in New Zealand, you can share in our Confidential Listening Service via Skype, phone or email. We can also direct you toward support services in your area.
At MOSAIC, we have a Peer Support Code of Ethics policy.

Do You Need MOSAIC's Peer Support Service?

Do you think you may be a survivor of sexual abuse? At least 1 in 6 Kiwi males are. This includes both boys and men.

MOSAIC's Peer Support Service is run for survivors - by survivors.

​If you have experienced sexual abuse as a male, you may recognise some or all of the following traits in your own life:
  • Shame and guilt that you think you allowed this to happen to yourself
  • Feelings that your masculinity has been robbed or destroyed
  • Lack of trust in anyone
  • ​Angry, violent or abusive behaviour​
  • Self-harming thoughts and behaviours
  • A crippling fear of exposing the abuse to anyone
  • Self-medication with alcohol and/or drugs
  • Depression, anxiety and panic attacks
  • Problems with addiction to sex, gambling or pornography
  • Inability to stop thinking of the abuse
  • Believing that nobody understands you
  • Self-imposed alienation from friends and family
  • Repeated loss of jobs, friends and/or relationships
  • Self-destructive behaviour
  • Feelings of isolation and loneliness; not wanting to leave the house.

Key Benefits of Peer Support

We believe that Peer Support works best in combination with counselling and other therapy.

​Benefits of Peer Support with MOSAIC include:
  • Shared connection, empathy and respect. We know what you're going through. We've been there too.
  • Increased self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Reduced depression and anxiety
  • Increased socialisation and reduced isolation
  • Improved relationships
  • Getting your anger under control
  • Reduction in harmful use of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Understanding the impacts of abuse
  • Getting more from friendships and family relationships
  • ​Increased ability to trust yourself and others​
  • Reduced self-destructive behaviour
  • Decreased negative behaviours.
Find out more about how our Peer Support services can help you on your journey to recovery and freedom. 
Contact MOSAIC Today

"If you're ready to move forward into a life free from the abuse you suffered, search out others who can truly support you on your journey”

- Anonymous

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live survivor support line

022 419 3416
MOSAIC OFFICE LINE
04 389 5050

Email

enquiries@mosaic-wgtn.org.nz
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission, Vision & Values
    • Who We Support
    • MOSAIC Client Testimonials
    • Our Board
    • Our Staff
    • Our Funders & Sponsors
  • Services
    • Services Overview
    • Instant Booking Form
    • Tell Us Your Story
    • What is Peer Support?
    • Confidential Listening Service
    • One-to-One Peer Support
    • Peer Support Group Meetings
    • Family & Partner Support Meetings
    • Clinical & Agency Referrals to MOSAIC
  • Donate
  • Resources
    • Do You Require Urgent Assistance?
    • Kiwi Survivor Stories
    • Male Sexual Abuse in New Zealand
    • Facts VS. Myths
    • 16 Reasons Why Male Sexual Abuse Is Under-Reported
    • Have I Been Sexually Abused?
    • MOSAIC Video
    • Media >
      • Video
      • Audio
      • Articles
    • Living Well App
    • Families & Partners of Survivors
    • Recommended Websites
    • Academic Research
  • Get Involved
    • Donations
    • Ways You Can Help Us
    • Current Vacancies
  • Contact Us