For Parents

Very often the disclosure that a child has been sexually
abused will shake a relationship to its very core.

Arguing, blaming, name-calling, anger, frustration and
distancing between partners are all common reactions when a
child has been sexually abused. Even seemingly strong
marriages and relationships, often, do not survive this
traumatic event.

Specialized counseling is available for the child, the siblings
and even the perpetrator but, unfortunately, often not readily
available for the parents of the sexually abused child.

Dr. Rothenberg provides marriage and relationship counseling
designed specifically for parents of sexually abused children
that addresses their unique issues, needs and challenges.

Common Questions Explored in Counseling

How do we best help our child?

What affect will the sexual abuse have on our child?

How does our relationship affect our child?

How can we strengthen our relationship?

How do we become closer as a couple?

How do we come together as a family?

Do I find myself arguing with my partner more frequently?

Do I have feelings of guilt?

Do I have feelings of helplessness?

Do I have feelings of frustration?

Do I have feelings of anger?

Do I have feelings of sadness?

Do I blame myself for the abuse?

Do I blame my partner for the abuse?

How do we stop blaming each other?

How do we stop hurting each other?

Am I emotionally distant?

Am I physically distant?

Do I find myself spending more time away from home?

How do we connect sexually?

Have we become sexually incompatible?

Have I lost interest in sexual activity?

Was I sexually abused as a child?

Have I ever received counseling for my own sexual abuse?

What impact does my own prior sexual abuse have on my
child?

Winter Park Office
407-797-5468

Michael Ian Rothenberg, Ph.D., LCSW

Licensed Psychotherapist SW8380