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WHAT IS "RITUAL" ABUSE?

Being 'ritual' can mean it is methodical, systematic sexual, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual/personal abuse, which often includes mind control, torture, highly illegal and and much more importantly immoral activities such as murder, child pornography and prostitution.

The abuse is often justified by a religious or political ideology and can be a very subtle form of gradually bringing/grooming the victim. Sometimes the victim does not know that they are being abused untill its all to very late

Grounding & Stabilizing

Techniques After Flashbacks

Imagery Techniques

The purpose of imagery is to help calm you when you feel out of control and to help you refocus your thoughts and emotions.

First, try to relax and clear your mind as much as possible. Close your eyes and take a few deep breathes. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Second, think of a place that is safe to you and imagine yourself in that safe place. Picture as much detail of that place as you can. The more details the more of a chance it has of relaxing you. You can also place safe people or objects there with you. The possibilities stretch as far as your own imagination.

For Example: Let's use our safe place: the ocean. This is an idea of what you can picture. Imagine yourself walking along the shore of the ocean. You can feel the warm sand squishing between your toes. You can hear the waves crashing and the seagulls rushing past you.

You walk towards the water, just as a wave crashes by your feet. You feel the cool water rushing over your feet and between your toes. The sun's rays glisten upon the ocean leaving a silky layer of glitter upon the water.

Here you have no worries, no bothers, it's just you and the ocean. You are safe. Okay that is an example of imagery. Use your imagination. Only you know what feels safe to you.

The purpose of these techniques is to help you ground yourself and bring you back in touch with your body and surroundings.

First, take a deep breath in through your nose and hold it for 1 second. Then, slowly exhale through your mouth. Repeat this step each time adding a second until you reach 7 seconds. For example: Take a deep breath and hold for 2 seconds then release, then 3 seconds and so on.

Second, wiggle your toes and fingers to let yourself know that you are still "here" and are okay. You may also want to try to put ice on the back of your neck or on your wrists.

Third, take a look around the room and take in your surroundings. Focus on things around you that bring you comfort. You are in the "here and now" and are safe. Try to tell yourself that you are okay repeatedly.

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Signs Of Ritual Abuse

If you believe you may be a victim of ritual abuse please seek professional help.

Symptoms that are suggestive of ritual abuse are either a fascination with or a phobia of objects, events, or symbols such as: crosses, crucifixes, pentagrams (stars), eyes, "magic" and "occult" symbols, certain numbers, and certain colors. Objects provoking fascination or phobia can include blood, knives, electricity, coffins, dolls, babies, and certain animals. Please remember! that some people, choose to use the symbols mentioned above as dress ware or even symbolic of their beliefs which needs regarding

Triggers For Survivors

Here is a list of common triggers for survivors of abuse.

Triggers don't have to be negative . Each person has his/her own individual triggers.

Things people say

Drinking, smoking, or using drugs

A particular object or thing

A certain time or day of the year

Seeing or meeting your abuser

A particular smell

A particular sound

A particular color or texture

Strenuous therapy