It has been estimated that 85% of all women seeking therapy are adults molested as children (AMACs). Group counseling with AMACs is recommended, with groups having homogeneity in terms of presenting problems and heterogeneity in group members' ability to deal with their sexual abuse. Groups should be closed, meet once or twice a week for 2-hour sessions, have 6-8 members, and continue for at least 6 months. A three-stage model for group counseling with AMACs has been developed. Stage 1 goals are to establish a trusting and safe environment and a common bond among group members, and to get group members past the denial stage to admit that they were victims of sexual abuse and that the abuse has affected them. Stage 2 goals involve dealing with group members' feelings of rage, guilt, shame, and fear that emerge after denial is overcome. Gestalt Therapy seems to be the most effective treatment for this stage. Stage 3 goals involve helping group members to rebuild trust in themselves and others by correcting their distorted thinking and by teaching them coping skills for daily living. Cognitive-behavioral methods and assertiveness training seem appropriate at this stage. If treatment goals are met, group members will be able to accept themselves and their feelings and can begin to enjoy their lives. (NB)