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How Do You Cope When Sexual Assault Dominates The News Cycle?
It happens the same way every single time, whether it’s Bill Cosby, Woody Allen, Donald Trump and now Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Jeffery Tambor, Matt
Why We Should All Be “Trauma Informed”
The past is never dead. It’s not even past. – William Faulkner Many people mistake trauma to be what happens during “the incident”; however, trauma
Anonymous Story: Loss of Innocence
Every story has a beginning, a middle, and of course in due time an end. The beginning is that I was adopted when I was
On Promiscuity and Avoidance
Are all survivors of sexual violence permanently scarred? No. Do they go on to flourish and live a fulfilling life? Definitely. Do they deserve support
Stages Of Healing.
“Trauma is rooted in the body’s unfinished response to threat. When the body and mind become immobilised with fear and distress, the energy generated to
How Neuroscience Can Help Explain The Irregularities In A Survivor’s Story
Why are victims of sexual assault so often not believed? A large percentage of the disbelief may be linked to the behavioural patterns of victims
Sexual Revictimization: Repeat Assault On Victims Of Sexual Violence
One of the saddest legacies of repeat sexual violence is that survivors often feel that if it’s happened so often, they must somehow deserve it.
Post-Traumatic Growth
As you recover from trauma, you will begin to get back in touch with your authentic self, untainted from the trauma’s effects. Most survivors grew
Can Men End Sexual Violence? On Men and Masculinity
Overwhelming evidence indicates that the majority of rape and sexual assaults are perpetrated by men against women, and by men against men. However, not all