Introduction A client recently asked me a heartbreaking question: “Is there something about me—or women like me—that makes men not respect us? Are there women they wouldn’t do this to?” This question reflects a painful and common belief among survivors—that somehow,...
Introduction: How Sexual Trauma Affects Relationships and Intimacy If you’ve experienced sexual trauma, it might feel like relationships and intimacy are a constant challenge. The reality is, most sexual trauma is caused by someone the survivor knows, which can make...
Introduction: Understanding Your Therapy Options for PTSD and Trauma When most people think of trauma therapy, they often jump right to EMDR. In popular culture and media, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has become almost synonymous with trauma...
Introduction: Setting boundaries can feel hard any time of year, but if you’ve experienced trauma or PTSD, it can feel especially challenging around the holidays. Often, trauma has come from those closest to us—the very people we’re expected to see during holiday...
Introduction: The Brain on Trauma and Holiday Stress For a lot of people, the holidays bring some combination of excitement, stress, and family dynamics that might feel predictable but manageable. However, if you’re dealing with PTSD, the holiday season can be more...
Why Sexual Trauma Is Different from Other Types of Trauma—and Why It Matters Not all trauma looks or feels the same. Sexual trauma invades the most personal aspects of a person’s life—it doesn’t just affect the body; it shapes how survivors see themselves, their...
