When Survivors Give Birth - a new understanding

April 16, 2019 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

It had been three months since I pushed a seven pound baby out of my vagina when I first heard of the book, When Survivors Give Birth (WSGB). Today, more than six years later, I facilitate my own WSGB sessions.

3 BIG Reasons Why You Should NOT Use the ACE Questionnaire

October 12, 2018 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

I am often asked if I would recommend an organization using the ACE Questionnaire. Generally folks are asking because they are interested in screening for trauma in some way. Which is so fabulous! The question is a great one. But here's why using the ACE questionnaire is not a good idea.

Elizabeth Gets a Mammogram

September 21, 2016 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

Basic healthcare experiences can feel overwhelming and sometimes triggering for abuse survivors. This post is the first in an occasional series in which I undertake important health-oriented must-do’s through the lens of an abuse survivor.

Asking the Right Questions Part I: Space

May 3, 2016 Elizabeth M. Johnson, MA

When you truly want to connect with patients, you must consider the space in which you want the connection to happen. This is especially important to connect with a population that has a harder time with trust, like abuse survivors.