I started a survey for sexual abuse survivors (whether as an adult or a child) that asks about 10 questions. The information will be used to help professionals better understand how past abuse affects later health and wellness. Can you help?
Read moreTaking a Trauma-Informed History
Since everyone is a trauma survivor, it behooves professionals who work with the public to change their approach when it comes to gathering information about their clients. Changing systems, programs or approaches, however, can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to. Start simple.
Read more"I'm not being hit but..." : inside emotional abuse
Emotional abuse can look many different ways. But it always feels wrong. Emotional abuse is a series of actions, micro-aggressions almost, that an abuser says or does to maintain power and control over someone else. Does this sound familiar?
Read moreWhy Some People Hurt Other People
People who do "bad" things" do it for two reasons: early childhood adversity and/or extreme privilege.
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