I would say the same thing about healing from abuse. It often leaves us as adults with many, many fears. Break tasks down into small parts. Only tackle small fears one at a time. If the task is too big, it may be too daunting to tackle. Your confidence will grow stronger achieving some success…
This article is mostly about early childhood development, but I think this is a beacon of hope for all survivors. “Although this sounds dire, reparative experiences of attachment can help us grow and resolve our trauma. These experiences can come through therapy, but they can also come through stable, intimate relationships where we can feel…
The article isn’t necessarily about abuse survivors, or trauma survivors, but I think the skills are important, and we should pay special attention to this paragraph: “It feels good to think that everything that’s good that happens in your life happens to you because you’re this good, amazing person. But the price you pay for…
It Is Possible to Thrive After Depression Supporting someone when they’re anxious starts with listening not ‘fixing’ What can friends and family members do to support survivors of sexual abuse? Please, Stop Using Mental Illness As An Insult Those Struggling with Mental Health Are Trying to Get Well Sometimes mental health support is as simple…
Why people are turning to Instagram for therapy and mental health needs – It’s not treatment, but it can be supportive. How You Can Help A Friend in Crisis – “the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Action Plan will help you understand how to manage a crisis situation and help a friend when they…
There is a lot to consider in this article, and I hope that many of us in the “advocate” community will stop to consider it. What is the difference between trying to destigmatize mental health issues, and making them look glamorous? “There is no quick and dirty guide for how we can do sad online…
