News and media reviews for the Child Abuse Survivor community, from fellow survivors
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 … Continued
As I see it, there are two problems here that, while not unique to this group, may be exacerbated for them: Many young people of color who are facing mental health or substance use challenges don’t seek therapy because of … Continued
4 Lessons In Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Breaking the Stigma Together with Best-in-Class Resources Oregon Allowing Students to Take ‘Mental Health Days’ Could Benefit Them in College, Experts Say Give Your Child the Tools to Recognize Sexual Abuse Campaigner for … Continued
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 … Continued
This seems like an interesting resource to keep handy. The website NowMattersNow.org, an immediate and accessible resource for people experiencing suicidal thoughts created by a UW psychologist, has been found to significantly reduce the intensity of negative emotions in under … Continued
Feeling Less Alone This Mental Health Awareness Month We Need to Get Rid of the Stigma Around Mental Health Mental Health Therapy Can Help, So Give It a Second Chance Theo Fleury’s greatest goal: The hockey legend turns to tech … Continued
Since it’s been a number of years since I was seeing a therapist, and I was much less educated about any of this back then, it hasn’t occurred to me to be concerned about whether my therapist had, in fact, … Continued
Let’s face it, if I suggested to most people that they could benefit from some therapy, they would be insulted. Heck, it’s a widely used insult across society. But what if I told you there are lots of ways that … Continued
I think Eric’s story is compelling, and I suspect it’s way more common that we know. I’ve seen a few of the Facebook groups he talks about, and they are huge. It’s hard to feel alone when there’s a group … Continued
Yesterday I shared some bad news from the UK about how their system was failing to meet the needs of children dealing with abuse. In an effort to be fair, here’s the situation in the US, told through one women’s … Continued