Drugs and Trauma: Exploring the Relationship and the Healing
There is a strong relationship between drugs and trauma. Negative childhood experiences can wreak havoc in our lives. That havoc can continue into adulthood...
From a Child Sexual Abuse Survivor: Protect Children, Do Something
I have had the privilege of working with many adults who were sexually abused when they were children. In my work with them, I have witnessed many of the long-term effects of child sexual abuse. Today, I am fortunate to be able to offer this blog post from a male survivor of child sexual abuse. My hope, and his, is that you gain some insight into the effects and decide that you will take action if you’re ever confronted with this terrible experience.
Adults Molested as Children Can Heal
Child sexual abuse often has long-term consequences. Adults molested as children can feel “stuck” in their lives. They live their lives from a frame of reference that includes hopelessness. A lot of adults molested as children feel like they simply don’t belong and feel rejected by life itself. They talk about “existing” instead of “living"...
Four Steps to Let Go of Past Hurts
You can let go of past hurts. It's not easy and it takes time, effort, and most importantly...change. Here are four steps to help you let go of past hurts, take responsibility for yourself, and build a brand new future.
Getting Past Resentment
We talk about getting past resentment but rarely take steps to do so. We even tell others we’ve gotten past the thing that happened while we secretly play it over and over in our mind. Here are three processes, not easy ones, to help you in your quest to get past resentment...
Help Domestic Violence Victims Instead of Blaming Them
Domestic violence often results in mental health problems for victims. Blaming and judging them makes these problems worse. Offer real help instead...
Preventing and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is a serious problem. There are some things we can do to help prevent it. We also need to make we're responding in the right ways...
You Can Recover from Traumatic Experiences
There is hope for recovering from traumatic experiences. You can recover and be free from its effects...