Students attending a college or university are at a vulnerable place in their lives. The majority of students are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two, which is a significant developmental period. For the majority, this is their first time away from home where they need to provide for themselves to some capacity. It is…
Learn about Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) from therapist Sheri Johnson, MSW, NBCFCH, LCSW, RSW, in this episode of the Survivors.org Podcast. Sheri and PAVE founder, Angela Rose, explore what RRT is, what it looks like in practice, and how it can help survivors with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sheri Johnson “With over 15…
Religious sexual violence, sometimes referred to as clergy abuse, is any act of sexual violence perpetrated by a religious leader. There are thousands of religions in the world, making it difficult to gauge the prevalence of religious sexual abuse. However, a few studies have attempted to estimate the rate of sexual abuse in a handful…
Therapy is not a one-size fits all model. Additionally, not all therapists will be the right therapist for what you are experiencing. There are many therapeutic avenues that one can take that will be dependent on their individual experiences and what will be effective in processing emotions and healing the negative psychological and physical effects…
Are you interested in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) but nervous about what it actually looks like in practice? Read more to learn about the entire step-by-step process of EMDR. EMDR is typically broken down into eight phases that help guide a therapist and their client through the steps needed to reprocess trauma safely. …
CBT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that can offer meaningful support to victim-survivors of sexual assault. CBT aims to help individuals manage the emotional and psychological effects of trauma, by focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.1, 2 This form of therapy empowers survivors to develop healthier coping strategies and regain a sense…
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