Resources and Support for Healing
I think a lot of us keep secrets about things that we did, seemingly of our own volition—things that cause us to wonder, later, whether the abuse was our fault, even though we know better. When we think of what we did we feel guilty and ashamed. We don’t dare say anything to anyone, lest …
Interesting article in The Hook today about Howard Vidaver, a Virginia social worker accused of sexual misconduct. The article includes interviews with Jan Wohlberg, founder of TELL, the Therapy Exploitation Link Line, and clinical psychologist Gary Schoener, a nationally renowned expert in therapy sexual abuse. Find the original article here. Broken trust: Sex allegations against …
I caught wind of this on SFGate today. I don’t know how well it works, but for those of you suffering from PTSD, it might be worth checking out. Single sessions are only $20, with a 3-session plan for $35. That’s a lot less than an EMDR session with a psychotherapist, though keep in mind …
My apologies to those of you who’ve used the Contact page to send me a private email. I just recently found out that it hasn’t been working and I have no idea how long it’s been out of commission. I believe I’ve corrected the problem, so if you’ve sent me an email and I have …
When I talk to female survivors of therapist abuse who are considering filing a civil lawsuit or licensing complaint (or who are in the early stages of such actions), I often hear them express the same kinds of emotions and inner conflicts that I experienced. They usually start off by saying, “I know this sounds …
There is much healing to be found in creative expression and the arts. Writing and making art can be powerful ways to express feelings that might otherwise stay locked inside. With this in mind, I’ve started a Survivor Creativity page. In addition to my own creative writings, I’d love to publish submissions from other survivors …