Resources and Support for Healing
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 …
I walked by his car today. It was there, in my neighborhood, at the top of the hill in front of the church. Completely unexpected. There I am on my way to the rose garden. Out for a much-needed afternoon walk. I see the car, the color (a hundred like it in this city), the …
A freelance journalist, Deborah Lee, is working on a story about sexual abuse by mental health professionals and is looking for victims (primarily women) who would be interested in speaking about their experiences. The story will be pitched to a national women’s magazine. If you had any kind of sexual contact with your therapist and …