Resources and Support for Healing
Thanks to one of our readers for submitting this poem! Chewed Up You chewed me up like a piece of gum Using me until you sucked out all of my flavor Plucking me out of your mouth when you determined That I no longer served you And now I find myself on the bottom of …
Do you have a story about therapist abuse you’d like to tell? Some information or resources you’d like to share? A creative voice you’d like to express? We are currently accepting submissions for the blog. Pieces should be related to the topic of therapist abuse, trauma, or recovery and preferably no longer than 1500 words. …
Recently, a reader contacted me to let me know about a resource that some of you may find valuable: a forum on PsychCentral dedicated to those who have been abused by their therapists. Because I have not participated in this group myself I cannot personally recommend it; it’ll be up to each of you individually …
Heather left an update in a comment on my last post about Lynette’s Law and I just wanted to make sure everyone saw it. It takes a lot of courage to do what Heather’s doing, so please give her your support! Here also is the Lynette’s Law website, where I think she posts updates. http://www.lynetteslaw4maryland.com/ Good …
I’m sorry to be reporting that Maryland did not pass the bill to criminalize sexual abuse of mental health patients, though the bill requiring background checks of mental health professionals did pass. Despite what must be a very disappointing outcome for the supporters, I do believe that Heather Sinclair’s tireless efforts to get Lynette’s Law …
Hi, my name is A. Craig, and I’m the person joining Kristi as author and administrator for www.SurvivingTherapistAbuse.com. Born and raised in the northeast, I currently live in the mid-Atlantic region of the country. Like Kristi’s, my background is eclectic and includes university study in psychology, biology and chemistry, and literature. I am a woman …