How to Get in Touch with Your Emotions When You Feel Numb Do you ever get a feeling of “numbness?” Does it feel like you can’t fully get in touch with your emotions, or feel anything at all? It can be a scary sensation since our emotions drive so much
5 Ways to Respectfully Negotiate Sexual Boundaries Sexual intimacy is important in any long-term romantic relationship. But, it’s equally important to respect each other’s sexual boundaries. First of all, understand that it’s normal for a couple not to always have the same sexual desires. Or, maybe you do, but at
Sexual Trauma Defined Sexual trauma is a complex concept that describes the lasting impact of a sexual boundary violation. It is defined by its origin and the typical symptoms that survivors can experience later on. Where Does Sexual Trauma Come from? Violations of sexual boundaries can often result in sexual
Sexual Boundaries and Resentment What are sexual boundaries? Boundaries describe the limits of what we can tolerate emotionally, physically, and mentally. Sexual boundaries describe the things we want and don’t want to do to do sexually. This could mean anything from a look, a comment, a touch, or even what
Sexual Trauma: How to Know You’re Ready to Tell Your Story Opening up to share your story of sexual trauma is an incredibly hard thing to do. There is no specific timeline to follow when it comes to sharing your story. Some survivors are willing to open up sooner than
Seeking Safety: How to Jumpstart Your Trauma Journey When you’ve been through a traumatic experience, getting the right kind of help and support is crucial. Seeking Safety is an effective type of therapy that can help to target the issues you’re facing with PTSD. If you’re experiencing a lot of
Sexual Trauma: How to Navigate the Challenges in a Relationship with a Survivor The statistics surrounding sexual assault in America are astounding. Both men and women are assaulted every single day. With numbers such as these, there’s a good chance you may date a survivor at some point in your
The Toll of Trauma: How to Heal Your Relationship When you’re in a relationship with a trauma survivor, there are many obstacles to overcome. Furthermore, it can be difficult to see someone you care about struggling with the impact of trauma or abuse. Still, it’s possible to have a fulfilling, loving, and
The Hidden Harm of Covert Sexual Abuse Whether it’s in trauma therapy or sex addiction recovery, one of the most common things that is in our clients’ backgrounds is sexual abuse. When we think of sexual abuse, it can seem pretty obvious what this entails. Overt abuse involves the actual
Self-Care and the #MeToo Movement A few weeks ago, I watched a powerful documentary called What Haunts Us. In this documentary, the filmmaker investigates a series of suicides that are related to history of sexual abuse at a school. What happened at this school will likely anger and offend you. It’s