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Each year, millions of people are forced to cope with the physical and emotional aftermath of rape, sexual assault assault, and sexual abuse. Healing from sexual trauma is possible, but it’s a journey that takes time. You’ll also need to show yourself plenty of compassion as you learn to navigate the world as a survivor. Medical attention and mental health support are essential recovery steps, but what do you do when you’re not at the…
| Therapy doesn’t always feel helpful to survivors of sexual violence. Here’s what survivors—and therapists—need to know about healing after sexual violence. |
| If you’re considering therapy, you should know about HIPAA and mandatory reporting laws—policies that help safeguard patients and their privacy. |
| Learn about the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses to sexual violence. Understand each survival response and explore trauma-informed paths to healing. |
| Therapy helps many survivors heal from the impacts of sexual violence. Here’s what to expect when you work with a mental health professional. |
| Therapy helps many survivors heal from the impacts of sexual violence. Here’s how to find a trauma-informed mental health professional who can help. |
| Mental health challenges are normal after experiencing sexual violence. Here are some issues you may face—and how to find help. |
| Friends and family can provide comfort and support when you’ve experienced sexual assault. Learn who to tell, what to say, and how to stay safe. |
| Most perpetrators who sexually abuse children and create and distribute CSAM are adults the child already knows and trusts. |
| RAINN’s T.A.L.K. acronym is a practical tool for having supportive conversations with survivors. THANK them, ASK how you can help, LISTEN, and KEEP supporting. |
