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How To Stay Strong & Support Your Child: A Parent’s Guide to Self-Care

Self-care helps parents build the strength and resilience necessary for supporting young survivors of child sexual abuse.

3 Truths About Self-Care for Survivors

Tackle three common self-care myths with TRUTH. Learn what self-care really is, what it isn’t, and how it can help survivors of sexual violence live fulfilling lives.

7 Kinds of Self-Care and How They Help

This deep dive into practical self-care can help survivors of sexual violence rebuild their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 

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Why Self-Care Matters for Survivors of Sexual Trauma

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…

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“Therapy Didn’t Work for Me”: What Survivors & Therapists Need to Know

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.

HIPAA & Mandatory Reporting: Laws That Protect Survivors in Therapy

If you’re considering therapy, you should know about HIPAA and mandatory reporting laws—policies that help safeguard patients and their privacy.

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Fight, Flight, Freeze, & Fawn: Understanding Survival Responses

Learn about the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses to sexual violence. Understand each survival response and explore trauma-informed paths to healing.

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What To Expect From Therapy

Therapy helps many survivors heal from the impacts of sexual violence. Here’s what to expect when you work with a mental health professional.

How To Find a Trauma-Informed Therapist 

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.

How Sexual Violence Affects Mental Health

Mental health challenges are normal after experiencing sexual violence. Here are some issues you may face—and how to find help.