Sexual Violence & Grief
One of the most common questions survivors of sexual violence ask is, “Will the pain ever end?” When you’re dealing with the events of your past, the pain can seem overwhelming [...]
Finding a Therapist
Finding a therapist is an important and often frightening part of the recovery process. It can be very intimidating to search for the person with whom you are going to share parts of your life [...]
Live Within Your Window of Tolerance: A Quick Guide to Regulating Emotions, Calming Your Body & Reducing Anxiety
By Laura K. Kerr, PhD and submitted by Patricia Healing from trauma is often described as a journey. Some people hate this description. I’ve heard, “It’s too kitschy!” And “A journey’s like a [...]
Older People Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
Note: While it’s true that some older survivors of child sexual abuse can have experiences that trigger a powerful resurgence of past trauma, this article is not meant to state that this [...]
Rape Trauma Syndrome: The Journey to Healing Belongs to Everyone
© Amy Menna, Ph.D., LMHC, CAP Some say rape is about power. It has been said that when a woman is raped, her power is taken away. Not only is this notion erroneous, but it is what keeps many [...]
Was it my fault? Self-Blame & Survivors
Was it my fault? This is one of the most common questions we see posed at Pandy’s and in other survivor communities. It should really come as no surprise that survivors blame themselves; it [...]