The #MeToo movement has sparked thousands of survivors' stories about sexual assault and abuse. Stories from those in the mental health field, however, remain rare. This article summarizes the experiences of a marriage and family therapist sexual assault survivor. Her story as a client, therapist...
victims may struggle to recognize or respond to a virtual assault as it is occurring. Rather than immediately removing their VR glasses—a logical response to discomfort in the metaverse—I expect that victims will "freeze" in place or "try to get away" before they think to exit the virtual...
The scary truth is that 1 in 6 women will experience an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime, and if you or a friend is sexually assaulted, you may not be sure what to do next. Here are a few key steps you can take to stay safe, seek help, and s
If you know or suspect you experienced sexual assault, abuse, or trauma as a child, consider seeking professional support. You can take therapy at your own pace with a therapist and learn trauma-informed coping skills. In addition, you can address any distressing symptoms, thoughts, beliefs, ...
Integrating the mind and body is essential for a happy, healthy sex life after assault. “There needs to be integration,” Holly Richmond, Ph.D., a certified sex therapist who has counseled survivors at the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center, tells SELF. “The trauma happened in the past, ...
Amherst has almost 1800 students; last year alone there were a minimum of 10 sexual assaults on campus. In the past 15 years there have been multiple serial rapists, men who raped more than five girls, according to the sexual assault counselor. Rapists are given less punishment than students...
MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A massage therapist is behind bars, accused of sexual assault. A 60-year-old victim says Jorge Espinosa, 54, sexually assaulted her during her massage at 'Miami Lotus Massage.' The establishment is located in the 10100 block of SW 72nd Street. ...
The National Women’s Law Center in Washington D.C. recruited me to write a comment letter to the DoE, focusing on how these proposed regulations would impact the mental health of sexual assault survivors. The NWLC also showed me how to post my letter so that colleagues in the mental healt...
A sample question from this section asks "Have you ever talked to a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, social worker, or counselor about an emotional problem? Participants must check either "Yes" or "No". In the last part of the questionnaire, section five; participants must answer ...
Massage therapist arrested for alleged sexual assault A San Jose massage therapist was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two of his clients, police said Thursday. SAN JOSE, Calif. - A San Jose massage therapist was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two of his clients, police said...