Support specialists from the National Sexual Assault Hotline share tips on practicing self-care in the new year.
Airport security can be stressful for any traveler, but for some survivors of sexual assault the security screening process is a little more sensitive.
Whether you travel often or you’re getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, it’s important to think about safety as part of your travel preparations.
During a flashback, memories of past traumas feel as if they are taking place in the current moment.
After a traumatic event, it is typical to have feelings of anxiety, stress, or fear, making it difficult to adjust or cope for some time afterwards.
If you decide to seek support from a therapist after sexual assault or abuse, you may have some questions. That’s perfectly normal. Working with a therapist can help you deal with some of the challenges you may be facing.
Whether it happened recently or years ago, self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault.
It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted, especially if they are a friend or family member.
Many perpetrators of sexual abuse are in a position of trust or responsible for the child’s care, such as a family member, teacher, clergy member, coach, or other children such as older siblings.
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Those who have experienced abuse or assault by a relative can find the holidays particularly challenging, as a family gathering means coming face-to-face with his or her perpetrator.
Deliberate self-harm, or self-injury, is when a person inflicts physical harm on himself or herself, usually in secret.
There are many emotional and psychological reactions that victims of rape and sexual assault can experience. One of the most common of these is depression.
Movies and TV shows that show sexual assault, incest, and child sexual abuse can be very difficult for survivors to watch.
What you choose to share on social media is always your decision, but what others choose to do with your information may not always be in your control.