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PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders

Exploring the Connection between Sexual Abuse Rape Culture and (Mass) Grooming

November 30, 2021 by Chelsea Robinson Leave a Comment

Dear cancel culture,  Cancel rape culture, already.  Nowadays, cancel culture mainly intimidates public figures—leaving them deathly afraid of the demise of their careers, as well as willing to think twice about the words that they utter or have expressed about others in the past. Cancel culture likely knows that it’s beyond time for larger society to eradicate the toxic attitudes and traditions … [Read more...] about Exploring the Connection between Sexual Abuse Rape Culture and (Mass) Grooming

Filed Under: Abusive Relationships, PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders, Sexual Trauma and Abuse

Pelvic Pain and Emotional Scarring: Navigating Medical Trauma and Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Reproductive Health Care

October 30, 2021 by Chelsea Robinson Leave a Comment

Q: Is there more to poor bedside manner?  A: Without a doubt.  Q(s): Is your pain real? Is the suffering abnormal? Are your concerns valid?  A(s): Yes. Absolutely. Of course.  These inquiries shouldn’t even be up for discussion. Unfortunately, however, pelvic pain survivors who are denied the compassionate, comprehensive care that they deserve may dwell on the second set of posed … [Read more...] about Pelvic Pain and Emotional Scarring: Navigating Medical Trauma and Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Reproductive Health Care

Filed Under: PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders, Sexual and Pelvic Pain

Secret Lifesaver: The Freeze Response (Tonic Immobility) and Sexual Assault-related Trauma

May 23, 2021 by Chelsea Robinson Leave a Comment

We often hear pet owners—particularly dog lovers—attempt to train man’s best friend to: “Roll over and play dead!”  On the surface, this behavioral conditioning session appears to be just for fun and games. The owner enjoys an opportunity to develop or maintain secure attachment with the pet, and the pet looks forward to a tasty treat after compliance. However, have you ever taken a moment to … [Read more...] about Secret Lifesaver: The Freeze Response (Tonic Immobility) and Sexual Assault-related Trauma

Filed Under: PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders, Sexual Trauma and Abuse

Social Pain and the Brain: Coping with Rejection and Aiming for Posttraumatic Growth

March 5, 2021 by Chelsea Robinson Leave a Comment

When you’re cut, you bleed. When you experience cutoff, public ridicule, or rejection by colleagues, peers, or even your own flesh and blood…you bleed, losing copious units of the plasma-packed fluid that runs warm through your veins of socio-emotional wellness and fuels your longevity. As opposed to bleeding out and suffering, I challenge you to use your ‘trauma tourniquet’. You have the … [Read more...] about Social Pain and the Brain: Coping with Rejection and Aiming for Posttraumatic Growth

Filed Under: PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders

Grab the Reins: Overcoming High Levels of Negative Expressed Emotion in the Family Environment

February 1, 2021 by Chelsea Robinson Leave a Comment

“Snap out of it!” “What’s wrong with you?” “Don’t you dare try to tell us that we don’t love you!” The commentary from family members never seems to end. In fact, it only adds fuel to the fire, bound to create an explosion. You often wear your pain and trauma on your sleeve, and your cries for help are frequently met with anger, disappointment, and looks of confusion. Your face is … [Read more...] about Grab the Reins: Overcoming High Levels of Negative Expressed Emotion in the Family Environment

Filed Under: Healthy Boundaries, PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders

10 Things you Should Know About Women & Trauma

March 3, 2019 by Heather Davidson Leave a Comment

Whether you are a woman who has experienced a traumatic event or are wondering how to support a female partner who has experienced a traumatic event, it is helpful to know more about how gender impacts the way women experience trauma. Gender can influence the way people experience trauma due to expectations of behavior based on social/cultural gender norms, how much a person ascribes to gender … [Read more...] about 10 Things you Should Know About Women & Trauma

Filed Under: PTSD & Trauma Related Disorders, Sexual Trauma and Abuse

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