Gisele Pelicot: A Hymn to Life
A story of survival, courage, and reclaiming shame in *A Hymn to Life* by Gisele Pelicot offers a powerful message for survivors and partners alike.
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4 Ways Childhood Trauma Physically Changes a Man’s Brain
New MRI research shows childhood trauma can alter men’s white-matter pathways, affecting emotion, memory, and focus—evidence that fights stigma.
Kinks and Fetishes: 4 Surprising Scientific Truths
Kinks are more common and less deviant than you think. Learn research-based truths about kinks, fetishes, and paraphilias, from fantasy vs behavior to trauma.
Living with Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Parent’s Perspective
In this video I discuss the latest research on parental impact of sibling sexual abuse (SSA). The consequences are far more serious for the parents in these situations because they have to handle both the abuser and the abused child. The key takeaway from the video are the challenges and the insecurities these parents experience.
Male Sexual Trauma: What are its Long-Term Effects?
I think I could write for days about male sexual trauma and how they have been acculturated to keep it secret. Not acknowledge it. And surely not seek help.
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Sibling Incest
I have written a little about sibling incest on this blog. It is something that’s, unfortunately, rather common and not frequently researched.
Sibling Sexual Abuse as Family Dysfunction
This a research summary of a qualitative study that used thematic analysis to reflect the data of 17 interviewed survivors of sibling sexual abuse.
Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Parental Perspective
In the last month, several journals have published articles about Sibling Sexual Abuse(SSA). Despite the incredible prevalence of SSA, it’s not well researched.
What is Accidentally Brave all about?
During this year’s IITAP symposium, we watched the first-ever showing of Maddie Corman’s movie adaptation of her one-woman play “Accidentally Brave.”
How to Heal from Childhood Neglect: A Book Review
Respected psychotherapist Enod Gray has released an excellent primer for recognizing and learning to heal from the consequences of childhood neglect.
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