Why Manning Up Is the Worst Thing to Do
Can we cure the toxicity of male trauma and the resulting illnesses it creates? By Mark Greene The traditional rules about how to be a “real man” in America are…
7 Strategies to Turn Trauma Into Strength
Survivors discover surprising benefits in the process of healing from a traumatic event. By Dr. Michaela HaasSolutions journalist and the author of Bouncing Forward: The Art and Science of Cultivating Resilience (Atria).…
Experiencing Trauma can Change some People’s Outlook on life – Sometimes for the Better
People respond to trauma in different ways, with some people experiencing post-traumatic growth. By Dr. Alix WoolardSenior ResearcherTelethon Kids Institute Introduction Traumatic experiences are surprisingly common, with about three-quarters of the population dealing with some form of trauma…
Shame’s long Shadow
A violent sexual assault left Lucia Osborne-Crowley overwhelmed with shame. After a decade of suffocating silence, Lucia is now determined to talk about what happened to her and to explore…
Fighting Shame by Speaking out
Rather than ask for help, Lucia Osborne-Crowley’s first instinct after being raped was to hide. Shame kept her silent for ten years, but #MeToo gave her the courage to ask…
Accessing Mental Health Care for Survivors of Violence
Mental health care is critical for survivors, but access often comes with a slew of challenges. By Claudia Boyd-BarrettLongtime journalist Introduction Lisbet wondered if the victim advocate had made a mistake.…
How Injury Changed my Brain
One day Meg Fozzard’s brain was working properly, the next it wasn’t. In conversation with three people who have had similar, life-altering experiences, she explores the huge impact of brain…
How Trauma Affects the body and mind
The last few years have seen growing encouragement for victims of manipulation, violence and harassment to speak out and turn their backs on self-blame and shame. By BidishaBroadcaster, film-maker and…
Pushing ‘Closure’ After Trauma can be Harmful to People Grieving – here’s what you can do Instead
An expert on grief says give people space and time to come to terms with loss and don’t expect them to need – or want – ‘closure.’ By Dr. Nancy BernsProfessor of SociologyDrake University Introduction From the breakup of a relationship to losing…
The Lasting Anguish of Moral Injury
Psychologists are finding that moral code violations can leave an enduring mark — and may require new types of therapy. By Constance SommerFreelance health and science writer Introduction On a…
