Radical Acceptance is a stress tolerance skill taught in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in which people fully accept things as they are, instead of ignoring, avoiding, or wishing the situation were different. It is intended to keep pain from turning into prolonged suffering. Despite its power in healing, it can be a very difficult concept…
Memory is a fascinating and complex aspect of human cognition that plays a vital role in our everyday lives. It allows us to learn from experiences, remember our loved ones, and navigate the world. However, when it comes to traumatic experiences, memory can become tangled and difficult to understand. This guide aims to provide a…
Survivors.org defines trauma as both: Trauma is both a specific experience and our emotional experiences that arise after that event. Survivors often report that when they discuss their trauma, others may try to tell them that their experience wasn’t “bad enough” to be considered traumatic. In reality, trauma is personal. Something that may overwhelm one…
Isolation can be defined as the tendency to separate oneself from others. It is common for those who have experienced a traumatic event to isolate themselves afterward. Isolation is both a byproduct of trauma, as well as a contributing factor to it, which can create a cycle of isolation and exacerbate trauma symptoms. Social support…
Understanding the concepts of good touch vs. bad touch is crucial for empowering children to establish boundaries and protect themselves from abuse. Good touch 1 refers to physical contact that feels safe, pleasant, and comfortable. Bad touch 1 is any type of touch that makes a child feel uneasy, confused, uncomfortable, or unsafe. Methods of…
Far too often, survivors of domestic and/or intimate partner violence hear some variation of the phrase, “Why Didn’t You Leave?” Asking such a question, whether intentional or not, places the blame on the victim-survivor for not leaving sooner, rather than on the perpetrator for being abusive in the first place, which is where it belongs….
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