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…
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…
Self-care is the act of taking steps to improve, preserve, and maintain one’s well being. Humans require connection, security, nourishment, stimulation, and rest. Self-care allows people to fulfill those needs by creating routines that build a compassionate and caring relationship with oneself. This can look different for everyone. Many different activities and choices are acts…
Male survivors share how the gender roles enforced upon them have influenced and shaped their healing process. The following answers are excerpts from our Male Survivors Panel. Antuan Raimone “Growing up, and once I was in college, or, middle of high school, [I began] understanding that I was attracted to other men. I was trying…
Being a male survivor can be a difficult and isolating experience. Hear what four male survivors have to say to other men on their journey as they heal from sexual violence. The following answers are excerpts from our Male Survivors Panel. Jeff Dion First, I want to say that I’m a big believer in support…
Toxic masculinity is a popular term used to describe attributes and behaviors stereotypically associated with masculinity that cause harm to men and those around them. It’s important to remember that toxic masculinity is built on the belief that masculinity can be toxic, not that it is inherently toxic on its own. Toxic masculinity upholds strict…
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