…More About Intersectionality Intersectionality What is intersectionality? 1-4 Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a prominent Black feminist scholar and civil rights activist. She defines intersectionality as, as…
…will need when healing from trauma. The best thing you can do is to ask your loved one directly what they’d like to see from you in terms of support,…
What is intersectionality? 1-4 Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, a prominent Black feminist scholar and civil rights activist. She defines intersectionality as, as “a metaphor for understanding…
…is when the body’s “fight or flight” response is always active and is characterized by an increased physiological response. Feelings of hyperarousal can have long term mental and physical health…
…in them, whether or not they only provide services to women. Even if they do provide services to all genders, the term “women” in the organization’s name can still deter…
Sexual assault advocates are professionally and specially trained individuals who respond to and support survivors of sexual assault. They provide unparalleled support to survivors in the immediate and long-term aftermath…
…or simply because they are present on-campus. As a result, students may not attend classes. The negative effect sexual assault can have on their education can result in long-term consequences….
…long-term and sessions are more frequent. This may be beneficial for those who seek a deeper understanding of their trauma, however, this therapy may be costly and is time consuming….
…“reprocess” something? When discussing trauma, the term “process” refers to the integration of a memory into our sense of self and understanding of the world around us in a way…
…including survivors. Dr. Lipov also touches on his work with Erase PTSD Now and why he believes the term post-traumatic stress disorder should be changed to post-traumatic stress injury. https://youtu.be/udz_iYD_FNA?si=NKsmx3mjG4UAuuVs…
…take the lead both in the conversation and how they respond long-term. Offering support means not forcing them to do anything, even if you think it would be what is…
…group, and their experiences, abilities, and needs vary drastically. The term “elder” encompasses a broad age range, with vast differences in physical and cognitive abilities.5 Some may remain highly independent…
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