Experiences of sexual violence can have profound impacts on individuals, affecting their sense of safety, self-worth, and ability to form meaningful connections with others. In particular, these...
Sexual assault is an act that can have serious psychological consequences for victims. Many victims experience depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder after being sexually assaulted....
Survivors of betrayal face the challenge of managing their fears of further pain during sexual encounters. These concerns may arise from past experiences of infidelity, abuse, deception, and...
How do survivors of betrayal reinterpret their fantasies after being betrayed by a romantic partner? In this article, I will discuss how survivors can use their fantasies to cope with the pain of...
Survivors of betrayal often experience flashbacks to traumatic events that are related to their experience of being betrayed, particularly during moments of intimacy. These flashbacks can be...
The Risk and Reward of Intimacy After Breakups
When you enter into a new relationship, you may find that your old fears resurface, making it harder to take risks. You may feel scared about being...
Survivors of Betrayal and the Paradox of Closeness
Surviving a betrayal is an intensely emotional experience that leaves lasting scars. It can be difficult for someone who has been hurt to trust...
Trauma can have lasting effects on the way individuals perceive themselves and their surroundings. Survivors of neglect or emotional abuse may find it difficult to trust others, form close...
Repressive regimes often seek to silence dissent through censorship, imprisonment, torture, and even death.
Those who have managed to escape from these oppressive systems find ways to tell their...
Trauma and Erotic Imagination
Trauma can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to engage in healthy sexual activities. For individuals who have experienced abuse, the effects of...