Grooming
The Impact of Grooming on The Brain
We’ve already discussed in previous blog posts what grooming looks like and how challenging it is to identify. But now we’re going to take this information one step further and
06/07/2025
Blog
Tag: PTSD
VAWG
How Sexual Assault and Trauma Affects Human Memory
Memory is a very complex and multifaceted process that I’m going to attempt to break down and explain in this blog post. At its core, memory allows us to do
29/06/2025
VAWG
Why Do Some Women Not Report Sexual Assaults and Rape to the Police?
One of the primary reasons that some women do not report sexual assaults and rape is the pervasive fear of not being believed. And whilst it cannot be overlooked that
22/06/2025
Therapy & Self-Care
Sertraline: What It Is, Side Effects, Coming Off It, and Being Used as a Defence to VAWG
Disclaimer: This post is written to be informational and MUST NOT be taken as medical advice. You should not start, stop, or change the doses of any medication that you
11/06/2025
Safeguarding
What to Say to Someone Who Has Been Sexually Abused: 7 Phrases That Helped Me Heal
If you’ve landed on this page wondering to yourself what to say to someone who has been sexually abused, assaulted, harassed, then you’re in the right place. We know how
04/06/2025
Therapy & Self-Care
Why Are My PTSD Symptoms More Intense When I’m on My Period?
I was sitting in the car this afternoon waiting to do the school pick-up. I was feeling a bit low and the age-old thoughts of what had happened to me
01/06/2025
Therapy & Self-Care
Using ChatGPT as Therapy – The Pros and Cons of Using AI as Your Free Therapist
Can ChatGPT really support mental health? Discover the pros and cons of using AI as a free therapy tool for trauma, PTSD, and emotional recovery.
14/05/2025
Therapy & Self-Care
How to Choose the Right Therapy for Trauma: Counselling vs Psychology vs Psychiatry
You may have considered counselling after sexual assault or abuse, but counselling is just one type of therapy for trauma. Among the other types of therapy are psychology and psychiatry.
11/05/2025
Therapy & Self-Care
What Is PTSD? Understanding Trauma Responses After Sexual Assault
When you hear the word PTSD, it’s easy to immediately think about war zones or huge disasters. But you don’t have to go to battle or survive a massive event
07/05/2025
Self-Care
5 Proven Strategies for Overcoming Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be terrifying. And I’m guessing that if you’re reading this post, you’re looking for strategies to overcome panic attacks, prevent them from worsening, or them getting to
30/04/2025