Traumatic adaptations: beyond the deficit angle Trauma happens when we go through overwhelming, negative experiences that exceed our ability to cope. These experiences can leave a lasting imprint, modifying how our minds and bodies work. The changes in our patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour as a result of adversity … Continue reading
Motivating Survivors of Child Abuse to Embrace Second Chances Around three decades ago, American psychologist Dr Stephen Porges developed polyvagal theory, which highlighted the impact of trauma on individuals’ ability to form thriving connections and forge a meaningful life. The basic idea of this theory is that the level of safety we … Continue reading
How Childhood Abuse Can Increase The Risks Of Cardiovascular Disease In Adulthood Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common health conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, CVDs take the life of nearly 18 million individuals every year. Risk factors for heart disease include physical inactivity … Continue reading
The Inspiring Story of Baseball Legend Joe Torre When it comes to long, stellar careers in baseball, few life stories beat that of Joe Torre—a nine-time All-Star and 1971’s National League Most Valuable Player. Joe totalled 2,342 hits in 18 big league seasons, making some of his greatest achievements in the … Continue reading
Can Changing Your Location Give You a New Start in Life? The world is full of sayings and myths about moving, and some of resonate particularly after experiencing abuse or other types of trauma. Take the oft-quoted words by Shahenshah Hafeez Khan, “We feel that we can hide or run from … Continue reading
Wrapping up 2023, a multi part series, looking at the universality of states deliberate failure in the face of child sexual abuse. This first part covers Switzerland. Over the coming days until the year end come Belgium, United Kingdom, France, and European institutions. The public prosecutor When wanting to … Continue reading
Wrapping up 2023, a multi part series, looking at the universality of states deliberate failure in the face of child sexual abuse. This second part covers Belgium. To come: United Kingdom, France, and European institutions. The public prosecutor Three times during the course of a year the Belgian courts followed … Continue reading
Identifying and Understanding Revictimization Patterns Revictimization is defined as an experience that will be endured repeatedly. For more than four decades, researchers, social workers and therapists have discussed the probability that once a child has been sexually assaulted, s/he is at higher risk for suffering subsequent assaults. David Finkelhor and … Continue reading
Healing Childhood Trauma Part 2 – Meaning What Does Trauma Say About Me? I sat on the back porch of our custom built little house in the woods of Virginia. I had everything I’d ever dreamed of except for one thing. A life. I thought I’d be free. Instead, I … Continue reading
“Politics are usually the executive expression of human immaturity.“ Vera Brittain (1964) The Rebel Passion: A Short History of Some Pioneer Peace-Makers Meet the EU’s alleged fight against Child Sexual Abuse; its proposed regulation against Online Child Sexual Abuse Material, or short CSAM. journalists, whistleblowers and freedom of speech subject … Continue reading
