by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Sep 8, 2021 | Trauma
Shame isn’t just an emotion. For sexual trauma survivors, shame can show up in your body. Your emotional and physical boundaries are violated during a sexual assault, so it makes sense that you deal with shame in both places afterward. Below are some tips on how to...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Mar 3, 2021 | sexual abuse, Trauma
Sexual assaults happen frequently, are seldom talked about, and even more rarely reported. We live in a culture where lyrics like “you know you want it” play on the radio, the president admits to sexual assault, and rapists seldom go to jail for their crimes. Yet,...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | Aug 26, 2020 | Trauma
Sexual abuse is pervasive, unfortunately, and the age at which it happens has a profound effect on the recovery process for survivors. Turning the corner to experience a healthy, satisfying sex life can seem impossible. And sometimes, those who children trust the most...
by Dr. Nazanin Moali | May 27, 2020 | Sexuality, Trauma
Sexual trauma is a common—yet isolating—occurrence. When traumatic sexual experiences interfere with your sex life, it can diminish the satisfaction that you feel. Working through this to reprioritize your pleasure can be difficult, but it is rewarding. Bodily...
by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Jul 10, 2019 | Trauma
As a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, I have worked with many survivors who have unfortunately experienced sexual abuse in childhood. Today I wanted to focus on the topic of grooming which is often present in ongoing childhood sexual...
by Shannon McHenry, LMFT | Jun 19, 2019 | Trauma
As a therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD, I often work with patients who are struggling with their sexuality after a sexual assault. Often survivors will report feeling differently about sex or feeling that it has been tainted. Although these...
