Sex allegations against therapist prompt investigation

April 4, 2011

Interesting article in The Hook today about Howard Vidaver, a Virginia social worker accused of sexual misconduct. The article includes interviews with Jan Wohlberg, founder of TELL, the Therapy Exploitation Link Line, and clinical psychologist Gary Schoener, a nationally renowned expert in therapy sexual abuse. Find the original article here. Broken trust: Sex allegations against [...]

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PTSD Symptoms Reduced 43% with New Web-Based Online Computer Therapy

March 28, 2011

I caught wind of this on SFGate today. I don’t know how well it works, but for those of you suffering from PTSD, it might be worth checking out. Single sessions are only $20, with a 3-session plan for $35. That’s a lot less than an EMDR session with a psychotherapist, though keep in mind [...]

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Apologies for the Contact Page!

March 9, 2011

My apologies to those of you who’ve used the Contact page to send me a private email. I just recently found out that it hasn’t been working and I have no idea how long it’s been out of commission. I believe I’ve corrected the problem, so if you’ve sent me an email and I have [...]

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Taking Action Against the Abuser – Emotions and Inner Conflict

March 9, 2011

When I talk to female survivors of therapist abuse who are considering filing a civil lawsuit or licensing complaint (or who are in the early stages of such actions), I often hear them express the same kinds of emotions and inner conflicts that I experienced. They usually start off by saying, “I know this sounds [...]

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New! Survivor Creativity Page

February 18, 2011

There is much healing to be found in creative expression and the arts. Writing and making art can be powerful ways to express feelings that might otherwise stay locked inside. With this in mind, I’ve started a Survivor Creativity page. In addition to my own creative writings, I’d love to publish submissions from other survivors [...]

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I Keep Walking

January 18, 2011

I walked by his car today. It was there, in my neighborhood, at the top of the hill in front of the church. Completely unexpected. There I am on my way to the rose garden. Out for a much-needed afternoon walk. I see the car, the color (a hundred like it in this city), the [...]

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Seeking Victims of Therapist Sexual Abuse for Interview

December 13, 2010

A freelance journalist, Deborah Lee, is working on a story about sexual abuse by mental health professionals and is looking for victims (primarily women) who would be interested in speaking about their experiences. The story will be pitched to a national women’s magazine. If you had any kind of sexual contact with your therapist and [...]

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Two Great Books on Trauma & PTSD

November 18, 2010

I read a couple of really great books on trauma recently that I’d like to share with you: Healing from Trauma – A Survivor’s Guide to Understanding Your Symptoms and Reclaiming Your Life by Jasmin Lee Cori, MS, LPC and Invisible Heroes – Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal by Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, BCD. [...]

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Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse On Oprah – 11/5 and 11/12

November 6, 2010

Oprah’s two shows featuring 200 men, all survivors of childhood sexual abuse, truly constitute a landmark event. I’m posting links to the pages on Oprah.com that feature program clips and information. A TWO-DAY OPRAH SHOW EVENT: 200 ADULT MEN WHO WERE MOLESTED COME FORWARD – Part 1, November 5 200 ADULT MEN WHO WERE MOLESTED [...]

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Male Sexual Abuse Survivors – Articles & Resources

November 5, 2010

Thanks to Oprah’s shows on male survivors of childhood sexual abuse (air dates 11/5/10 and 11/12/10), some great articles and resources are popping up on the web. On Oprah.com: Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Stand Together Sexual Abuse Survivors’ First Steps Toward Healing – by Howard R. Fradkin, PhD. The Aftermath of Male Sexual Abuse – [...]

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