Sexual Abuse and its Effects

• Sexual Abuse in Professional and Therapeutic Relationships

  An excellent article by a Child Abuse Consultant discussing warning signs of professional abuse with tips for how to avoid it and what to do if it has happened to you.

• Beyond Betrayal

  Subtitled "Issues of Grief and Loss for Survivors of Sexual Abuse", this excellent article has been well researched and well documented. Find out why dealing with loss and grief is such a struggle.

• Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault Statistics

  While these statistics represent American data collection, they are most likely reflective of current Canadian statistics.

• Questions About Repressed Memory

  Questions and answers about repressed memory and its occurence with survivors.

• What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

  Description of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, its causes, symptoms, and basic treatment.

• Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  An in-depth article discussing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Living as a Survivor Today

• Choosing a Family Physician for Survivors

  Survivors frequently do not have positive relationships with their physicians due to fear and anxiety around treatment issues. Things to consider when seeking a medical caregiver.

Secondary Issues for Survivors

• Survivors and Cutting (Self-Injury)

  A Survivor's insight into the causes of self-harm, and her suggestions for prevention.

• A Bill of Rights for Individuals Who Self-Harm

  What kind of treatment does a person who self-harms deserve?

• Self-Injury: Beyond the Myths

  An in-depth look into the reality of those who self-injure.

• Understanding Panic Disorder

  Many survivors struggle with panic disorders. This in-depth article describes the condition and treatment alternatives.

• Antidepressant Medications - Types, Actions, and Side Effects

  Depression is often concurrent with survivor issues. This article discusses medications for treating depression.