How to Respond When a Friend Tells You About Sexual Trauma Most survivors of sexual violence tell at least one other person about the assault or abuse. So, what should you do if you happen to find yourself as that … Read More

Subtle Signs of PTSD You Might Be Missing We may be aware of some of the clearest signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Violent nightmares, debilitating flashbacks, and an exaggerated startle response may be some of the first to come … Read More

First Responder Relationships and Intimacy Who are you gonna call? Not Ghostbusters. The first to respond are police, firefighters, dispatchers, and emergency medical service providers when people need help. These first responders deal with crises and emergencies on a daily … Read More

Ever wonder what it would be like to try out a sex club? Have you ever heard of sex clubs or swinger clubs? Maybe you have heard of others attending a sex club or a swingers club and think, “What … Read More

Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes According to the 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.2 million Americans had diabetes.  That translates into about 1 in 10 Americans living with a disease that … Read More

Birth Story Trauma, an Interview with Dr. Jodi Cunningham Dr. Jodi wears many hats! She first describes herself as a wife, mother of two boys, and “bonus mom” to 4 more kids. Dr. Jodi works with a nonprofit affordable housing … Read More

Life during and after a Pandemic Prior to March 2020, for most of us, we were able to go out into the world. We were socializing, trying new restaurants, engaging in hobbies and passions, shopping and a plethora of other … Read More

What You Should Know About EMDR Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is one of the most talked-about treatments used in recovery from traumatic or distressing events. In fact, it is one of the leading therapies used in the … Read More

Dating As A Single Parent Parenting can be both an exhausting and rewarding experience.  As parents we teach and nurture our children, imparting values and knowledge that will help them grow into the wonderful human beings they are meant to … Read More

What We Can Learn about the Family in Encanto I’m sure most of you have at least heard of, if not watched numerous times, the new Disney hit movie “Encanto.” I know I’ve watched it approximately 200 times in the … Read More

What You Need to Know About Online Therapy If there’s anything good that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the expansion of online therapy options. Before the pandemic, the number of healthcare providers offering online therapy appointments was slim. … Read More

The Truth About Sexual Health and Substance Abuse Recovery impacts nearly every aspect of daily life, for the person in recovery, but also has a tremendous effect on loved ones. Substance abuse was cited as the reason for 34.6% of … Read More