by Sharon | Aug 2, 2023 | Developmental Trauma, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Trauma
Understanding Developmental Trauma:The Impact on Mental Health and Well-being Developmental trauma refers to adverse experiences that occur during childhood and can have a lasting impact on an individual’s emotional, psychological, and social development. These...
by Sharon | Aug 4, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Education, Self-worth, Trauma
SUPPORT GROUPS STARTING SOON! Live and Online Support for Women Desiring a Future Free of the Hurt from Childhood Sexual Abuse ONE STEP CLOSER Always in search of ways to help women heal from childhood sexual trauma, Sharon wrote UNDONE to fill a void in the...
by Sharon | Apr 6, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse
Reading is my favorite thing. When younger I read mostly fiction, both classic and modern. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott will forever be my favorite. Jo March is my hero. Over the last few years my focus shifted to books on trauma. The following is not...
by Sharon | Mar 13, 2019 | Physical Health
Trauma memory resides in the body. Our bodies act like the event is still happening even though it is in the past. Because the trauma is “stuck” in the body there are a host of physical symptoms and implications for harm that occur. Dr. Peter Levine, a leading trauma...
by Sharon | Feb 24, 2019 | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Relationships
Childhood sexual abuse happens within a relationship and must be healed within a relationship. As children we rely on our parents or guardians to meet our need for food, shelter, love, affection, and protection. Child faith—complete trust in adults is...