by Mike Henderson | Jan 13, 2013 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship, Trauma, Uncategorized
There is an idea that seems to endure despite research: people with mental health concerns deserve to be judged. It is believed they either lack self-control, are weak, or are simply undesirable burdens in society. I have even heard people state that the real issue is...
by Tania Henderson | Nov 11, 2012 | Abuse, Grief, LGBTQAI, Trauma, Uncategorized
There are numerous people who are discriminated against, harassed, and even murdered. One such group is the transgender community and they annually honor all of those whose lives have ended in the past year due to hideous hate crimes. If you have any interest in...
by Tania Henderson | Nov 5, 2012 | Trauma, Uncategorized
There has recently been a tragedy so horrific, there is no word that can capture the nature of the crime or the surrounding sentiment it has provoked. Jessica Ridgeway, a ten year old girl living in the suburb where my practice is located, was brutally murdered this...
by Tania Henderson | Aug 7, 2012 | Abuse, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
The following is a woman’s brave account of surviving five years of abuse at the hands of a pedophile. Rather than focus on the abuse itself, she does a beautiful job of highlighting the devastation caused by such an act, especially how it transmits to other...
by Tania Henderson | Jul 30, 2012 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD, Self-care, Trauma, Uncategorized
Rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:3-4) If you are in the middle of a struggle as you read these words, don’t be surprised if you have a sudden urge to throw your...
by Tania Henderson | May 20, 2012 | Abuse, Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Eating, PTSD, Relationship, Self-care, Self-esteem, Trauma, Uncategorized
While facilitating a group for sexual abuse survivors, I learned to issue a warning every time a new member joined the fold. For some reason, there was a strong tendency to rate trauma, using measures like the degree of the assault and the number of times the abuse...
