Category: Sexual Abuse
Gateway Touching: A Lesser-Known Form of Sexual Abuse
In my practice, I have the honor of working with remarkable children, teens, adults, and families. I recently began working with a precocious and lovely […]
What Is Familial Sexual Grooming?
Wendy Corniquet Pixabay Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a serious global problem. However, most CSA go undisclosed and undetected. One reason for this is that […]
The Psychological Impact of Clergy-Perpetrated Sexual Abuse
We haven’t heard much about child sexual abuse by religious leaders lately but this doesn’t mean it isn’t still happening. And it doesn’t mean that […]
When Headlines Reveal the Purpose of Violence
As a trauma psychologist, I often get questions about the causes of violence and abuse. Of course, psychological research and theory point to a range […]