How to Make Friends With Your Body After Trauma
Article by Psychology Today explaining how reconnecting with the body can be an important part of healing from psychological trauma.
Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma
Stacey Haine, 2007. A sex-positive guide for women survivors of sexual assault.
The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Third Edition)
Wendy Maltz, 2012. Aims to help survivors of sexual abuse improve their relationships and develop healthy sexual intimacy.
The Richmond Fellowship
Mental health charity that champions recovery and social inclusion, including a number of regional services.
The Journey of Recovery
Animation aimed at young survivors of trauma. External website. 10:34 minutes long.
Dr. Dan Siegel’s Hand Model of the Brain
Video about how the brain works, explained by psychologist Dr. Dan Siegal. YouTube. 08:19 minutes long.
The courage to be me
Nina Burrowes, 2014. Illustrated story about courage, self-compassion and hope after rape or sexual abuse. Free e-book.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
Bruce D. Perry; Oprah Winfrey; 2021. Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences and how healing must begin with a shift to asking ‘What happened to you?’ rather than ‘What’s wrong with you?’.
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Government accredited psychological therapists’ register.