Calling 988: When “Active Rescue” may mean “Active Harm”
Content: Discussion of suicide, depression, police involvement in responding to crisis. Trans and non-binary folks, and especially trans survivors of violence, often experience high levels of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, and other mental health...
Coping with Climate Dread
Last year, during the summer of 2021, I experienced my first severe heat wave on the West Coast. With temperatures reaching up to 120°, I was one of the many Portland residents living without air conditioning in my apartment. I was fortunate enough to have support...
Connecting the Dots: Exploring Connections Between Trauma, Visibility, and Trans Identity in Ryan Sallans’s “Transforming Manhood”
Ryan Sallans’s Transforming Manhood is a reflection on experiences of transitioning and its impacts later in life. Themes of mental health, coping with trauma, family relationships, love, and loss are woven together in this powerful narrative. Sallans explores the...
Therapist Guide: PTSD and Symptoms
Survivors of childhood abuse, sexual assault, and other violent assaults often experience post-traumatic stress. The way that individuals experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress may differ for each person. Being able to recognize these symptoms can be helpful in...Find us on Facebook!
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