How Activism Can Be Therapeutic, and Therapy Can Be a Kind of Activism
I discuss how oppression can be traumatising and how we can heal that trauma to stay engaged in activist work.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Jun 176 min read
When Anxiety and Fear Prevent You From Accessing Trauma Therapy
I explain why attending therapy can be triggering and offer some strategies to help.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 9, 20233 min read
Academic Trauma
I describe what academic trauma is and the need for more support for those who have experienced it.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Jul 12, 20236 min read
Accessible Introductions to Gender Diversity
Here is a list of books that answer common questions, give advice on how to thrive, are affirming, and centre trans and nonbinary voices.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Dec 16, 20223 min read
How to Prevent an Abuser From Reaching Out Over the Holidays
Here are some things you can do to try and prevent an abuser from contacting you during the holiday season - and all year round.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 30, 20215 min read
The Trauma of Not Being Believed
I reflect on a recent therapeutic experience of not being believed and the impact of gender 'norms' when working with survivors of abuse.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Aug 31, 202114 min read
Heavy Metal and Healing Trauma \m/
A blog post about Woodstock '99, nu-metal, misogyny, sexual abuse, KoRn's infamous song 'Daddy', and how heavy metal can be healing.
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Dr. Lucy Thompson
Jul 28, 20214 min read
Understanding Institutional Trauma
I define Institutional Trauma and respond to the lack of engagement with feminist psychology regarding the concept.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Dec 14, 20205 min read
Handling the Holidays: Resources on Chosen Family
I talk about being apart from family on the holidays and the importance of chosen family for queer folks.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 19, 20205 min read
Being a Queer and Nonbinary Survivor in Psychology
I reflect on my own experiences of being a survivor of sexual abuse and my career in psychology in a new book chapter.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 17, 20204 min read
How Silence Can Show Up in Abuse
In this post I talk about the role silence plays in abuse, from the silent treatment to silent bystanders.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 17, 20205 min read
'Your Silence Will Not Protect You'
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biophobia, I reflect on my own coming out experiences and silence.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Mar 31, 20204 min read
Feeling Triggered: COVID-19 and Abuse Survivors
I reflect on the impact COVID-19 can have on abuse survivors, such as isolation and triggering experiences like panic buying.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
May 10, 20183 min read
5 Places to Go For Self-Care in Vancouver, BC
A reflection on different kinds of spaces in cities where trauma survivors can go when feeling overwhelmed.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 30, 20166 min read
You Can't Copy and Paste my Pain
I respond to those 'copy and paste' posts about su*cide prevention and offer alternatives for helping survivors of abuse.
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Dr. Jem Tosh
Nov 7, 20165 min read
How to Heal the Parts That Don't Speak
I talk about some of the ways we can heal trauma for when talking therapy isn't enough.
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